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Title: Bad Spelling
Post by: Squealey on 05 February 2010, 13:58:36
I noted earlier that some people were getting a little bit, erm, annoyed ::) about peoples spelling mistakes on their thread.

Well just have a look at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-21-RT-SAVANNA-GREEN_W0QQitemZ230433059180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a6e1716c

Do you honestly think people CAN spell that bad? (and completely not bother with punctuation) Or is it to get you looking (although why would you want to look in the first place)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: mantahatch on 05 February 2010, 14:06:46
Do think he may have a lisp  :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 05 February 2010, 14:12:26
I think someone needs punctuation lessons as well as spelling ::)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 14:24:33
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I noted earlier that some people were getting a little bit, erm, annoyed ::) about peoples spelling mistakes on their thread.

Well just have a look at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-21-RT-SAVANNA-GREEN_W0QQitemZ230433059180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a6e1716c

Do you honestly think people CAN spell that bad? (and completely not bother with pronounciation) Or is it to get you looking (although why would you want to look in the first place)

Should that be pronunciation?

 ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Proz on 05 February 2010, 14:26:00
Oh dear  ;D ;D :o
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 05 February 2010, 14:30:50
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I noted earlier that some people were getting a little bit, erm, annoyed ::) about peoples spelling mistakes on their thread.

Well just have a look at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-21-RT-SAVANNA-GREEN_W0QQitemZ230433059180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a6e1716c

Do you honestly think people CAN spell that bad? (and completely not bother with pronounciation) Or is it to get you looking (although why would you want to look in the first place)

Should that be pronunciation?

 ;D

I think we shud be mor consernd that hes luking at Renults ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 14:41:58
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I noted earlier that some people were getting a little bit, erm, annoyed ::) about peoples spelling mistakes on their thread.

Well just have a look at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-21-RT-SAVANNA-GREEN_W0QQitemZ230433059180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a6e1716c

Do you honestly think people CAN spell that bad? (and completely not bother with pronounciation) Or is it to get you looking (although why would you want to look in the first place)

Should that be pronunciation?

 ;D

I think we shud be mor consernd that hes luking at Renults ;D

Where oh where is Tunnington today- he'd be so excited  ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Squealey on 05 February 2010, 14:48:21
I have no idea what your talking about :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Squealey on 05 February 2010, 14:50:42
I think we shud be mor consernd that hes luking at Renults ;D[/quote]

Reason I was looking is because my cars going to be off the road for a while and I was looking at just about anything that might get me around for a few months  for next to nothing, and I knew these sometimes come with 7 seats
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 05 February 2010, 14:52:15
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I have no idea what your talking about :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

You're  ;D

Stop digging mate ;D

I hope STOM doesn't see this thread :D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 February 2010, 15:42:13
It's shocking to say the least :( :( :(
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 15:54:51
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I think we shud be mor consernd that hes luking at Renults ;D

Reason I was looking is because my cars going to be off the road for a while and I was looking at just about anything that might get me around for a few months  for next to nothing, and I knew these sometimes come with 7 seats[/quote]

Depending on how long for, I'd just hire a cheapie-it may be cheaper than putting that one right  :-/
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2010, 16:35:48
Like posts put on here which are unpunctuated or full of text speak, I got as far as the first half dozen words and gave up.
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2010, 16:41:16
i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 16:44:49
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)

See above post of 14.41hrs  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dave Elite on 05 February 2010, 16:45:02
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
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Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: bob.dent on 05 February 2010, 16:45:34
This is the extract......

 please read befor bidding

 Hi  if  you  are  looking  for  a  new  car  this  is  not  for  you  but  if  you  need  lots of good spairs for 1 of these then read on

it,s mot runs out on 6/2/2010 it will wont a new down pipe 1 or 2 tyers new brush pack for aluternater & may be some other work not been in for new mot so dont know what eles   starts & runs but will not charge batt had new batt april last year breaks all work but there is a foult on ecu for abs but it passed last years mot he said all breaks work to meat requments of mot . if you wont a buy it now £160 you could drive it away befor the mot runs out but you will need a trailer after that .body work a bit batal skared scrathes & a som dents this is not a new car posably the last in this area if you need any more info please ring after 5pm on 07960789922 this is colection only & it is for the hole car not breaking  thanks for looking

