I would concur with the first post. Proper english (or some clear hybrid) is more efficient for expressing one's self.
If one simply blithers on using limited vocabulary and poor grammar, it is very difficult to carry out a productive arguement/chat, what have you (or is what-have-you ?)
So for all the illiterate internet users I proclaim you "a pain to understand". Of course you expected an insult, because on the internet...its so easy.
We've all agreed on a rubric as speakers of our respective language, and to properly follow the guidelines shows respect to those you are communicating with.
It's difficult to have a discussion with someone who can't spell or use proper grammar (or worse yet, refuses to).
Seems to me it's more important to have style than correct grammar or capitalization. Spelling...well, there's no good excuse for misspelling except for one: misspellings done on purpose.
That's why, e.g., I don't care about powerdoc's grammar. You can almost hear in your brain some of the French-into-English translating when you read his posts...and this is much better than some of the "correct" English posting 'round here, style-wise.
I'd end with the usual tag "IMHO," but everything one posts here is in one's humble opinion, n'est pas?
From a peer grader's perspective, if my red pen starts bleeding red ink all over another student's grammar mistakes, chances are I'll find some dreadful style errors too.
All of it bothers me. Poor grammar, spelling, style, or diction. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. The more time someone puts into polishing a post, the more attention I'm going to give it. H4x0r-esque jokes are occasionally funny, but using it for a real post or just using it all the time gets annoying.
If anything, I think proper use of language is MORE important on the internet. We can't see your pretty face. =P
<strong>All of it bothers me. Poor grammar, spelling, style, or diction. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. The more time someone puts into polishing a post, the more attention I'm going to give it. H4x0r-esque jokes are occasionally funny, but using it for a real post or just using it all the time gets annoying.
If anything, I think proper use of language is MORE important on the internet. We can't see your pretty face. =P</strong><hr></blockquote>
Agreed. It can be very difficult and annoying to carry on a conversation or a debate with someone who uses references to oral sex for no reason.
LMAO!!! u no wut? Da way u spellz doent mata, zlong az da pepes no wha chu sayn, ayte??? Dis mindz me u da olden days AI, ya no: THa TrUTh TraiNZ A CoMin!!!1!!!
You call that the old days? Huh. I would call the "old days" when PeterB was still posting. But I'm sure there are some around that would laugh even at that.
<strong>That's why, e.g., I don't care about powerdoc's grammar.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I can't decide whether it's more pleasant to see an entire thread of persons willing to stick up for the proper use of English, or somebody properly using "e.g."
Comments
The one thing I really hate is when people write like:
"No 1 is kewler than u." and things like that.
Edit: Another typo!
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If one simply blithers on using limited vocabulary and poor grammar, it is very difficult to carry out a productive arguement/chat, what have you (or is what-have-you ?)
So for all the illiterate internet users I proclaim you "a pain to understand". Of course you expected an insult, because on the internet...its so easy.
I do not understand your point about this NOT being "8th grade english class".
Of course it isn't, who said it was?
Are you trying to point out that no one cares about good english skills on the internet?
If so, you would be 1. wrong and 2. "a pain to understand" as I've stated previously.
It's difficult to have a discussion with someone who can't spell or use proper grammar (or worse yet, refuses to).
<strong>I have heard it said that poor grammar is the Internet equivalent of body odor.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I have also heard that said.
That's why, e.g., I don't care about powerdoc's grammar. You can almost hear in your brain some of the French-into-English translating when you read his posts...and this is much better than some of the "correct" English posting 'round here, style-wise.
I'd end with the usual tag "IMHO," but everything one posts here is in one's humble opinion, n'est pas?
From a peer grader's perspective, if my red pen starts bleeding red ink all over another student's grammar mistakes, chances are I'll find some dreadful style errors too.
If anything, I think proper use of language is MORE important on the internet. We can't see your pretty face. =P
<strong>All of it bothers me. Poor grammar, spelling, style, or diction. It's not just what you say, it's how you say it. The more time someone puts into polishing a post, the more attention I'm going to give it. H4x0r-esque jokes are occasionally funny, but using it for a real post or just using it all the time gets annoying.
If anything, I think proper use of language is MORE important on the internet. We can't see your pretty face. =P</strong><hr></blockquote>
Agreed. It can be very difficult and annoying to carry on a conversation or a debate with someone who uses references to oral sex for no reason.
See this post: <a href="http://forums.appleinsider.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000514#000017"; target="_blank">http://forums.appleinsider.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000514#000017</a>;
<strong>That's why, e.g., I don't care about powerdoc's grammar.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I can't decide whether it's more pleasant to see an entire thread of persons willing to stick up for the proper use of English, or somebody properly using "e.g."
Gentlemen, I salute you.
Isn't that right, DrPizza?
Colour, favourite, Macintoush. Aaahhh!!
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