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By *ohbrownboy OP   Man
3 weeks ago

Manchester

Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫

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By *enelope2UWoman
3 weeks ago

Doesn't matter cant block distances

Brain cells can't function between two heads on here. I thought you knew?

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By *ohn8210tCouple
3 weeks ago

Southam

A saying we heard …..When you know your shit or you know you’re shit !

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

3 weeks ago

East Sussex

Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

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By *oxesMan
3 weeks ago

Southend, Essex


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫"

It's in my profile Do not speak to me like 40k ork.

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By *ohbrownboy OP   Man
3 weeks ago

Manchester


"Brain cells can't function between two heads on here. I thought you knew?"

Clearly I didn't get the memo haha

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By *ohbrownboy OP   Man
3 weeks ago

Manchester


"A saying we heard …..When you know your shit or you know you’re shit !"

Using your and you're correctly could save a lot of lives!

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By *ohbrownboy OP   Man
3 weeks ago

Manchester


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them. "

I hear you, I'm not too pedantic about spelling. It's just something that gets coupled with poor sentence structure, which is where it becomes difficult to understand what the other person is saying. For example, if someone doesn't use you're and your correctly it's not a big deal. But wen dis lyk talk den how u get

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By *ohbrownboy OP   Man
3 weeks ago

Manchester


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫

It's in my profile Do not speak to me like 40k ork."

Haha I should write a line like that on mine

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By *essTTWoman
3 weeks ago

Birmingham


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them. "

Also English isn't everyone's first language.

This kind of threads always come across as a little ableist

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By *aomilatteCouple
3 weeks ago

Midlands

For many on here English isn't their first language. Their English is better than our spelling in their language

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By *ore_Than_VanillaMan
3 weeks ago

Cheddar

I'm only on fab for the good grammar, said nobody ever.

It may influence who you decide to meet but beyond that just practice understanding what they are saying, you'll get there eventually.

A good driver anticipates the errors of a bad one and avoids a crash. They don't moan and drive into them deliberately because they are in the right.

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By *heonixrising500Man
3 weeks ago

Barnsley

It can be difficult to wank and type at the same time

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By *alkolmBMan
3 weeks ago

Burghead

Innit

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

3 weeks ago

East Sussex


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

I hear you, I'm not too pedantic about spelling. It's just something that gets coupled with poor sentence structure, which is where it becomes difficult to understand what the other person is saying. For example, if someone doesn't use you're and your correctly it's not a big deal. But wen dis lyk talk den how u get "

I have to say that I can decipher most things, it's a skill you develop from having a dyslexic brother and a lot of non English speakers in the family. I think your last sentence means 'when you talk like this how can I understand?' I admit though I'd find it tiring and probably wouldn't want to spend much time with someone who spoke exactly like that.

Full disclosure here, I can't stand 'could of' and 'should of' but I'm learning to live with it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

3 weeks ago

East Sussex


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

Also English isn't everyone's first language.

This kind of threads always come across as a little ableist "

I have a lot of Japanese friends, I have to say their English is way better than my Japanese

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By *ordermanreturnsMan
3 weeks ago

Llangollen


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫"

Becoming a bug bear of mine too..

On occasion we are all guilty of what I call fat finger syndrome, hitting wrong letter.

Though it can also be a way of filtering in that if one doesn't like another's form of composition its unlikely you'll be suitable in bedroom..

Good sex comes when folk have things in common..

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By *acavityMan
3 weeks ago

Redditch

Txtspk was fine, when you had to pass a number so many times to get the right letter, and message length was limited

But we all have smart phones, tablets etc, with full onscreen keyboards and even dictation, for those with dyslexia.

Messages which are unnecessary short, just seem to imply lack of interest and attention (I may overlook this if the person is hot)

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By *essTTWoman
3 weeks ago

Birmingham


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

Also English isn't everyone's first language.

This kind of threads always come across as a little ableist

I have a lot of Japanese friends, I have to say their English is way better than my Japanese "

Yup, I have alot of friends who speak urdu and I struggle when they try and teach me little phrases here and there, never mind trying to learn a whole other language

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

3 weeks ago

East Sussex


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

Also English isn't everyone's first language.

