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pepsiman

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Why is it that when a person posts a review or topic ::Grammar comes into play.Some one will post the person can;t spell or something stupid .
If some one tells me a story I doubt I would belittle him if he did not pronounce a word correctly ECT ,
WHY is it such a biggy if a person makes a spelling mistake or does not use proper grammar.
Does this REALLY make the poster less believable .::??
If you can not spell good you can't tell the truth :??
I am sure I just made some grammar mistakes so let the belittle begin .
 
Paragraphs would be nice. :p
 
The ability to express yourself through the written word is a essential skill, and says lot about you as a person. Especially your level of education.
 
Personally...

...while I tend to be forgiving of issues and errors in spoken communication (for some English is a second language, for others, use of precise language in casual conversation was simply not critical in the culture they were raised in...like my own), I am less patient with the written word.

If you have the opportunity to review and correct any errors - why should they exist?

Mind you, I am not saying that everything written should be in a prose that would stand up to graduate school scrutiny for correctness.

But what you wrote here is not English. You used words from the English language...but it is not English. And since you obviously have the ability to READ English, I am not clear why you cannot WRITE in English...unless you are going to tell us that this is your first or second year of regular usage of the language.
 
Observations...

I really do not believe that it is a matter of review credibility that is in question. I'm sure that the experiences detailed are reasonably accurate as described.

What is in question is: why is it that some of the postings on this board reflect the grammatical knowledge of a child?

It is reasonable to assume that most of the Terbites are at least 18 years old. Even if they weren't born in Canada, most have a fundamental knowledge of the English language. Spell-check does half your corrections as well anyway. I'm sure most people must read/check what they just wrote before they submit their replies.

It comes down to personal integrity. Seeing that correct grammar is a direct reflection of your sense (not level) of education.

It doesn't bother me very much but I am often surprised at how often simple, basic grammar is mangled.

THEIR vs. THEY'RE

YOU'RE vs. YOUR

WOULD'VE vs. WOULD OF

It's simple little things that you would affectionately correct in a child so that they may learn the language properly. There should be no need to point it out to an adult. I see it often at work as well. Not surprising but unfortunately constant.
 
So if a poster said he got a bare back blow job :: it would be different than if he got bare bcak blow job .
Either way I BELIEVE I would get the idea .
English is my first and only language .. I just think people make too big an issue out of small stuff.
A poster says he had a great time time and the masses want the details .
He posts the details but makes a spelling mistake .
The poster is questioned on his spelling :???
What difference does it make if the guy has a good education or a poor education.
If English is his first or second language.??
A review should be a review of the escort or subject at hand .. Not a spelling bee
 
pepsiman said:
So if a poster said he got a bare back blow job :: it would be different than if he got bare bcak blow job .
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Yes but it is more difficult to understand the later. I tend to be rather forgiving since I'm certainly known to make typos and grammatical errors. However posts where it is hard to figure out what on earth the poster was trying to say are problematic to say the least.
 
hi? dO Yur beST wen PostinG. We all no thaT englesh grammar iz knot wery eazie. Howewer, righting or lefting neatly, does make reading your posts more fun and enjoyable to read.

No1 is perfect.
 
pepsiman said:
So if a poster said he got a bare back blow job :: it would be different than if he got bare bcak blow job
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probly nut butt it shure wood if he got a "Bare Job Blow Back"!!
 
Proper grammar and spelling make a post easier and more pleasurable to read. Errors, especially ones caused by laziness or inattention, tend to stick out and be glaringly obvious. This is as irritating as continually hearing a wrong note in a piece of music. It's not that the poster's meaning is lost, it's that it becomes distracting when unnecessary errors mar the flow of a post.


Typos are one thing, but consistently poor grammar leaves the impression that the reviewer lacks either intelligence, education, or attention to detail. The internet is anonymous. When I read a review, all I know about the poster is his posting history, and grammar and spelling are part of it. I need to be able to respect the poster if his review is to be of any value. So, to answer the question, Yes grammar and spelling are important.

This has no proper spacing because it was typed on a blackberry, not because I don't understand how to write paragraphs...
 
Spelling is important.

Else the phrase could read "Get Thee behind me, Santa!"
 
If you think English grammar is hard, try French, or any of the Slavic languages.

English is actually very easy to learn, which is why so many people speak it throughout the world.

The problem is with accepting a lower standard of spelling and grammar, it doesn't necessarily question your credibility, but it gives your reader an idea of your education level. Yes, in the last 15 years or so, attention to proper writing has lost its emphasis when you don't major in literature or journalism, but many feel that's a wrong approach.

Face it, if you want to communicate clearly with your peers, you use the established rules for said communication. For the written word, that's grammar.
 
That's what my Grammar always said.

Grampar too.
 
I thought this was a thread about that actor from Frasier. :D
 
pepsiman said:
Why is it that when a person posts a review or topic ::Grammar comes into play.Some one will post the person can;t spell or something stupid .
If some one tells me a story I doubt I would belittle him if he did not pronounce a word correctly ECT ,
WHY is it such a biggy if a person makes a spelling mistake or does not use proper grammar.
Does this REALLY make the poster less believable .::??
If you can not spell good you can't tell the truth :??
I am sure I just made some grammar mistakes so let the belittle begin .
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Was "ECT" intended to be etc.?
 
I cut people slack for typing errors. Everyone makes some.

I also am tolerant of those not having learned English as their first language.

If English IS your first language, come on. Basic first grade spelling, punctuation and grammar is not, or should not, be difficult.

The board software can't correct bad grammar, but it does indicate if a word is misspelled. Take a moment and correct it.

Don't crap on people and ask them to be tolerant of your laziness. Instead, why not take the trouble to compose your words, sentences and paragraphs with a bit of care. Show some respect for other posters and the English language and for yourself.
 
pepsiman said:
Why is it that when a person posts a review or topic ::Grammar comes into play.Some one will post the person can;t spell or something stupid .
If some one tells me a story I doubt I would belittle him if he did not pronounce a word correctly ECT ,
WHY is it such a biggy if a person makes a spelling mistake or does not use proper grammar.
Does this REALLY make the poster less believable .::??
If you can not spell good you can't tell the truth :??
I am sure I just made some grammar mistakes so let the belittle begin .
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Improper use of grammar can not only make your intended meaning hard to comprehend, but can actually make it completely nonsensical. A good example is the frequent confusing of then and than. For example, there is a big difference between the following sentences: I'd rather be celibate, then fuck her, as opposed to: I'd rather be celibate than fuck her.

The first example actually contradicts itself, while the second clearly expresses the writer's intent. It's simply a matter of being able to express yourself, without confusion, contradiction, or miscomprehension.

But you're right ... why should I actually care, if you don't?
 
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