Come on. Punctuation and grammar can't really be THAT difficult, can they? Am I the only person that has a hard time trying to decode some of the dreadful questions asked here?
2007-09-12 18:47:45 · 10 answers · asked by becesque 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
I'm not perfect and I make mistakes. But the odd spelling error is completely different to whole paragraphs without a comma or fullstop, peppered with "like"s and "idk"s and "omg u no?!"
What is the point in asking a question if no bugger can understand it?
2007-09-12 18:58:40 · update #1
I'm not talking about people learning English. Gosh some people just don't get it...
2007-09-12 19:13:37 · update #2
Nope. This makes two of us! -And the ironic thing IS, MY grammar is nothing to write home about either! But at least you can understand what I'm saying. I'm afraid that what you're seeing on THIS Site- is what text- messaging is doing to the english language... We're seeing grammar being reduced to the "short-hand" of instant/text messaging. -Where everyone "speaks" and nobody "says" anything! How tragic is THAT??! :(
2007-09-12 19:04:54 · answer #1 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is yahoo answers, not the editor of the New York Times. I understand requesting basic grammatical skills and punctuation is important but I'd let a few mistakes slide. I'm not perfect-- are you?
as long as i dont see a lot of dis sorta writin where peeps act like they ghetto-licious and don't even know how to separate sentences properly but it looks like a run-on sentence with no point, THEN YES! I don't blame anyone for being irked.
But seriously-- if you're really going to get *that* uptight about a few things, I'd suggest not using yahoo answers.
2007-09-12 18:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by Flowergardener 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a true mystery to all of us! I've wondered about this for a long time, considering the "check spelling" tab is just a mouse click away!
2007-09-12 18:52:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allot of these people are children. I've noticed many 12-15 year olds asking questions.
2007-09-12 18:54:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are many people learning English on these sites. There are also many people who just want to chat or get a quick answer so they do not take the time to proof read their writing.
Pardon me, but you have a number of errors in your short missive too!
2007-09-12 19:08:50 · answer #5 · answered by atheleticman_fan 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Because people think since it is the internet it doesn't matter.
Pretty sad if you ask me. We're going to end up with a generation that will "+Yp3 |1ke tHi5," even in business letters and resumes.
2007-09-12 19:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by In_Bloom 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-26 08:28:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you cannot understand a question, why would you bother with it. Some pp may be learning English or do not have as much time for this as you do. If they are not up to your standards, would you rather they were completely illiterate at least they try. Lighten up!
2007-09-12 18:57:22 · answer #8 · answered by GabbyGal 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I agree! Folks need to learn how to type correctly and use spellcheck!
2007-09-12 18:50:26 · answer #9 · answered by ashanabu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
why do you feel that you are superior to everyone on here? before you criticise people look at yourself.
2007-09-12 18:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