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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar

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By *otwifestaggCouple
over a year ago

colne

We’re the same!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yh Us 2,u r so rite itz reely off putin anyway ope u have a gd day

Soz forgot the space after that commer

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By *ictoriaathomeTV/TS
over a year ago

Huddersfield

It's supposed to be the modern way of talking, to be honest if I get a message in 'text' speak I just delete!!

If they can't put the effort into a 3 line message what effort will they put into a meet?

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By *ssexcouple2000Couple
over a year ago

Colchester

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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago

Beyond the shadows.

Feirst warld problems

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I agree. I delete illegible messages.

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over a year ago

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Text speak annoys me instantly

But spelling and grammar difficulties not as there are a few dyslexic people on here

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't like it either, messages like that get deleted

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

Autocorrect has a lot to answer for, regularly substituting there, their and they're!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe they can't help it......

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By *ikesEmBigMan
over a year ago

Herts

Itz sumthymes difurcoolt too ryet wiv won hanned anned waynk wiv lee uver

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I no. I totalle agre. Cant stnad bad spilling and Grandma!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Dont worry me 1 bit long as I can make out what's being said! If I can use txt talk I do as easier on my finger x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I admit I'm really bad at spelling!

I switched off the autotype features on my phone as it was annoying me with americanisms and now can't type for shit!!

this took a few efforts.

I hate short speak like "u" abd "4" etc..

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By *weet and SpiceCouple
over a year ago

Around the Midlands


"Yh Us 2,u r so rite itz reely off putin anyway ope u have a gd day

Soz forgot the space after that commer "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Anyone else put off? Or am I being alan?"

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By *itty_gizmoCouple
over a year ago

Mordor

Text talk and just general lack of any real effort yes

Bad spelling not so much, taking into account how many people I know are dyslexic and struggle with this on the daily and are very well educated people I feel it's a very minor issue x

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I think we all have varying levels of ability when it comes to grammar and spelling. I get a bit mixed up with apostrophes sometimes, have no idea about colons and semi-colons and I'm a bit dodgy with hyphens. I do twitch a bit at should of and could of and had to resist taking a pen to a sign in a shop that proudly announced a "stationary sale" . On the whole though it doesn't put me off people, we tend to write how we speak.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some can’t help bad spelling so that dosent put me off

Shorting things dose even though I understand the true meaning behind it

The 25-38 generation now

We are the msn text generation and start off the Twitter generation

MSN and text was limited to 175 letters at the time per text or per msn message

So we would shorten stuff down to accommodate that so we could fit more in to a message

For some they didn’t grow out off this

Then Twitter came along in 2009 with the same limit to 175 per tweet

Witch sent everyone back in to that msn state again off shorting stuff to fit the limits

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A lot of bad spelling or grammar is really off putting for me. I can almost get past the odd typo but then it’s not too hard to read your own text

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Text speak annoys me instantly

But spelling and grammar difficulties not as there are a few dyslexic people on here "

I am a pedant and have to remind myself of this: text speak is a choice, poor spelling and grammar not so much.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

The mix of people on here means that you will always have those who struggle with spelling and grammar.

It’s not fab etiquette to correct them, you don’t know their circumstances. Best to just let it go over your head.

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By *ora the explorerWoman
over a year ago

Paradise, Herts


"Text speak annoys me instantly

But spelling and grammar difficulties not as there are a few dyslexic people on here

I am a pedant and have to remind myself of this: text speak is a choice, poor spelling and grammar not so much."

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

One of my brothers is severely dyslexic and his spelling is all over the place. However he is so skilled at his trade that when he asked at an interview what the pay was they told him that when someone like him turns up he tells them how much he wants.

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk

Poor spelling and grammar is one thing, txt speak another.

Txt speak is a definite red flag. Poor spelling and grammar can be too but it's better than those that make little effort and the conversation ends up being one-sided.

At the end it's just another personal preference

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"Text speak annoys me instantly

But spelling and grammar difficulties not as there are a few dyslexic people on here

I am a pedant and have to remind myself of this: text speak is a choice, poor spelling and grammar not so much."

Poor spelling is not a choice for many

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would of been angry like your. I really hope you're post reached the right people and they fix there grammar.

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Yh Us 2,u r so rite itz reely off putin anyway ope u have a gd day

Soz forgot the space after that commer "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A lot of bad spelling or grammar is really off putting for me. I can almost get past the odd typo but then it’s not too hard to read your own text"

You do realise if someone has a spelling or grammar difficulty, even reading back what has been written, it will normally always look correct to them still.

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By *heirry84Man
over a year ago

Midlands


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

I love bad spelling and grammar when done right. Me and a friend used to leave notes around work with awful grammar and spelling on purpose. It was actually quite challenging.

