wow i cant spell and so what

Canis Lupus

sensibleken wrote: »

Why is it piss poor? Do you still spell afterward aftirward or glib as glybbee.

You have also used alot rather than a lot. Showing how the conventions of spelling are already affecting even yourself. Hardly a piss poor excuse but rather just a variation.

It's not a variation imo, it's wrong, plain and simple and I'm going to work on not using it in future rather than shrugging my shoulders and hoping it gets into the dictionary before I die.

FlutterinBantam

Pace2008 wrote: »

There was one typo and some questionable overuse of paragraphs.

My world continued to turn.

:eek:

We are engraving the heads of pins now are we?

When most in here write with the bucket of a JCB?


Ooookay.:D

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

The problem that I have with bad grammar is that most of the time it is very difficult to understand. It also reeks of laziness and arrogance: why should I bother typing or spelling correctly? You can understand what I mean!

I've always likened it to going to an interview in ripped jeans and a hooded sweatshirt: yeah, you'll be the exact same candidate and make the exact same points, but do you really think you'll get the job...?

sensibleken

elviscostello wrote: »

I understand what you wrote, but why would you use that when you know it is not correct? Fair enough making mistakes, but why substitute a word when you know it is not correct?

I dont use it. I was giving an example. Sometimes I don't pick up on spelling mistakes i might make no matter how much proof reading I might do. And usually I read over what I write 2 or 3 times

Noreen1

I couldn't care less whether someone can spell or not. I find it irritating when others can't wait to correct them, though.

A little tolerance goes a long way!

Noreen

Kasabian

Dudess wrote: »

Pointing out errors on thread - from a one-off like a "your" instead of a "you're" to a whole paragraph of errors - just looks really petty. Why not report it instead of belittling a person who writes an otherwise well intentioned post?

Not everyone has a strong grasp of grammar/punctuation/spelling (either because of not receiving a comprehensive enough grounding in it, or simply because it doesn't come easily to them) even when they try to improve it. A lack of capital letters and apostrophes doesn't render something incomprehensible - extreme textspeak does, and large chunks of text without any full stops/commas: also difficult to read as there is often (not always) a lack of pauses conveyed. But in the cases of the latter, it's up to the mods to point it out - and maybe the mods could do so by PM rather than on-thread. Some people might just not be bothered their arse making their posts readable, but others may have a genuine difficulty doing so, and it's unfair to humiliate them. It's a bit dismaying to read when they get defensive and even upset - some people don't seem to bear in mind too that there is a significant number of people with severe dyslexia. And pointing out mistakes on thread derails a thread and I don't understand why it doesn't incur a reprimand.

I saw a really unpleasant example recently (with a load of thanks) and was surprised nothing was said by a mod - it totally looked like online ganging-up. The person had written something which had mistakes but was perfectly understandable. When they asked for elaboration on the smart comment, they got no response of course.

Would those who correct errors on thread do so in a real-life social setting with a number of others present to witness it? They'd be absolutely shot down for condescending behaviour if they did so.

And yeah, there are always so many examples of Muphry's Law by people who nit-pick others' writing...

Post reported.

:pac:

kathy2

Must be a mod givin dem selves praize!!:D

SIX PACK

burner2009 wrote: »

i always get bugged about little tings like if 1 or 2 letter are wrong you can still understand it so whats the problem

Correction - Things not tings :mad:

kathy2

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Sur dem laz can hardly see de screeeen wit the tippex;)

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Johro

Shoot me please..

CrazyRabbit

Johro wrote: »

Shoot me please..

Bang!

Johro

CrazyRabbit wrote: »

Bang!

Aw crap... What's wrong with your aim?? Right in the joystick...
That's just cruel man..

senordingdong

seagull wrote:

Oops! Are these spelling mistakes, or just typos?

