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Commas and Quotes
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Fyi, commas go outside of the quotes when the quotes surround an episode title, short story title, and so forth. This is an intentional style choice made here at MA, even though it (in theory) contravenes standard stylistic rules. -- Sulfur 22:55, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
RE: Enterprise Edit
Hey, Naufana. I agree, it was in bad taste, but my views have lightened somewhat. My use of the term "Nazi" there was obviously not meant in the literal sense but in a more comical sense (ala Sandra Bullock's use of the term "donut Nazi" in Miss Congeniality). Not making it into an excuse, just letting you know how it was meant to be used. Basically, don't read too much into it. ;) Sorry if it offended you, though. --From Andoria with Love 04:26, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
- For the record, I've replaced the word "Nazi" with more suitable terms. ;) --From Andoria with Love 04:30, 11 September 2007 (UTC)
- I took three years of German in high school, myself... not that I remember any of it now, lol! But yeah, I can understand people developing a sensitivity to the word's usage; it's just the discussion of Enterprise haters got me riled up. I think it reads better now, though. And I agree, it would have been great to see Combs as a regular cast member on the series. He was, in my opinion, the best thing about the series. Not that everything and everyone else was bad, but Combs and his portrayal of Shran were definitely the highlights for me. :) --From Andoria with Love 13:59, 11 September 2007 (UTC)