General Discussions

**neorunner** · 04-02-2009, 10:20 AM

I can forgive ESL people for poor grammar and spelling. After all, they are taking the initiative to learn a language that isn't their mother tongue. However, I do not understand why native speakers use horrible grammar and spelling. Do they not realize it makes them seem unintelligent?

What is your take on it?

**Economist** · 04-02-2009, 10:41 AM

well i'm not a native speaker, but i'm soing my best

however i do not have a lot of time to check everything and i misstype many times

**Giselle** · 04-02-2009, 12:00 PM

Personally Neorunner I try to do my best with the grammar and spelling, probably from old school where they pounded English usage into our heads. Also helps to have a speller added into the browser.

As for native speakers, no I don't see anyone being unintelligent using improper grammar or spelling, perhaps proper English usage wasn't their forte in school. One doesn't have to have a "PhD" after their name to be intelligent.

My attitude toward people, let them be who they are, who are we to change them? Just enjoy each other.

**aldor** · 04-02-2009, 02:15 PM

Sloppy spelling and grammer often gets in the way of clear expression.

Proper use of grammer can make your point more clearly.

I am not saying that you need a PHD in English language but at least as a native speaker try to use acceptable standards.

**jedz** · 04-02-2009, 03:38 PM

English language is a widely used language, meaning this is the language used by most of the people all over the world. It's very important to learn because it use in communication and we will not be able to talk or understand other person especially if they are living to other countries.

**willcode4beer** · 04-02-2009, 04:20 PM

One thing that could help, Firefox will highlight mis-spelled words. Right clicking offers spelling corrections.

**NewBreed** · 04-02-2009, 06:16 PM

I can forgive misspelled words every now and then. Sometimes we're in a rush and don't double check our spelling/grammar. As log as it aint lke tis bRoDiZzlE. That is bloody annoying.

**Decaf** · 04-02-2009, 09:23 PM

There is a direct correlation between the users with "proper" grammar and the context and usability of there advice.

**Aadriyah** · 04-02-2009, 09:50 PM

For me, it's okay to have wrong grammars sometimes...esp. when we're joking around, but if we're in a serious talk.. I'm trying to do my best.

**serandfae** · 04-02-2009, 10:03 PM

A lack of proper grammar and spelling is unprofessional. Native speakers of English have no excuse for not knowing or using both. Those learning English often look to native speakers for examples of use, and I shudder at what examples they're being given, and at the daily examples I see of how our language is being butchered.

Those who grew up in the nineties and on, however, in many areas were never taught spelling. Spelling and phonics were eliminated from many curricula around that time, in favor of "creative spelling" and "whole language" reading instruction. I myself know of teachers who were threatened if they tried to keep teaching the old way. The fact that companies like Hooked on Phonics and Sylvan are doing well even in a recession attests to the failure of such curricular changes. But along with those changes came a general feeling of apathy toward education, one that I feel has been engineered. Indeed, who cares if we don't know proper grammar, correct spelling, how to do simple arithmetic in our heads? Skewlz dum ennyhow, init? All wes gon do iz werk inna faktry enyway, rite?

tim

**neorunner** · 04-03-2009, 10:24 AM

I would like to thank all those who gave their opinions. More opinions are welcome. The more opinions I get, the more valuable the data.

**weblover50** · 04-04-2009, 04:43 PM

It is important and I do my best.

**andr112** · 06-08-2009, 12:54 PM

I always try to improve my spelling, and forums help me in it.

**wolfafterurazz** · 06-08-2009, 07:21 PM

I sux @ both,,,,,,,,thank goodness for texting and chat room lingo

**Marco17** · 06-12-2009, 05:13 PM

It is obviously very much important and i try my level best not to make any stupid mistakes while posting. Spelling is still bearable but grammar is not at all

**rypher21** · 06-15-2009, 02:53 AM

it is important and i actually try my best to do both thing...

**loreyn04** · 06-15-2009, 04:42 AM

for me proper grammar and spelling is important, and I do my best. So that no misunderstanding/ miscommunication would happen.
You can always check on dictionaries if u like ^__^ ..

cheers!

**Digital_shubhi** · 06-15-2009, 05:56 AM

Well, that happens with me also.
While trying to type fast.