*sigh*
Those are typos. As you see, I know how to spell these words.
But I don't typo too goodo sp leabe me aline!

shinikins wrote: »

I fail to see your logic here, teachers are paid to teach, and part of the learning process is correction. You can't correct dyslexia out of someone who suffers it. Its like having blue eyes, they are yours for the rest of your life and you can't change them. So it is petty to correct someone else's spelling mistakes, especially when they have already apologised for them, and are obvioulsy trying to improve their spelling. All you are doing by "pointing out" their errors is making them feel even worse about their shortcomings while you feel superior.

No, I'm saying you're right.
Spellings not a big deal and there's no point trying to improve it.

MajorMax

burner2009 wrote: »

why do people on this always give out about my spelling
does it really matter how its spelled once people can understand it and i get my message across im getting really ****ing sick of it

I have no problem with your spelling, it seems fine to me. However your punctuation is another matter

bnt

Can we understand the message? Depends on the amount of detail in the message. The OP's rant about Spelling and Grammar Nazis is a blunt message, so it doesn't require refined language, and so I consider it an example of effective communication within a specific social context (AH).

The message is "DO NOT WANT", delivered with all the subtlety of a shovel to the side of the head. It was designed to inflict pain on those of us who make an effort to communicate more subtle messages effectively, and in that regard, I have to admit that it succeeded admirably. :rolleyes:

shinikins

senordingdong wrote: »

No, I'm saying you're right.
Spellings not a big deal and there's no point trying to improve it.

Well you'll have to correct me if i'm wrong here, but that is really not how you came across when you made reference to teaching and correcting others spelling mistakes.

Why is it petty?
Do you think a teacher correcting a student is petty?

Sure, it'd be easier to just to leave the children alone.
They can't spell very well.
But **** it, it'd be petty to correct them.

Ok, so unless you know the person or are getting paid for it, you should never try to correct anything?

senordingdong

shinikins wrote: »

Well you'll have to correct me if i'm wrong here, but that is really not how you came across when you made reference to teaching and correcting others spelling mistakes.

Yes but I was wrong.
Dyslexia is a real disability and not some bull**** term coined by pshyciatrists to sugar coat laziness.

I was wrong and now I know what's right.
All thanks to you correcting me over the internet.

See how correction improves us all?

VampiricPadraig

Quick Tip for all users:

When you have finished writing your post, read over it for mistakes and then correct any spelling or grammer errors.

Yes, this may take longer for you to post but you know that you have made a good quality post that has correct spelling, punctuation, grammer etc!

FreudianSlippers

ibarelycare wrote: »

Please tell me you're taking the piss. I know a few posters on here who are dyslexic and they are extremely intelligent people.

The attitude towards dyslexic people in this thread is disgusting. Laziness? Stupidity? Not recognising it as an actual disability?

Pure ignorance.

Fair enough if you have dyslexia, then you have a reason for it.

You're not seriously trying to tell me that there is no difference between dyslexia and stupidity?

ibarelycare wrote: »

I'm talking about the posts that are targeted towards dyslexic people, such as senordingdong's.

OisinT's post said "anyone" so I presumed he included dyslexic people in those he accused of being "proud" of their stupidity and not caring about their spelling.

I doubt that anyone who is dyslexic is "proud" of not being able to spell. It's the people who are not dyslexic that don't give a flying shít about whether they spell/speak properly that really get on my nerves.

FreudianSlippers

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Good spelling is not a reflection of intelligence in itself. I think your well spelt post demonstrates that.

So you're calling me unintelligent. Nice, good quality post there.

FreudianSlippers

VampiricPadraig wrote: »

Quick Tip for all users:

When you have finished writing your post, read over it for mistakes and then correct any spelling or grammer errors.

Yes, this may take longer for you to post but you know that you have made a good quality post that has correct spelling, punctuation, grammer etc!

FFS it's not like we're writing on parchment. What browser are people using that there isn't a red underline on misspelled words? lol

Min

I don't mind if someone corrects me when it comes to a spelling or to grammar. I know I sometimes make mistakes with grammar, but I don't mind if someone wants to correct me.
Better to learn than to be kept in ignorance.

sensibleken

OisinT wrote: »

FFS it's not like we're writing on parchment. What browser are people using that there isn't a red underline on misspelled words? lol

Mine. ieSpell is a spell checker plugin for IE which needs to be specifically installed, and not always is or can be with certain firewall settings. Besides no spell checker will pick up the difference between Their and there, a lot and allot etc.

