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: colon ; semicolon Here's the difference: a colon implies causality, like the words "therefore," or "because," or "in this case" or "so;" a colon can also introduce a list, an example, or a reason. What comes after a colon doesn't have to be a whole sentence; it can be a phrase: like this. A semicolon is a more regular conjunction, very much like "and." When used in this way, the semicolon should join two sentences (independent clauses); it is a very neutral conjunction. I

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As an English teacher, I am often bemused by folks who use command of the language to suggest they are somehow fundamentally better than others. Spelling wasn't formalized until the 19th century, and much of the work was done by a fellow in an asylum. Shakespeare has wildly diverse spelling, even within the same play, and it's still the center of western literature. I dunno--it's just not a big deal in this context. It's not like this forum is a job or a wikipedia entry or what h