Quote Originally Posted by TPot
STOP! GRAMMAR POLICE!

Firecrackers: an experience.

I had to.
I approve of angry nomad's use of the semi-colon.

#1. The colon is used when prefacing a list
The colon is used when prefacing a definition of the word preceding the colon.

Angry Nomad was not prefacing a list nor was he defining the "firecracker," thus a colon is not entirely necessary.

The semi colon has numerous uses.

#2. Language (including spelling, pronunciation, and grammar) was invented to facilitate communication. If the receiver understands the message clearly, then effective communication has been achieved.

I both understood and enjoyed Angry Nomad's post.

Rest assured Angry Nomad, someone's got your back!

peace