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

Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

A tolerance test might be better advised.

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

Its not you’re problem im defiantly not good at spelling

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

A tolerance test might be better advised."

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Because not everybody here speaks English as their first language or received a good education. Some people have additional learning challenges, such as dyslexia.

Some people are just ignorant or intolerant.

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

Ugh this post hurts my eyes, too much punctuation

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire

As long as you understand what someone is saying does it really matter?

Does being literate make you a better person? Or is it the personality, connection and attitude of a person that makes you want to talk/meet them.

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

So are you saying those of us who have varying degrees of dyslexia shouldnt be on fab

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I defiantly don’t care!

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By *octor DeleriumMan
over a year ago

Wellingborough


"Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

That wud be discriminitory.

Joking aside, there are a multitude of reasons why people may have difficulty with spelling and grammar.

Having to type a message into a little text box, using a mobile device and auto-correct may also cause problems.

Doctor Delerium

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

I think a tolerance and acceptance test is needed more.

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

So are you saying those of us who have varying degrees of dyslexia shouldnt be on fab "

How could you possibly be a decent person or shag if you can't spell?!

(Tongue firmly in cheek)

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

Who cares?

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

So are you saying those of us who have varying degrees of dyslexia shouldnt be on fab

Blokes a compleet arse hole!! Comments like that really piss me off. Like it is our fault we have dyslexia !!!"

Totally agree!

The green arrow proved to be an education though...think he just likes a moan.

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

Don't be ridiculous.

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

Op I think you are on the wrong site, we are all here to chat to like minded folk, and meet people for sex.

Sounds like you would be more at home on a writer's forum maybe, I'm sure there's some real sticklers for literacy just like yourself for you to entertain.

So far as I am aware there is no research to suggest people spelling incorrectly are not decent human beings or capable of fucking - and lets be honest no one wants to chat or meet an arsehole. Introducing a literacy test unfortunately will not get rid of arseholes.

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By *otSoNewWalesCoupleCouple
over a year ago

South Wales


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

Ugh this post hurts my eyes, too much punctuation "

Actually, the OP's original post contains the incorrect use of quotation marks throughout. But I'm saying nothing.

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


"Because not everybody here speaks English as their first language or received a good education. Some people have additional learning challenges, such as dyslexia.

Some people are just ignorant or intolerant. "

Well said

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

As long as ya can understand it ain't a prob I grew up in early 90 when messages were really short and had 2 use txt talk 2 fit it all in

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

Yawn

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

Huh!

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By *hatYorkLadMan
over a year ago

York

Can't say I'm keen on "ppl hu ryte lyk dis" but it's not just a fab thing, any social media is just as bad. It's friends on Facebook from school who sat through the exact same English lessons as me who annoy me with it!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"As long as ya can understand it ain't a prob I grew up in early 90 when messages were really short and had 2 use txt talk 2 fit it all in"

You were born in the 1960s, so weren't you already grown up by the 90's?

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

It must be Sunday....

The message is the meaning...

Despite the affectations of the grammar police

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


"As long as ya can understand it ain't a prob I grew up in early 90 when messages were really short and had 2 use txt talk 2 fit it all in

You were born in the 1960s, so weren't you already grown up by the 90's?"

Worded that wrong it's when I first started typing and sending stuff that I hadn't written on a piece of paper with a pen

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By *ubbykittenWoman
over a year ago

Kent

At the risk of being shouted down, I do find it difficult that some people don't make the effort to construct a proper sentence. Especially when it is heavily littered with text speak.

I am ok with lol as it is almost part of the English vocabulary bizarrely now. But some people seem to write routinely in text speak and I find it a turn off . Sorry but I do.

I think if someone is dyslexic, then that is different. But that is only a certain percentage of the population and not everyone has that excuse.

