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

How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong.

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

And the newest, 'board' instead of bored!

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London

I hate bad grammar as much as the next person. But I tend to let it slide on here as I know a lot of people are on the mobile site and autocorrect is a bitch. I'm terrible for phone typos.

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

So homophonic.

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

Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Because maybe some have learning difficulties so find it hard to spell put sentences together....I can't spell properly but try me best.

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

Some people don't see the need others lack the ability to learn and more don't realise they are actually getting it wrong.

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


"Because maybe some have learning difficulties so find it hard to spell put sentences together....I can't spell properly but try me best. "

Try my best*

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Because maybe some have learning difficulties so find it hard to spell put sentences together....I can't spell properly but try me best.

Try my best* "

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

Nobody, and I mean Nobody is perfect!!!!

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

I don't mind a few spelling mistakes as long as I can make out the word.

I detest text speak

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


"I hate bad grammar as much as the next person. But I tend to let it slide on here as I know a lot of people are on the mobile site and autocorrect is a bitch. I'm terrible for phone typos."

As am I , I messaged some one before and "well most" was auto corrected into "Wellington" I didn't even realise until the reply wtf??

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

Wots the problem really, it causes know reel arm.

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


"I don't mind a few spelling mistakes as long as I can make out the word.

I detest text speak"

O me 2 m8

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

I couldn't give a toss really if a lass can't spell or not. This is a swingers site, not an english class. Saying that though, i'm up for giving lessons if a lass wants an oral exam!

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


"I hate bad grammar as much as the next person. But I tend to let it slide on here as I know a lot of people are on the mobile site and autocorrect is a bitch. I'm terrible for phone typos.

As am I , I messaged some one before and "well most" was auto corrected into "Wellington" I didn't even realise until the reply wtf?? "

Haha. A friend got herself a new fella named Gaz, she took offence when my phone auto corrected to Gay.

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

Because not everyone can be perfect at everything. It isn't ridiculous. Some people struggle with spelling and grammar including myself but I bet there's plenty of things that I can do that you can't.

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London

Besides, this is a swingers site for a bit of fun. Who really cares? It's not a job application.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Besides, this is a swingers site for a bit of fun. Who really cares? It's not a job application."

Some make it like one lol

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


"Besides, this is a swingers site for a bit of fun. Who really cares? It's not a job application."

That's where I'm going wrong is it?, I must stop asking for CV's and cover letter.

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London

[Removed by poster at 06/07/13 00:00:54]

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

it is an absolute disgrace!!

p.s you have thrown in a couple of comma's that don't really need to be there

extra punctuation is my pet hate!!!

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

One of the other basics is to not start a sentence with and. I would go and check your own spelling and grammar on your profile status before looking down your nose at other people.

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By *ensual temptressWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

i'm here to fuck not sit an English test . So if spelling or grammar not perfect i'm really not bothered .

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong.

One of the other basics is to not start a sentence with and. I would go and check your own spelling and grammar on your profile status before looking down your nose at other people. "

*Sniggers*

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By *opinovMan
over a year ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

This is a joke, right?

Seriously... you've got to be kidding.

You placed a comma between "it" and "that", as well as between "spell" and "or", in your first sentence.

You began the next sentence with "But".

The final sentence, which really ought to have been two sentences, mixed the singular and plural. It would read better as "these are all the basics" instead of "this is all the basics" followed by "get them wrong" instead of "get it wrong".

Other than these minor errors of grammar and punctuation, your post was fine and I agree with your point.

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

i got same i.q. as a house brick

dont like it call me something i dont understand hahaha

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

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

The complex houses married soldiers and their families.

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong.

it is an absolute disgrace!!

p.s you have thrown in a couple of comma's that don't really need to be there

extra punctuation is my pet hate!!! "

Comma's...haha. ..do you mean commas ..plural and possession...different ball game!!

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

Good on you. I don't think it's the case of the op looking down their noses or claiming to be perfect.

There is more to a person than their ability to spell and it's wrong to judge.

However, it's mind numbing and draining reading badly written profiles and messages over and over again and trying to work out what the individual wants or wants to know.

The op post is a frequent desire and is posted lots by different profiles. I know there is phone errors and dyslexic but some people just don't make an effort. (They are often the type too, to moan in the forums: why am I getting no meets? I need advice can someone look over my profile and help me? Is it rude that females don't reply?