So lets not all jump to the conclusion people are stupid or lazy for having spelling of gramatical mistakes

FreudianSlippers

sensibleken wrote: »

Mine. ieSpell is a spell checker plugin for IE which needs to be specifically installed, and not always is or can be with certain firewall settings. Besides no spell checker will pick up the difference between Their and there, a lot and allot etc.

So lets not all jump to the conclusion people are stupid or lazy for having spelling of gramatical mistakes

I am actually in such shock that ANYONE uses IE still that I cannot respond to your post adequately. Really? Actually using Internet Explorer? :eek:

OisinT

OisinT wrote: »

I am actually in such shock that ANYONE uses IE still that I cannot respond to your post adequately. Really? Actually using Internet Explorer? :eek:

Can't install anything else at work

shinikins

senordingdong wrote: »

Yes but I was wrong.
Dyslexia is a real disability and not some bull**** term coined by pshyciatrists to sugar coat laziness.

I was wrong and now I know what's right.
All thanks to you correcting me over the internet.

See how correction improves us all?

Ah, I see what you've done there. Clever

OisinT wrote: »

Fair enough if you have dyslexia, then you have a reason for it.

You're not seriously trying to tell me that there is no difference between dyslexia and stupidity?


I doubt that anyone who is dyslexic is "proud" of not being able to spell. It's the people who are not dyslexic that don't give a flying shít about whether they spell/speak properly that really get on my nerves.

Can i ask, OisinT how you differentiate between dyslexics and a person who's just too lazy to correct themselves? There's no flashing badge under their username, so how can you tell which person you need to correct for bad spelling, and a genuine dyslexic?

cynder

Here it is, I CAN'T SPELL, am i proud NO, am i stupid NO (im not the one with a masters degree throwing water on a chip pan fire (its been done)) Sorry but my grammar is **** too.


Why, because i was taken out of at school at 11, I was half way through 5th class.

At 21 i did 6 fetac courses and passed at 22 I did the LCA and got a score of 196 out of 200 pass with distinction. But the fact remains that i'm rubbish at spellings and **** at grammar. I have never been tested for dyslexia and never will be (just did spell check , I cant believe i spelt dyslexia right).

biko

_Whimsical_ wrote: »

Good spelling is not a reflection of intelligence in itself. I think your well spelt post demonstrates that.

Play nice

Someone a while back posted up two versions of a letter - same wording in both but different punctuation. The different punctuation completely changed the meaning of it. Anyone have any idea? I tried finding it on google.

Here it is, I CAN'T SPELL, am i proud NO, am i stupid NO (im not the one with a masters degree throwing water on a chip pan fire (its been done)) Sorry but my grammar is **** too.


Why, because i was taken out of at school at 11, I was half way through 5th class.

You seem fine to me
Being bad at spelling (or anything else) doesn't have to remain a permanent state anyway, if you like to read the paper/books/etc it would improve.

cynder

bluewolf wrote: »

Being bad at spelling (or anything else) doesn't have to remain a permanent state anyway, if you like to read the paper/books/etc it would improve.

I've read 36 books so far this year, and I havent really picked up anything from it.
I must admit my spelling is getting better from typing on boards, people on boards love correcting others and making others look stupid, so i use spell check a lot. I think that is why my spellings are improving.



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waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the
frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a total mses
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_feedback_

grindelwald wrote: »

Here it is, I CAN'T SPELL, am i proud NO, am i stupid NO (im not the one with a masters degree throwing water on a chip pan fire (its been done)) Sorry but my grammar is **** too.


Why, because i was taken out of at school at 11, I was half way through 5th class.

