To Serial Comma or Not to Serial Comma

When listing word in a series, is it proper to place a comma before "and." For example Ross, Paul, Anthony, and Joe are playing a game. Thanks, Hans

Hi Hans,

Personally, I love the serial comma, so I always use it. It's not a matter of proper or improper or right or wrong. It's a style choice. Whichever one you choose, it's more important to be consistent than it is to be "right."

Thanks for the question. I hope my answer is complete, succinct, to the point, and to your liking.