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By *livia_KWoman
over a year ago

South London

Now I'm just laughing....

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

And here's how the OP really meant that to appear..

"How can it be that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate? I see a lot of 'there', 'their' and 'they're' mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', and 'an' instead of 'and'? It's ridiculous! These are the basics and people still get them wrong."

Now... isn't that better..?

typo ted.

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

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By *aucy3Couple
over a year ago

glasgow


"Nobody, and I mean Nobody is perfect!!!! "

Oi!!! There's an exception to every rule.

Oh shit,extra exclamation thingies,are they a pure give away hmmmppppffff.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

Personally, I can't be bothered using a Rosetta Stone to decipher some threads and profiles, I simply pass them by.

Thing is people mock if you use words with more than three syllables on here! *shrugs*

So: can't spell, thick as shit; can spell, swallowed a dictionary and thesaurus!

You can't win!

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

If she has big tits who cares

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

We don't need no education

We dont need no thought control

No dark sarcasm in the classroom

Teachers leave them kids alone

Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!

All in all it's just another brick in the wall.

All in all you're just another brick in the wall.

We don't need no education

We dont need no thought control

No dark sarcasm in the classroom

Teachers leave them kids alone

Hey! Teachers! Leave them kids alone!

All in all it's just another brick in the wall.

All in all you're just another brick in the wall.

"Wrong, Do it again!"

"If you don't eat yer meat, you can't have any pudding. How can you

have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat?"

"You! Yes, you behind the bikesheds, stand still laddy!"

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By *ampWithABrainWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

As an English graduate reading this with much amusement. The English language is more fluid than most. What was correct grammar, spelling and punctuation 20 years ago no longer is. Look at Chaucer. That was correct then but indecipherable now. Text language may be frowned upon now but likely in 20 years will be linguistically normative.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"As an English graduate reading this with much amusement. The English language is more fluid than most. What was correct grammar, spelling and punctuation 20 years ago no longer is. Look at Chaucer. That was correct then but indecipherable now. Text language may be frowned upon now but likely in 20 years will be linguistically normative. "

I sincerely hope you didn't part with money for your degree course.

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

Hello Evie,

certainly English has evolved since Chaucer but I disagree with the view that it should continue to evolve. We have developed and accepted a 'standard' English for some years now and if we all abide by that version why confuse the matter by inventing new words and phrases. (Obviously technology advances so new words may well be necessary to accommodate that advance but that is an exception that proves the rule.)

My favourite complaint is that this country seems to be adapting American phrases and spelling, a lot of it seemingly media led? How many on here now write 'ass' instead of the good old 'arse'?

Alec

P.S. The spell checker on my P.C. (Set to English U.K.) highlights 'arse', another word to 'add to the dictionary'

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


"And here's how the OP really meant that to appear..

"How can it be that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate? I see a lot of 'there', 'their' and 'they're' mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', and 'an' instead of 'and'? It's ridiculous! These are the basics and people still get them wrong."

Now... isn't that better..?

typo ted. "

Thanks, I understand that not everybody can spell etc, and I'm not claiming to be perfect by any means. I certainly didn't expect it to turn into a witch hunt and wake up to abusive messages, ah well never mind

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

Why it matter!? lol

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

To be honest it doesn't. However last night I had so many messages that we so hard to read, one was just one long sentence. And I felt the need to vent, clearly a mistake as its seems that some people have taken it as a personal insult. So I take it all back

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


"And here's how the OP really meant that to appear..

"How can it be that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate? I see a lot of 'there', 'their' and 'they're' mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', and 'an' instead of 'and'? It's ridiculous! These are the basics and people still get them wrong."

Now... isn't that better..?

typo ted.

Thanks, I understand that not everybody can spell etc, and I'm not claiming to be perfect by any means. I certainly didn't expect it to turn into a witch hunt and wake up to abusive messages, ah well never mind "

So your O.P. wasn't a witch hunt or abusive to those who do not have the grammar and/or spelling skills of others? Not everyone has been fortunate to have been either taught them properly, or learned them - often through necessity, as in my case. Some make the mistakes you highlight as they are afflicted by dyslexia or have other learning difficulties.

If you wanted to make such a comment, it may have been prudent to ensure it was so perfect as to have been free from critique, would it not..?

A saying involving a pot, a kettle and the colour black comes to mind...

And, by the way, this is an open forum. If you make a statement, be prepared to have it picked apart and argued against.