Signs above the bin that read ' please put your waist in hear'

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"I would of been angry like your. I really hope you're post reached the right people and they fix there grammar."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As Oscar Wilde said how can you take anyone to your bed with such a poor grasp of grammar and the beauty of the English language!

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Some can’t help bad spelling so that dosent put me off

Shorting things dose even though I understand the true meaning behind it

The 25-38 generation now

We are the msn text generation and start off the Twitter generation

MSN and text was limited to 175 letters at the time per text or per msn message

So we would shorten stuff down to accommodate that so we could fit more in to a message

For some they didn’t grow out off this

Then Twitter came along in 2009 with the same limit to 175 per tweet

Witch sent everyone back in to that msn state again off shorting stuff to fit the limits

"

Good point!

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline

I have all the right letters, not necessarily in the right place

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Yh Us 2,u r so rite itz reely off putin anyway ope u have a gd day

Soz forgot the space after that commer "

Haha

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Text speak annoys me instantly

But spelling and grammar difficulties not as there are a few dyslexic people on here

I am a pedant and have to remind myself of this: text speak is a choice, poor spelling and grammar not so much."

Absolutely this... typos, spelling and grammar do bug me, but I am far from perfect, so try not to judge.

Text speak is lazy in my eyes and I don't like huge chunks of text will no punctuation at all... not easy to read.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate text speak and poor spelling, grammar and punctuation. Unfortunately my phone keeps scuppering me and makes me look foolish!! Getting back to the text speak, there was a guy yesterday asking if his messages were OK. Here goes...

" U R 2 hotty wit that cum on yer face". I rest my case.

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar

I love bad spelling and grammar when done right. Me and a friend used to leave notes around work with awful grammar and spelling on purpose. It was actually quite challenging.

Signs above the bin that read ' please put your waist in hear'"

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar

I love bad spelling and grammar when done right. Me and a friend used to leave notes around work with awful grammar and spelling on purpose. It was actually quite challenging.

Signs above the bin that read ' please put your waist in hear'"

I've mentioned this before but a teacher friend received a note from a disgruntled parent asking that her child not be made to do pe in "bear feet". The thought of some poor child galumphing round in shorts and enormous furry feet still makes me laugh

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"A lot of bad spelling or grammar is really off putting for me. I can almost get past the odd typo but then it’s not too hard to read your own text

You do realise if someone has a spelling or grammar difficulty, even reading back what has been written, it will normally always look correct to them still. "

I know, it’s probably more the text speak that annoys me the most, I find it lazy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Some can’t help bad spelling so that dosent put me off

Shorting things dose even though I understand the true meaning behind it

The 25-38 generation now

We are the msn text generation and start off the Twitter generation

MSN and text was limited to 175 letters at the time per text or per msn message

So we would shorten stuff down to accommodate that so we could fit more in to a message

For some they didn’t grow out off this

Then Twitter came along in 2009 with the same limit to 175 per tweet

Witch sent everyone back in to that msn state again off shorting stuff to fit the limits

Good point!"

Thanks and yes seems to tie back to what we were brung up on as teens and stuff has stuck around

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

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By *iggyStarjumpsMan
over a year ago

Stockport

For me, it's more important that the person is making an effort with the communication - showing interest, asking questions etc

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By *heirry84Man
over a year ago

Midlands


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar

I love bad spelling and grammar when done right. Me and a friend used to leave notes around work with awful grammar and spelling on purpose. It was actually quite challenging.

Signs above the bin that read ' please put your waist in hear'

I've mentioned this before but a teacher friend received a note from a disgruntled parent asking that her child not be made to do pe in "bear feet". The thought of some poor child galumphing round in shorts and enormous furry feet still makes me laugh "

Ha! That is brilliant! I bet it was so tempting to reply. Something like we only use bear feet in winter

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By *edantic SheilaWoman
over a year ago

Milton Keynes

WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Probably a re-write of ‘not at all keen on text speak in messages!’ I understand some have dyslexia. It’s more text talk is annoying. I never ask for a written piece of work when I meet people! I’m perhaps just too old for this young tech generation!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah we don’t do the whole text talk thing, plus our child are not old enough to decipher the code.

The mr

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By *iaisonseekerMan
over a year ago

Liverpool


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar

I love bad spelling and grammar when done right. Me and a friend used to leave notes around work with awful grammar and spelling on purpose. It was actually quite challenging.

Signs above the bin that read ' please put your waist in hear'

I've mentioned this before but a teacher friend received a note from a disgruntled parent asking that her child not be made to do pe in "bear feet". The thought of some poor child galumphing round in shorts and enormous furry feet still makes me laugh "

That is class

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys! "

What does that mean exactly? Can you decode?

