Is it really easier to spell words wrong on the computer? Why does it seem that so many people are prone to terrible mistakes, like "wat" (what) and "rood" (rude)?
2006-10-03 12:37:10 · 10 answers · asked by Sylvie M 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Alright... so, my boyfriend said that I should have said "incorrectly on the computer" instead of "wrong on the computer." My appologies.
2006-10-03 16:24:45 · update #1
I agree with you totally. I always try my best to use correct English, even in chat rooms. I don't like the shortcut way of typing, such as "ne" for any, "b4" for before, and the plethora of other ways our language can be butchered. Do they not have grammar and spelling lessons in school anymore?
2006-10-03 12:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by Bastet's kitten 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are right!!! Just because you are using a computer does not mean that you can throw spelling and grammar right out the window!!!!! It is not easier to spell them wrong... it's just what people do!! I think it's funny when people make up abbreviations for something, and then they have to spend 3 sentences explaining what the new abbreviation means!
2006-10-03 19:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by mervelash 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) People are lazy, thanks to the ultra-speed of IM and internet
2) How much time is really spent on grammar and spelling anymore? Zero.
3) People think it makes them look young and "hip"...sorry, all it does is make the reader think you are either illiterate, or 12. Or both. (no offense to 12-year-olds who actually DO use proper spelling and grammar!)
2006-10-03 20:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by Holly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOTCHA! There's only ONE "p" in apology!
However, I agree that proper spelling and grammar are important.
As for the excuse that "ne" for ANY, and "b4" for "BEFORE" are time-savers: Whom are they trying to fool?
If their time is so fornicatingly precious, why are they posting several hours a day on Yahoo!?
Or should it more properly be referred to as Ya Whom?
2006-10-03 23:34:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
People just don`t care anymore... shame. It`s always so nice to see a phrase with correct spelling!
2006-10-03 19:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree no one seems to use that ( Lil ) spell check box. But in many cases they ( R ) abbreviating
2006-10-03 19:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by SUPERSTAR X 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DONT KNOW!!! But I totally agree with you. Its like, why cant they use spell check??? It makes me craaazy!! And what about the misuse of punctuation, or just grammar in general....disgraceful!! :(
2006-10-03 21:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by tigerchick411 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hate when people spell like WaZuP with capitals and and lower case because it takes up more time its really annoying anyway I'm with you on the spelling
2006-10-03 19:51:56 · answer #8 · answered by meatballhead400 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand this, I am with you. We are becoming a society of people that can't write or spell.
2006-10-03 19:39:52 · answer #9 · answered by dannysgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And why not use proper English when speaking?
2006-10-03 19:45:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