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By *taffsfella1Man
over a year ago

Newcastle-under-Lyme

This thread reminds me of one of my favourite phrases. Grammar - the difference between knowing your shit and knowing you're shit!

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By *ryme_gyMan
over a year ago

Grimsby

Text speak annoys me but I think that's just my age.

Spelling and grammar mistakes don't really matter so long as I can make out what's being said. There are so many things to get annoyed about in life that I think I will let spelling slide.

As a side note how many people posting on this double checked their post for spelling a grammar?

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

I can understand what the OP is saying to a certain degree, although I also appreciate that not everyone is great at spelling and grammar.

My first language is Welsh and my English spelling is not that great and I can sometimes get sentences the wrong way round lol However my laptop and mobile have a spell check which comes in handy.

I don't let it bother me on here really but I have to admit that 'txt spk' drives me mad

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good."

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."

Spelling mistakes make it authentyk.

There you go....just to prove I'm ridiculous.

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!"

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate.

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

On that note, think I'll turnover and go back to sleep

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate. "

I was born 1960 in south London. At primary school I and other black children were given "special" lessons as we wrote like our parents spoke. For example my dad would say someone was "bad lucky" instead of unfortunate.

English language was very important. Grammar, syntax, spelling, punctuation: all drilled in our inner city primary school, with weekly spelling tests.

One of my A levels is English language, B pass sat in the days before modular study. Therefore from my experience I can't fault my 60s education.

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!"

I'm talking about in this site!! I certainly wouldn't say it to my children.

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria

I often post on these sort of threads, being a completely anal grammar and spelling nazi who's still undergoing therapy after a period of self harm when I mistakenly used a semi-colon before a conjunction in a "Critique my profile" thread on 15th September 2012 at approx. 19:27.

I do wince when I see errors such as their/there/they're and my particular bugbear "could of" instead of "could have", but if the message/post is readable then that's fine, I'll keep my wincing to myself and contribute to the post/reply to the message without being arsey (auto carrot tried to change that to "asset"). On posts such as this, I would be tempted to correct the OP (it's already been done) as were I to post such an OP I'd make damn sure it was grammatically correct cos (used that purposely) I know the forums are full of daft buggers like me who will (mostly good-naturedly) pull an incorrectly worded spelling/grammar rant to shreds

**I have previewed this and await anyone picking up on anything I've missed**

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

I'm talking about in this site!! I certainly wouldn't say it to my children."

Didn't say you would say it to your children! Merely pointing out what the teachers tell our kids in school today!

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate. "

I was in school from 1972 to 1983, I was taught proper grammar and spelling, I think the rot maybe started later than you think...I worked in education in the early 2000's and spelling and grammar was atrocious - it didn't take long for it to embed, I personally think it could be reversed and when I'm PM, I'll bloody well sort it out

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Has anyone mentioned dyslexia yet?

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate.

I was in school from 1972 to 1983, I was taught proper grammar and spelling, I think the rot maybe started later than you think...I worked in education in the early 2000's and spelling and grammar was atrocious - it didn't take long for it to embed, I personally think it could be reversed and when I'm PM, I'll bloody well sort it out "

Go Caz! you got our vote for PM

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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate.

I was in school from 1972 to 1983, I was taught proper grammar and spelling, I think the rot maybe started later than you think...I worked in education in the early 2000's and spelling and grammar was atrocious - it didn't take long for it to embed, I personally think it could be reversed and when I'm PM, I'll bloody well sort it out "

Spelling and grammar are still taught in schools. Where the myth came from that it isn't I have no idea.

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By *toneblueMan
over a year ago

Southampton


"I often post on these sort of threads, being a completely anal grammar and spelling nazi who's still undergoing therapy after a period of self harm when I mistakenly used a semi-colon before a conjunction in a "Critique my profile" thread on 15th September 2012 at approx. 19:27.

