To Spell or not to Spell :-)

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Originally Posted by rovercare

...., but think when a newbie, smarter than the rest of us, posts some excellent tech and gets badgered by someone, about his spelling, kinda reckon it would make him think his time writing the post, trying to help someone, was worthless??

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Fair point. I accept that we do have to be careful.

I have just one not very serious question Rovercare.
You are free to ignore it if you wish.
Why is your last post almost without errors and certainly without any errors that matter?
Is it because you were responding to me?
Is it because you are really a better speller than you are prepared to admit?
Or is there some other reason?
:p

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Originally Posted by vnx205

I have just one not very serious question Rovercare.
You are free to ignore it if you wish.
Why is your last post is almost without errors and certainly without any errors that matter?
Is it because you were responding to me?
Is it because you are really a better speller than you are prepared to admit?
Or is there some other reason?
:p

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My spelling is pretty good, when I stuff up, its usually a typo, or in a rush because I've just been called to a job;)

But when replying in threads like this, you tend to be alot more aware:D

I'm speaking for others though, not myself, I don't care if people have a shot at me, but I've been here a while:eek:

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Originally Posted by rovercare

But when replying in threads like this, you tend to be alot more aware:D

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You're right.
Actually that is one of the points that I think Numpty's Missus and others have made.
There are times when most of us recognise the need to use language pretty accurately.
This current situation really isn't all that important, but there are plenty of other circumstances where people will form an impression of you from you communication (like a job resume) and there are times when great care needs to be taken to avoid confusion (such as giving instructions about some complicated operation on a valuable vehicle like a Land Rover).

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Originally Posted by vnx205

You're right.
Actually that is one of the points that I think Numpty's Missus and others have made.
There are times when most of us recognise the need to use language pretty accurately.
This current situation really isn't all that important, but there are plenty of other circumstances where people will form an impression of you from you communication (like a job resume) and there are times when great care needs to be taken to avoid confusion (such as giving instructions about some complicated operation on a valuable vehicle like a Land Rover).

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Yea, but if you don't proof read and spell check a resume', your retarded.....but every post on the internet??

At the risk of adding even more pages that someone might regard as unproductive, I would like to suggest that this thread has been particularly useful.
I now have a clearer idea of the attitude that some members have to this subject.
I have a better understanding of how they are likely to react to some of the posts I might be tempted to submit in future.
If that contributes to the smooth operation of this forum (and I believe it will), then the whole discussion has been worthwhile. I believe that there is now a slight reduction in the chances of a tactless comment or a misinterpretation of intentions. Every little bit helps.

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Originally Posted by vnx205

At the risk of adding even more pages that someone might regard as unproductive, I would like to suggest that this thread has been particularly useful.
I now have a clearer idea of the attitude that some members have to this subject.
I have a better understanding of how they are likely to react to some of the posts I might be tempted to submit in future.
If that contributes to the smooth operation of this forum (and I believe it will), then the whole discussion has been worthwhile. I believe that there is now a slight reduction in the chances of a tactless comment or a misinterpretation of intentions. Every little bit helps.

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Very rational:)

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Originally Posted by stevo68

G'day All,


Now if someone can tell me that is OK, and that perhaps I should feel "sorry" for someone who obviously hasn't taken the time to spell correctly, well come and lash me alive :twisted::twisted::twisted:

Regards

Stevo

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Well, it is all in the mind.
You can write anything you like and your brain will pick it up, providing the first and last letter are correct :)

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

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Originally Posted by RonMcGr

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

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:D

Spelling and and grammar can be an issue, but as long as all members are doing so to the best of their ability there is no problem.

Dave.

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Leave them alone,,,,, you know how hot it gets in those glass houses,,, it's not hard to get a little dazed and confused.

:banana:
But as an answer to the poll,, wot duz ut mattar how ya spel as long as wees orl git the message..... and those with such obviously superior brains should not feel challenged by us lesser humans, such intelligent persons should be able to extrapolate the meaningful text garbled rants of the illiterate. TIC

:BigCry:
Hell go to the other end of the spectrum and you can correctly spelliferate or grammatifie your way out of the realms of society,, some words are spelt so very differently from how they are spoken, that they are lost on mere mortals.

:TakeABow: long live phonetic spelling :spudnikparty:

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Originally Posted by solmanic

That would be "laziness"




Should be "hear hear..."



"Abusage"??? There's no such word - it's just "abuse" or "incorrect usage".



God - where do I begin...

Warning - you've cracked the lid on my Spelling & Grammar Nazi-esque tendencies.:nazilock:

In the words of Christ - "Let he who is without sin cast the first stone."

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