Topic: does spelling count?
adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:34 AM



Maybe someone does feel there is a time and a place for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. They just do not feel this is one of those places. You never know, maybe someone that does know how to do those things (at least a little bit) may feel that they will just act like they do not give a rat's butt about said things, to filter out the anal retentive types they would rather not deal with.

just a thought

but hey

what do i know

drinker


On a site like this, your contact is written, spelling does matter. I'm not saying a typo here or there is a big deal, but if you misspell the majority of what you type, it's going to take away from what you're saying. But, of course, that's someone's choice. If they don't want to correct anything, by all means, don't. It's also my choice not to try and figure out what the mess says. :smile:


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flowerforyou

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Thu 06/11/09 06:34 AM



Maybe someone does feel there is a time and a place for correct spelling, punctuation and grammar. They just do not feel this is one of those places. You never know, maybe someone that does know how to do those things (at least a little bit) may feel that they will just act like they do not give a rat's butt about said things, to filter out the anal retentive types they would rather not deal with.

just a thought

but hey

what do i know

drinker


On a site like this, your contact is written, spelling does matter. I'm not saying a typo here or there is a big deal, but if you misspell the majority of what you type, it's going to take away from what you're saying. But, of course, that's someone's choice. If they don't want to correct anything, by all means, don't. It's also my choice not to try and figure out what the mess says. :smile:


maybe it does

maybe it does not

maybe one does not care

maybe one would rather be with someone that looks at conextt of WHAT is said nit whether it is typed properly

the got that went to japan to help their FAILING auto industry was ran out of detroit on a rail (bet they wished they wished they would have listened to the content rather than payed so much attention to how it was presented

oops


Well, as I said, it's someone's choice as to whether they want to spell correctly or not. Just as it's someone's choice whether or not they want to try and figure out what they're saying. If most of what someone types is misspelled, it takes away from the way it's presented. Of course, that's just my opinion. I can't speak for others.

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Thu 06/11/09 06:36 AM



maybe one would rather be with someone that looks at conextt of WHAT is said nit whether it is typed properly

the got that went to japan to help their FAILING auto industry was ran out of detroit on a rail (bet they wished they wished they would have listened to the content rather than payed so much attention to how it was presented

oops


I think that's the point, though. If someone's spelling and/or grammar and/or punctuation is SO bad that it can't be understood, it's very hard to tell what the content/context is or is supposed to be. I'm not talking about a typo here and there or commonly misspelled words, I'm talking about entire run-on paragraphs of every word misspelled where you have no clue what they are trying to say.

I get your point, though, and agree with it to a large extent. But you have to admit, there are a few that come through here where you haven't got a clue what it is they're trying to say.

adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:41 AM
Edited by adj4u on Thu 06/11/09 06:47 AM
and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a good loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou

franshade's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:46 AM

and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a god loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou


you rarely use punctuations tongue2

I take the opposing view - I can simply say we all make mistakes, we have typo's, grammatic errors, conjugative errors, we misuse words, we are all fallible.

Spelling, grammar, conversation is very important to me, does that make me someone you'd not like to get to know?

adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:47 AM




maybe one would rather be with someone that looks at conextt of WHAT is said nit whether it is typed properly

the got that went to japan to help their FAILING auto industry was ran out of detroit on a rail (bet they wished they wished they would have listened to the content rather than payed so much attention to how it was presented

oops


I think that's the point, though. If someone's spelling and/or grammar and/or punctuation is SO bad that it can't be understood, it's very hard to tell what the content/context is or is supposed to be. I'm not talking about a typo here and there or commonly misspelled words, I'm talking about entire run-on paragraphs of every word misspelled where you have no clue what they are trying to say.

I get your point, though, and agree with it to a large extent. But you have to admit, there are a few that come through here where you haven't got a clue what it is they're trying to say.


but there are those that do

and those may be who they are looking for

i can understand constructive critics

but i have been hassled on several occasions

well if you do not want to read it don't (not aimed at any particular person)

if you have too hard of a time figuring out what i type then we would not get along anyway (more than likely)

what because i make each point a new line it is to hard to read

so be it

so like i said (read above)


adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:51 AM


and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a god loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou


you rarely use punctuations tongue2

I take the opposing view - I can simply say we all make mistakes, we have typo's, grammatic errors, conjugative errors, we misuse words, we are all fallible.

Spelling, grammar, conversation is very important to me, does that make me someone you'd not like to get to know?



you have never let my lack of proper use of such things interfere with our discussions

so your question is irrelevant as we have had many discussions

if you choose to demand proper use then more than likely we would have very few discussions

content is more important than presentation every time imo


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Thu 06/11/09 06:55 AM

and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a good loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou


I don't think it really has to do anything with the person not being understanding and caring. But if that's what you think, then ok.

franshade's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:59 AM



and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a god loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou


you rarely use punctuations tongue2

I take the opposing view - I can simply say we all make mistakes, we have typo's, grammatic errors, conjugative errors, we misuse words, we are all fallible.

