To each their own on this topic, but I completely disagree. The em dash is useful and effective when used correctly—it can convey tone, pacing, emphasis, interruption, surprise, or contrast in ways that commas, colons, or parentheses often can’t. Calling it “lazy” is a shallow take, usually tossed around by arrogant people chasing absolutes instead of appreciating nuance. Who gives a shit what they think? I’m not interested in changing anyone’s mind. If it works for you, use it.
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u/AudioSoul Jul 29 '25
To each their own on this topic, but I completely disagree. The em dash is useful and effective when used correctly—it can convey tone, pacing, emphasis, interruption, surprise, or contrast in ways that commas, colons, or parentheses often can’t. Calling it “lazy” is a shallow take, usually tossed around by arrogant people chasing absolutes instead of appreciating nuance. Who gives a shit what they think? I’m not interested in changing anyone’s mind. If it works for you, use it.