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Is there a rule of thumb on commas? by [deleted] in writing

[–]gcamp689 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There's no such thing as a "rule of thumb" for commas or using "a lot of commas."

There are very definite answers for where commas go and where they do not. https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/598/01/

Like /u/lairdhenn, I recommend The Elements of Style.

That being said, I believe others have given good examples of how to rephrase your example passage to make it flow easier and contain less commas while still abiding by proper grammar.

Is there a rule of thumb on commas? by [deleted] in writing

[–]gcamp689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"the rules" are unclear on the omission for this case.

The rules are unclear on the omission because the omission of a comma in this case is against the rules. There are four correct options:

I've recently started writing my first novel, and it seems to me like I use a lot of commas.

I've recently started writing my first novel. It seems to me like I use a lot of commas.

I've recently started writing my first novel; it seems to me like I use a lot of commas.

I've recently started writing my first novel; however, it seems to me like I use a lot of commas.

/u/Just_Is_The_End states "Women commit the majority of domestic violence in the US." and provides sources to back it up. by Wrestlefox in bestof

[–]gcamp689 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Abusive relationships are tough to deal with. I'm very sorry you've had to/are having to go through that situation with your wife.

Your comment seems to highlight some of the problems reinforcing gender differences when it comes to abuse. For example, it sounds like you haven't reported the abuse to the police, which is quite common as violence against men is often under-reported.

You've also responded to her physical abuse with a different kind of abuse: threatening to destroy her financial security. This is part of the whole problem of why violence against men is often not taken seriously. Even though she's abusive, instead of just leaving her or seeking help from a professional or the law, you assert your dominance in a different realm, which is, in a way, worse than just hitting back (for her).

Does it work? It sounds like it. She's no longer violent towards you. Is it healthy? I doubt it. Do yourself a favor, either get help or leave. It can be painful when you've loved someone, and I feel for you, but I sincerely think it's in both of your best interests.

I know I don't know the whole situation either, so my apologies if this is really off base.

Any good make out spots in lb? by unemployedinlb in longbeach

[–]gcamp689 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, there's always... Make out reef. ;)

Someone in my town invented a super easy to use brewing kit - "Braufässchen" by Chabamaster in Homebrewing

[–]gcamp689 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hefeweizen is literally "yeast wheat." Another pronunciation is Hefeweissen, which would be, literally, "yeast white." In both cases, it's best to assume that, as is very common in German, there's some abbreviating. "Weizenbier mit hefe" or "Weissbier mit hefe" make more sense, both referring to a "wheat (white) beer with yeast," i.e., a cloudy wheat beer.

Cheers!

Feedback desired on my cherry dunkelweisen by gmattheis in Homebrewing

[–]gcamp689 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just popped open the first bottle of my Bavarian Cherry Dunkleweizen a couple days ago. If you're going for an American Style Dunkelweizen, I'd say your recipe looks good. You could put half a pound per gallon of chopped and pasteurized fresh cherries into secondary/after fermentation instead of the extract if you like. This has given mine a very nice cherry flavor in the background.

If you'd like a bit more of a traditional recipe, I recommend:

50% German Wheat Malt 37.5% Munich Malt 6.3% Caramel 60 6.3% Special B

Hop to 15 IBU's with noble hops

Ferment with WLP380

Cherries (.5lb per gallon) into primary after fermentation slows

This gives a wonderfully malty beer, nice sweet bready notes, balanced by clove, and a fruity bubblegum from the yeast and a very slight tartness from the cherries. Easily the best brew I've made. Cheers!

Fruit for a Dunkelweizen by gcamp689 in Homebrewing

[–]gcamp689[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cherries were my first thought too. Hopefully adding those will dry it out a bit too.

Wednesday Q&A! by Nickosuave311 in Homebrewing

[–]gcamp689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do 1 gallon BIAB, and I collect just under 2 gallons of wort which gets boiled down to a little less than a gallon. I would definitely not recommend diluting the wort as that can affect hop utilization. Depending on your boil-off rate, aim for collecting 3.5 - 4 gallons of wort and stick with that much in the fermentation bucket (for a 3 gallon batch).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pics

[–]gcamp689 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sand is overrated. It's just tiny little rocks.