I have been lucky enough to have had an old fashioned schooling, where spelling, grammar and punctuation were an essential part of the education.
I was also an attentive student, I wasn't ill very often, and so I gained the most out of the school system.
Not everyone has been as lucky as me.
For some time now I have been getting increasing annoyed at posts being criticised because of the author's spelling.
In another thread, after being pulled up for his spelling, a poster has defended himself, saying that he is dyslexic. This is followed by a critical post, about people "claiming to be dyslexic".
Now my point is this -
Everyone on this forum has a right to agree, disagree, or debate someone else's point of view.
But does anyone on this forum have the right to criticise, make fun of, or belittle someone's post purely because of the spelling?
Not in my opinion.
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How important is correct spelling on this forum?
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I work in a vast school where we take the piss out of each other mercilessly for anything we send out to each other with an error on it.
It's fun, because we know the sender knows better and it's taken in good part.
We try to be meticulous with the materials that we hand out to pupils and parents. I think it matters in that environment.
Here, on a swinging forum, I'm not sure that it should matter at all and I don't think poor spelling and grammar should be criticised, or even commented on unless they render the post unintelligible. You wouldn't do it in a face-to-face conversation (would you?!). The criticism just stops the flow of communication.
But my own preferences for literate, articulate, well-educated company, even for a fuck, make it unlikely that I would be attracted by someone who isn't those things.
Somewhere MikeNorth posted that he wouldn't sleep with someone wth couldn't use an apostrophe properly; I feel the same!
It's fun, because we know the sender knows better and it's taken in good part.
We try to be meticulous with the materials that we hand out to pupils and parents. I think it matters in that environment.
Here, on a swinging forum, I'm not sure that it should matter at all and I don't think poor spelling and grammar should be criticised, or even commented on unless they render the post unintelligible. You wouldn't do it in a face-to-face conversation (would you?!). The criticism just stops the flow of communication.
But my own preferences for literate, articulate, well-educated company, even for a fuck, make it unlikely that I would be attracted by someone who isn't those things.
Somewhere MikeNorth posted that he wouldn't sleep with someone wth couldn't use an apostrophe properly; I feel the same!
No, I dont think they do! I dont like seeing it at all.. I believe it alienates members and results in them stoppping posting.
I dont check my spelling, I dont care about it much here! If I was paid to.... yep, if its something that is really important to me..like an essay, job application of course I do! But this is my relaxation time so I let me fingers do what they want (plus I type quick and clumsy with it
). As dont meet anyone, dont think it effects me here.....if it does who cares, I dont :lol:
Ive worked with dyslexic groups and one of the things that came up was they felt embarrased by being pulled up about grammar and spelling, it really effects self esteem.
When I worked in informal Education as a moderater. Spelling wasnt the top of my list to check. It was about taking part, completing a challenge, building up confidence etc etc as they progressed to higher levels of work, litracy etc was gently introduced or on many occasion it was brought up by themselves. Most of these people have gone on to higher education now, some at Uni, others in good jobs.....yet they failed miserably at shcool or were excluded.
In some respects I feel its the same in the forums, its about people contributing and taking part. I believe we should encourage people to post, not put them off!
I dont check my spelling, I dont care about it much here! If I was paid to.... yep, if its something that is really important to me..like an essay, job application of course I do! But this is my relaxation time so I let me fingers do what they want (plus I type quick and clumsy with it
). As dont meet anyone, dont think it effects me here.....if it does who cares, I dont :lol: Ive worked with dyslexic groups and one of the things that came up was they felt embarrased by being pulled up about grammar and spelling, it really effects self esteem.
When I worked in informal Education as a moderater. Spelling wasnt the top of my list to check. It was about taking part, completing a challenge, building up confidence etc etc as they progressed to higher levels of work, litracy etc was gently introduced or on many occasion it was brought up by themselves. Most of these people have gone on to higher education now, some at Uni, others in good jobs.....yet they failed miserably at shcool or were excluded.
In some respects I feel its the same in the forums, its about people contributing and taking part. I believe we should encourage people to post, not put them off!
Sex God
Have you ever wondered who came up with the word Dyslexia.
FFS, could they have come up with anything more difficult to spell?
FFS, could they have come up with anything more difficult to spell?
I don't think it makes any difference really in the forum as to grammar spelling etc., to be honest we're all here for one purpose and that's to have fun.
The forum has all types of people from highly educated to not so, it makes no difference to me whatsoever. It's your thoughts that matter and you don't always have to have had an education to use common sense or have your own views.
In reality though it's a different story, unfortunately society is not so accepting.
The forum has all types of people from highly educated to not so, it makes no difference to me whatsoever. It's your thoughts that matter and you don't always have to have had an education to use common sense or have your own views.
