Thou shalt use me only where I am required by rule or to prevent misreading. Thou shalt not force me to separate a subject from its verb or a verb from its object. Neither shall thou use me to separate a pair of words, phrases, or subordinate clauses joined by and, or, or nor. Those who cannot use commas, should be drawn and quartered. Good writers always try, to use commas appropriately.
Commas are the cause of pain, and suffering.
Thou shalt use a comma to separate two complete thoughts connected by and, but, for, or, nor, so, or yet. The Writing Center will grow and prosper, and its influence will extend through many generations. Thou shalt have respect for introductory elements, and thou shalt demonstrate this respect by the use of a comma to set these elements off from the rest of the sentence. As a matter of fact, mere execution is not harsh enough for them. No, Lynne is not a violent person.