Thread: To Spell or not to Spell :-)

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?

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?

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

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

Originally Posted by rovercare

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

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).

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).

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.

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.

Very rational

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

Regards

Stevo

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

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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.

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.