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham

Iagreewithprettymucheverythingthathssbeenssidonthisthreadsofaritreallyisdifficulttoreadmessagesthathavedeliberateuseofobscuretextspeakandssfortyposthrntheyshouldbecheckedandclearedbeforepostingandifanyonecsndecipherthisparticularmessageiwillbeverysurprisedinfactiwoulfofferaprizebutismreallytightsoiwont

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People these days just don't seem to speek England like I useta could

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I could understand it in the days of using SMS with a 140 character limit, but now it comes across as lazy writing.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe


"Iagreewithprettymucheverythingthathssbeenssidonthisthreadsofaritreallyisdifficulttoreadmessagesthathavedeliberateuseofobscuretextspeakandssfortyposthrntheyshouldbecheckedandclearedbeforepostingandifanyonecsndecipherthisparticularmessageiwillbeverysurprisedinfactiwoulfofferaprizebutismreallytightsoiwont"

Arrgghh that makes my head hurt

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I am actually articulate in person and writing official emails etc, but on social media and Fab lately been making lot of typos and grammatical mistakes. I think as I am under stress with family issues, plus typing on phone. In case people think I cannot communicate properly haha.

On a side note, I do not instantly judge people how they type as some may have a disability etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion."

Are you implying people that use WUU2, lol, u, etc are the ones struggling?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion."

Absolutely agree, it is off-putting when people sneer at others

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys! "

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's supposed to be the modern way of talking, to be honest if I get a message in 'text' speak I just delete!!

If they can't put the effort into a 3 line message what effort will they put into a meet? "

"It is" "can not" and "three"

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I don't have an issue with those, as you never know if the person has dyslexia or not.

I hate text speak though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It’s a huge turn-off. I received this message this morning, ‘Ur very qwerky’.

What does that even mean?

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"It’s a huge turn-off. I received this message this morning, ‘Ur very qwerky’.

What does that even mean? "

Maybe he's practising his typing and can't find QWERTY x

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By * and R cple4Couple
over a year ago

swansea


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion."
Same

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion."

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice."

Freedom to express an opinion is a different subject altogether!

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

Are you implying people that use WUU2, lol, u, etc are the ones struggling?"

Maybe they are.

Though out of curiosity, what part of my comment implies so?

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By *ovebjsMan
over a year ago

Bristol

I don’t mind bad spelling so much but people using terms like Rona instead of corona and feels

Also why do people insist on trying to high five all the time ?

I lost count of the people I have left hanging as I don’t do that

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice."

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm just happy with a message!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"It’s a huge turn-off. I received this message this morning, ‘Ur very qwerky’.

What does that even mean? "

Love that ! I'm very qwerky! I even have a certificate for the best qwerky garden! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wot you up too..........got it now!

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it. "

But that's entirely your opinion. You are entitled to it.

I'm not denying there are some people that look down on others, that's unfortunately how things are. Others just see it as another part of the selection process, the same way you have age limits or a certain type.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It’s a huge turn-off. I received this message this morning, ‘Ur very qwerky’.

What does that even mean?

Love that ! I'm very qwerky! I even have a certificate for the best qwerky garden! X"

Not many lady gardens to be seen on fab qwerky or otherwise!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My grammar on messages is rubbish!

I make up for it with my sparkling personality though.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"It’s a huge turn-off. I received this message this morning, ‘Ur very qwerky’.

What does that even mean?

Love that ! I'm very qwerky! I even have a certificate for the best qwerky garden! X

Not many lady gardens to be seen on fab qwerky or otherwise!"

x

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it.

But that's entirely your opinion. You are entitled to it.

I'm not denying there are some people that look down on others, that's unfortunately how things are. Others just see it as another part of the selection process, the same way you have age limits or a certain type."

I never said people have to meet people who use poor spelling and grammar. People are free not to meet or engage with other people for whatever reason they want.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"My grammar on messages is rubbish!

I make up for it with my sparkling personality though.

"

10/10 on both x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Doesn't bother me, as long as the messages are nice its fine. Some people have never learnt how to use grammar properly, so they may not know how..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive. "

Whoever receives that is going to need ice for that burn

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive. "

Bit harsh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My sister has dyslexia but she's really good at her job as a nurse And a real nice person

I just find people that treat people with disrespect due to the spelling or grammar are a bit of a bullying attitude boils my piss

You mite be able to spell but be a real fucking nasty piece work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It depends if you make up for it by being amazing or not.

If not then go sit in a dark room and get rid of your phone.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive.