At 21 i did 6 fetac courses and passed at 22 I did the LCA and got a score of 196 out of 200 pass with distinction. But the fact remains that i'm rubbish at spellings and **** at grammar. I have never been tested for dyslexia and never will be (just did spell check , I cant believe i spelt dyslexia right).

You're making an effort though grindelwald. If you had come in and posted something here and not mentioned the difficulty you have with spelling, I for one wouldn't have noticed. Because you've gone to the effort of running a spell check and spacing it all out in a readable way.

That's all I expect. A small bit of effort to make it readable. I don't care if words are spelled wrong. I just find it extremely difficult to read a bunch of text with no punctuation / paragraphs / txt spk etc. etc.

I make a bit of an effort so I'd like fellow posters to do the same! That's all. Simples.

Dunjohn

shinikins wrote: »

Can i ask, OisinT how you differentiate between dyslexics and a person who's just too lazy to correct themselves? There's no flashing badge under their username, so how can you tell which person you need to correct for bad spelling, and a genuine dyslexic?

They know who they are.

Shapey Fiend

Capitalising the start of your sentences and using full stops makes it easier for people to read your posts. It's common courtesy. Writing on a forum in text speak is bad manners because you're expecting the reader to make extra effort to compensate for your lack of effort.

shinikins

Dunjohn wrote: »

They know who they are.

That's true, but why should someone who has dyslexia have to announce it? My point is, a poster shouldn't be jumped upon for simple mistakes in spelling, and have their grammer corrected publicly. Its rude, petty and potentially very embarrasing for someone who is aware of, and sensitive about their spelling.

Those who use txt spk however i think should be hauled over the coals, there really is no excuse for writing gibberish that takes forever to decipher.

Forest Master

bluewolf wrote: »

Someone a while back posted up two versions of a letter - same wording in both but different punctuation. The different punctuation completely changed the meaning of it. Anyone have any idea?

Works on contingency - no money down!

Works on contingency? No, money down!

grindelwald

grindelwald wrote: »

I've read 36 books so far this year, and I havent really picked up anything from it.

It doesn't really need to be conscious, I think you just absorb a lot from constantly reading correct usage.

Greyfox

Min wrote: »

I don't mind if someone corrects me when it comes to a spelling or to grammar. I know I sometimes make mistakes with grammar, but I don't mind if someone wants to correct me.
Better to learn than to be kept in ignorance.

I don't mind if it's a really bad example of poor spelling or if the grammer makes part of my post difficult to read, in this case been corrected is perfectly acceptable. But it would really piss me off if it was something trivial like using there instead of their or a slight misspelling of a big word. I think anybody who picks someone up on something trivial is a childish loser with no life.

People should have a basic grasp of spelling and grammer but to be honest as long as you actually use the likes of words spellcheck etc their isn't any need for anybody to improve their spelling and grammer

Dunjohn

shinikins wrote: »

That's true, but why should someone who has dyslexia have to announce it? My point is, a poster shouldn't be jumped upon for simple mistakes in spelling, and have their grammer corrected publicly. Its rude, petty and potentially very embarrasing for someone who is aware of, and sensitive about their spelling.

I never said they had to announce it, but the number of people with dyslexia is easily dwarfed by the number of people who just couldn't be arsed doing it right (or learning how if they don't know.) My point is, the latter group shouldn't be complaining. They should be trying harder.

senordingdong

shinikins wrote: »

Ah, I see what you've done there. Clever

Lol.
Spent ages trying to think of a way to say it without sounding bent.









But I couldn't think of a way so I just said it that way.

Wagon

One of my friends is very particular about spelling. Calls himself an "english nerd". I can't spell perfectly, but i have more friends than him.

By this logic...

Good spelling = less friends
Less friends = more time on the internet
more time on the internet = less and less interesting things to see
less and less interesting things to see = boards.ie

so, if you want people to not give a damn about your spelling, stop using boards and go out to the real world and meet some nice people. Thats what i did, but i still sign on just to read threads and posts to remind myself that im better than most people on this site. then i get banned for a week so i have more time to make new friends.

cynder

bluewolf wrote: »

It doesn't really need to be conscious, I think you just absorb a lot from constantly reading correct usage.

