[Forum] introductory phrase

I know that no comma is necessary after a date consisting of just a year. [i]Since 1922 there has been a world's fair every . . . [/i] Does the same apply when referring to a decade? [i]Since the 1980s colleges have been required . . . [/i]

[Forum] RE: Punctuation

Yes, a comma is warranted. See [url=http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/16/ch06/ch06_sec036.html]CMOS 6.36[/url]. This string is a rather lengthy and involved introductory adverbial phrase.

[Forum] RE: Commas with direct address after single word introductory phrase

I'm not saying it's bad to point out specific sections. I'm just saying that I don't think any of these, including your most recent examples, actually apply to either of these sentences.

[Forum] RE: Introductory participial phrase

I concur with your explanation, Margaret.  I also like how you provided your explanation.

[Forum] RE: Comma with introductory material

So in your opinion in this example using a comma after "2008" is just plain wrong?

[Forum] RE: comma after so

I do not use a comma after an introductory "so" unless it feels like there should be a natural pause. In this case I don't feel it.

[Forum] RE: Short introductory phrases with numbers

I think that inclusion of the comma in all of these would be correct. The comma certainly doesn't hurt.

[Forum] RE: Comma

Either is acceptable. Unless there's a chance of misreading, a comma after short (two- or three-word) introductory phrases is optional.

[Forum] Grammar

Is "Welcome to Oz" an introductory phrase in the example sentence below? If not, what is the correct grammar term for it? Example: [b]Welcome to Oz[/b], a place beyond your wildest dreams.

[Forum] RE: Comma before now, again, etc.

I'm with the no-comma crowd. But I would use one if it's just an introductory word: Now, don't be like that, Johnny. Kenny gets to eat his share of the fried camel humps.