A well educated gentleman one presumes!! ::) ;D

Sorry in advance....not having a go at people that can't spell but you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 16:46:04
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
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Oh Jesus, what have we started  ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 05 February 2010, 16:48:01
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2010, 16:54:52
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: TheBoy on 05 February 2010, 16:54:58
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
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You missed one :P
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 05 February 2010, 17:00:47
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)

Has it?  :-/  :-/
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2010, 17:03:40
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)

Has it?  :-/  :-/

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20spell%20checker

 :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 05 February 2010, 17:09:27
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)

Has it?  :-/  :-/

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20spell%20checker

 :y

I was unaware cos I've never used FireFox  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2010, 17:10:53
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)

Has it?  :-/  :-/

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20spell%20checker

 :y

I was unaware cos I've never used FireFox  ;)  ;)  ;)

Its a must for me in my job  :)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: albitz on 05 February 2010, 17:28:28
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dave Elite on 05 February 2010, 17:50:15
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW (car as he has a bike).
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: tunnie on 05 February 2010, 17:53:10
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW.

Unless you want to replace all 3 of our Omegas, your not going to have much luck.
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dave Elite on 05 February 2010, 17:55:41
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW.

Unless you want to replace all 3 of our Omegas, your not going to have much luck.
Damn, worth a go though.
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 05 February 2010, 17:57:13
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW.

Unless you want to replace all 3 of our Omegas, your not going to have much luck.

Get your hand in your pocket Dave ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 17:57:14
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW.

Unless you want to replace all 3 of our Omegas, your not going to have much luck.

you're??

This could run and run and run  ;D ;D

Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Hannah Judes Dad on 05 February 2010, 18:21:43
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)

It only works for wizards and witches  :) :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: STMO999 on 05 February 2010, 19:33:14
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I have no idea what your talking about :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

You're  ;D

Stop digging mate ;D

I hope STOM doesn't see this thread :D


Words fail me, but.......my chastisement of people's spelling on here is just a small mickey-take. That poor soul probably got a raw deal somewhere along the line and I'd be more inclined to have sympathy for him rather than to constantly correct.
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 05 February 2010, 20:16:00
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I noted earlier that some people were person was getting a little bit, erm, annoyed ::) about peoples spelling mistakes on their thread.

Well just have a look at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-21-RT-SAVANNA-GREEN_W0QQitemZ230433059180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a6e1716c

Do you honestly think people CAN spell that bad? (and completely not bother with punctuation) Or is it to get you looking (although why would you want to look in the first place)

You mean STOM constantly having a pop at me for being dicklextric.  :D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: STMO999 on 05 February 2010, 20:18:47
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I noted earlier that some people were person was getting a little bit, erm, annoyed ::) about peoples spelling mistakes on their thread.

Well just have a look at this.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1993-RENAULT-21-RT-SAVANNA-GREEN_W0QQitemZ230433059180QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item35a6e1716c

Do you honestly think people CAN spell that bad? (and completely not bother with punctuation) Or is it to get you looking (although why would you want to look in the first place)

You mean STOM constantly having a pop at me for being in too much of a hurry to have my say. I can spell really well but I'm just lazy.  :D

 :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 05 February 2010, 20:19:55
Cheeky rather pedantic baskit case.
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: STMO999 on 05 February 2010, 20:20:33
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Cheeky rather pedantic baskit case.


 :-* :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: cruisetopoland on 05 February 2010, 20:34:05
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I have no idea what your talking about :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

You're  ;D

Stop digging mate ;D

I hope STOM doesn't see this thread :D


Words fail me, but.......my chastisement of people's spelling on here is just a small mickey-take. That poor soul probably got a raw deal somewhere along the line and I'd be more inclined to have sympathy for him rather than to constantly correct.