In reality though it's a different story, unfortunately society is not so accepting.
im dyslexic and do get upset when people complain or take the p**s out of my spelling, feel even worse when they then take the p**s when i tell them im dyslexic !
i do proof read my posts on the forum but that doesnt help really
i used to be ok with grammar but not so sure now
i am an avid reader tho which is odd for most other dyslexics i know :D
i often use txt language as its easier :D
i dont think it matters too much here tho as its a "fun" site :D
i do proof read my posts on the forum but that doesnt help really
i used to be ok with grammar but not so sure now
i am an avid reader tho which is odd for most other dyslexics i know :D
i often use txt language as its easier :D
i dont think it matters too much here tho as its a "fun" site :D
Sex God
One day sexy admin will give us spell check, like on their other sites!!
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Sex God
I must admit that if someone is posting on the forum and there are lots of spelling mistakes and lack of grammar, it does affect whether I want to sleep with them or not. Stormy however is dyslexic and I see the time it takes for him to do a post which usually involves doing it on word, spell checking it and then doing the copy and paste into the screen on here and then previewing it again and then finally posting. It takes ages, especially if it is something he feels strongly about and the post is long.
My answer is no, I don't think people should be ridiculed for spelling or bad grammar. It certainly doesn't mean they are crap in bed :twisted: and this is after all what a major part of being on this site is about. However the person who is posting should bear it in mind that it doesn't hurt to try and be careful if they are trying to make a good impression, because like it or not, some of us are snobs and the written word does matter
My answer is no, I don't think people should be ridiculed for spelling or bad grammar. It certainly doesn't mean they are crap in bed :twisted: and this is after all what a major part of being on this site is about. However the person who is posting should bear it in mind that it doesn't hurt to try and be careful if they are trying to make a good impression, because like it or not, some of us are snobs and the written word does matter
Master of Sex
I don't pick people up for spelling and grammar mistakes, although I try to make the effort to word my posts correctly. If someone is less skilled in this area or has a condition such as dyslexia, it's just part of who they are.
What I don't like though, is text-speak....that's just laziness
What I don't like though, is text-speak....that's just laziness
A long time ago I wouldn't post in certain threads or behind certain other forum members for fear of them picking my posts apart. My confidence has been poor on the forum at times because I have to fight to get words in the right order and I can't spell. I love Word :thumbup:
It pisses me off at the amount of times I see people being pulled up for spelling or punctuation. It doesn't mean they can't hold a perfectly good conversation and wouldn't make me not want to shag them.
It pisses me off at the amount of times I see people being pulled up for spelling or punctuation. It doesn't mean they can't hold a perfectly good conversation and wouldn't make me not want to shag them.
Sex God
It's important to some and not important to others - I'd say that about sums it up succinctly. For me it's one indication as to who I have something in common with, although not always.
Oh, and my post about people claiming to be dyslexic is based on people who appear to be lazy and then blame dyslexia. Similar to those who are a bit fed up saying that they are suffering with depression.
Oh, and my post about people claiming to be dyslexic is based on people who appear to be lazy and then blame dyslexia. Similar to those who are a bit fed up saying that they are suffering with depression.
Quote by Freckledbird
It's important to some and not important to others - I'd say that about sums it up succinctly. For me it's one indication as to who I have something in common with, although not always.
Oh, and my post about people claiming to be dyslexic is based on people who appear to be lazy and then blame dyslexia. Similar to those who are a bit fed up saying that they are suffering with depression.
You are certainly right about people's forum posts being an indication of who one has something in common with. For instance, I have absolutely nothing in common with someone who makes unfounded assumptions about others based solely on 'appearance'.
Sex God
Quote by Unc
It's important to some and not important to others - I'd say that about sums it up succinctly. For me it's one indication as to who I have something in common with, although not always.
Oh, and my post about people claiming to be dyslexic is based on people who appear to be lazy and then blame dyslexia. Similar to those who are a bit fed up saying that they are suffering with depression.
You are certainly right about people's forum posts being an indication of who one has something in common with. For instance, I have absolutely nothing in common with someone who makes unfounded assumptions about others based solely on 'appearance'.
Well good for you
Sex God
We all make choices on who we wish to play with/get to know better etc etc and how we make them is entirely our own personal choice.........Isnt it 
Sex God
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Whilst its supposed to be ideal to be well educated and good at spelling etc. Is it possible that being so could also be considered as having a 'condition' ?
Yes.
Sex God
Quote by flower411
Whilst its supposed to be ideal to be well educated and good at spelling etc. Is it possible that being so could also be considered as having a 'condition' ?
Yes.
We could call it Dyslexaphobia
Or
Biequatorial
Personally I`d let FB use her red pen at school then she wouldn`t keep taking it out on us !!!
Ooooooo is someone going to start a thread now I'm being singled out then? :lol:
Sex God
Quote by Freckledbird
Whilst its supposed to be ideal to be well educated and good at spelling etc. Is it possible that being so could also be considered as having a 'condition' ?
Yes.