Those who say it shouldn't matter? Maybe if one only seeks a fundamental fuck and go... perhaps it doesn't. I guess you could just put a muzzle on them? ??. But for me... communication is an incredibly important (written and verbal) part of the foreplay as it gets me in the mood and certain frame of mind. So if that challenging, then I won't be turned on. Simple.

But I am similar with the spoken word too. Some people struggle to put a sentence together when they speak and I am not referring to those, for whom English is their second language either!

Some people.... are just plain lazy . I am sorry but it's true.

Not because they are dyslexic! People with dyslexia are far from lazy! Not because English isn't their first language either.

Its simply because SOME just can't be bothered!

We all make daft typo errors and some of mine can be quite funny! That's really not what I mean though....

I know others won't agree but that's the spice of life! Variety!

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

I don’t think that you should be denied a place on here simply because your grammar isn’t as good as you think it is, mate. We all have faults.

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

Dis tipe ov fred defiantly pissis uss of!

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By *ittleAcornMan
over a year ago

visiting the beach


"

Having to type a message into a little text box, using a mobile device and auto-correct may also cause problems.

Doctor Delerium

"

Especially if I can't find my reading glasses!

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

Dis tipe ov fred defiantly pissis uss of! "

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

Albert Einstein couldn't spell.

I'm not sure how well he ducked though.

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

So are you saying those of us who have varying degrees of dyslexia shouldnt be on fab

Blokes a compleet arse hole!! Comments like that really piss me off. Like it is our fault we have dyslexia !!!

Totally agree!

The green arrow proved to be an education though...think he just likes a moan.

"

I love the green arrow

The OP seems to be very unhappy a lot of the time judging by his previous posts and needs to stop taking life quite so seriously.

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

So are you saying those of us who have varying degrees of dyslexia shouldnt be on fab

Blokes a compleet arse hole!! Comments like that really piss me off. Like it is our fault we have dyslexia !!!

Totally agree!

The green arrow proved to be an education though...think he just likes a moan.

I love the green arrow

The OP seems to be very unhappy a lot of the time judging by his previous posts and needs to stop taking life quite so seriously."

I suspect he may need some sex.

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"As long as ya can understand it ain't a prob I grew up in early 90 when messages were really short and had 2 use txt talk 2 fit it all in"

Weren't you already growed up by then?

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

It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

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


"It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

"

Why is it a scourge?

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By *ubbykittenWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

"

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


"It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

Why is it a scourge?"

Do you suffer because of other people's literacy problems?

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


"It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

Why is it a scourge?

Do you suffer because of other people's literacy problems? "

All that blinking from offended eyes and loud gasping at the written horror. Exhausting

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By *ubbykittenWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

Why is it a scourge?

Do you suffer because of other people's literacy problems? "

Is it actually a literacy problem they have ... or just that they can't be bothered to read over what they just wrote and realise it makes no sense?? In my experience, it's usually the latter.

Personally... I don't 'suffer' as a result. But the messenger won't get a response.

Literacy is very important in life!

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


"At the risk of being shouted down, I do find it difficult that some people don't make the effort to construct a proper sentence. Especially when it is heavily littered with text speak.

I am ok with lol as it is almost part of the English vocabulary bizarrely now. But some people seem to write routinely in text speak and I find it a turn off . Sorry but I do.

I think if someone is dyslexic, then that is different. But that is only a certain percentage of the population and not everyone has that excuse.

Those who say it shouldn't matter? Maybe if one only seeks a fundamental fuck and go... perhaps it doesn't. I guess you could just put a muzzle on them? ??. But for me... communication is an incredibly important (written and verbal) part of the foreplay as it gets me in the mood and certain frame of mind. So if that challenging, then I won't be turned on. Simple.

But I am similar with the spoken word too. Some people struggle to put a sentence together when they speak and I am not referring to those, for whom English is their second language either!

Some people.... are just plain lazy . I am sorry but it's true.

Not because they are dyslexic! People with dyslexia are far from lazy! Not because English isn't their first language either.

Its simply because SOME just can't be bothered!

