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I am also in Graduate school and we are expected to work towards achieving perfection.
However, it does not bother me that people do not/cannot spell correctly. If it is really bad, I don't enjoy struggling what they are trying to communicate. |
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With all respect Redhead, i am more fed up with people moaning about about all the 'nasty' people. There have been a barrage of threads like this lately. |
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Lex..I hope your joking... I am. But on the serious side, I have learned that, as a writer, I really need to deal with people who have some ability to communicate via the written word. Everybody makes spelling and grammatical mistakes, and those shouldn't be held as some kind of Sword of Damocles over people's heads -- but, for me, if I can't understand what someone is trying to say in their writings, if I get a headache trying to decipher all of their incomprehensible manglish, then this is probably not someone I'm going to have a long-term future with. I see it as just another standard, another preference. Some people feel they need to be with someone of a certain height, or weight, or age, or build, or job, or whatever. One of my own standards is built around literacy level. It's not good or bad -- it just is. We all have our own standards and we're all entitled to determine them for ourselves. Everyone has their own way of thinking an what not but come on... are we really that shallow to pick on someone because of the smallest thing. writing in caps or misspelling is something that should be last on your list of things to look for in a mate. how about getting a long, having the same taste in music? those things should matter more then someone who can't spell or types in caps. Get over yourself! One person's "shallow" is another person's "selective" -- it's all semantics, in the end. Once again, Lex, you are my hero! 
Thanks. You know, there's a sort of a fine line here, or maybe it's more of a gray area, I'm not sure -- But, while you want to be sensitive to people's differences, you can really go too far with it. I don't particularly want to be perceived as Lord King Intellectual Grammar Snob (although that is a nice title), but neither do I want to be an apologist for anyone who is sinmply too lazy to "get it right." Bottom line: this is a written medium, and the writing reflects on the person who wrote it. I feel it's in my best interests to communicate as effectively as I possibly can -- I don't want to put a bunch of sloppy stuff out there and then wonder if anyone even understood my point. I would prefer that someone dislike me for my point of view rather than because they can't understand what that point of view is. |
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GAWD DAMMIT I'M JUST FED UP 
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With all respect Redhead, i am more fed up with people moaning about about all the 'nasty' people. There have been a barrage of threads like this lately. Bravo, Dan! 
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I am damn proud to be picky! As you grow up, you will learn that as well. 
The way people carry themselves to me is important. I don't expect the person I date to have the same educational experience as me; however, being able to communicate at a 12 grade English level is the LEAST I can expect! 
I do not ascribe to a person being less functional just because they didn't go college. I know better than to pigeonhole society. I do believe, however, that allowing written and verbal communication skills to slide will encumber their success at a better job and future. I know I am saturated in a different world right now, and perfection is expected of me because I'm in graduate school, but I plan to continue my 'pickiness' after school as well! It’s not wrong of me to want someone who presents himself well.
 You can afford to be picky
So can YOU!
 Thank you
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With all respect Redhead, i am more fed up with people moaning about about all the 'nasty' people. There have been a barrage of threads like this lately. Bravo, Dan!
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I admit I some what suck at spelling, not too great at it but I try and I also some times go into my email program and doubt check some words if I know or think something might be spelled wrong, not to mention one of my online friends would always no doubt tell me if I am spelling something wrong which use to bother me but I soon got used to it. I mean it's not that I don't mind the help but to be told something every few seconds if I made a mistake is a bit over doing it at least to me. lol I find I am a better speaker vs typing words online but hey I am learning and trying my best. I'm just an over all slower learner then others and if that bothers some one too much then sorry but that's just who I am and I am doing my best to try and become better speller etc.
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Edited by
MelodyGirl
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Sat 04/11/09 02:21 PM
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With all respect Redhead, i am more fed up with people moaning about about all the 'nasty' people. There have been a barrage of threads like this lately. Bravo, Dan!
His post preceded yours. I quoted him, and never got to the second page -- to see your post. We started our post at the same time. Mine took longer because I posted a URL. I didn't see your apology. Don't call me on agreeing with Dan. |
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I'm not calling you. I was just gonna say, you see I said sorry an still with the smart remark. Didn't know you didn't see it. I apology! once again lol.
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I'm not calling you. I was just gonna say, you see I said sorry an still with the smart remark. Didn't know you didn't see it. I apology! once again lol. It's fine ... just let it go!
Just remember that some posts fall at the same time, and not all replies are read first. I think you understand other's POVs now. It's a good thing! 
It's a beautiful day! Enjoy!
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Seriously?
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I'm not calling you. I was just gonna say, you see I said sorry an still with the smart remark. Didn't know you didn't see it. I apology! once again lol. It's fine ... just let it go!
Just remember that some posts fall at the same time, and not all replies are read first. I think you understand other's POVs now. It's a good thing!
It's a beautiful day! Enjoy!
lol I didn't look at the time. But yeah.. wish I could enjoy the day.. waiting to leave for the airport.. woohoot! arg |
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Seriously? |
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I recommend you find better things to do with your time rather than get upset about people you can ignore. Who cares?
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I recommend you find better things to do with your time rather than get upset about people you can ignore. Who cares? |
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I'm not calling you. I was just gonna say, you see I said sorry an still with the smart remark. Didn't know you didn't see it. I apology! once again lol. It's fine ... just let it go!
Just remember that some posts fall at the same time, and not all replies are read first. I think you understand other's POVs now. It's a good thing!
It's a beautiful day! Enjoy!
lol I didn't look at the time. But yeah.. wish I could enjoy the day.. waiting to leave for the airport.. woohoot! arg Where are you going? Somewhere fun, I hope! 
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FL woot! cant wait.. but havent been in a plane for years..getting scared. Im watching the clock lol
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With all respect Redhead, i am more fed up with people moaning about about all the 'nasty' people. There have been a barrage of threads like this lately. Was no need to apologise! You are entitled to post whatever you feel. |
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FL woot! cant wait.. but havent been in a plane for years..getting scared. Im watching the clock lol Two words ... bloody marys! They make all flights worry free! 
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