...and to instead point out the misspelling?
2007-12-09 10:33:42 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
is spelling really that important? is close enough good enough? the answer guys is just have fun and don't worry.
2007-12-09 23:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by maddog 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If this bothers you then you must realize that it is YOU who is at fault. Use the Check Spelling. We'll better understand your question. Some questions have so many misspelled words that it's difficult to make out the meaning, and I think that is REALLY RUDE.
My question: why are people SO LAZY, arrogant and rude that they do not use Check Spelling? Bad grammar is ignorance, poor spelling is stupidity when you have a computer program to check it for you.
2007-12-09 21:00:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
not rude, if you don't answer the question, someone else definitely will. There are never going to not be misspellings or grammar errors on YA, I don't know if has to do with people just not proofing what they are reading, or just thing what they type is correct, or try and speak slang and think its cool to type "wot" for "what", which is just not appealing.
I may not answer a ? if it is just totally written wrong, sometimes I don't even know what the person is asking when they type it out.
If you point it out, i mean its just a question and answer forum, it shouldn't be that big of a deal. you're never going to meet or see or hang out with the person who asked the ?.
2007-12-09 22:47:54 · answer #3 · answered by Ginger 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I don't think it's rude.Hopefully it is helpful. I'm surprised at some of the misspellings as we have a spell check but then sometimes I get a bit to quick for myself when typing and hit a wrong key. Also others whose 1st language is not English have a go and their spell check could be in their native language so I usually don't let it bother me.
2007-12-09 18:48:10 · answer #4 · answered by jennifer h 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Generally, yes. It would be rude to ignore a question because of a small problem in mechanics.
However, if the question cannot even be understood, that's another issue.
I would also point out that many questions/rants about spelling, grammar, and punctuation contain errors in their spelling, grammar, or punctuation. I think it is absolutely fine to tell those askers how they made errors similar to the ones they decry.
2007-12-09 19:15:11 · answer #5 · answered by Bucky 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not only is it rude, it's also a violation.
Remember that the next time I misspell something.....
2007-12-10 01:12:51 · answer #6 · answered by wider scope 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think its rude to point it out if its a simple mistake or typo.I usaully try put whatever word they mispelled,in my answer,but not to demorilize but to see how its used properly.If the question is understandable,I try to answer it,and yes I use spell check too.
2007-12-10 21:53:20 · answer #7 · answered by stygianwolfe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We all type fast..so typo's and misspellings are common.
Besides this is supposed to be fun. Not 4th grade spelling and grammar class (If that were the case most of us would fail miserably).
2007-12-09 19:09:11 · answer #8 · answered by DesignDiva1 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Spelling flames were lame back in the pre WWW BBS days. Tho I personally am eternally grateful for the ever present spell checker...
2007-12-09 18:55:52 · answer #9 · answered by lordkelvin 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's just plain anal. Although, I hate misspelled words myself:)
2007-12-09 18:49:43 · answer #10 · answered by st3psp8 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not. Its actually funny. Hey, its a person right to answer only properly spelled questions.
2007-12-10 15:10:33 · answer #11 · answered by Ra 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