This kind of threads always come across as a little ableist

I have a lot of Japanese friends, I have to say their English is way better than my Japanese

Yup, I have alot of friends who speak urdu and I struggle when they try and teach me little phrases here and there, never mind trying to learn a whole other language"

And alphabet where you have no reference or starting point.

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By *onnyJohnMan
3 weeks ago

Doncaster


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫"

Ah shit bruv dats chatin sum bear shit init fam.

😉

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By *ncleOswaldMan
2 weeks ago

Munich/various UK cities


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫

Ah shit bruv dats chatin sum bear shit init fam.

😉"

Translation:

Indeed. I must say, one finds that particular mode of expression rather uncouth, if not entirely beneath civilised discourse.

What my esteemed associate appears to be conveying—though one shudders to paraphrase such vulgarity—is that the proposition under discussion is, to put it charitably, utter nonsense of the highest order. Furthermore, he implies that such content is so patently absurd as to be worthy only of the most brutish of creatures. One trusts this clarification meets with your approval. Jolly good.

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By (user no longer on site)
2 weeks ago

I sympathise with OP. But you’re fighting a losing battle with this one. Best to say you’ll block unsolicited messages from folks who can’t string a sentence together. Then they’ve been fairly warned even if they ever bother to read your profile.

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By *uicy_peach79Woman
2 weeks ago

Edinburgh

My grammar isn't the best, my spelling is great, no one has ever complained about anything I've ever written to them on here.

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By *elaninMaverickWoman
2 weeks ago

near Putney Heath

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. the text/AI/Device speak is winning and has been for the last 20 years. Since you were a kid. I've just seen it get worse. I don't expect it to get better.

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By *issy Maid CDTV/TS
2 weeks ago

Derbyshire


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them. "

Agreed but when the received message just says "Hi" it suggests that they have not listened, or in this case read, and have no thoughts to be set down. I could forgive poor spelling and grammar if messages had something to say. Fortunately, I do get the occasional message with multiple whole sentences.

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By * Bourne1Man
2 weeks ago

Southbourne


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them. "

👍🙌👍

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By (user no longer on site)
2 weeks ago

Declining levels of education standards are the issue. It’s not there fault. You’re expectations are too tall. This is going to happen more and more oftener.

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By *hilled SamMan
2 weeks ago

Reading

Totally with you, it’s crazy how little respect people have for their own comments. Also a massive turn off I find

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By *inkywife1981Couple
2 weeks ago

A town near you


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫"

A lot of people log in from their smart phones and revert to text speak, its just a habit.

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By *on_20Couple
2 weeks ago

Manchester and Cardiff

We aren’t overly bothered about it. Yes it is nice to not have to work at understanding what is being said but it isn’t a deal breaker.

This isn’t a forum where formal writing is needed.

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By *on_20Couple
2 weeks ago

Manchester and Cardiff


"Declining levels of education standards are the issue. It’s not there fault. You’re expectations are too tall. This is going to happen more and more oftener. "
😂

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By *azzabiguyMan
2 weeks ago

Longton

Just as bad those who send you a message that just says"hi".it's as if they either can't string two words together or can't be bothered

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By *ersatilefoxMan
2 weeks ago

Notts


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them. "

Both my kids are severely dyslexic, one is head of computer science, the other is a doctor of marine biology and zoology at a university

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By *otPoshorBecksCouple
2 weeks ago

London


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫"

Intellect and wit is such a turn on for us, but manners also go far xx

S&B xx

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By *emofaJamesMan
2 weeks ago

London, Notting Hill.

Manners are a necessity. I haven't a quill but a decent letter and a polite address goes a long way.

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By *artorialMan
2 weeks ago

weymouth


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

I hear you, I'm not too pedantic about spelling. It's just something that gets coupled with poor sentence structure, which is where it becomes difficult to understand what the other person is saying. For example, if someone doesn't use you're and your correctly it's not a big deal. But wen dis lyk talk den how u get

I have to say that I can decipher most things, it's a skill you develop from having a dyslexic brother and a lot of non English speakers in the family. I think your last sentence means 'when you talk like this how can I understand?' I admit though I'd find it tiring and probably wouldn't want to spend much time with someone who spoke exactly like that.

