I think in some cases it is because people are taught that Comma Splicing Is Bad. But imo Ellipse Splicing Is Worse (and should probably be Considered Harmful ;

I think in some cases it is because people are taught that Comma Splicing Is Bad. But imo Ellipse Splicing Is Worse (and should probably be Considered Harmful ;) ). Commas or Em Dashes[0] are better, clearer, and (AFAIK) more grammatically correct. [0]: http://www.thepunctuationguide.com/em-dash.html http://www.thepunctuationguide.com/em-dash.html