Whoever receives that is going to need ice for that burn "

Poor grammar can be understandable but the complete lack of any effort in the message is just ridiculous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive. "

If you were contacted by a very handsome chap with a super fit physique and had a larger than average appendage and he open his message with hows you would you bin him?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch


"Iagreewithprettymucheverythingthathssbeenssidonthisthreadsofaritreallyisdifficulttoreadmessagesthathavedeliberateuseofobscuretextspeakandssfortyposthrntheyshouldbecheckedandclearedbeforepostingandifanyonecsndecipherthisparticularmessageiwillbeverysurprisedinfactiwoulfofferaprizebutismreallytightsoiwont"

I can read it, your brain adapts, it’s an amazing tool

As for the OP, my only bug bear is text speak or abbreviations. I’d like to read a message without having to Google for a translation.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The mixing up of your and you're almost makes me leave fab every single day

Lol is also a pet peeve of mine. We have a right to be spelling and grammar pedants, everyone!

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it.

But that's entirely your opinion. You are entitled to it.

I'm not denying there are some people that look down on others, that's unfortunately how things are. Others just see it as another part of the selection process, the same way you have age limits or a certain type.

I never said people have to meet people who use poor spelling and grammar. People are free not to meet or engage with other people for whatever reason they want. "

So they are allowed to be hung up on grammar at the same time as not being hung up on grammar?

I'm so glad we cleared that up

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The mixing up of your and you're almost makes me leave fab every single day

Lol is also a pet peeve of mine. We have a right to be spelling and grammar pedants, everyone! "

Lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some people struggle everyday with thing others find easy …

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By *ost SockMan
over a year ago

West Wales and Cardiff

Being very attentive to spelling, punctuation and grammar was fundamental to the work I used to do. I’m also a geek about the nuts and bolts of how languages work.

I don’t mind on Fab, and in most circumstances generally, though. So long as its pretty understandable.

Also, it may be that people struggle in that area, have dyslexia etc. I’m a usless mechanic, but I’d be a bit miffed if someone who was an expert was rude to me about it!

I admit that I do struggle a bit with text that doesn’t have paragraphs; I switch off then. Paragraphs make reading so much easier.

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By *nooshWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Personally and professionally it's a pet hate. Usually means I go straight to the delete button!

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

As many said, there is a big difference between 'text speak' and poor spelling or grammar. Although I don't like the former, I will not make an immediate judgement but may subsequently do so, depending on futther communication. The latter is a totally different matter as many people may lack skills in that area and I will definitely not judge. On a personal level, I am comfortable with my spelling and grammar but I do find myself having to delete and re-post comments when the predictor messes it up on ocassion. There are far worse things that will annoy me much more about someone. For instance, a sense of entitlement, an air of superiority, rude manners, discrimination and lack of care and compassion are certainly far worse attributes in my opinion.

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By *andonmessMan
over a year ago

A world all of his own

I certainly don't look down on people who have bad spelling, grammar etc but someone who has a good vocabulary, selection of words etc will always catch my eye.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"The mixing up of your and you're almost makes me leave fab every single day

Lol is also a pet peeve of mine. We have a right to be spelling and grammar pedants, everyone! "

They're, there, their. But then again it is too, two, to much for some people.

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By *nooshWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

To add: typos, spelling mistakes and influence of a different language are different to simply being lazy about what's being written

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it.

But that's entirely your opinion. You are entitled to it.

I'm not denying there are some people that look down on others, that's unfortunately how things are. Others just see it as another part of the selection process, the same way you have age limits or a certain type.

I never said people have to meet people who use poor spelling and grammar. People are free not to meet or engage with other people for whatever reason they want.

So they are allowed to be hung up on grammar at the same time as not being hung up on grammar?

I'm so glad we cleared that up"

You can't see that there's a difference between simply choosing not to engage with people who don't meet your preferences and publicly bashing those who don't?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Text speak is a no.

Poor spelling and grammar I don't really pay much attention to.

I post with spelling mistakes, autocorrect and not having a quick read before I post is usually the culprit.

If this is enough to put someone off then fine, if you're that picky about things like that then we're probably not a good match anyway.

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"I certainly don't look down on people who have bad spelling, grammar etc but someone who has a good vocabulary, selection of words etc will always catch my eye."

Agreed!!! It makes me far more interested

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By *inda May SimmonsTV/TS
over a year ago

hexham


"Iagreewithprettymucheverythingthathssbeenssidonthisthreadsofaritreallyisdifficulttoreadmessagesthathavedeliberateuseofobscuretextspeakandssfortyposthrntheyshouldbecheckedandclearedbeforepostingandifanyonecsndecipherthisparticularmessageiwillbeverysurprisedinfactiwoulfofferaprizebutismreallytightsoiwont

I can read it, your brain adapts, it’s an amazing tool

As for the OP, my only bug bear is text speak or abbreviations. I’d like to read a message without having to Google for a translation. "

That is really impressive as there are about three accidental typos in there, which left me thinking nobody would be able to unscramble it .

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville

I don't message so no fear there but I usually just type and hit send, the outcome is usually a brain fart or something moderately amusing. Either way grammar and punctuation is only realised to me after I've seen anything written or received, and yeah, it's off-putting.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive.

