Comma or no comma
I don't think a comma is necessary after For years, but grammarly does. What do you think?
For years most people have been under the impression that dangerous practices employed by traditional farming methods were acceptable, and they didn’t realize how toxic chemicals used for farming can affect them.
asked Jan 31 at 21:26
Carly Jason
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Here is a link to the explanation. Oddly, their handbook (which agrees with you) doesn't agree with their software.
http://www.grammarly.com/handbook/punctuation/comma/11/commas-after-introductory-phrases/
It would be optional to use the comma. I would because it would indicate a slight pause which would follow a natural speaking cadence.
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answered Jan 31 at 21:35
Lewis Neidhardt
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HA! thank you so much for your answer
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