I do wince when I see errors such as their/there/they're and my particular bugbear "could of" instead of "could have", but if the message/post is readable then that's fine, I'll keep my wincing to myself and contribute to the post/reply to the message without being arsey (auto carrot tried to change that to "asset"). On posts such as this, I would be tempted to correct the OP (it's already been done) as were I to post such an OP I'd make damn sure it was grammatically correct cos (used that purposely) I know the forums are full of daft buggers like me who will (mostly good-naturedly) pull an incorrectly worded spelling/grammar rant to shreds

**I have previewed this and await anyone picking up on anything I've missed**"

"cos" should be "'cos"

Just sayin'

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


"

Spelling and grammar are still taught in schools. Where the myth came from that it isn't I have no idea. "

Our kids have been told as long as the teacher can understand it, it doesn't really matter! They've also been told computers are more important than reading an writing! Now call me thick if you want, But how the hell can you use a computer if you can't read or write?? (by the way i was actually there when the teacher said it)

Billy

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate.

I was in school from 1972 to 1983, I was taught proper grammar and spelling, I think the rot maybe started later than you think...I worked in education in the early 2000's and spelling and grammar was atrocious - it didn't take long for it to embed, I personally think it could be reversed and when I'm PM, I'll bloody well sort it out "

You as PM? A lady in power and sorting things out. How kinky. So to get my vote, what would be your top swinging policies? Any swinging parties at number 10?

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

The rot started in schools in the early 60s when it was felt that to express oneself was more important than being accurate. Unfortunate.

I was in school from 1972 to 1983, I was taught proper grammar and spelling, I think the rot maybe started later than you think...I worked in education in the early 2000's and spelling and grammar was atrocious - it didn't take long for it to embed, I personally think it could be reversed and when I'm PM, I'll bloody well sort it out

Spelling and grammar are still taught in schools. Where the myth came from that it isn't I have no idea. "

Not saying it isn't taught, but possibly not taught very well or less emphasis on it. I taught ICT in the Comprehensive school I attended 20 years earlier which was fed by the junior schools I and my peers attended and the spelling and grammar of the majority of the pupils was atrocious, with even the brightest not having comparable English language skills to those I had at that age (dyslexia etc. not withstanding)

On another note, whilst I've already mentioned I don't bother too much over spelling and grammar on here, when I was in a position of selecting folk for interview, one of my filters was badly written CVs/covering letters

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


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Spelling and grammar are still taught in schools. Where the myth came from that it isn't I have no idea.

Our kids have been told as long as the teacher can understand it, it doesn't really matter! They've also been told computers are more important than reading an writing! Now call me thick if you want, But how the hell can you use a computer if you can't read or write?? (by the way i was actually there when the teacher said it)

Billy "

If my kids were being taught that way Ide seriously be thinking of a school transfer, I'm pretty gob smacked

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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago

Arse End of the Universe, Cumbria


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**I have previewed this and await anyone picking up on anything I've missed**

"cos" should be "'cos"

Just sayin' "

Bugger! All that therapy wasted...where's the razor blades

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


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Spelling and grammar are still taught in schools. Where the myth came from that it isn't I have no idea.

Our kids have been told as long as the teacher can understand it, it doesn't really matter! They've also been told computers are more important than reading an writing! Now call me thick if you want, But how the hell can you use a computer if you can't read or write?? (by the way i was actually there when the teacher said it)

Billy

If my kids were being taught that way Ide seriously be thinking of a school transfer, I'm pretty gob smacked "

Must just be the schools here in Blackpool as we've already transfered one and to be honest its not much different there!

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over a year ago

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By *eMontresMan
over a year ago

Halesowen

Poor grammar, spelling, punctuation and txtspk (sic), do put us off. That's not to say we judge people entirely on their written communication. We're all human, we make mistakes, and this is an informal site. It's more that the way people write tells us a lot about whether we would want to spend any time with them, let alone exchange bodily fluids.

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


"

Spelling and grammar are still taught in schools. Where the myth came from that it isn't I have no idea.

Our kids have been told as long as the teacher can understand it, it doesn't really matter! They've also been told computers are more important than reading an writing! Now call me thick if you want, But how the hell can you use a computer if you can't read or write?? (by the way i was actually there when the teacher said it)

Billy

If my kids were being taught that way Ide seriously be thinking of a school transfer, I'm pretty gob smacked "

Whats the education in this country coming to? As a kid, I was taught to take care and pride in grammar and punctuation etc. Im a quality checker in my current line of work and it annoys me to see the level of crap english used by both adults and teenagers....even menial tasks like copying words seems to be a difficult task for them

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


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Whats the education in this country coming to? As a kid, I was taught to take care and pride in grammar and punctuation etc. Im a quality checker in my current line of work and it annoys me to see the level of crap english used by both adults and teenagers....even menial tasks like copying words seems to be a difficult task for them"

Well said that man

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By *hocmanxMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

I agree with the OP. I see people with English as a second language who have better spelling and grammar than some native speakers.