If you were contacted by a very handsome chap with a super fit physique and had a larger than average appendage and he open his message with hows you would you bin him?"

We wouldn’t know he had a good physique because we wouldn’t have opened the message nor viewed his profile.

Bad grammar and an unsolicited dick pic.

Hell would freeze over.

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By *ewBurtonMan
over a year ago

Derby


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

I am gud at spellin

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Text speak is a no.

Poor spelling and grammar I don't really pay much attention to.

I post with spelling mistakes, autocorrect and not having a quick read before I post is usually the culprit.

If this is enough to put someone off then fine, if you're that picky about things like that then we're probably not a good match anyway.

"

I'm guilty of posting messages with spelling mistakes. Like you I should take the time to read them before I'd press the button.

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Text speak is a no.

Poor spelling and grammar I don't really pay much attention to.

I post with spelling mistakes, autocorrect and not having a quick read before I post is usually the culprit.

If this is enough to put someone off then fine, if you're that picky about things like that then we're probably not a good match anyway.

"

I also have spelling mistakes from auto correct and typing fast as time is precious. The contestant text speak message after message is a bit of a turn off. But each to their own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Notwithstanding the points made on issues such as dyslexia and or dyspraxia, all of which are valid and salient I do feel that general standards or written communication are falling.

Recently I had need to employ a graduate to embark on a period of post graduate training leading to a professional qualification. I invited letters of application supported by a comprehensive CV. Given that all applicants had just finished or were nearing the end of a four year degree course the standard of the English, grammar and spelling was poor.

Given the software available to assist in preparing and submitting a letter of application and CV the standards were simply not good enough.

Back to basics?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Hows yous.

We’re great thanks and we’re just pondering how many lifetimes we’d have to live until you became attractive.

If you were contacted by a very handsome chap with a super fit physique and had a larger than average appendage and he open his message with hows you would you bin him?

We wouldn’t know he had a good physique because we wouldn’t have opened the message nor viewed his profile.

Bad grammar and an unsolicited dick pic.

Hell would freeze over. "

Ha ha ha I did giggle!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think its a bit single minded using someones grammer to judge them, I know people that cant write any sentences but when you speak to them you would never know.

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it.

But that's entirely your opinion. You are entitled to it.

I'm not denying there are some people that look down on others, that's unfortunately how things are. Others just see it as another part of the selection process, the same way you have age limits or a certain type.

I never said people have to meet people who use poor spelling and grammar. People are free not to meet or engage with other people for whatever reason they want.

So they are allowed to be hung up on grammar at the same time as not being hung up on grammar?

I'm so glad we cleared that up

You can't see that there's a difference between simply choosing not to engage with people who don't meet your preferences and publicly bashing those who don't? "

Who's bashing anyone here?

The only person that said that was you, this might sound harsh etc . . . .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

Get you...up to a point.

If it's just someone being lazy and making no effort it's a pain. But what if it's someone whose first language isn't English.

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By *oonbeam888Couple
over a year ago

Durham

Youse..... God hate it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar. "

So WUU2 wouldn’t cut it with you?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I often make spelling mistakes. Fat fingers, thought I've clicked on the suggested word half way through typing, but haven't and moved onto the next one, tired and not paying attention, in a hurry and not paying attention. You name it.

If it's a deal breaker - I don't give two hoots. There will be those who who will accept me the way I am.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar. "

X, please don't be too harsh!

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By *edGrayCouple
over a year ago

Swindon

It's all part of the screening process..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I often make spelling mistakes. Fat fingers, thought I've clicked on the suggested word half way through typing, but haven't and moved onto the next one, tired and not paying attention, in a hurry and not paying attention. You name it.

If it's a deal breaker - I don't give two hoots. There will be those who who will accept me the way I am. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar.

So WUU2 wouldn’t cut it with you?"

Nope. Deleted unread.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar.

X, please don't be too harsh! "

I don't know what's worse. A message that just says "X". Or one that says "I'd love to wank to your huge milk bottles xxxx".

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar.

X, please don't be too harsh!

I don't know what's worse. A message that just says "X". Or one that says "I'd love to wank to your huge milk bottles xxxx". "

I'd go for the latter.

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By *melia DominaTV/TS
over a year ago

Edinburgh (She/Her)


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

There are many reason for bad spelling and grammar.

Most is self generated due to using phone key pads and predictive text algorithms.

You also have the cross over text speak mixed with general grammar, which also is phone driven.

You find grammar generally is more important to those who are older.

The pace is faster for more nimble fingered young ones and they have a completely different language developed.

The problem is the crossover of generations.

I myself like good grammar. But I am also old and type on a phone with a pointy finger... (old skool stylee).

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I judge text speak and lazy one liner messages or even just "X". I don't judge poor spelling or grammar.

X, please don't be too harsh!

