Sigg
Profound Writer

Howdy, stranger! Long time no post.

Sigg! It's good to see you here again, even if it's just for a moment.

Ooooh, I like that. Sigg, International Man of Mystery. Shoot! I can't get my secret agent smiley to work here. Oh well, you get the picture.

Hey Sigg! It's good to see your name on the forums again. Don't be such a stranger.

hah, knew I wouldn't be able to get that one by you

Happy Birthday Sigg! Hope it's sweet!

Hey man if you haven't seen Kick Ass, I highly recommend it. It's pretty sweet.

I predict at least one judge will penalize you for not using more words! It's just the man trying to keep you down!

The Elements of Style says -

"A name or title in direct address is parenthetic [therefore, commas]
If, Sir, you refuse, I cannot predict what will happen.
Well, Susan, this is a fine mess you are in."

Read it and weep! Trust professor caelum . I knew I'd heard this little rule somewheres; am rereading TEOS right now. I feel as If I'm omitting more needless words already.

double post.