Comman, We Don't Need Commas

In the the article, Will We Use Commas In the Future?, commas are not absolutely necessary in the english language.  They are like Louis Vuitton purses or expensive cars.  We don't need them, but they are stylish.  For example, I would have not needed to put the comma in the previous sentence.  I could have written: "We don't need them." They are stylish. Of course, we would need them if we were writing a super duper long sentence but seriously?! Who writes an eternal sentence?! Especially now a days?! (See? I could have used a comma there. I chose not to.) People now write short sentences.  They get straight to the point.

Commas aren't the easiest punctuation to use.  They can be used to separate two independent clauses, to create a pause, etc. Even the author makes it clear in his article how difficult it can be to use commas.  He says that they are "tough to master and easy to mess up." To make it even more complicated, there isn't a specific set of rules for them.  It all depends on your "style guide" and whether or not you are confident in using them.  Commas are like clothes.  You can't use something that doesn't feel right.  That is the problem most people face in writing papers or even sentences.  They try to use commas to seem more intellectual.  Well I have some shocking news for them! People can still sound intelligent without commas.  All they need to do is write the sentences in the correct format.

I honestly don't think it would be a big deal if we stopped using commas.  They make writing more complicated for most people.  I believe that people would even feel more confident about their work without commas.  Additionally, since writing is linked with speech, couldn't we just write the way we speak? We basically do that anyways.  We don't use commas when we speak.  We just say what we need to say in order to have a conversation.  Commas are just a waste of time.  Like I said before, they're like a purse or car.  They aren't necessary, but they sure are stylish.