2006-11-09 00:08:32 · 23 answers · asked by johninmelb 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
I'd say headcheese has mostly covered this, although I'd be hesitant to say that writing is just verbal communication in written form, since it has its own very different styles and shows a greater grammatical complexity than speech. That aside, humans are conditioned to judge based on what they see. Poor spelling is often associated (rightly or wrongly) with poor education, carelessness and laziness, so, given no other way to judge someone, if all a reader sees are many mis-spelt words, then these may be taken as a direct reflection on the author.
However, this is the internet, not a statement of law or a business contract, so expecting Literati standards in every reply is unrealistic.
EDIT: (Ironic that there was a mis-type in there, really, isn't it?)
2006-11-09 01:32:58 · answer #1 · answered by Chilli 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is relevant!
If I wrote 'peace', would you think I actually meant 'piece'?
Just because some words sound the same, it doesn't mean they should be spelled the same or in a different way.
Also, 'some' has silent letters, and so does 'climb'. So should I have wrote 'sum' and 'claim'? No.. because they are completely different words!
English spelling isn't the easiest of things to get around to. But you just have to live with it... or learn another language with simple spelling.. like Welsh, which has phonetic spelling and therefore easier!
But the problem with bad spelling is just that people are generally lazy, and spell things as they are said.. which is stupid! Because it's more of an effort to try and figure what the hell is going on.
2006-11-09 10:32:10 · answer #2 · answered by Aaron_J88 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't be over critical when reviewing Internet writing. Most of the people in here are not using their spell check option and some of them are very young. One thing I have learned is that repetition pays off even if it is just a dumb hobby. To answer the question correctly I would say that it matters, because it is written verbal communication. Lets say for example that you were going in for a job interview, from my experience there is a huge judgment placed on saying the right things at the proper time. If you are a pretty good writer your ability to say the right things may be enhanced. Also for me writing is a way to review my thoughts [I have said this before somewhere], even if some of my sentences are fragmented the direction toward improvement can hopefully capture the learning process in action. We are dealing with raw product, unedited and for the most part very innocent.
2006-11-09 08:30:57 · answer #3 · answered by headcheese700 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Ask any novelist or short story writer how important proper spelling is as he or she submits a manuscript to their literary agent.
Should an unpublished author submit to an agent a query or cover letter to their manuscript having spelling errors the agent will, 99.9 percent of the time, trash it.
Good spelling is important to non-writers as well because it conveys the message to all that the author takes the time to project the best possible literary information possible.
Spelling correctly is the writer's way of extending courtesy and proper manners to the recipient.
2006-11-09 08:52:17 · answer #4 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Writing is about communication.
If poor spelling stops people from understanding, then the communication has failed.
Spelling always has and always will be relevant.
2006-11-09 08:18:16 · answer #5 · answered by sw21uk2 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Extremely so. People wouldn't need to ask so many questions on this website if they could spell sufficiently well to look up the answers themselves!
2006-11-09 08:31:36 · answer #6 · answered by Doethineb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To the younger generation it's not, but it should be. I think it all boils down to laziness! I'm assuming that learning to spell is still taught in schools! So the only reason I can think of that their teachings are not put into practise is sheer bloody laziness!
2006-11-09 08:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by tattooedgray 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely.
There is a spell-check option on almost every application and form out there. There is no excuse for laziness.
2006-11-09 08:24:18 · answer #8 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Most certainly. It is so annoying to see so many errors (of all types) in English. It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end!
2006-11-09 08:12:03 · answer #9 · answered by ladyw900ldriver 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is necessary to give a meaning to every word.
Without this common base it would be hard to develop relations.
2006-11-09 08:12:36 · answer #10 · answered by Stone 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