How bout some Proofread/Spell Checking
11-20-2002, 02:46 PM
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How bout some Proofread/Spell Checking
Not trying to be a ***** here, but everybody needs to remember to proofread/run spell check after writing a thread (if you aren't already doing so).
I've seen a ton of threads in here, where sentences are splattered together or missing important words, and thus cannot be understood, at least by me. This is especially important for DIY write-ups and such. BTW I'm not an english teacher, just a reasonably educated dude. See ya.
I've seen a ton of threads in here, where sentences are splattered together or missing important words, and thus cannot be understood, at least by me. This is especially important for DIY write-ups and such. BTW I'm not an english teacher, just a reasonably educated dude. See ya.
11-20-2002, 02:50 PM
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Re: How bout some Proofread/Spell Checking
Originally posted by KP ROX
Not trying to be a ***** here, but everybody needs to remember to proofread/run spell check after writing a thread (if you aren't already doing so).
I've seen a ton of threads in here, where sentences are splattered together or missing important words, and thus cannot be understood, at least by me. This is especially important for DIY write-ups and such. BTW I'm not an english teacher, just a reasonably educated dude. See ya.
Not trying to be a ***** here, but everybody needs to remember to proofread/run spell check after writing a thread (if you aren't already doing so).
I've seen a ton of threads in here, where sentences are splattered together or missing important words, and thus cannot be understood, at least by me. This is especially important for DIY write-ups and such. BTW I'm not an english teacher, just a reasonably educated dude. See ya.
11-20-2002, 02:58 PM
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Re: Re: How bout some Proofread/Spell Checking
Originally posted by kramerica72
amen to that--I have had to read some posts 3 and 4 times to attempt to decipher the message. My favorite is when people use "breaks" instead of "brakes."
amen to that--I have had to read some posts 3 and 4 times to attempt to decipher the message. My favorite is when people use "breaks" instead of "brakes."
11-20-2002, 03:01 PM
#5
Thank God I am not the only one. It is worse than fingernails on a blackboard to see our language butchered on a daily basis.
WARRANTY not Warrenty
CONGRATS not congrads
For SALE not For sell
and contrary to popular belief this is not proper punctuation this is a run on sentence that is equivalent to what a third grader would write dammit.
WARRANTY not Warrenty
CONGRATS not congrads
For SALE not For sell
and contrary to popular belief this is not proper punctuation this is a run on sentence that is equivalent to what a third grader would write dammit.
11-20-2002, 03:06 PM
#6
Originally posted by asu174
Thank God I am not the only one. It is worse than fingernails on a blackboard to see our language butchered on a daily basis.
WARRANTY not Warrenty
CONGRATS not congrads
For SALE not For sell
and contrary to popular belief this is not proper punctuation this is a run on sentence that is equivalent to what a third grader would write dammit.
Thank God I am not the only one. It is worse than fingernails on a blackboard to see our language butchered on a daily basis.
WARRANTY not Warrenty
CONGRATS not congrads
For SALE not For sell
and contrary to popular belief this is not proper punctuation this is a run on sentence that is equivalent to what a third grader would write dammit.
11-20-2002, 03:16 PM
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Re: How bout some Proofread/Spell Checking
Originally posted by KP ROX
Not trying to be a ***** here, but everybody needs to remember to proofread/run spell check after writing a thread (if you aren't already doing so).
I've seen a ton of threads in here, where sentences are splattered together or missing important words, and thus cannot be understood, at least by me. This is especially important for DIY write-ups and such. BTW I'm not an english teacher, just a reasonably educated dude. See ya.
Not trying to be a ***** here, but everybody needs to remember to proofread/run spell check after writing a thread (if you aren't already doing so).
I've seen a ton of threads in here, where sentences are splattered together or missing important words, and thus cannot be understood, at least by me. This is especially important for DIY write-ups and such. BTW I'm not an english teacher, just a reasonably educated dude. See ya.
i can care less if i spell wrong since its the internet... if you know what they mean...then who cares
11-20-2002, 03:19 PM
#10
I'm a busy guy. If I were take a few mins out of my day to help you with some obscure problem on your car and all you can see is my spelling mistake, your loss.
You'll notice a trend. The worst of the spelling/grammar usually isn't a very thought provoking thread to begin with. That's more of a respect issue.
However, keep in mind, English isn't everyone first language. That doesn't make me any less interested in helping them, or consider them less intelligent.
You'll notice a trend. The worst of the spelling/grammar usually isn't a very thought provoking thread to begin with. That's more of a respect issue.
However, keep in mind, English isn't everyone first language. That doesn't make me any less interested in helping them, or consider them less intelligent.
11-20-2002, 03:27 PM
#11
Originally posted by TimW
I'm a busy guy. If I were take a few mins out of my day to help you with some obscure problem on your car and all you can see is my spelling mistake, your loss.
You'll notice a trend. The worst of the spelling/grammar usually isn't a very thought provoking thread to begin with. That's more of a respect issue.
However, keep in mind, English isn't everyone first language. That doesn't make me any less interesting in helping them, or consider them less intelligent.
I'm a busy guy. If I were take a few mins out of my day to help you with some obscure problem on your car and all you can see is my spelling mistake, your loss.
You'll notice a trend. The worst of the spelling/grammar usually isn't a very thought provoking thread to begin with. That's more of a respect issue.
However, keep in mind, English isn't everyone first language. That doesn't make me any less interesting in helping them, or consider them less intelligent.
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