| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:26:00 PM | Oh come on now folks, it's not nice to belittle someone just
because they type or spell poorly.
Just ignore them, I find I just skip right over their posts as I
find myself getting a brain cramp trying to figure out what they be saying..... | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:27:31 PM | Oh come on now folks, it's not nice to belittle someone just
because they type or spell poorly.
Just ignore them, I find I just skip right over their posts as I
find myself getting a brain cramp trying to figure out what they besaying.....
that is because your able to see past Your own ego......
unlike some.
Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Imagination is more important than knowledge......by Whats his name????
some real intelligent guy quoted that?????
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:31:48 PM | I wouldn't necessarily call it "ego"...more along the lines of having enough pride to speak our first (in most cases, I would assume) language properly.
You're able = you are able.
You're (you are) welcome.
Dr. Strange, I happened upon this little poem which applies to the definition of pride, which is a trait of each human...you included:
"What is like a smelly fart,
that, although invisible is obvious?
One's own faults, that are precisely
As obvious as the effort made to hide them."
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:36:38 PM | The above does not limit view. I make a conscious choice to put the above on my profile, unlike spelling
And it be a conscious (yep edited as I missed it while playing poker..lol) choice for some of us to count grammar and spelling. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:42:32 PM | I wouldn't necessarily call it "ego"...more along the lines of having enough pride to speak our first (in most cases, I would assume) language properly.
You're able = you are able.
You're (you are) welcome.
oh goodie...I get lessons tonight....here's one for you
pride=ego .......same thing
to each their own or is it there anyways I forget.....
I have better things to do besides make my self feel superior based on what others can or cannot do......or is it can't?????????
And it be a concious choice for some of us to count grammar and spelling.
wow I'm or am hooked on phonics.....
concious???? | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:46:21 PM |
And it be a concious choice for some of us to count grammar and spelling Lifes' too short. Am sure I could find more entertaining threads....
I have better things to do besides make my self feel superior based on what others can or cannot do......or is it can't?????????
Great post Dr, Strange
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:50:25 PM | that is because your able to see past Your own ego......
Believe me this is not an easy task, seeing as I have such an enormous ego.
It's just that I have such a loose grasp on my sanity, I just can't afford to
spend too much time trying to decypher some people's hopeless bashing
of the english language. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:54:17 PM | And this whole thing boils back down to personal choice. Would you date a smoker? Would you date someone 10 years older than yourself? It is personal choice whether or not the reasoning behind it is right or wrong or differs from your outlook.
VV - Editing here because of 2/10.
Are you calling playing poker stupid? lol Yes, I make errors like everyone else. I am human. I just try not to riddle my posts and messages with them. We are still talking about ridiculous misuse of the language aren't we?
Fox, you obviously didn't grasp what I was attempting to do with the post. But just so you can smile, yes, that would be stupid. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:54:53 PM |
(yep edited as I missed it while playing poker..lol
I though She said She don't date stupid.............
It's just that I have such a loose grasp on my sanity, I just can't afford to
spend too much time trying to decypher some people's disasterous usage
of the english language.
some times you have to agree to disagree on some topics I guess.
you guys are fun,thanks for spelling and grammar lessons it's all I can handle for one night. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:55:48 PM | And it be a concious choice for some of us to count grammar and spelling.
incomplete sentence
incorrect adverb
incorrect spelling
I guess that would be pretty STUPID
right?
Isn't there some sort of parable about letting only those who have never sinned cast stones? | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 9:56:27 PM | Now now, lets not be persnickity..
*wonders.. Panda or Numbchick...?
Pride= a group of lions, usually consisting of up to a dozen related adult females, their cubs and juveniles, plus from one to six adult males.
We should be ashamed of ourselves for thinning the weakest from the herd, it isn't natural or nice, or is it?
Damn hungry pride.... | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 11:00:12 PM |
Pete - I said dyslexia doesn't affect the ability to SPEAK the language. Sorry you misread me.
I'm also sorry that you're so angry and felt the need to belittle me as well. Since YOU imply that you're a better person than I, may I suggest that you take your own advice. If you're not sure what that is, I may also suggest you read your post again. Maybe a few times, due to your handicap?
It is MY OWN preference not to date anyone whom I deem as "stupid". That was one of the questions posed, and I answered it as I saw fit.
You said “Proper grammar is indicative of intellect” there for you imply that poor grammar is indicative of a lack of intellect and as many people with dyslexia have a problem with grammar then my original statement stands firm. Also it could be viewed that your assumption is that if you can speak using correct grammar then you can write using correct grammar, I am sorry it is beyond your comprehension. I do take my own advice and don’t discriminate on the grounds of disability perhaps you could do the same? If you mean by thinking that I’m a better person than you then yes morally speaking it is better not to discriminate. I’m not angry at all and in fact suggest that based on your other posts you are the one with anger issues, I guess you must be going through an early menopause or other hormonal imbalance maybe even PTSD relating to a major negative event in your life. I’m very sorry I upset you.