We all make daft typo errors and some of mine can be quite funny! That's really not what I mean though....

I know others won't agree but that's the spice of life! Variety! "

I wholeheartedly agree.

Meeting people who struggle to enunciate are not remotely appealing to us.

Having been diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 15, I decided that I would educate myself to get it right. Force myself to understand placement and structure, going against everything my brain recognised and perceived. It's hard, it's an almost daily struggle, but should I just give in and say 'I've been labelled as dyslexic. I can't be arsed nor have any incentive to learn beyond what the education system provides me. I'll go through life saying "but I'm dyslexic" to anyone who questions my spelling'?

I like to think I've made a choice to better myself.

Dyslexic I maybe.. Lazy I'm not!

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By *ubbykittenWoman
over a year ago

Kent


"At the risk of being shouted down, I do find it difficult that some people don't make the effort to construct a proper sentence. Especially when it is heavily littered with text speak.

I am ok with lol as it is almost part of the English vocabulary bizarrely now. But some people seem to write routinely in text speak and I find it a turn off . Sorry but I do.

I think if someone is dyslexic, then that is different. But that is only a certain percentage of the population and not everyone has that excuse.

Those who say it shouldn't matter? Maybe if one only seeks a fundamental fuck and go... perhaps it doesn't. I guess you could just put a muzzle on them? ??. But for me... communication is an incredibly important (written and verbal) part of the foreplay as it gets me in the mood and certain frame of mind. So if that challenging, then I won't be turned on. Simple.

But I am similar with the spoken word too. Some people struggle to put a sentence together when they speak and I am not referring to those, for whom English is their second language either!

Some people.... are just plain lazy . I am sorry but it's true.

Not because they are dyslexic! People with dyslexia are far from lazy! Not because English isn't their first language either.

Its simply because SOME just can't be bothered!

We all make daft typo errors and some of mine can be quite funny! That's really not what I mean though....

I know others won't agree but that's the spice of life! Variety!

I wholeheartedly agree.

Meeting people who struggle to enunciate are not remotely appealing to us.

Having been diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 15, I decided that I would educate myself to get it right. Force myself to understand placement and structure, going against everything my brain recognised and perceived. It's hard, it's an almost daily struggle, but should I just give in and say 'I've been labelled as dyslexic. I can't be arsed nor have any incentive to learn beyond what the education system provides me. I'll go through life saying "but I'm dyslexic" to anyone who questions my spelling'?

I like to think I've made a choice to better myself.

Dyslexic I maybe.. Lazy I'm not!

"

Good for you!!!!!! Well said!!!

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


"It's the difference between 'knowing your shit' and 'knowing you're shit'.

Defiantly instead of Definitely is another common failing.

But wait.. Let's not criticise because these people all have dyslexia, every single one of them. It's true.

They'll then blame 'auto correct' on their phone/computer. It's true, auto correct doesn't actually correct spelling of words, it replaces them with words that have similar letters to the one you wanted to type. Don't ever ask why people don't check what word auto correct inserts either, because that'll just bring the debate back to dyslexia and them not recognising words.

While dyslexia does exist and indeed we are aware of many who's lives are blighted by it, lack of basic literacy is a far greater scourge on our green and pleasant land.

Why is it a scourge?

Do you suffer because of other people's literacy problems?

Is it actually a literacy problem they have ... or just that they can't be bothered to read over what they just wrote and realise it makes no sense?? In my experience, it's usually the latter.

Personally... I don't 'suffer' as a result. But the messenger won't get a response.

Literacy is very important in life!

"

Either way, you don't suffer so there's no problem. Literacy may be very important in your life, but not as important for others.

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?

Ugh this post hurts my eyes, too much punctuation "

This

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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago

yumsville


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

You mean people message you?

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

It seems that the OP has thrown a grenade and run...

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"Who cares?"

Actually I do. If I need a Rosetta stone to decipher a message, or the other person needs to Google any word I use with more than two syllables then the communication falters.