We could call it Dyslexaphobia
Or
Biequatorial
Personally I`d let FB use her red pen at school then she wouldn`t keep taking it out on us !!!
Ooooooo is someone going to start a thread now I'm being singled out then? :lol:
Well immitation is supposed to be the highest form of flattery ........Perhaps this is along the same lines
Sex God
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fook me lifes to short as long as i get my message across it dont really mnatter to me or the people im chatting with like another thread on her i added to if the first and last letters r rite most peeps can read it and yes its pcs and texting that makes us shorten words and maybe lazy too
And lifes too short to go round starting threads about people who like to see good grammar dont you think
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But my own preferences for literate, articulate, well-educated company, even for a fuck, make it unlikely that I would be attracted by someone who isn't those things.
Somewhere MikeNorth posted that he wouldn't sleep with someone wth couldn't use an apostrophe properly; I feel the same!
Quote by Freckledbird
It's important to some and not important to others - I'd say that about sums it up succinctly. For me it's one indication as to who I have something in common with, although not always.
Oh, and my post about people claiming to be dyslexic is based on people who appear to be lazy and then blame dyslexia. Similar to those who are a bit fed up saying that they are suffering with depression.
So how do you tell, how can you tell from what is written here as to who is and who isn't lazy articulate, literate.
And what do you class as well educated, some one who has GCSE's Diploma
By reading Cherrytree's original post I have deduced that there are two questions to be answered.
1. "How important is correct spelling on this forum?"
2. "...does anyone on this forum have the right to criticise, make fun of, or belittle someone's post purely because of the spelling?"
As to the first question, correct spelling on the forum for me is not that important - sometimes the words flow quicker than the brain can spell or fingers can type. I would hate to see replies "lose heat" if they are too meticulously checked first. However, correct spelling in a PM is very important. To me, poor spelling and text speak denote laziness of thought and action - not the kind of person I would care to have truck with.
As to the second question - my answer is yes, absolutely. I would fight to the death for my freedom of speech, which has been battered enough by today's pc brigade. Saying that, I wouldn't bother criticising anyone's post for poor spelling - I'd just sit back and chuckle at the thicky to myself. Now, if you'll excuse me - I have a busy weekend of Dwarf Throwing and fox hunting.
1. "How important is correct spelling on this forum?"
2. "...does anyone on this forum have the right to criticise, make fun of, or belittle someone's post purely because of the spelling?"
As to the first question, correct spelling on the forum for me is not that important - sometimes the words flow quicker than the brain can spell or fingers can type. I would hate to see replies "lose heat" if they are too meticulously checked first. However, correct spelling in a PM is very important. To me, poor spelling and text speak denote laziness of thought and action - not the kind of person I would care to have truck with.
As to the second question - my answer is yes, absolutely. I would fight to the death for my freedom of speech, which has been battered enough by today's pc brigade. Saying that, I wouldn't bother criticising anyone's post for poor spelling - I'd just sit back and chuckle at the thicky to myself. Now, if you'll excuse me - I have a busy weekend of Dwarf Throwing and fox hunting.
It is probably fair to correct someone who has already demonstrated sufficient ability to spell accurately. But not so someone who clearly has a poor grasp of the language. Unless they accept it.
Its a bit like having to tolerate a foreigner who has only just begun to learn English. You know they are bright and brainy, but they just don't have the tools to do the job. One would also be in the same boat in their country.
Or perhaps its like being colour blind. Most people agree on the same colour. Except with the colour blind it becomes apparent under certain circumstances, and subsequently can cause confusion.
Its a bit like having to tolerate a foreigner who has only just begun to learn English. You know they are bright and brainy, but they just don't have the tools to do the job. One would also be in the same boat in their country.
Or perhaps its like being colour blind. Most people agree on the same colour. Except with the colour blind it becomes apparent under certain circumstances, and subsequently can cause confusion.
I don't think it matters here, so long as the post is easily readable and doesn't have to be read several times to understand what the author is tying to say.
I hate text talk on here! It is fine for texting, but in a forum it just makes me think that the person is lazy (rightly or wrongly).
:? 
I hate text talk on here! It is fine for texting, but in a forum it just makes me think that the person is lazy (rightly or wrongly).
:? 
Sex God
My spelling can be bad but I do blame a lot of that due to the constant use of spell chekcers, which I feel makes us lazy. However, back to the question about it being important, I dont think it matters too much as long as the post is readable, and the poster is able to get their message across. As for people commenting on mistakes, personally, I wouldnt do it and if it is done 'nicely' then it is ok or if it is done with a bit of fun, then it can be ok. However, I do feel that the majority of the time, it is easier, and possibly politer to just move on and ignore it.
As for the comments about what someone's spelling says about a person, I dont think it gives too much away, cause some people can spell but are just hopeless at typing
As for the comments about what someone's spelling says about a person, I dont think it gives too much away, cause some people can spell but are just hopeless at typing
