View Full Version : does grammar and spelling matter ?
mrg666
10-30-2007, 09:35 PM
ok the title says it all
does grammar and spelling matter .
are we that concerned about it as long as it's intelligable
Kathianne
10-30-2007, 09:38 PM
ok the title says it all
does grammar and spelling matter .
are we that concerned about it as long as it's intelligable
IMO not too much, though enough that it be readable. Some do not qualify, though their ideas may be ok. There are reasons for spell/grammar check, utilize them if you need them.
I'll admit that when I bother to write something long and original, I do it in Word, check it, then copy and paste. Only seems respectful to those that may read.
manu1959
10-30-2007, 09:40 PM
ok the title says it all
does grammar and spelling matter .
are we that concerned about it as long as it's intelligable
as long as it is intelligible and not intelligable i really could give a flying.......
Needs to be readable not the long runon sentences of a 1st grader that 666 is fond of.
actsnoblemartin
10-30-2007, 09:48 PM
I dont think people should be judged on it
ok the title says it all
does grammar and spelling matter .
are we that concerned about it as long as it's intelligable
I dont think people should be judged on it
Coming from the board retard and porn addict.
manu1959
10-30-2007, 09:49 PM
Needs to be readable not the long runon sentences of a 1st grader that 666 is fond of.
missing a subject and "it" needs punctuation mate.....
missing a subject and "it" needs punctuation mate.....
Nah, it was good.
Immanuel
10-30-2007, 09:54 PM
Yes, it is important. If you want to get your message across and be respected, you need to present it well. A poorly written message will tend to make the reader think more about your lack of abilities than about your message. IMHO
It should not matter if the message can be understood, but it does matter.
For instance, just look at how people treat truthmatters on this board and on the other boards I know her from. She is very bad at spelling and a poor typist. Most of us tend to discount her message (even some calling her stupid, idiotic, moron etc) simply because she can't spell. Okay, well, some do it because of her extreme left wing tendencies but the spelling definitely contribut to the treatment she receives. :D
Immie
manu1959
10-30-2007, 09:58 PM
Nah, it was good.
so one standard for you and a stricter one for others?:poke:
so one standard for you and a stricter one for others?:poke:
Other than one comma(a subjective comma at best) it was perfect.
shattered
10-30-2007, 10:02 PM
ok the title says it all
does grammar and spelling matter .
are we that concerned about it as long as it's intelligable
Yes, it matters.
hjmick
10-30-2007, 10:06 PM
If you consider that the impression we get of one another is based on the written word, I have to say that spelling and grammar definitely matter.
Dilloduck
10-30-2007, 10:15 PM
It's bullshit to ignore a well intentioned post by bitching about it's format instead of dealing with the content. I try to type thoughts out quickly and make typos all the time--soem I can catch and correct--sometimes I don't giva shit.
Immanuel
10-30-2007, 10:19 PM
It's bullshit to ignore a well intentioned post by bitching about it's format instead of dealing with the content. I try to type thoughts out quickly and make typos all the time--soem I can catch and correct--sometimes I don't giva shit.
I agree, but it happens.
Tell me, were those intentional because of the subject matter or did you just not giva[sic] crap? :D
Immie
Kathianne
10-30-2007, 10:22 PM
I agree, but it happens.
Tell me, were those intentional because of the subject matter or did you just not giva[sic] crap? :D
Immie
IMO his was a perfect example of those I don't care about regarding spelling or grammar. The simple reason is that he was able to make his point, the errors didn't take away from that.
Immanuel
10-30-2007, 10:31 PM
IMO his was a perfect example of those I don't care about regarding spelling or grammar. The simple reason is that he was able to make his point, the errors didn't take away from that.
I agree and we all make those kinds of errors. Those are not a big deal.
The problem I see is for some who consistantly make the same errors over and over again. It does affect how they are seen on the boards. My example of truthmatters is a case in point. She's a good person and tries hard. If she didn't have the spelling and typing problems she would be much more respected on the boards despite her far left point of view, but because she does have these problems, she is ridiculed consistantly.
Immie
Kathianne
10-30-2007, 10:33 PM
I agree and we all make those kinds of errors. Those are not a big deal.
The problem I see is for some who consistantly make the same errors over and over again. It does affect how they are seen on the boards. My example of truthmatters is a case in point. She's a good person and tries hard. If she didn't have the spelling and typing problems she would be much more respected on the boards despite her far left point of view, but because she does have these problems, she is ridiculed consistantly.
