stop abusing the comma!

really, it's not that hard to figure out. use a comma with a conjuction of two independent clauses but never use it with the conjuction of an independent and a subordinate clause. this is incorrect:

Quote Originally Posted by Katana
this is totally incorrect, and, if there was any justice, would result in instant death via firing squad.
(note: i am already aware of the irony inherent in writing a hoity-toity grammatical post using all lower-case.)