However, spelling is not the be all and end all. If you are dyslexic, why should you be pilloried because of this? We too often complain and criticise without knowing the full facts. A lot of what is mentioned above is very valid but much is ill advised and even incorrect. Balance is the key word in all of this.
Quote: Originally posted by RachlN76 on 05/1/2016I once read a job application where the applicant had actually spelled his own name wrong. That's impressively bad!
...as did one of my workmates once - name Brian, misspelled Brain.... He was never allowed to forget it!
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This caused me to laugh out loud! (I would previously have used the term "made me" but, given the topic under discussion, thought I'd better attempt something a more considered and potentially correct!)
Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 02/1/2016I joined a local forum recently. It was mainly so i could keep abreast of local flooding while we were away from home. But, it covers a whole lot more issues, and is used daily by a lot of people.
After a few trawls of whats being said over the past few days, it is staggering the number of people - mainly mid teens to late thirties (going by the photos of the posters) that cannot spell to save their lives.
While i am aware of txt-spk, this is just incredibly bad spelling of normal grammar. My header being a very good example of a lot of it.
So, because i could actually understand what these people were trying to say, does it matter that the spelling was all over the place?
If your question relates to whether or not contributors to an internet forum should be proficient in spelling (and presumably incorporating sound grammar and punctuation) then no, I don't think it's a pre-requisite. If, however, you're seeking opinions on whether more emphasis should be placed on correct spelling and syntax in general within our society then yes, I think it could be only a good thing.
Language - both spoken and written - is changing, as it has always changed over time. Whether or not it's changing for the better is subjective.
Some contributors to this internet forum clearly value the written word, more than others. Some, I think, can - and do - brandish it as a form of overt snobbery, which doesn't really further the cause.
Liddso - you are correct in what you say. Language will change because of what we say and do. Are we better at grammar than Chaucer - or vice versa? He would not understand us, neither would we, he.
Re: altering language to suit the audience. It is so important these days (we could argue - why?) But some can and some can not (or at least find it more difficult. Bernstein put this down to societal elaborated and restricted codes. The 'e' version can and the 'r' version less so.
Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 02/1/2016
I joined a local forum recently. It was mainly so i could keep abreast of local flooding while we were away from home. But, it covers a whole lot more issues, and is used daily by a lot of people.
After a few trawls of whats being said over the past few days, it is staggering the number of people - mainly mid teens to late thirties (going by the photos of the posters) that cannot spell to save their lives.
While i am aware of txt-spk, this is just incredibly bad spelling of normal grammar. My header being a very good example of a lot of it.
So, because i could actually understand what these people were trying to say, does it matter that the spelling was all over the place?
If your not dyslexic then yes it does, to use text speech for writing emails or on forums is very ignorant. I am that anal about it I don't answer texts using it, much to annoyance of my kids however, they now do not text speech me. Winner.
btw, I do not get het up over misspelling, there is a difference.
I think it matters a great deal if you are applying for jobs and need to submit a well laid out CV.
On the other hand, if it's just internet chat rooms or social media, it's not the end of the world if someone makes an error or two. Irritating, but not the end of the world.
There is a huge difference between having dyslexia and sheer laziness. I had a young lady with dyslexia work for me; she had the right knowledge and was fantastic at verbal liaison with all ages and could cope well with basic written communications. She was also outgoing (necessary in the job) and if flummoxed, she'd be straight up and admit she had a problem. She worked for me for five years before I left and never had a complaint - in fact, nothing but praise.
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Topic: Duz it reely mater if yo carnt spel??
(I would previously have used the term "made me" but, given the topic under discussion, thought I'd better attempt something a more considered and potentially correct!)
