Why are some people so anal about puncuation and or spelling in regards to arguing online?

Question

Why is it that I find alot of people try to overide a whole debate by just saying the you should have spell checked something, does that make them uninspired, i mean not to be rude but most people type like they talk nowadays like for instance if I message my friend on aim and he doesnt use period im not going to tell him to go back to english classes. If anyone else has a problem with this where it seems as that the whole english language in an online disagreement seems to hold them back intellectually please give me an answer to this. Honestly it seems like bs and maybe people aren't really open about understanding when they do that, but they are trying to put off that they no better type of vibe even though they have totally avoided the whole subject with flawed intention.I would also like to know if anyone agrees what to say to these phony masquereders of intelligence
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P.S I don't believe how many english professors go online these days hah

I find this interesting alot of people said it was just annoying, but why really I notice also these answers show alot of intelligent people with or without correct spelling so I think there is a bigger question in order.

Do you think that spelling and punctuation in an online argument assign traits of intelligence differently then that verbally?

Now can anyone with common sense brains or not find the tone of the people who favor spelling and punctuation to the extreme; slightly demeaning? What i'm trying to get at here is I think its the same rudeness as saying you dont know what your talking about in a verbal conversation and repeating a word because someone might have a speech impetiment and I know alot of really really smart people who have problems speaking because they are so intelligent it impairs that on some level, hey i'm not saying its a prerequisite.One thing I've struggled with is why some people seem to make things I've said so hard to follow and these are the people who somehow just seem to be rude to.
And whenever I happen to be right these are usually the same people who show no aknowledgement what so ever. Bottom line I am trying to figure out where this massive irresponsibility is coming from with enough power to pervert values by distorting english language which seems to becoming more commonplace.

btw not to gloat but more for the point of things I was tested in school and got a high rating on essentially using words, but not in the composition of them I got a very very high score in math logic but a normal score in reading.So everyone who is saying that people are dumb because they dont use english right is outrightly dismissing a multilevel intelligence test which is standardized throughout all the schools and shown to be accurate thank you and have a nice day Grammar NAZI! A$$fuK$

Answer 1

I agree with the sp and punc comments.. What bugs me is the "text messaging" type abbreviations... Most of the time I have no idea what they are indicating and how can I answer a question if I don't understand wtf they are talking about.

Answer 2

As a grammar nut, it is important to spell correctly. A misspelling can change a whole word and give a completely different meaning to your question or answer.
It is not that hard to spell correctly and shows that you are serious about what you are saying. The world is full of lazy people, don't be one. Also this is a very hostile question, even bulling to get your opinion heard, we hear you, and acknowledge your point. But strongly disagree with you.

Answer 3

When a sentence is properly composed, with the words spelled correctly, and the sentence correctly punctuated, the reading flows better. This makes the questions and answers more readily understood. When some of these elements are missing, it makes for slower, more awkward communication. However, having said that, I don't call people out on their spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure. They are expressing themselves in the form they are most comfortable with.

Answer 4

Your little rant was difficult to read. Your lack of punctuation is probably the cause.
For the record, good spelling and grammar is often equated with good education. While technically you are correct that poor spelling and grammar doesn't preclude someone from proffering an inspired argument, I can't help thinking that someone that is too lazy to punctuate properly probably took shortcuts in the logic department as well.

Answer 5

I agree with most of the answers here. When I read your question I had to read it back again because I had difficulty absorbing everything. If we are really zealous and sure of our argument, we should take the time to at least present it in a proper and understandable fashion--the way we were taught since we were kids. This way, we will be taken seriously and, even if everybody does not necessarily agree, our points will be appreciated properly. I do agree with you that it is rude to flame the person that writes bad english.

Answer 6

I agree. I'm a writing tutor so I have to try real hard to just relax and type freely when I'm online. You should see the way I text message. Whoa lol people on here would really be down my throat if I typed the way I text.

Answer 7

When people are arguing, they'd like to believe that the person they are arguing with is of equal intelligence. When your opponent keeps spelling things wrong or using the language improperly, it relays a certain level of, well, UNintelligence.

Besides, it's annoying.

Answer 8

Well, in debates I think spelling matters because it shows that the person is actually willing to put forward a valid argument instead of something just slopped together. Plus it's a lot easier to read.

Answer 9

Because a paragraph with no periods leaves no breathing space, which makes your brain cry out "tl;dr" much faster than it would if the sentences were sentences. If you make it easier on your reader to take in information, they'll have more patience than if it's a battle.

Because to tell you the truth, I tl;dr'd before I got to the end of your paragraph there, and I did have every intention of reading the entire thing when I started.

No one can force you to make your prose easier to follow, but you can't force them to follow it if they find it more difficult than it has to be.

Answer 10

Some people believe that proper communications and good manners never go out of style.

It is how you represent yourself online. A lot of the times if someone sees typing and language indicative of a child, they will respond as such.

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Answer 11

Because if you allow little things now, they turn into big things later.....
That's how the world got all these separate languages to begin with...

English, French , Spanish, and German are all based on Latin, but just because you know one, doesn't mean you can understand the rest..
So you have rules.. to fend off the anarchy...