Spelling, grammar, conversation is very important to me, does that make me someone you'd not like to get to know?



you have never let my lack of proper use of such things interfere with our discussions

so your question is irrelevant as we have had many discussions

if you choose to demand proper use then more than likely we would have very few discussions

content is more important than presentation every time imo

I say so long as we understand let's chat, when and if I/you don't understand, let's ask.




franshade's photo
Thu 06/11/09 06:59 AM
adj - by the by I think you're HAWT! :wink:

adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 07:06 AM




and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a god loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou


you rarely use punctuations tongue2

I take the opposing view - I can simply say we all make mistakes, we have typo's, grammatic errors, conjugative errors, we misuse words, we are all fallible.

Spelling, grammar, conversation is very important to me, does that make me someone you'd not like to get to know?



you have never let my lack of proper use of such things interfere with our discussions

so your question is irrelevant as we have had many discussions

if you choose to demand proper use then more than likely we would have very few discussions

content is more important than presentation every time imo

I say so long as we understand let's chat, when and if I/you don't understand, let's ask.






very well said (even if ya did use punctuation

:wink: laugh flowerforyou

adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 07:07 AM

adj - by the by I think you're HAWT! :wink:



blushing

aw shucks

insert lil boy clasping hands and wiggling while kicking the ground w/foot

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Thu 06/11/09 07:08 AM

Spelling, grammar, conversation is very important to me, does that make me someone you'd not like to get to know?


Same here -- in a written medium, in which communication is done solely through one's words on a screen, it is to one's advantage to be able to communicate as clearly and effectively as possible.

Everybody makes typos, everybody makes the occasional grammar or punctuation mistake. But when it's clear that someone simply either doesn't care enough, or doesn't know enough, about basic writing skills to make their posts, e-mails, etc., comprehensible, then that's not someone I'm going to spend a lot of time on. I have plenty of headaches in my life as it is without inviting more.


adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 07:08 AM


and yes that is correct

but i would rather be with a good loving person that cares more about content than an abusive person that knows how to put on a good front


not saying those that are strict with there presentation are abusive

but i would rather be with some one that is more uderstanding and caring thus

i could care less about said punctuations and spellings

and if it is a big deal to some one see ya

cause if that is a big deal then what else is a big deal

had this same discussion about once a month (at least)

my answer is still the same

be well it was nice mistyping and not spelling properly nor using proper punctuation with you

flowerforyou


I don't think it really has to do anything with the person not being understanding and caring. But if that's what you think, then ok.


i agree it does not (at least not yet)

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Thu 06/11/09 07:09 AM


Spelling, grammar, conversation is very important to me, does that make me someone you'd not like to get to know?


Same here -- in a written medium, in which communication is done solely through one's words on a screen, it is to one's advantage to be able to communicate as clearly and effectively as possible.

Everybody makes typos, everybody makes the occasional grammar or punctuation mistake. But when it's clear that someone simply either doesn't care enough, or doesn't know enough, about basic writing skills to make their posts, e-mails, etc., comprehensible, then that's not someone I'm going to spend a lot of time on. I have plenty of headaches in my life as it is without inviting more.




:thumbsup:

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Thu 06/11/09 07:15 AM

lol This is sad...


I think when it comes to talking to people online, it's very easy to judge them right away from their grammar or the way they spell - since that's what we see first - their typed words.

Now, I'm bothered by misspellings and poor grammar, too - it bugs me to no end. As well as the folks who refuse to spell words out - how hard is it to type the Y and O before the U? Bah.

Anyway, I'm curious - and this is for those of us who are indeed bothered by poor spellers - let's say you met someone face to face (not online) and you got along great with them. Then, they send you a text message, letter or an e-mail at some point later on and you see that spelling isn't their forte. Would you tell the person to get lost even though you've been having a great time with them in person so far? lol

I don't know. Personally, I say even though I'm bugged by someone who cannot spell or write properly, it doesn't mean the person is a complete moron, lol... It's just unfortunate that by meeting people online, we usually see one's flaws before we see their good qualities. It makes it very easy for people to reject someone without getting to know them.




Luhk hear missee, naht awl uv us iz cahlij ejukaded n sum uv us evin do hav a cahlij ejukashun butt it duzint meen we r stupid
(notices that stupid is pretty difficult to spell incorrectly)
winking

adj4u's photo
Thu 06/11/09 07:17 AM
Edited by adj4u on Thu 06/11/09 07:18 AM
you mean stewped

get it wrong
laugh laugh laugh

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Thu 06/11/09 07:20 AM

you mean stewped

get it wrong
laugh laugh laugh


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AllenAqua's photo
Thu 06/11/09 07:29 AM
Spelling doesn't matter to me, as long as I can understand what you're trying to say. I don't use spell check and if someone has a problem with my typos, sentence structure or spelling, I feel that that says more about them as a critical and judgemental personality than it does about my literacy.
You can be a genius at spelling and an english major and still be an arrogant and narcissistic person.

Just my opinion...

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Thu 06/11/09 07:40 AM

Spelling doesn't matter to me, as long as I can understand what you're trying to say. I don't use spell check and if someone has a problem with my typos, sentence structure or spelling, I feel that that says more about them as a critical and judgemental personality than it does about my literacy.
You can be a genius at spelling and an english major and still be an arrogant and narcissistic person.

Just my opinion...


Aren't you doing the same thing that you don't like, by judging someone who cares about spelling and grammar?