I notice many YA members bashing people if their english grammar, or spelling is not perfect.
Please keep in mind that this Yahoo Answers forum is for Yahoo worldwide ~ see all the flags down there?
Let's have a little patience and constraint with our criticisms. Some of these people may be just learning English and find this a fun way to share what they know ~ only to be slammed for spelling and grammar errors.
Let's Keep it Fun!
2007-10-24 02:21:20 · 13 answers · asked by Left Hand Black 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
While I sincerely appreciate your concern I have never really witnessed any one being bashed for anything! I am not an American, however, I find everyone here very friendly and cooperative! Anyway I give you a star for your concern!!!
2007-10-24 03:17:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I couldn't agree more.
But also, it does seem that Americans are slipping when it comes to proper grammar and spelling. I notice it in emails I receive from upper management. It's embarrassing. They don't seem bothered by it but I can't help but find it a tad bit insulting. Also, we should be polite but if I misspeak then I want people to tell me because how else will I be able to improve?? There is no reason to be rude or mean.
2007-10-24 09:27:05 · answer #2 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I just got bashed ( violated 4 times) by answering one of the english askers. Beat that!!!
2007-10-24 10:43:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, if you click on the flags down there, you go to that country's Answers page. This is the Answers intended for those who speak U.S. English.
I don't bash people for their spelling or grammar, unless they're complaining that people have poor spelling and grammar. I absolutely despite Netspeak and the way people spell nowadays (cuz it sux u no wut i mean).
2007-10-24 09:41:30 · answer #4 · answered by xK 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I get pretty agravated when people get power trips and try to correct the one misspelled word in someone's question.
However, I must admit that when there's a question that I cannot understand AT ALL, I will ask the asker to clarify it. I don't critisize the asker if it's obvious English isn't their first language, but I do ask if they can get someone to translate a little better.
And you have to admit when you see these teenagers on here who use "texting" language, it's annoying. (Ex: "omg, dz he like me?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? Hez 2 cute!!!!!!!!!")
2007-10-24 09:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
That's very polite, I couldn't agree more.
Also if you think my english is strange, it's cos I'm British
(just something I want to mention though, those flags down there direct you to other sites ;))
2007-10-24 09:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by 地獄 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great point! I will encourage everyone I know to answer this question and give it a star.
We need to get the word out.
Trolls need not respond!
2007-10-24 10:22:09 · answer #7 · answered by 99% Tater says: TAX THE RICH! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hear ya on that but, i ask a lot of non Americans that don't have great grammar to try to word it different due to we don't really understand what they are attempting to say.
2007-10-24 12:21:38 · answer #8 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree. However, it would help in so many ways if a person would identify what country they live in, wouldn't it?
2007-10-24 13:51:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well said!
2007-10-24 10:11:43 · answer #10 · answered by Lady G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