I don't know what's worse. A message that just says "X". Or one that says "I'd love to wank to your huge milk bottles xxxx".

I'd go for the latter. "

For clarification I meant the latter message being the worst, as I would never send a message like that.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion.

It's not being smug, it's just something that differentiates you both. Tea/coffee, smoker/non smoker, blonde/brunette, short/tall. Not everyone has to like/agree with how others do things, that's called free choice.

It's not being smug when people are smug? Got it.

But that's entirely your opinion. You are entitled to it.

I'm not denying there are some people that look down on others, that's unfortunately how things are. Others just see it as another part of the selection process, the same way you have age limits or a certain type.

I never said people have to meet people who use poor spelling and grammar. People are free not to meet or engage with other people for whatever reason they want.

So they are allowed to be hung up on grammar at the same time as not being hung up on grammar?

I'm so glad we cleared that up

You can't see that there's a difference between simply choosing not to engage with people who don't meet your preferences and publicly bashing those who don't?

Who's bashing anyone here?

The only person that said that was you, this might sound harsh etc . . . . "

It's literally what my comment was about.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does anyone fancy a duck?

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By *tephanjMan
over a year ago

Kettering

Most people have spell checkers so why not use them

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By *ighty_tightyMan
over a year ago

Norfolk/Suffolk


"Most people have spell checkers so why not use them "

Spell checkers are for aunts

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over a year ago


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T"

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

Thanks for all your insight and thoughts on this. I have learnt several lessons from this thread in the forum. In future I will certainly think before I type a response to any message and be more considerate. Many thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"This might sound harsh but I often find the superiority complex of those who are so hung up on other people's spelling and grammar rather nauseating. It's a bit like being smug about your ability to walk with someone who's clearly struggling to. Walking is easy for the majority of people but would you mock someone who was finding it difficult? Especially without even knowing why they're finding it difficult? The people who act as if it's an instant win in an online argument are the worst as they haven't actually addressed any point relevant to the discussion."

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By *moothstaffspeepsCouple
over a year ago

Stafford

We completely agree.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair

It's the disingenuous sentiments that I find off-putting.

For example if someone is making an apology please say "sorry" and NOT "soz". It's just five letters, not five thousand.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

im dickslexlick

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"It's the disingenuous sentiments that I find off-putting.

For example if someone is making an apology please say "sorry" and NOT "soz". It's just five letters, not five thousand."

You KNOW that I will write soz from now on, Nero.

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one."

It won't help in here but the dictate function on Office 3.6.5 is a great tool, so long as it can understand local dialects.

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

It won't help in here but the dictate function on Office 3.6.5 is a great tool, so long as it can understand local dialects. "

I fund my Yorkshire dulcet tones are unfathomable to Microsoft

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over a year ago

My grammar died so now I have to buy my own socks and Lynx Africa at Christmas

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"It's the disingenuous sentiments that I find off-putting.

For example if someone is making an apology please say "sorry" and NOT "soz". It's just five letters, not five thousand.

You KNOW that I will write soz from now on, Nero. "

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Don't you dare tattoo it on my cock because if you do it will be "sorry" when it's erect.

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

It won't help in here but the dictate function on Office 3.6.5 is a great tool, so long as it can understand local dialects. "

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It won't be much use north of Watford.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one."

Or when you spell something so badly even spell check and Google are like "Are you okay, Ma'am?"

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"im dickslexlick"

Or dicksexlick...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Most people have spell checkers so why not use them "

Most cars have seat belts but some people don't use them. It's choice

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What really gets my goat are the types always on the phone clicking away at a Tex like the life depended on it taking no notice of what's going on around them.....what I'm trying to say we're all different nor do I belittle people because they can't help it

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By *affquestCouple
over a year ago

Rotherham


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions. "

Controversial use of the Oxford comma after “and”

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

It won't help in here but the dictate function on Office 3.6.5 is a great tool, so long as it can understand local dialects.

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It won't be much use north of Watford. "

The furrrrrther norrrrrth you go!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

It won't help in here but the dictate function on Office 3.6.5 is a great tool, so long as it can understand local dialects.

I fund my Yorkshire dulcet tones are unfathomable to Microsoft "

I need to speak really slowly at times.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

Or when you spell something so badly even spell check and Google are like "Are you okay, Ma'am?" "

I don't have a spell check on my phone which is how I access Fab. Do most people have a spell checker on their phone that works?

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By *ife NinjaMan
over a year ago

Dunfermline


"Being dyslexic I couldn’t manage without the spelling thingy on my phone which guesses what word you are after and spells it for you so I really do not understand why there is so much bad spelling on the forums or indeed in messages.

The apps are there to help you not hinder you so why not use them.

T

I'm dyslexic but spell check doesn't help at all, if it gives a few choices then i have no idea which one is the right one.

