Will the Right Honourable Gentleman answer the question?
It's quite simple, is that comma necessary, yes or no?
hear hear !
Happy Birthday Aaronnnn...! Page 4
Happy birthday mate.
Happy birthday Aaron.
Quote: Oldrocker @ May 8 2010, 1:34 AM BSTIt's quite simple, is that comma necessary, yes or no?
I think, grammatically, it may well be, yes, necessary, the comma, that is, but I hate the ruddy things, personally.
If you're talking to someone and use their name, there should be a comma before the name.
Like this, zooo?
Gold star, Leevil!
Go, me!
That's crap zooo! 
Oh Chappers, you've gone and ruined it now.
I believe you mean: that's crap, zooo.*
(it might not be a hard and fast rule, but you can tell when it needs doing!)
Can I say Happy Birthday late? I wasn't paying any attention yesterday.
Quote: zooo @ May 8 2010, 2:40 PM BSTOh Chappers, you've gone and ruined it now.
I believe you mean: that's crap, zooo.*
(it might not be a hard and fast rule, but you can tell when it needs doing!)
Sorry, zooo. I wasn't contradicting you. 
Quote: Chappers @ May 8 2010, 2:43 PM BSTSorry, zooo. I wasn't contradicting you.
Better not be.
*cracks whip*
I'm sure she'll forgive you, Chappers.
Quote: PhQnix @ May 8 2010, 2:42 PM BSTCan I say Happy Birthday late? I wasn't paying any attention yesterday.
Perhaps someone else is having a birthday today. 