Two things I wish for on this forum. (Penn: school, deal)

[RedBall]

Originally Posted by aveojohn

That everyone would put their location in the upper right hand corner where their join date and other info is, and everyone would please use spell check. I understand typo's but when someone repeatedly misspells words,it makes them look dumber than a box of rocks,thank you.

I think this is interesting coming from someone who uses terrible sentence structure and fails to use spaces with commas.

If you're going to start a thread to criticise spelling on a message board your post better damn well be immaculate in every way.

Or you could just accept the fact that not everyone cares about spelling as much as you do, and not let something so trivial bother you. Lets be honest, we're not writing formal legal documents on this forum.

[creepsinc]

Originally Posted by RedBall

I think this is interesting coming from someone who uses terrible sentence structure and fails to use spaces with commas.

If you're going to start a thread to criticise spelling on a message board your post better damn well be immaculate in every way.

Or you could just accept the fact that not everyone cares about spelling as much as you do, and not let something so trivial bother you. Lets be honest, we're not writing formal legal documents on this forum.

He didn't say anything about sentence structure or spaces with commas, he said something about spelling, a lot of which is abysmal around here. I think a quick read-through of a post can't hurt. After all, we're trying to communicate with words here. There's nothing wrong with doing it right.


I'm wondering about the people who feel the need to stop by and protest the existence of this thread.

[TechieTransplant]

Originally Posted by aveojohn

and everyone would please use spell check. I understand typo's but when someone repeatedly misspells words,it makes them look dumber than a box of rocks,thank you.

Then let that person continually look dumb. If you can't stand it, don't read what the person has to say.

It's unbelievable what people let bother them.

[nuwaver88]

Originally Posted by CrestViewdrive

There is nothing worse than an Internet spell patrol. People type on forums, and write fast. They don't spell check like it's some English 402 final. Chill out. Why would somebody create a thread like this?

I agree wholeheartedly. Everybody has a different level of writing/spelling/grammar skills. This forum is about voicing opinions from people from all walks of life. It is not about showing that you had an advanced composition course in college and that your skill level is a "bit superior".. as church lady would say.

[dugdogmaster]

Originally Posted by creepsinc

Fynding (sometymez intenshunally) mizspeld wordz online doesn't make me feel smart, it makez me lament the lozz of standardz whin it comz to English vis a vis the innernetz. Somebody from "Real America" should understand that.

Hooked on phonics worked for me

[Yac]

To sum it up: it would be REALLY nice if everyone used a spell checker. We, as a community, would really appreciate it.
Having said that as long as the post, even if poorly constructed and spelled, conveys the message - focus on it, rather than focusing on "grammer". This is not an English class you know.
Yac.

[aveojohn]

Originally Posted by RedBall

I think this is interesting coming from someone who uses terrible sentence structure and fails to use spaces with commas.

If you're going to start a thread to criticise spelling on a message board your post better damn well be immaculate in every way.

Or you could just accept the fact that not everyone cares about spelling as much as you do, and not let something so trivial bother you. Lets be honest, we're not writing formal legal documents on this forum.

Chill bro, I wasn't criticize any one, just making a suggestion that's all. I have read posts where the spelling was so bad or there were so many abbreviations, I could barely understand what was said.We are not texting, so I would also suggest using a little less abbreviating also.BTW:You misspelled criticize

[Mugatu]

Originally Posted by aveojohn

I wasn't criticize any one

This makes no sense. BAN THIS GUY!

[aveojohn]

Sorry my bad, goes to show even the immaculate make mistakes.

[aveojohn]

Originally Posted by Yac

To sum it up: it would be REALLY nice if everyone used a spell checker. We, as a community, would really appreciate it.
Having said that as long as the post, even if poorly constructed and spelled, conveys the message - focus on it, rather than focusing on "grammar". This is not an English class you know.
Yac.

I agree and was only making a suggestion, sorry some took it so personally.