Immie
Actually, I think TM is probably someone I'd love to be friends with. On the other hand, I doubt her problems here have to do with style, moreso substance.
Immanuel
10-30-2007, 10:40 PM
Actually, I think TM is probably someone I'd love to be friends with. On the other hand, I doubt her problems here have to do with style, moreso substance.
I've "known" TM for probably four years on different boards. Yes, I think I would love to be friends with her as well. She has a great heart and generally seems to care for others. But, I have seen post after post after post deriding her for her spelling abilities rather than the substance of her posts.
Not that she never gets taken down for her substance, but rather she is more often than not clobbered for her poor spelling. It is really sad to be honest with you.
Immie
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 10:41 PM
ok the title says it all
does grammar and spelling matter .
are we that concerned about it as long as it's intelligable
My pet peeves are your and you're, then and than, effect and affect.
Kathianne
10-30-2007, 10:53 PM
I've "known" TM for probably four years on different boards. Yes, I think I would love to be friends with her as well. She has a great heart and generally seems to care for others. But, I have seen post after post after post deriding her for her spelling abilities rather than the substance of her posts.
Not that she never gets taken down for her substance, but rather she is more often than not clobbered for her poor spelling. It is really sad to be honest with you.
Immie
People attack the style when they get tired of headbanging walls with TM. We must agree to disagree, since I think she DOES get her points across.
hjmick
10-30-2007, 10:54 PM
My pet peeves are your and you're, then and than, effect and affect.
Add this to the list:
I could care less. (this phrase would imply that you care, perhaps not much, but you do care)
as opposed to
I couldn't care less. (this phrase would imply that there is no way that you could care any less than you do already)
You can also add there and their.
manu1959
10-30-2007, 10:56 PM
Add this to the list:
I could care less. (this phrase would imply that you care, perhaps not much, but you do care)
as opposed to
I couldn't care less. (this phrase would imply that there is no way that you could care any less than you do already)
You can also add there and their.
i hate pet peeve lists....
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 10:56 PM
Add this to the list:
I could care less. (this phrase would imply that you care, perhaps not much, but you do care)
as opposed to
I couldn't care less. (this phrase would imply that there is no way that you could care any less than you do already)
You can also add there and their.
How about, "for me personally"?
manu1959
10-30-2007, 10:57 PM
How about, "for me personally"?
"can i be honest with you?"
hjmick
10-30-2007, 10:59 PM
"can i be honest with you?"
"It's not you, it's me."
manu1959
10-30-2007, 11:06 PM
"It's not you, it's me."
"here taste this .... it is awful....."
wa chew giys taulking aboot
manu1959
10-30-2007, 11:10 PM
wa chew giys taulking aboot
canadian.....
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 11:10 PM
Irregardless of what you might think.
"here taste this .... it is awful....."
"really?"
canadian.....
damn, aboot gave me away
Irregardless of what you might think.
"whatever, i'm just saying..."
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 11:15 PM
"whatever, i'm just saying..."
As long as we're in agreeance.
manu1959
10-30-2007, 11:16 PM
As long as we're in agreeance.
"well i guess we will just have to agree to disagree then"
"well i guess we will just have to agree to disagree then"
I swear to drunk I'm not God
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 11:19 PM
Dog is my co-pilot.
manu1959
10-30-2007, 11:23 PM
two bumperstickers on the same volvo
"question athority"....."jesus is lord"
I say no to drugs, but they don’t listen.
Dog is my co-pilot.
"Do I look stupid"
manu1959
10-30-2007, 11:25 PM
I say no to drugs, but they don’t listen.
"this has never happened before"................
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 11:29 PM
two bumperstickers on the same volvo
"question athority"....."jesus is lord"
Do infants have as much fun in infancy as adults do in adultery?
If 4 out of 5 people suffer from diarrhea does that mean the fifth one enjoys it?
manu1959
10-30-2007, 11:43 PM
If 4 out of 5 people suffer from diarrhea does that mean the fifth one enjoys it?
"if you errection last more than 4 hours, call your doctor".....
yea right i am calling every woman i have ever known....
82Marine89
10-30-2007, 11:45 PM
If 4 out of 5 people suffer from diarrhea does that mean the fifth one enjoys it?
