Spellings/Misspeling?

[zzlegend]

WHEW,,,,,,,,This is getting good. Attrubute, impotent , comming, shifting instead of shi#ing,,,,,,,well never mind.

[Larry Brumfield]

Like it or not, many people consider a person's spelling and grammar to be an indicator of their overall intelligence.

[1931 flamingo]

well said Larry
Paul in CT

[tuneman]

All of us have an area that we excell in! And other areas that we are weak in. Lets just execpt each other as we are

[Rowdy]

Consider them wrong. Having dislexia in no way makes me stupid. Graduated tech school in the Honor Student category. Also maintained a 98 average in Physics and many other math, science and shop related courses in Highschool. Just because spelling and proper puctuation are not my strong suites you would be well advized to not let that judge me. Rod

[Bill in Al]

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Some of us do pretty good for what we've got to work with!

[J Franklin]

I think why many people take offense with bad spelling, grammar, and punctuation is in the fact that they remember how many thousands of dollars they have spent in taxes for schooling. Dyslexia is no longer an excuse either as these posts are done by computer and spell check is free and a courtesy to others.

[Rowdy]

No spell checker here

[dan]

I guess I'll chime in, since I'm a writer in my "day job"

There are several ways to look at this: either someone isn't edu-ma-cated enough to know how to spell/punctuate/match verb tenses, or they don't care, or their brain is going faster than their hands are typing. The latter is the case for me, quite often. I know several "grease monkeys" who can't write worth a tinker's d@mn, but who know more about cars than I ever will.

I think that, especially if you're asking a question, it doesn't hurt to make an extra effort to communicate clearly. When communicating on a forum, there's no body language, facial expression, or other cues to help readers understand what we're trying to say. You can't see my hands when I hold them just so to indicate the awkward angle of my radiator. So it just makes sense to try and be as clear as you can. True for answering questions as well; if you're going to bother typing an answer, it's best to take a second to be sure the reader can understand.

All that said (or typed), I've found that it's best to give people the benefit of the doubt--both in person and online. Perhaps the writer came to typing late in life, or is in a hurry, or just isn't wordsmith enough to craft a finely-wrought sentence. Whatever the case, if you want to learn about Model A's, it's best not to discount posts with grammar or spelling errors, since there are folks here with a wealth of knowledge who are more mechanically inclined than bookish. Those are the folks we most want to hear from, however their posts look.

[Mitch//pa]

i would think that a higher percentage of us are one finger typers and that can lead to more errors trying to go faster.

[Tom from Drippin']

Don't criticize someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes!

That way, you're are a mile away, and have their shoes!

[5window]

Originally Posted by Larry Brumfield

Like it or not, many people consider a person's spelling and grammar to be an indicator of their overall intelligence.

I agree, although I know many folks who are very intelligent, but uneducated, and don't spell well. This would include just about everyone who thinks texting is a form of communication. There is usually an obvious difference between spelling errors, and not caring enough about your correspondents to check your writings prior to posting. Typographical errors will always,sometimes humorously, slip by.

Some research has shown that a typed message contains only 7% of the information a face-to-face discussion contains, so I think it is wise to make certain your posting really says what you intend it to say before you hit "Submit Reply".

[loumo]

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

BTW, I noticed that a couple of the responders were comming down on loumo as being too judgemental, but if you read his opening statement he only asked if some misspellings might be on purpose, as they can be comical.

For instance, if you are talking about "SHIFTING GEARS", but forget the "F", that could imply a painful experience!!!!!

Thanks Tom,

I am glad you got it.

That's the last thing I wanted to be perceived as, that is, judgmental.

I truly get a laugh from some of the posts and would never intentionally post any thing in the way of criticism. You Ford Barners have been great with all the help you are to me on Ford Barn. I personally couldn't care less about spelling and grammar. I should know, I got a C in grammar and would be the last person to judge other people's grammar. Keep all the great posts coming they are too valuable for anyone to feel intimidated about spelling or grammar to stop contributing. So again, thanks for the chuckles and all your posting help, regardless of spelling and grammar, just keep it all coming.

Thanks, Loumo









Loumo

[sturgis 39]

Originally Posted by rowdy

no spell checker here

Just use the right click and spell check appears. It is real easy. I did not know until two days or so ago.

[zzlegend]

I am left handed. Right click might be a problem.

[5window]

Originally Posted by Bill in Al

Some of us do pretty good for what we've got to work with!

"pretty well"

)

[MrTube]

I've been on the net since 1993 and have never considered spelling a high priority in forums. Punctuation is even lower on the list.

Your sharing thoughts and knowledge, not writing a book. The most important part is helping each other and having a good time.

I don't think the spelling errors are intentional most of the time. Sometimes they are, but rarely.

[RTC1930]

Saw this post today on a blog I read and thought it fit perfectly into the discussion here, although it's not entirely related to spelling. I couldn't have said it better myself... Really I couldn't.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7E-a...layer_embedded

The text below is copied from the blog entry.
"In Matthew Rogers' hypnotic video (above), Stephen Fry argues that the enjoyment of language is far more important than pedantic accuracy. Playing with words, and even creating new ones, is what makes language great. Seeing these new developments as new possibilities for, rather than casualties of, writing and speech offers more freedom and creativity in how you communicate. We should still aim to write well and communicate clearly, but choose our battles of language wisely. Personally, I can say my life was a little less stressful the day I accepted the place of "texting" into the vernacular."
http://lifehacker.com/5684111/forget...ust-write-well

[Wick]

I Missed school the day they had Spelling.....and the day they had math. But I could tell you the year and make of a car going down the road.
I also knew all the Girls names.
Wick

[Rowdy]

Not showing up here when I right click. Rod