Semi colons

They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.

If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?

You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.

Originally posted by @fmf
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.

If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?

You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.

Wrong in all aspects.

Toxic posting.

Readers beware.

Eschew semicolons if you are only moderately skilled.

Originally posted by @fmf
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.

If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?

You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.

I think you need a semicolonoscopy.

Originally posted by @fmf
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.

If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?

You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.

The semi-colon is, I believe, the most useful but underused gadget; however it’s incorrect use, as you are doing in your post, is almost as annoying, but not quite, as people who overuse use comas.

Originally posted by @fmf
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.

If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?

You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.

It is said to be the most feared punctuation on Earth; I come from Mars!

Originally posted by @drewnogal
It is said to be the most feared punctuation on Earth; I come from Mars!

..and I thought you were from Venus 😉

Originally posted by @ponderable
..and I thought you were from Venus 😉

You make a lot more sense; you know your gods. 🙂

Semicolons are rarely used, I hardly remember what I was taught at school; I use them when it feels right to do so.

Originally posted by @fmf
They're; subtle and nifty things but; underused, I think.

If I am quoting someone's actual words inside quotation marks, should I ever use semi-colons in the same way as they are used to punctuate other types; of written text?

You could PM me about this but I reckon; I'm not the only person here who wants to know.

I write novels for fun; the semi - colon has become my friend and I use loads of them, all the time! Maybe not always in the right place but who's counting....Let's hear it for the semi - colon I say.

Originally posted by @indonesia-phil
I write novels for fun; the semi - colon has become my friend and I use loads of them, all the time!

Do you use them in quoted speech?

Like:

"I can't decide between Delores and Delilah; I have never been able to decide."

Originally posted by @fmf
Do you use them in quoted speech?

Like:

"I can't decide between Delores and Delilah; I have never been able to decide."

Yes I do, I don't see why one should not. Especially if you write as well as what I do.

Originally posted by @divegeester
however it’s incorrect use

however its incorrect use

thats it folks I am cutting out punctuation altogether

Originally posted by @very-rusty
Thats it folks, I'm cutting out punctuation altogether.

Not on my watch you're not!

Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-duke
Not on my watch you're not!

make my day 😛