If you are over the age of 9, there's no excuse for not figuring out the difference between "You're, you are, your, there, they're, and their"
2007-05-25 06:15:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
tsk-tsk "LORI T", I absolutely agree with the poster just below your answer... I had to read yours 3 times to understand it entirely..
2007-05-25 13:09:40 · update #1
I think that the previous post from Lori T makes your point nicely. Her answer is so poorly written that it doesn't make sense. Spelling and grammar are important in allowing you to convey your thoughts.
2007-05-25 08:09:00 · answer #1 · answered by Wondering 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spelling? I think what your referring to is grammar. But it seems to me more people on-line are more concerned about getting the point across rather than the technicalities of how it is done. There is a whole other language just for IM and Texting that has run over into other areas. It's just a change of times. But I have noticed that if someone asks a question and they haven't spelled it correctly they get bashed pretty hard.
They way I see it, if someone is that concerned about it there are some things that people can do.
1. Spell check, it doesn't take that long.
2. Grammar Girl can help you learn too.
2007-05-25 13:53:18 · answer #2 · answered by Jo-C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just like first impressions are important when initially meeting someone, people often make judgments about others who post on the internet based on the poster's command of the English language, including spelling, syntax and punctuation.
2007-05-25 13:39:00 · answer #3 · answered by Stephen L 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you completely. Vernacular is indeed novel, but it does not excuse ignorance and laziness. Seriously, if people are going to follow e.e. cummings conventions they should go all the way and write something profound.
Then again, I have noticed that grammar has become less and less emphasized in the American academic curriculum.
2007-05-25 13:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by Pankration 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I suppose it's important. But I think it depends on where you are posting. If it's a serious conversation (like politics) you be using proper grammar and spelling. If it's with friends, I really don't see the need to have to be so formal.
2007-05-25 13:20:55 · answer #5 · answered by slam_92 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I don't think it matter, common were not in school any or any place where we should be so proper, its just web site for fun.
2007-05-25 13:58:29 · answer #6 · answered by Lori T 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I dont think it really matterz az u can see it dosnt matter 2 me
2007-05-25 13:23:46 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
post on the internet
they know what u mean to say......it does matter
2007-05-25 16:12:27 · answer #8 · answered by taurus2018 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I DON"T THINK IT MATTERS.IT'S JUST ON LINE.I CAN"T STOP SHOUTING.
2007-05-25 17:03:48 · answer #9 · answered by Day 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Wut? Speeling? Wut eez thayt? YOUR INTIRESTEENG.
2007-05-25 16:22:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