Or when you spell something so badly even spell check and Google are like "Are you okay, Ma'am?"

I don't have a spell check on my phone which is how I access Fab. Do most people have a spell checker on their phone that works?"

Autocorrect. I'm sure it hates me x

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By *ld StrumpetWoman
over a year ago

Telford

Spelling and poor grammar doesn’t bother me at all. Text talk and lack of effort pisses me off to no end.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"The mix of people on here means that you will always have those who struggle with spelling and grammar.

It’s not fab etiquette to correct them, you don’t know their circumstances. Best to just let it go over your head. "

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Mayfair


"I don't have a spell check on my phone which is how I access Fab. Do most people have a spell checker on their phone that works?"

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I use the Google keyboard "Gboard" app which has an integrated spell-checker (set to British English).

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

Yes hate it too

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By *RSTCouple
over a year ago

S. Northants

DR is a bit like the Grammar Police sometimes, certain things can be very frustrating. They're, there and their; your and you're; to, too and two being some of the popular ones.

However, some people have a genuine reason such as dyslexia so shouldn't be judged alone on their grammar errors. Also, let's not forget, many of us are using mobile devices or tablets with Auto-Incorrect enabled just to make us look silly when we trust it without proof reading...

Txt spk tho, is inexcusable. We're all adults here.

A good book to read for grammar fans is "Have You Eaten Grandma?"

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By *ryandseeMan
over a year ago

Yorkshire

According to official statistics '16.4% of adults in England, or 7.1 million people, can be described as having 'very poor literacy skills.'

and

1 in 10 people have some form of dyslexia according to the NHS.

I rather be compassionate than judgemental when I don't know people's circumstances. Content matters more than anything else as does intelligence, rather than spelling, syntax and grammar in my opinion. That does not mean we should devalue their importance but be mindful of the underlying causes and embrace other forms of expression and ability. Choosing to use text speak, as previously said by many, is different and people may choose to embrace or not. I am not fond of it but will not dismiss or belittle anyone on that basis alone. I have a choice not to interact if I so wish. Just my humble opinion.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

It is a handy filter. Helps filter out those who might not be stimulating conversationally or too lazy to make much of an effort. Those kind of messages go directly in the bin. Some will think this is judgemental - so be it.

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I really dislike Victorian attitudes that are against modern development of language. Should we all speak Shakespeare’s English still ?

It’s very class based snobbery, as is judging people by their spelling.

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
over a year ago

Birmingham

A good topic.

I think you’re sexy!

I think you’re sexy!!!

Formally the first is correct, but so often multiple usage of the exclamation mark is used for added emphasis, but isn’t correct. I’m very sure I’d feel complimented with this statement; more so with the second? I’m not sure. But I certainly don’t think I’d respond by saying thank you for your compliment. By the way, you only need one exclamation mark (or two if you’re writing in Spanish, but it needs to be an upside down one at the beginning - ¡Ay caramba!).

I do enjoy something well written. That said, in this lifestyle, we have had some amazing times with people from all walks of life. From stay at home parents, people in education, professional workers, white collar, blue collar and whatever Socioeconomic class they belong to etcetera.

People who wouldn’t be a touch point or typically you wouldn’t mix with in your personal vanilla lives.

So whilst I enjoy a well written message. I do try to remain open when conversing over text.

One liners aren’t exactly exciting, so I do try to decipher whether some people are just casting a net, or it isn’t exactly their skill set to articulate by hand; they may find it better to communicate orally (cheap pun there x2).

Nevertheless, I’ve seen messages where people articulate very well but not always fluently in terms of spelling, punctuation and grammar.

I do overlook text speak, auto correct features changing words, not proof reading before sending, dyslexic authors, swingers who are not writing in their native tongue and so forth.

Communication is the key, and this has afforded us some absolutely great nights. And this doesn’t always mean that it has to be comprehensive, sometimes short and sweet but concise is also good. I do personally admire the succinct writers.

And some of these writers, not wordsmiths, not lexicons; Shakespeare, Wilde and Orwell are totally safe here. But my, can they fuck and party!

To the point where I can safely say “The sword is mightier than the pen”

Happy Sunday!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions.

Controversial use of the Oxford comma after “and”

"

Glad you spotted that too!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"DR is a bit like the Grammar Police sometimes, certain things can be very frustrating. They're, there and their; your and you're; to, too and two being some of the popular ones.

However, some people have a genuine reason such as dyslexia so shouldn't be judged alone on their grammar errors. Also, let's not forget, many of us are using mobile devices or tablets with Auto-Incorrect enabled just to make us look silly when we trust it without proof reading...

Txt spk tho, is inexcusable. We're all adults here.

