sjordan2 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I understand that a large amount of posting replies here are run-and-gun, knee-jerk responses. That's part of the fun of it all. However, there are just a ton of impossible-to-decipher posts that totally ignore grammar, spelling, capitalization, punctuation and the basics of communication. Here, we're not limited by the demands of texting or Twitter with their shortcuts, and those posts are extremely hard to read. May I make a suggestion? Almost all of us have Microsoft Word. Why not compose your post in Word, then run their grammar and spellcheck to correct hasty typos? All you have to do then is copy and paste your message into your post on this site. We Boomers would appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I second the motion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diymirage Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 if we are willing to download Ispell then we can type in this very window where we normally write our posts and at the very end, before hitting the post button hit the spell sheck button (top right) and have it check right in this window it saves a step also, keep in mind that this forum is in english and we often asume all our members are from the US and that thier first language is english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I third it, I'm tired of illegible responses, responses written in chat talk, etc. I want to read plain old english please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Oddly enough, it's the English speakers that have a hard time spelling correctly! You could also use Firefox, since it has a built in spell-check. Edit: Another forum I'm at has a rule that there is no text-speak, and reasonable spelling/grammar is expected. Edited March 1, 2010 by YJIslander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 z mokie wn ta sqqurils wstl on ta hilltop gtg brb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eshaver Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Gentlemen , you're asking these people to do the right thing , right ? IMPOSSABILE ! Ed Shaver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 if we are willing to download Ispell then we can type in this very window where we normally write our posts and at the very end, before hitting the post button hit the spell sheck button (top right) and have it check right in this window it saves a step also, keep in mind that this forum is in english and we often asume all our members are from the US and that thier first language is english That's an excellent point, and I think many of us understand it. And I must say, if you use an online translator, there's no telling what gibberish you'll end up with. z mokie wn ta sqqurils wstl on ta hilltop gtg brb There is, however, no online translator for speaking in tongues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 Get yer butt ta an Apostolic Church O' God, an you'll LARN howta talk in tongues!!! But seriously folks, there's SOOOO many guys on here now,It'll be almost IMPOSSIBLE to get everyone to use proper diction. Az fer me, If'n ya cain't unnerstan wat I'm sayin, ya proly don need ta knowd!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) That's an excellent point, and I think many of us understand it. And I must say, if you use an online translator, there's no telling what gibberish you'll end up with. There is, however, no online translator for speaking in tongues. See what happens when you live with a Russian babe. Yes, you will loose your mind. Edited March 1, 2010 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 Get yer butt ta an Apostolic Church O' God, an you'll LARN howta talk in tongues!!! But seriously folks, there's SOOOO many guys on here now,It'll be almost IMPOSSIBLE to get everyone to use proper diction. Az fer me, If'n ya cain't unnerstan wat I'm sayin, ya proly don need ta knowd!!! I like to think I'm like Indiana Jones. Because I HATE snakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 I like to think I'm like Indiana Jones. Because I HATE snakes. Why did it have to be snakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 See what happens when you live with a Russian babe. Yes, you will loose your mind. There's a Russian babe who lives upstairs from me. And one from St. Petersburg who works at the liquor store. I could stand the pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 The problem is that the people who are the worst offenders as far as posting intelligently, in proper English, and with correct spelling and punctuation, are the very ones who couldn't care less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 See what happens when you live with a Russian babe. Yes, you will loose your mind. Uh, you mean lose your mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 There's a Russian babe who lives upstairs from me. And one from St. Petersburg who works at the liquor store. I could stand the pain. Try being married to one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) Uh, you mean lose your mind. No, I mean LOOSE! If the local media can writing Toyota floor mats are insecure.... MGM! Edited March 1, 2010 by CAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 sounds good to me i know am at fault for not typing right so sorry for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You could have a screw loose, you could play fast and loose with the facts, or you could be loose-lipped... but you can't "loose" your mind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 sounds good to me i know am at fault for not typing right so sorry for that While you're here, please kick the habit of quoting multiple pictures only a few posts after they've been posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You could have a screw loose, you could play fast and loose with the facts, or you could be loose-lipped... but you can't "loose" your mind... I can have whatever I want and you can't tell me different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAL Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 While you're here, please kick the habit of quoting multiple pictures only a few posts after they've been posted! That is just laziness or people not comfortable with html. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 You could have a screw loose, you could play fast and loose with the facts, or you could be loose-lipped... but you can't "loose" your mind... Wha ju takiin 'bou Harry? Haf JU los jer mine? i los mine halong tine ago!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 You could have a screw loose, you could play fast and loose with the facts, or you could be loose-lipped... but you can't "loose" your mind... George Carlin lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan White Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 That is just laziness or people not comfortable with html. Which is why there's a thread dedicated to it in the rants and raves section. If people are confused about how to do it, it's not difficult to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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