2006-06-30 06:39:32 · 19 answers · asked by Casey G 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Well, language evolves over time. The way we write, spell, talk today is not the way they were. And for your information, standardizing the spellings of English words happened only within the last 100 years. People used to use the words, "thee", "thou", "thy", ...etc. in the old days but we don't use these words very often these days.
While I am not condoning the mis-spelling of the English words, I don't believe that we are doomed either. After all, imagine this, when people first heard/read/saw the way we talk/write/spell today, they might have considered them as "doomed" too; we are still living and kicking right now, not "doomed" yet.
2006-06-30 07:26:53 · answer #1 · answered by knitting guy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Proper grammar and appropriate word usage has been thrown out the window like leftovers that seem to leave a bad taste in the mouths of most Internet-savvy people these days. It's so sad, isn't it? I don't know if I could say we're 'doomed' but we're definitely heading in the wrong direction and desperately need to rehash that tried and true trait of simple ELOQUENCE in today's culture!
2006-06-30 06:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by ustinya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We have reached the end of the world and are truly doomed either way.
Correct grammer, spelling, and punctuation are essential to the connection between two or more individuals.
2006-06-30 06:43:23 · answer #3 · answered by .deathcabfordeaner. 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, there seem to be quite a few highly illiterate people who use this Y! service. Most of their spelling is atrocious, and their sentences are all jumbled together, with no capitalization, periods, or commas. Makes you wonder what they're actually learning in school these days, doesn't it?
2006-06-30 07:01:38 · answer #4 · answered by j.f. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm beginning to think so. I grade standardized tests for several states, and even though the kids know the tests may decide whether or not they graduate from high school, they write like they're instant messaging their friends. And I grade the sections that are specifically for testing their grammar--think how they must write in the other sections!
2006-06-30 06:45:56 · answer #5 · answered by cross-stitch kelly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So? No. There are no boundaries for communication as long as there is understanding and respect. You limit yourself by being around persons who only use the spoken word to communicate. Think outside the box. You will be filled with awe with the real world you've avoided for a lifetime.
2006-06-30 06:48:06 · answer #6 · answered by Marilyn F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's the internet. if everyone spelled correctly then we would be doomed. because everyone would be perfect and we would have to type out everything. I am laughing out loud. I am just kidding. i am rolling on the floor lauging. See what i mean?
2006-06-30 06:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by yazznjazz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
:D Great question.
I would agree that it's just because internet conversations are much more informal, but I TAed last semester for an Intro to American Politics class, so I can tell you that college students actually turn in papers that look like this!
2006-06-30 06:56:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm just saying. This is not grammar school. And not everyone on here is from an english speaking country!
2006-06-30 06:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by naughty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because half of the participants are not English ,American or other English speaking countries,they were forced to do this because yahoo didn't` offer 'ANSWERS' in their mother language
2006-07-01 06:27:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