A good book to read for grammar fans is "Have You Eaten Grandma?" "

I helped my uncle Jack off a horse. Commas are useful things.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar "

Agree that most people use the correct spelling and grammar but …… don’t get annoyed with it and think everyone can do it because some people are dyslexic and this makes it harder for them. You know what they are trying to say.. let it go

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions.

Controversial use of the Oxford comma after “and”

Glad you spotted that too!"

I sometimes mix it up, and put the comma first. I'm a rebel.

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By *ustusboth2013Couple
over a year ago

Birmingham

I’d rather be a comma than a full stop…

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over a year ago


"I really dislike Victorian attitudes that are against modern development of language. Should we all speak Shakespeare’s English still ?

It’s very class based snobbery, as is judging people by their spelling."

Firstly the bard was penning his missives in the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods sometime before Victoria acceded the throne.

Secondly the way in which the said bard uses the language of that era is timeless and if you care to read sonnet 116 you will see it has somewhat of an edge over today’s attempts at communication.

As near as I could sift him on that argument,

On some apparent danger seen in him

Aim'd at your highness, no inveterate malice.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions.

Controversial use of the Oxford comma after “and”

Glad you spotted that too!

I sometimes mix it up, and put the comma first. I'm a rebel. "

Clearly a rebel without a pause?

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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago

Dubai & Nottingham


"I really dislike Victorian attitudes that are against modern development of language. Should we all speak Shakespeare’s English still ?

It’s very class based snobbery, as is judging people by their spelling.

Firstly the bard was penning his missives in the Elizabethan and Jacobean periods sometime before Victoria acceded the throne.

Secondly the way in which the said bard uses the language of that era is timeless and if you care to read sonnet 116 you will see it has somewhat of an edge over today’s attempts at communication.

As near as I could sift him on that argument,

On some apparent danger seen in him

Aim'd at your highness, no inveterate malice.

"

What evs

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"I’d rather be a comma than a full stop…"

Just pause there and think about that!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Language and meanings change frequently - things that used to be "super", "spiffing" and "good" are now "wicked", "bad" and "sick". An orange almost came to be a norange, until good sense prevailed. I don't care about poor spelling as long as the content of the message is good and she has nice tits.

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By *quirtyndirty! OP   Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Text speak is a no.

Poor spelling and grammar I don't really pay much attention to.

I post with spelling mistakes, autocorrect and not having a quick read before I post is usually the culprit.

If this is enough to put someone off then fine, if you're that picky about things like that then we're probably not a good match anyway.

I also have spelling mistakes from auto correct and typing fast as time is precious. The contestant text speak message after message is a bit of a turn off. But each to their own "

See did it above!!!

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By *avie65Man
over a year ago

In the west.


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions.

Controversial use of the Oxford comma after “and”

Glad you spotted that too!

I sometimes mix it up, and put the comma first. I'm a rebel.

Clearly a rebel without a pause?"

Rebels go at 100mph.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"A Sunday morning bug bear!!! Why oh why do people use such poor spelling and grammar in messages! I find it a real turn off, particularly “hows uss”. Anyone else put off? Or am I being anal?

Apologies for any bad spelling and grammar

Agree that most people use the correct spelling and grammar but …… don’t get annoyed with it and think everyone can do it because some people are dyslexic and this makes it harder for them. You know what they are trying to say.. let it go "

A quote from that Shakespearean masterpiece Frozen?

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By * Sophie xTV/TS
over a year ago

Derby

You can see the difference between dyslexia and lazy typing, one you can work with as you see the person is doing their best and the other is a simple delete.

Text speak used to be understandable when you paid per 159 letters in each text message whereas now there is no reason for it and you also have autocorrect so there is little excuse. Add to the fact that you have to train autocorrect to accept your misspelled word so it's hard to see the reasoning behind still doing it as it is lagging behind what technology easily allows and says more about the user than anything else.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wots goin on in ere

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over a year ago


"WUU2 gets my fucking goat especially from middle aged guys!

Even that is an incorrect acronym.

I hate text speak, phones and computers will predict your words and, they will spell the words correctly.

All to often commas are used as full-stops, grrrrrrr

The tech available for people with dyslexia is fantastic, especially the dictate functions.

Controversial use of the Oxford comma after “and”

Glad you spotted that too!

I sometimes mix it up, and put the comma first. I'm a rebel.

Clearly a rebel without a pause?

Rebels go at 100mph. "

We are too good for this gig!

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By *rKeefyMan
over a year ago

Ashton

The wrong use of their, there, they're.

Look over their!

Could of, should of, would of.

Incorrect use of to and too. Also Brought when talking about buying things.

I'm going too return this because this thing I brought is to big

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By *ed VoluptaWoman
over a year ago

Wirral.

As others have said, I'm way more tolerant of general spelling errors if an effort has been made, or there are dyslexia issues.

But text speak? Just no! Really puts me off as o know we'll not get on.

Fussy? Me??

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