If someone can learn the rules for two languages then why is it so hard for someone to do it for just one language?

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By *toneblueMan
over a year ago

Southampton


"

**I have previewed this and await anyone picking up on anything I've missed**

"cos" should be "'cos"

Just sayin'

Bugger! All that therapy wasted...where's the razor blades "

As in "where is the razor blades?" Tut, tut! See me after class for some work on your contractions

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

I'm talking about in this site!! I certainly wouldn't say it to my children.

Didn't say you would say it to your children! Merely pointing out what the teachers tell our kids in school today!"
Do they ?

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow


"As an English graduate reading this with much amusement. ......... "

I realise I'm making an assumption here, but I take it you mean you're a graduate in English, rather than an English person with a degree

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


"I agree with the OP. I see people with English as a second language who have better spelling and grammar than some native speakers.

If someone can learn the rules for two languages then why is it so hard for someone to do it for just one language?

"
English is my 2nd language. Geordie is my 1st

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


"I agree with the OP. I see people with English as a second language who have better spelling and grammar than some native speakers.

If someone can learn the rules for two languages then why is it so hard for someone to do it for just one language?

"
well that's easy, they learn English so they know how to claim benefits

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

i am very dislexic, and struggle massively with writing, also often post on here from a phone, please dont put me off from posting just because i spell badly sometimes, its a forum not a thesis

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


"

**I have previewed this and await anyone picking up on anything I've missed**

"cos" should be "'cos"

Just sayin'

Bugger! All that therapy wasted...where's the razor blades

As in "where is the razor blades?" Tut, tut! See me after class for some work on your contractions "

Erm.......it's 'where are the razor blades' seeing as there's more than one otherwise it would be 'where is the razor blade' tut tut lol

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


"i am very dislexic, and struggle massively with writing, also often post on here from a phone, please dont put me off from posting just because i spell badly sometimes, its a forum not a thesis "

exactly. The only oral lesson i want is, 'a set of gums roond me plums'!

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


"Not everybody can spell so good, to be honest it really doesn't bother me, if I can read / understand it alls good.

Thats what the teachers tell our kids!

Totally wrong in our opinion!!!

I'm talking about in this site!! I certainly wouldn't say it to my children.

Didn't say you would say it to your children! Merely pointing out what the teachers tell our kids in school today! Do they ?"

Afraid to say yes they do! see our other posts!

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"I agree with the OP. I see people with English as a second language who have better spelling and grammar than some native speakers.

If someone can learn the rules for two languages then why is it so hard for someone to do it for just one language?

well that's easy, they learn English so they know how to claim benefits"

No, to be able to apply for the jobs the natives are too thick or lazy to apply for!

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


"I agree with the OP. I see people with English as a second language who have better spelling and grammar than some native speakers.

If someone can learn the rules for two languages then why is it so hard for someone to do it for just one language?

well that's easy, they learn English so they know how to claim benefits

No, to be able to apply for the jobs the natives are too thick or lazy to apply for! "
well that's bending the truth a little.

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

No time to read this interesting and relevant (maybe?) thread atm.

Is good spelling, grammar and punctuation a turn on?

Is that maybe but not from me I hear (or is that here?) you say? xx

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


"Because maybe some have learning difficulties so find it hard to spell put sentences together....I can't spell properly but try me best. "

people with learning difficulties on a swingers site , surely not.

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


"How is it, that there can be so many adults on this site who can't spell, or punctuate. I see a lot of there, their and they're mix ups. But 'are' instead of 'our', 'an' instead of 'and'. It's ridiculous, this is all the basics and people still get it wrong."
ive seen a few web sites that cannot spell either

and they have not even change it

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By *toneblueMan
over a year ago

Southampton


"

**I have previewed this and await anyone picking up on anything I've missed**

"cos" should be "'cos"

Just sayin'

Bugger! All that therapy wasted...where's the razor blades

As in "where is the razor blades?" Tut, tut! See me after class for some work on your contractions

Erm.......it's 'where are the razor blades' seeing as there's more than one otherwise it would be 'where is the razor blade' tut tut lol "

The point I was trying to make, legs! I think she deserves some pants down punishment at least, for such a glaring error. And so do you.

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