KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 13 minutes ago, old man said: Need to put the brakes on here? Some people are dyslexic and most have 'auto correction' which thinks it's more intelligent than most of us? Whilst I understand that some people are dyslexic, that wouldn't form a large percentage of poor spelling on Social Media. Also, wouldn't it be better to use a Spell Checker than 'auto correction'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty1980 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I see some shocking spelling and grammar. My spelling and grammar are that bad I am reluctant to both put up posts and reply to posts out of embarrassment. I'll write out a post or reply and then delete it as I'm not confident that its been written correctly. I usually get my wife to proof read most of the things I write, in fact she has just read through this! But predictive text does help sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 17 minutes ago, grrclark said: You shouldn't do yourself down. It made me laugh as soon as I hit post on my original offering. That is one of the unwritten rules of life, if you are going to make a smart comment about spelling or grammar then best be 100% accurate in what you type. A soothsayer would have predicted the original error. (That is a rather obvious clue) We've all done it, but it feels good when someone else does Fair play to you Sir…... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, Scotty1980 said: I see some shocking spelling and grammar. My spelling and grammar are that bad I am reluctant to both put up posts and reply to posts out of embarrassment. I'll write out a post or reply and then delete it as I'm not confident that its been written correctly. I usually get my wife to proof read most of the things I write, in fact she has just read through this! But predictive text does help sometimes. Well, theres nothing shocking about your post. To be honest there are plenty of words that I still have difficulty spelling, but like yourself I would be embarrassed to post without first checking. The fact that you get your Mrs to proof read what you suspect may be wrong, is in itself commendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 23 minutes ago, Scotty1980 said: I see some shocking spelling and grammar. My spelling and grammar are that bad I am reluctant to both put up posts and reply to posts out of embarrassment. I'll write out a post or reply and then delete it as I'm not confident that its been written correctly. I usually get my wife to proof read most of the things I write, in fact she has just read through this! But predictive text does help sometimes. You should post what you want, if that's how you see words then so be it, Don't let the ne'er Sayers put you off.... Nobody's perfect ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 im, keepin' out of this thread....i have trouble wiv me asteroids...steroids ...and hemeroids.......never mind me spellin'........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Winston72 said: Guilty as charged, I didn't spend much time at school, and i am now too lazy to learn, however my knowledge and intellect is comparable to most on here, braced and ready Bet it's not the first time you've been "braced and ready". ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 14 minutes ago, ditchman said: im, keepin' out of this thread....i have trouble wiv me asteroids...steroids ...and hemeroids.......never mind me spellin'........... Ditchy, God bless you, I knew you would retort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 1 minute ago, stumfelter said: Bet it's not the first time you've been "braced and ready". ?? This is true, my regards to your good lady? have the carpet burns healed yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 19 minutes ago, shaun4860 said: You should post what you want, if that's how you see words then so be it, Don't let the ne'er Sayers put you off.... Nobody's perfect ? I've posted what I want before, but within 5 mins the Mod's have removed it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumfelter Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, Winston72 said: This is true, my regards to your good lady? have the carpet burns healed yet? I thought you bowled underarm? ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winston72 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 3 minutes ago, stumfelter said: I thought you bowled underarm? ?? I do...............she turned me that way, been frightened of ladies and the smell of seafood ever since Edited March 27, 2018 by Winston72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainBeaky Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 hours ago, grrclark said: What do you say to soothe someone who is upset by poor orthography? There, their, they're Sorry, I need to steal this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisv Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 4 hours ago, KB1 said: Maybe I'm just 'Old School' but these days there seems to be a lot of P poor spelling on Social Media with the most annoying, being the simple common linking verbs, constantly mashed in a way that a 4 year old would scoff at I see a lot of long winded paragraphs on serious issues, but the atrocious spelling of simple words renders me unable to take the writer's intellect serious. Do I expect too much? Shouldn't that be the adverb, "seriously" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, chrisv said: Shouldn't that be the adverb, "seriously" ? You can add that to the list if you want.. Edited to add a smiley Edited March 27, 2018 by KB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I would rather see contributions from everyone. Grammar and spelling are some of the least important attributes to field craft and country sports. It's my choice as to what I choose to read but it would be a sad world if some felt uncomfortable to contribute for fear that their contribution would be criticized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rst1990 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 minutes ago, oowee said: I would rather see contributions from everyone. Grammar and spelling are some of the least important attributes to field craft and country sports. It's my choice as to what I choose to read but it would be a sad world if some felt uncomfortable to contribute for fear that their contribution would be criticized. Well said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 3 minutes ago, oowee said: I would rather see contributions from everyone. Grammar and spelling are some of the least important attributes to field craft and country sports. It's my choice as to what I choose to read but it would be a sad world if some felt uncomfortable to contribute for fear that their contribution would be criticized. It to me sounds like your trying to be a bit PC there. My original post was not aimed at Field Craft and Country Sports participants per se, but Social Media in general. It would be a sadder world if the future generations end up illiterate because we tell them it doesn't matter. Just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 2 hours ago, KB1 said: I've posted what I want before, but within 5 mins the Mod's have removed it There would have been good reason, My point was aimed at the grammar police Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 27, 2018 Report Share Posted March 27, 2018 I am surprised that the OP is taking contributors to task, when his own posts are littered with errors. However, in the overall scheme of things, spelling and grammar play second fiddle to the content. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 A good post should be short and something which can be read quickly. The end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Winston72 said: Guilty as charged, I didn't spend much time at school, and i am now too lazy to learn, however my knowledge and intellect is comparable to most on here, braced and ready Wishful thinking and opportunistic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 13 hours ago, ditchman said: im, keepin' out of this thread....i have trouble wiv me asteroids...steroids ...and hemeroids.......never mind me spellin'........... Yep but yew from Norfolkstan so automatically excused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 28, 2018 Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 17 hours ago, JDog said: Apostrophe where one is not needed as in 'comma's'. Also, "should of" rather than "should have". That's so common now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB1 Posted March 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2018 12 hours ago, Gordon R said: I am surprised that the OP is taking contributors to task, when his own posts are littered with errors. However, in the overall scheme of things, spelling and grammar play second fiddle to the content. Who am I taking to task? Its called light hearted banter Gordon…….. Jeez man, People who live in glass houses comes to mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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