Spelling Errors: Stupid? Lazy? Or A-OK? - Page 2

Kevy Baby · 08-18-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Proper punctuation and capitalization is the difference between "I had to help my uncle Jack off a horse.." and "I had to help my uncle jack off a horse.."

How does punctuation help in this case?

Not Afraid · 08-18-2008, 12:38 PM

I'm a B speller, an F typist and a poor proofreader of my own stuff (but a great proofreader of others). I end up with typos on a regular basis and i don't even see them. Maybe it has something to do with never graduating kindergarten.

Gn2Dlnd · 08-18-2008, 12:40 PM

Who graduates kindergarten?

Hippy.

katiesue · 08-18-2008, 12:42 PM

I can't spell for beans. But I know that so when doing anything professionally I'm extra careful. Spelling errors on official documents, resumes etc are stupid. When I do those kinds of things I get someone to prof them for me. For some reason when I type it wrong it looks right.

I'm so bad that my third grade teacher actually still remembers me for poor spelling and bad penmenship. All my reportcards from elementry school I got NS for Non Satisfacory in both.

BarTopDancer · 08-18-2008, 12:42 PM

I'm a poor speller. Always have been. Thank goodness for spell check.

I also don't have a career where my potential spelling errors will be public facing.

Betty · 08-18-2008, 12:55 PM

See - SEE! I look at that now and can see it. But when I typed it, didn't even notice.

That's it. I'm officially changing the spelling. You must now spell it that way from now on.

Betty · 08-18-2008, 12:58 PM

I think what bothered me the most about the article was the statement that the rules are too hard to learn.

So - everyone that does spell correctly did it and that makes everyone else either lazy or stupid. (either they put in the extra effort due to it's high difficultly rating or were too lazy to put in the effort?)

Had to take my car in for repair this morning.... the service guy consitantly spelled happens with an I. Happins. psh.

Guess it's a pet peeve of mine.

lizziebith · 08-18-2008, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Betty

I think what bothered me the most about the article was the statement that the rules are too hard to learn.

So - everyone that does spell correctly did it and that makes everyone else either lazy or stupid. (either they put in the extra effort due to it's high difficultly rating or were too lazy to put in the effort?)

Had to take my car in for repair this morning.... the service guy consitantly spelled happens with an I. Happins. psh.

Guess it's a pet peeve of mine.

I see 4 or 5 others in there, but I'm feeling lazy.

BarTopDancer · 08-18-2008, 12:58 PM

Isn't creating your own typo or grammar error when pointing out errors a given?

Strangler Lewis · 08-18-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

Isn't creating your own typo or grammar error when pointing out errors a given?

Bammo!

08-18-2008, 12:38 PM	#2
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I'm a B speller, an F typist and a poor proofreader of my own stuff (but a great proofreader of others). I end up with typos on a regular basis and i don't even see them. Maybe it has something to do with never graduating kindergarten.
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08-18-2008, 12:40 PM	#3
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Who graduates kindergarten? Hippy. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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08-18-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I can't spell for beans. But I know that so when doing anything professionally I'm extra careful. Spelling errors on official documents, resumes etc are stupid. When I do those kinds of things I get someone to prof them for me. For some reason when I type it wrong it looks right. I'm so bad that my third grade teacher actually still remembers me for poor spelling and bad penmenship. All my reportcards from elementry school I got NS for Non Satisfacory in both. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I'm a poor speller. Always have been. Thank goodness for spell check. I also don't have a career where my potential spelling errors will be public facing. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	See - SEE! I look at that now and can see it. But when I typed it, didn't even notice. That's it. I'm officially changing the spelling. You must now spell it that way from now on. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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08-18-2008, 12:58 PM	#7
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	I think what bothered me the most about the article was the statement that the rules are too hard to learn. So - everyone that does spell correctly did it and that makes everyone else either lazy or stupid. (either they put in the extra effort due to it's high difficultly rating or were too lazy to put in the effort?) Had to take my car in for repair this morning.... the service guy consitantly spelled happens with an I. Happins. psh. Guess it's a pet peeve of mine. __________________ Nee Stell Thue Last edited by Betty : 08-18-2008 at 01:26 PM. Reason: to correct spelling errors of course. doh!
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