Full disclosure here, I can't stand 'could of' and 'should of' but I'm learning to live with it "

It's less and fewer that seem to get conflated, even by so called professional commentators

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By *irtysnapperMan
2 weeks ago

Birmingham


"Hmmm.

Spelling isn't something that comes easily to everybody, one of my brothers is very dyslexic, he is a skilled craftsman much respected in his field, nobody cares that he can't read, write or spell very well.

Personally I believe it's more important to listen to what people are saying rather than how they're saying it.

I do however think that comprehension of the written word is important but so is being able to set thoughts down on paper clearly so that the reader can easily understand them.

Also English isn't everyone's first language.

This kind of threads always come across as a little ableist "

Not really. It’s not about ability, it’s about intelligence. And I don’t mean having loads of A Levels, just being able to hold a decent conversation.

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By *elaniejayTV/TS
2 weeks ago

London

To be fair on this, I have met many guys who are not good at spelling or grammar, putting a sentence together, or constructing a coherently argued paragraph or PhD thesis. Doesn't necessarily stop them being a turn-on or super-sexy though when we meet, and that's what this place is largely about.

Also I don't want to see huge ChatGPT-generated AI messages, all perfect, I would rather see a misspelt message from a human

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By *onnyJohnMan
2 weeks ago

Doncaster


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫

Ah shit bruv dats chatin sum bear shit init fam.

😉

Translation:

Indeed. I must say, one finds that particular mode of expression rather uncouth, if not entirely beneath civilised discourse.

What my esteemed associate appears to be conveying—though one shudders to paraphrase such vulgarity—is that the proposition under discussion is, to put it charitably, utter nonsense of the highest order. Furthermore, he implies that such content is so patently absurd as to be worthy only of the most brutish of creatures. One trusts this clarification meets with your approval. Jolly good."

Admit it.. you got that off Google translate didn't you ?

😂

Brilliant 👍😁👍

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By *onnyJohnMan
2 weeks ago

Doncaster


"Declining levels of education standards are the issue. It’s not there fault. You’re expectations are too tall. This is going to happen more and more oftener. "

Mmmmm, i suspect ypu slipped a few in there just to be crafty 🤔😂

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By *amsubMan
2 weeks ago

hyde

Doesn't bother me never has never will.

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By *rKeefyMan
2 weeks ago

Ashton

Should of, would of, could of.

They bother me most because it can be heard in speech.

Years ago I Had an argument With a "tutor" about it she put "should of" on the board and I pointed out it is incorrect she and all the others in the room ganged up on me saying its right... I was shocked.

I said OK you do it your way I'm only trying to help, if you use that on a resume or covering letter (unlikely) it will go on the bin.

It was a course for job seekers was just before the pandemic hit.

After that I didn't bother pointing out any mistakes, of which there were many.

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By *rasshopper201Man
2 weeks ago

kendal

I myself suffer with spelling I can read and always write letters hand written but I do have to spell check them just certain words I can’t see in my mind I do agree with op that there is a decline in grammar on here may be it’s speed or impatience

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

2 weeks ago

East Sussex


"Should of, would of, could of.

They bother me most because it can be heard in speech.

Years ago I Had an argument With a "tutor" about it she put "should of" on the board and I pointed out it is incorrect she and all the others in the room ganged up on me saying its right... I was shocked.

I said OK you do it your way I'm only trying to help, if you use that on a resume or covering letter (unlikely) it will go on the bin.

It was a course for job seekers was just before the pandemic hit.

After that I didn't bother pointing out any mistakes, of which there were many. "

I find that difficult too. It's shocking that someone running a course didn't know the difference, it doesn't even make sense to say should/could/have of

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By *ogging directorMan
2 weeks ago

cannock


"Many times I talk to people on this site I'm met with shocking levels of literacy. The communication is poor, comprehension non-existent and spelling from hell.

One more person dat spik like dis and I'm going to lose my mind 😫"

Who the hell cares so long as the girl fucks and loves cock!

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