I agree that you are perfectly entitled not to date anyone you deem “stupid” that was never the issue so it seems strange you mention it, one might say that it is a redundant and unnecessary point.
This ends the matter as far as I’m concerned, you can have the last word because I think that given your emotional state you need it.
Take care,
Pete | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/28/2007 11:21:10 PM | | This place be great for getting to know folks. Might step on a few toes in the process but no real harm done. Just a bunch of lucky folks with a place to comment without maybe getting smacked. This can be kinda fun for someone who doesn't get to or know how to get involved in in-person chatting. I be here to get a chance to have some fun with some folks with absolutely no thoughts of anything more than that intended. Meet someone and click,who knows. But that is not the my intention. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/29/2007 1:45:59 PM | | "nut" inflate your girlfriend...I think she is missing you dearly.Just remember she is not made for the rough stuff outdoors.....she be only 1 ply...not very durable...but hey..she be into you and you be in to her...repeat as nessasary...... | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 5:09:18 PM | I would like to retract part of my earlier post and say that constant spelling and grammatical errors in forum posts do eventually influence one’s opinion.
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 5:22:08 PM | | I laugh when I see posts like this, I have seem many profiles where the person outlines their dis taste for typo's and missing grammar, yet in most of those profiles there were in fact typos, missing puncuation ans so fourth, so who care find somthing real to talk about, seriously!!!!! | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 8:35:58 PM | so one small componet of life determines inteligence?
in whos mind was this great ideal formed?
spelling is a direct line to determine inteligence.??????????
ok me being a bad speller and i openly admit it and dont deny it in any way.
so not being able to spell makes me less than inteligent. hahahaha
i can repair my own vehicles, do my own renos on my house, and on and on and on.
but because i lact the care or desire to go over every key stroke for fear of someone finding fault with my words.
if ya aint a member of mensa what gives you the right to judge someone elses inteligence? personally i feel that is a right nobody has in their possession.
and if you dont want to contact me because of a spelling or grammar bobo than that is great for me since i have little to no use for those who have the need to judge and label all those they come in contact with. it is thing of this nature that takes a beautiful woman and makes her ugly.  | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 8:54:09 PM | | Online inteligence to some corresponds to actual inteligence. Been awhile since some of us have had to spell correctly. Lots of kids in school now can't either,but can thier parents? Lots of things be more important in life than spelling. We live in a free society that lives-off the almighty dollar. Carrying-on an in-person conversation is what be important. Don't be calling some women beautiful,others might get real ugly over it. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 9:13:35 PM |
You said “Proper grammar is indicative of intellect” there for you imply that poor grammar is indicative of a lack of intellect...
Yes Pete, that is what she said. BUT, what she said does not imply the opposite. It only states that proper grammar is an indicator of intellect. It doesn't even mean they are intellectual; just that they have indicators supporting the idea.
An example: There are certain symptoms indicative of anemia. It does not mean they have anemia, just symptoms of it. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 11:14:53 PM | | I found this thread amusing, considering my profile headline currently reads, "Spelling Counts!" Although I prefer a potential date is an articulate writer, my headline is more a reference to my career as a teacher. That being said, spelling and grammar do contribute to a first impression when you talk to someone online. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 3/31/2007 11:46:56 PM | i think what ur gettin at is called "net-speak". just short forms of words from here and there.
as in UR for your or 2 for to.
personally i dont have a problem with it .. i use it all the time. as for basic spelling in writing a letter.. i guess im on the edge there.
grammer.. not a big deal.. if u know what u meen and put a definition of what u meen... then there shouldnt be any problems.
see!!... told u i use it all the time.. lol. | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 4/2/2007 6:13:42 PM |
Yes Pete, that is what she said. BUT, what she said does not imply the opposite. It only states that proper grammar is an indicator of intellect. It doesn't even mean they are intellectual; just that they have indicators supporting the idea.
An example: There are certain symptoms indicative of anemia. It does not mean they have anemia, just symptoms of it.
Indeed I would agree with you normally but unfortunately you failed to understand my true meaning. When I said "imply" it was meant in the context of an "unspoken implication" given the mood and tone of her original post/posts, unfortunately this has escaped you. So thank you for your English lesson but it was not needed.
I would not presume to give you an example of an “unspoken implication” as that could be viewed as condescending but may I take the liberty of suggesting you Google it for the answer.  | |
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| Spelling and Grammar, does it count?
Posted: 4/5/2007 7:39:23 AM | You know what? Those who draw attention to others' deficiencies, in the way we’ve seen it done here, simply seek to draw attention to their own competence in whatever particular area they are highlighting – pitiful!  | |
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