OT: Can you read this?

[psimitry]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=11941221#post11941221 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by random_ryan
Perfection isn't always right. Nor is our preception. I am a bad speller. I admit it. And I refuse to cover it up just so I could get an A in someone's book. this is who I am. Spell check is also cheeting. I am I don't cheet. so I guess the world will have to deal with my bad spelling. peoples bad spelling don't bother me. In fact it gives carector to what I am reading. kind like and insight to how they preceve things. yeah I know Bad spelling through out my whole writing. just a reminder that nobody is perfect.

The major issue I have with bad spelling/grammar is when people just don't care. It's found often on internet forums. Sure, people may know the difference between "quite" and "quiet" or "there" and "their" in context, but they'll be arsed if they can be bothered to put the right one in the sentence they're creating. Worse yet, when corrected, they react harshly screaming things like "if you don't like the way I type then that's YOUR problem," not realizing that in fact, it is theirs - especially if they attempt to communicate in a professional manner with the same disregard of grammar/spelling.

Still, I think the worst news I've heard in a long time is the fact that according to my boss at work, his third-grade children aren't given spelling tests because, according to the school, "we have spell-check now. We don't need to teach spelling." :mad2:

It's actually kind of funny in that on another message board that I'm a member of (which is known for its crude sense of humor, extremely offensive content) the language commonly known as "AOL speak" (a.k.a. "OMG UR MY BFF") is a ticket to an instant ban. The irony is that in the den of some of the most offensive people on the planet, we still don't sink to the level of "AOL speak."

 

[Mystik Koralz]

Life is short. Our ability to communicate whether physically or emotionally will always manage to morph (like zoas) and transcend depending on social dependence. Though I appreciate people who place emphasis on proper grammar, spelling and language (artist of language). I think we can often be too critical of each other based on our chosen template of communication. “AOL speech” I often have difficulty understanding but I try to understand that it’s a sublevel of communication that has encompassed a generation of people. As we grow, we change. Some acceptable, some not so. All in all we learn, accept and change. If we refuse to change, well then - that’s a whole other topic….I enjoy everyone’s perspective and opinions on these topics, we seem to be able to respect each other and our differences. Spelling or not. MK

 

[LowerUnit]

The complacency of mispelled words may very well transcend beyond good communcation skills. If one is conscious of their shortcomings and chooses to do nothing to improve or correct the situation, it may be safe to say they just don't care. What would such apathy say or indicate about other facets of an individual's lifestyle that "just doesn't care"? What ever happened to personal pride or attention to detail? Maybe times change, or maybe it's more precisely apathy disguised as change.

Look around at your world and try to improve upon it. Anything worth doing is worth doing exquisitely. It says something about who you are. Autograph with excellency.

Sugar coat ineptitude any way you'd like, but in the end, if you just don't care then you just don't care I guess..........

 

[random_ryan]

some people have much more stuff they need to worry about and spelling and it's not on the top of that list. for the most part My spelling is good. In some ways your right I really don't care about my spelling. but it doesn't mean I don't care about other things. becouse I do. I am too bizzy being a good parent and uncle to kids with disablities. and taking care of my health. Wow I spelled everything fine. LOL

 

[Wiskey]

Hehe,.. I've never understood this,.. I've seen fights about spelling on so many boards it's ridiculous.

I am not naturally a very good speller, I don't "See" words in my head, and I've never been able to figure out Phonics. I'm not going to loose sleep at night over someone thinking I'm less than inelegant due to my inability to spell large words. :lol:

I do think punctuation is important, not "Proper" punctuation, persay, but something to break up what you say making it easer to read, and in a way conveying emotion behind your type.

Whiskey

 

[jpslickorocks]

I agree with LowerUnit on this one. And anyone else who has a similar point of view. If you are going to do something do it right, and if you fail, learn from your mistakes and do it better next time. I strive to be the best person I can. I know I am lazy in some things and it drives me crazy.

Ryan, as far as saying spell check is cheating. That is a crock of you know what. I use firefox spell check and it has taught me proper spelling. Why not take that small extra step to be a better person? It is so easy.

Don't think I am picking on you but I had to do this


some people have much more stuff they need to worry about and spelling and it's not on the top of that list. for the most part My spelling is good. In some ways your right I really don't care about my spelling. but it doesn't mean I don't care about other things. becouse because I do. I am too bizzy busy being a good parent and uncle to kids with disablitiesdisabilities . and taking care of my health. Wow I spelled everything fine. LOL

Sorry dude I could not resist:rollface:

 

[random_ryan]

JP This is big inprovement to how I use to spell when I first cam on the boards. Besides I am use to you so it really doesn't bother me any more. at first it did due to the fact I had a very very hard time spelling things. Small corrections verses going off on people are different and I have learned this. Part of me being a better person is learning to take what people say with a gain of salt.

 

[jpslickorocks]

I have to say that I have really noticed a difference and you have really improved. If I can give you one piece of advice...


Keep doing what you are doing to improve yourself and quite bringing attention to yourself.

Ok I gotta finish getting the Jeep ready for Prescott tomorrow.

Good night all