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Originally posted by Afraidnomore
Originally posted by 35Foxtrot
Originally posted by Afraidnomore
Originally posted by icepack
reply to post by Vinny5036
i say, it's the information that counts.
This. Get over it.
When my girl sends me a text saying "I lov u" should I whine about it and make a big stink?
Nah. Probably not. But when she sends me one, feel free to raise as big a stink as you feel warranted.edit on 21/3/12 by 35Foxtrot because: (no reason given)
That's awesome, good job! Made me laugh out loud, havent done that in awhile, thanks.
Originally posted by EvilSadamClone
Sorry, I jsut can not agree.
lack of spelling is not an indication of intelligence, just an inability to spell.
You might want to check out this website:
www.onlinecollegecourses.com...
none of these people could spell, yet they did have some amount of influence on America.
So according to you, they shouldn't have even been allowed to express themselves because they can't spell worth a darn.
No thank you.
Spelling is a skill, just like anything else and has to be developed. Some people are just not able to develop that skill, but it is not a true indication of intelligence.
Originally posted by KaelemJames
True. But, i have seen better spelling and grammar from members from non English countries, or, that do not have English as a first language. Yet, they still spell better than members that are from English speaking countries.
Originally posted by boymonkey74
Also many people who post here are from different nations and English may be their 2nd language so give people a break we can't all be as perfect as you.
Originally posted by Casandra
It's interesting to see the different opinions about this. Lets take these two quotes, for example:
Originally posted by KaelemJames
True. But, i have seen better spelling and grammar from members from non English countries, or, that do not have English as a first language. Yet, they still spell better than members that are from English speaking countries.
Originally posted by boymonkey74
Also many people who post here are from different nations and English may be their 2nd language so give people a break we can't all be as perfect as you.
Seems like in America, English will be the second language and Spanish will be the first language. Only problem is that we'll have Spanish teachers teaching English as a second language.
This is something I've noticed, not only here, but on some other boards as well. Some people think it's people who have English as a second language the ones making mistakes, while others think it's the native speakers, because those who have English as their second language make an extra effort to make themselves understood.
edit on 21-3-2012 by Casandra because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Vinny5036
This is something I've noticed, not only here, but on some other boards as well. Some people think it's people who have English as a second language the ones making mistakes, while others think it's the native speakers, because those who have English as their second language make an extra effort to make themselves understood.
Originally posted by Vinny5036
Some people think it's people who have English as a second language the ones making mistakes
Originally posted by 35Foxtrot
Originally posted by EvilSadamClone
Sorry, I jsut can not agree.
lack of spelling is not an indication of intelligence, just an inability to spell.
You might want to check out this website:
www.onlinecollegecourses.com...
none of these people could spell, yet they did have some amount of influence on America.
So according to you, they shouldn't have even been allowed to express themselves because they can't spell worth a darn.
No thank you.
Spelling is a skill, just like anything else and has to be developed. Some people are just not able to develop that skill, but it is not a true indication of intelligence.
I think the OP is also saying that not even bothering to use spell check is indicative of either stupidity or laziness. Many of those influential figures had no access to spell/grammar check. To be honest, that's what bothers me the most. Sure one can be intelligent (or at least smart) and not have the schooling to be adept in the spelling/grammar dept. But, to not even be bothered enough to use spell/grammar check when you (1) know you can't spell/lack language skills and (2) have such tools so readily available says something about that person's character/mind - and it ain't good.
Originally posted by EvilSadamClone
Sorry, I jsut can not agree.
lack of spelling is not an indication of intelligence, just an inability to spell.
Originally posted by jerryznv
I think there should be a Spanish forum...so I don't make so many errors!
Originally posted by zilebeliveunknown
English isn't my native language, but I think aside spelling, reading slang and construction of sentences is my biggest problem on the forum, totally different from what I was learning in high school.
So appeal to everyone whos english is their native language, please, if it's possible to mind these issues.
Thank you... Cheers
Originally posted by ANOK
Originally posted by zilebeliveunknown
English isn't my native language, but I think aside spelling, reading slang and construction of sentences is my biggest problem on the forum, totally different from what I was learning in high school.
So appeal to everyone whos english is their native language, please, if it's possible to mind these issues.
Thank you... Cheers
You can usually tell someone who isn't a native English speaker, rather than some who is just too lazy to check their spelling and grammar.