Fact: 3 out of 5 people aren't the other 2.
musicman
10-31-2007, 02:36 AM
If the presidential election were held today, 37% of Americans would be surprised...
musicman
10-31-2007, 02:39 AM
And - not to be too picky - but, the thread title should actually read:
"DO grammar and spelling matter to you?":drillsarge:
retiredman
10-31-2007, 06:41 AM
I agree with Immie that, while not necessarily indicative of the poster's intelligence, bad spelling/grammar does indeed tend to distract the reader and, to some degree, dilute the impact of the message.
remie
10-31-2007, 08:49 AM
I agree with Immie that, while not necessarily indicative of the poster's intelligence, bad spelling/grammar does indeed tend to distract the reader and, to some degree, dilute the impact of the message.
This is especially true when the mistakes occur on a regular basis.
Sitarro
10-31-2007, 10:53 AM
"Yo man, know what I'm sayin?".......... ten times in one sentence!
hjmick
10-31-2007, 11:05 AM
"Yo man, know what I'm sayin?".......... ten times in one sentence!
"Can I axe you a question?"
Said1
10-31-2007, 06:58 PM
I don't think it matters that much. It depends on the tone of the post as well.
I have terrible vision that glasses can not correct, so I'm excused. :laugh2:
mrg666
10-31-2007, 07:24 PM
ok so to some it matters .
if it was complete gibberish i could understand but hey what do i know :D
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"
82Marine89
10-31-2007, 07:45 PM
"I have one exactly like it, except it's yellow."
hjmick
10-31-2007, 08:17 PM
"Dude...let's share a sleeping bag."
actsnoblemartin
10-31-2007, 08:18 PM
really?. lol
"Dude...let's share a sleeping bag."
hjmick
10-31-2007, 08:19 PM
really?. lol
No, I just thought it would be funny. :D
jackass
11-01-2007, 12:58 PM
I dont think it matters too much. Sometimes I just dont reread what I type and hit a wrong key. You will get the message Im sure.
You got 25 cent?
jimnyc
11-01-2007, 03:55 PM
If you aks me, i dunt think it matters much. were here 2 debate so as long as my point gits across i dont see Y it matters how i present my arguement. speeling and grammir R overated and in no way lessin my opinyuns. R U peeple impleyeing that my speeling and graamir take away frum my views?
I speak 3l33t!
Immanuel
11-01-2007, 06:41 PM
If you aks me, i dunt think it matters much. were here 2 debate so as long as my point gits across i dont see Y it matters how i present my arguement. speeling and grammir R overated and in no way lessin my opinyuns. R U peeple impleyeing that my speeling and graamir take away frum my views?
I speak 3l33t!
Who asked you? ;)
Immie
82Marine89
11-01-2007, 07:00 PM
"Do you see what I'm saying?"
"I have one exactly like it, except it's yellow."
We should learn to respect our similar differences
"Dude...let's share a sleeping bag."
did the record skip :coffee:
I dont think it matters too much. Sometimes I just dont reread what I type and hit a wrong key. You will get the message Im sure.
You got 25 cent?
Yes, but I have more cents than you...
If you aks me, i dunt think it matters much. were here 2 debate so as long as my point gits across i dont see Y it matters how i present my arguement. speeling and grammir R overated and in no way lessin my opinyuns. R U peeple impleyeing that my speeling and graamir take away frum my views?
I speak 3l33t!
DUDE, learn now to spell...LOL, an A for effort though:
manu1959
11-01-2007, 08:30 PM
I don't think it matters that much. It depends on the tone of the post as well.
I have terrible vision that glasses can not correct, so I'm excused. :laugh2:
just so you know....i look just like that really hot guy you like.....
"Do you see what I'm saying?"
Bro, coarse I do.
mrg666
11-01-2007, 08:32 PM
If you aks me, i dunt think it matters much. were here 2 debate so as long as my point gits across i dont see Y it matters how i present my arguement. speeling and grammir R overated and in no way lessin my opinyuns. R U peeple impleyeing that my speeling and graamir take away frum my views?
I speak 3l33t!
thats beyond bad grammer and spelling ,
but it does have some attitude :D
manu1959
11-01-2007, 08:32 PM
Bro, coarse I do.
WORD!
WORD!
UP!
This thread rocks! Solid.
mrg666
11-01-2007, 08:34 PM
WORD!
to the wise your not 16 anymore lol
Kathianne
11-01-2007, 08:34 PM
If you aks me, i dunt think it matters much. were here 2 debate so as long as my point gits across i dont see Y it matters how i present my arguement. speeling and grammir R overated and in no way lessin my opinyuns. R U peeple impleyeing that my speeling and graamir take away frum my views?
I speak 3l33t!
Just what I said, copycat. ;)
82Marine89
11-01-2007, 08:48 PM
Bad grammar makes me [sic].
Bad grammar makes me [sic].
haha, gould won!
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