I still don't think that reading at least 1 book every week (for the last 5 years)has done me any good, spell check is like my dictionary and i learn from that. I remember from my days at school - never start a sentence with 'and' yet i have read a few books that have had 'and' at the start of the sentence. I'm an avid book reader sometimes 4 books in less than 1 week, once i read over 2000 pages in 4 days. So i don't think that reading has improved my spellings. My grammar has always been the same, never improved on that, how i write now is how i wrote years ago, spell check cant help me with that, maybe reading and consciously looking at the grammar might help.

Pace2008

grindelwald wrote: »

I I remember my days from school - never start a sentence with 'and' yet i have read a few books that have had 'and' at the start of the sentence.

It's not really frowned upon in contemporary English, nor is ending a sentence with a preposition.

VampiricPadraig

OisinT wrote: »

FFS it's not like we're writing on parchment. What browser are people using that there isn't a red underline on misspelled words? lol

IE6.

College computer.

Dunjohn

I don't have a spellchecker, and I'm on Firefox. Can't seem to find one. Anybody know where it is? If it's something I need to install, feck it, I'll manage without.

Scuid Mhór

burner2009 wrote: »

why do people on this always give out about my spelling
does it really matter how its spelled once people can understand it and i get my message across im getting really ****ing sick of it

don't mind them, burner2009. if they get kicks out of slagging your posting attire, they clearly got nothing on you.

BASHIR

Dunjohn wrote: »

I don't have a spellchecker, and I'm on Firefox. Can't seem to find one. Anybody know where it is? If it's something I need to install, feck it, I'll manage without.

google chrome does it for you and its a really good browser


Edit; doesn't help with grammar though or punctuation

Angron

VampiricPadraig wrote: »

IE6.

College computer.

I'm sorry for your loss :pac:

_feedback_

This comes from another AH thread. A perfect example that shows spelling is most certainly not always the problem that people have with posts. There are a few "ing" and apostrophes missing, but that isn't what stands out as the main error.

Emoran wrote: »

Went on a week trip to wexford with my mate one summer an stayed with his mam in a mobile park site, nice relaxing week with a night or two planned out in the club down in gorey. . . things went well anyway and at the end of the night i was fairly hammered, i found a girl an straight away she asked me to go home with her, spent the whole taxi ride kissing her while my mate went back to some other girls house, gave him a quick call said what should i do since im supposed to be staying in yours he said dont worry we'll sort somethin out later, anyway go back to yer ones house do the buisness BUT its gettin early/late whatever an i get a call from my mate sayin his ma is up an she's wonderin where we are its around the 5am mark but i didnt even know where i was my battery was goin dead so i said id meet him back at the mobile park site, turns out i ended up 14 kilometers away an without a phone to call for a lift/taxi i walked the whole way a whole 6 hour walk in the pouring rain like monsoon rain without an taxi driving by or a person who would answer my hitchhiking calls !! the whole time i wondered was it worth it, definitely not considering i knew i had made my best friends mam seriously worried/scared.angered by my idiotic actions . . . i made it home about 11 o'clock to a screaming woman who had respect for me an i got along with, later that day we were on the next train home and i havent seen his mother since but to be honesy im glad i havent, oh by the way turns out the girl i done it with was a serious whale but i was too intoxicated to notice, pictures the next day were not easy on the eyes. worst walk of shame EVER i gotta admit tho looking back at it, it was possibly the funniest thing ever my mate never lives it down :rolleyes:

AAAAAAAHHH

Scuid Mhór wrote: »

don't mind them, burner2009. if they get kicks out of slagging your posting attire, they clearly got nothing on you.

That's sound logic.

demakinz

I am very bad at spelling also but i do know how to use the spell check. Its not that difficult. I dont think the spelling of words makes much difference but when people dont use full stops and paragraph thats when people get annoyed.

Also using there, their and they're in the wrong place should not make much difference to how you read the post. Its not an English exam.