"I have been hiding behind my ignorance for a bit on this thread - I don't
understand the usage of the term "comma" (I hope I am not alone in this)

Fred in Toronto"

I'm working on a simple, believable and understandable answer.  (Yes, I want all three.)

My first attempt walked smack into factual error because there is more than one kind of comma.

I will keep working on it.

Please feel free anyone it get there before I do.


rbs,  who still loves the 1/2 Erlangen comma temperament above all others 
        and hopes that someone will try it on an organ

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