Would I start a thread about it or pull someone up?

Absolutely not!

One can use whatever filter works for them without being an arse.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

If they are illiterate they can't read your thread, OP. Technology may mean the thread is translated to speech for them and, similarly, they may post that way.

I will delete messages that are poorly written but I also delete well written but inane messages.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

If the author creates a good comprehension with the message recipient, where is the problem? Some people like to feel superior, so need opportunities to do so - this being one of them.

Use whatever you want to as a filtering tool.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"At the risk of being shouted down, I do find it difficult that some people don't make the effort to construct a proper sentence. Especially when it is heavily littered with text speak.

I am ok with lol as it is almost part of the English vocabulary bizarrely now. But some people seem to write routinely in text speak and I find it a turn off . Sorry but I do.

I think if someone is dyslexic, then that is different. But that is only a certain percentage of the population and not everyone has that excuse.

Those who say it shouldn't matter? Maybe if one only seeks a fundamental fuck and go... perhaps it doesn't. I guess you could just put a muzzle on them? ??. But for me... communication is an incredibly important (written and verbal) part of the foreplay as it gets me in the mood and certain frame of mind. So if that challenging, then I won't be turned on. Simple.

But I am similar with the spoken word too. Some people struggle to put a sentence together when they speak and I am not referring to those, for whom English is their second language either!

Some people.... are just plain lazy . I am sorry but it's true.

Not because they are dyslexic! People with dyslexia are far from lazy! Not because English isn't their first language either.

Its simply because SOME just can't be bothered!

We all make daft typo errors and some of mine can be quite funny! That's really not what I mean though....

I know others won't agree but that's the spice of life! Variety! "

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


"If the author creates a good comprehension with the message recipient, where is the problem? Some people like to feel superior, so need opportunities to do so - this being one of them.

Use whatever you want to as a filtering tool. "

It's not a case of wanting to feel superior. If it was, then it could also be a case for the person with poor literacy skills to want to feel inferior. On that basis, you can't condemn one without condemning the other as both are choices.

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

Spelling mistakes is not as annoying as those who write entire paragraphs without any breaks.

No use of the full stop or comma. It all makes for some very interesting reading, will leave you confused and out of breath LOL

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


"Who cares?

Actually I do. If I need a Rosetta stone to decipher a message, or the other person needs to Google any word I use with more than two syllables then the communication falters.

Would I start a thread about it or pull someone up?

Absolutely not!

One can use whatever filter works for them without being an arse."

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

There's too much going on in the paragraph for my liking.

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By *lacksausageMan
over a year ago

Birmingham Airport

OK OK. In my heart of hearts, this is what I wish to say: WHO GIVES A FCUK!?

The other thing on my mind is the crowd's favourite: DELETE, BLOCK, MOVE ON!

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

Maybe an English exam could be a new form of foreplay

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By *SAchickWoman
over a year ago

Hillside desolate

If anyone wants to send the chiselled illiterates with beautiful faces in my direction that would be fine.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Well, OP, several viewpoints have been expressed here. Have you anything to add on, following your first and only post in your thread? I would be interested to hear.

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


"Well, OP, several viewpoints have been expressed here. Have you anything to add on, following your first and only post in your thread? I would be interested to hear."

OP may be a little busy proof reading before he determines who has the required level of eloqounce to command a reply

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By *heik yourwillyMan
over a year ago

shire

cos people wants to wind you up enought so yous post in the forum's ,

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

Haven't red tha Fred but sum of it iz peeps use there fone innit ??

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


"Why are there so many illiterate people on Fab? So often I get replies where "your" is written instead of "you're", "Im" instead of "I'm", "its" instead of "it's" (and vice versa) and (my personal favourite) "defiantly" instead of "definitely". The list goes on. Maybe Fab should introduce a literacy test for its members?"

So inappropriate use of an apostrophe combined with the odd typo/autocorrect makes soneone illiterate?

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