forum grammar

aardvark7 said:

I can put up with a certain degree of bad grammar; as has been
pointed out, one may not know the background of the individual
concerned and it is of no great import if the meaning is grasped.
However, I cannot forgive that which is all too prevalent within
these forums.
That is, complete misunderstanding of an opinion or point raised,
regardless of how accurately the statement is made.
I would like to believe that I have a good mastery of English but,
frequently, posts of mine are entirely mis-represented by those who
reply, even though I am most careful in my choice of words and
phraseology. Indeed, it is clear that I am far from alone in being
treated this way, as I read replies to other posts.
Whether such is caused by deliberate mischievousness, outrageous
partisanship, or just ignorance, I do not know. Of course I
understand the likelihood of some of this would to be down to
trolling and flaming, but it becomes tiresome when there never seems
to be a single thread without examples to be found.
Perhaps my only recourse (and that of others similarly sinned
against) is to allow the 'offender' one opportunity to grasp and
accept my meaning before reporting them for one of the offences
listed in the posting rules.

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Chato said:

BendOR said:

Joseph S Wisniewski said:

Why do so many people confuse "then" with "than", "their" with
"there", "chose" with "choose", and "lose" with "loose"?

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The commas belong inside the quotes in the U.S. and outside the
quotes in the U.K. Were you educated in the U.K.?

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He at least made no pretense of writing a rant about grammar
nannies...

The burden of correctness falls on the nanny....

BTW, in Britain, periods are outside the quote, but commas are
supposed to be inside.

Dave

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DMillier said:

Yes, it can be difficult. It is particularly difficult on forums
where there is a high degree of partisanship. The Sigma forum for
example frequently does not accept neutral statements as neutral but
regards them as hostile. Sometimes it reminds me of the comments of a
colleague from Belfast:

"Everyone is a catholic or a protestant in Belfast"

"So, what if you are an atheist?"

"You're a proddie..."

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elboertie2 said:

danegeld said:

I'd much rather have someone tell me
I have that piece of spinach in my teeth than pretend it's not there.
Or worse, think it's OK to have it there and not tell me because it
might hurt my feelings. Using a spell checker and reading back over
what you've written are just checking the mirror to make sure you
don't have any spinach caught in your sentences. It's too bad more
people don't do it.

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Hear hear!

Having compassion for others means not to judge their grammar or
spelling, but not to condone it either.

The vast majority of people here on DPR who makes obvious spelling
mistakes and obvious grammar mistakes do so out of negligence and a
'I don't care' attitude. This basically shows a lack of respect to
readers and ultimately to yourself.

Come on people, show some self respect, preview your posts before
posting them and get rid of the obvious spelling mistakes and grammar
mistakes.

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If grammar is all that is wrong with the world....were in pretty good shape.

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You can use that logic to dismiss any concern or complaint.

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Mareda said:

elboertie2 said:

The vast majority of people here on DPR who makes ...

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Mareda said:

See, the problem with being so pompous about this is that most people
here are not perfect, including those who are seeking perfection.

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Mareda said:

You mean the way you proofread your message before hitting post?

See, the problem with being so pompous about this is that most people
here are not perfect, including those who are seeking perfection.

I really thought you would have learned that from Brian, but no!

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Brian said:

I hate to admit it, but your signature looks better in colour.

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elboertie2 said:

danegeld said:

I'd much rather have someone tell me
I have that piece of spinach in my teeth than pretend it's not there.
Or worse, think it's OK to have it there and not tell me because it
might hurt my feelings. Using a spell checker and reading back over
what you've written are just checking the mirror to make sure you
don't have any spinach caught in your sentences. It's too bad more
people don't do it.

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Hear hear!

Having compassion for others means not to judge their grammar or
spelling, but not to condone it either.

The vast majority of people here on DPR who makes obvious spelling
mistakes and obvious grammar mistakes do so out of negligence and a
'I don't care' attitude. This basically shows a lack of respect to
readers and ultimately to yourself.

Come on people, show some self respect, preview your posts before
posting them and get rid of the obvious spelling mistakes and grammar
mistakes.

Thank you in advance,
Jacques
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Brian said:

I hate to admit it, but your signature looks better in colour.

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