That's most benevolent.  Have you been to church today?  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: STMO999 on 05 February 2010, 20:36:01
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I have no idea what your talking about :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[

You're  ;D

Stop digging mate ;D

I hope STOM doesn't see this thread :D


Words fail me, but.......my chastisement of people's spelling on here is just a small mickey-take. That poor soul probably got a raw deal somewhere along the line and I'd be more inclined to have sympathy for him rather than to constantly correct.

That's most benevolent.  Have you been to church today?  ;D ;D


My wife is a headteacher in an inner city school. Poor little sods have got no chance :(
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 05 February 2010, 22:17:24
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Like posts put on here which are unpunctuated or full of text speak, I got as far as the first half dozen words and gave up.



Sadly true :( :( :(
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dave Elite on 06 February 2010, 14:13:25
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW (car as he has a bike).

It has been brought to my attention by ‘H21’ that my comments may have inadvertently caused offense or upset to a fellow user of this wonderful forum of free thinking and free speaking individuals (namely ‘tunnie’). If this is the case, then I would like to extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to those in question. I would be deeply troubled to think that my actions may have lead to anyone feeling inadequate or alienated about their egotistical views on others.  :'( After all, that is what freedom of speech is all about, and if that is to be imposed upon by others, then surely 'this country is going down the pan' (to quote a good friend of mine).

I hope my apology can be accepted in the deeply sincere manner that I have tried so very hard to convey, and I hope that we can now all live amongst our Omega-owning friends in ever-lasting peace and harmony. In order to uphold the peace that I hope to bring today, I pledge to endeavour to use a spell-checker and think long and hard about the grammar used in any post from this day forward.

Dave  ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 06 February 2010, 14:16:42
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW (car as he has a bike).

It has been brought to my attention by ‘TheBoy’ that my comments may have inadvertently caused offense or upset to a fellow user of this wonderful forum of free thinking and free speaking individuals (namely ‘tunnie’). If this is the case, then I would like to extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to those in question. I would be deeply troubled to think that my actions may have lead to anyone feeling inadequate or alienated about their egotistical views on others.  :'( After all, that is what freedom of speech is all about, and if that is to be imposed upon by others, then surely 'this country is going down the pan' (to quote a good friend of mine).

I hope my apology can be accepted in the deeply sincere manner that I have tried so very hard to convey, and I hope that we can now all live amongst our Omega-owning friends in ever-lasting peace and harmony. In order to uphold the peace that I hope to bring today, I pledge to endeavour to use a spell-checker and think long and hard about the grammar used in any post from this day forward.

Dave  ;)



I think that's a very fair start Dave.
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: hotel21 on 06 February 2010, 14:19:46
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i would be accused of picking on eBay users if i posted that link  ::)
Is it really that difficult, or does it take a lot of extra time to use the caps key ????







 :D ;D ;D ;D  :P; ;D ;D ;D ::)
Do you think if tunnie buys a different sort of car, he would stop coming on this forum? I think we should try and get him to buy a BMW (car as he has a bike).

It has been brought to my attention by ‘TheBoy’ that my comments may have inadvertently caused offense or upset to a fellow user of this wonderful forum of free thinking and free speaking individuals (namely ‘tunnie’). If this is the case, then I would like to extend my deepest and most sincere apologies to those in question. I would be deeply troubled to think that my actions may have lead to anyone feeling inadequate or alienated about their egotistical views on others.  :'( After all, that is what freedom of speech is all about, and if that is to be imposed upon by others, then surely 'this country is going down the pan' (to quote a good friend of mine).

I hope my apology can be accepted in the deeply sincere manner that I have tried so very hard to convey, and I hope that we can now all live amongst our Omega-owning friends in ever-lasting peace and harmony. In order to uphold the peace that I hope to bring today, I pledge to endeavour to use a spell-checker and think long and hard about the grammar used in any post from this day forward.

Dave  ;)

I think you meant to say it was me, H21, who contacted you.

Thanks for placing the apology.   :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 06 February 2010, 14:20:39
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...... you'd think he would have got someone to help out with the spelling and wording before placing the ad. :-?      

My sentiments too!!!  :y :y :y Nobody is expecting perfection on an eBay ad, but, as you say, you'd have thought he'd use a bit of effort.  ;)

Firefox has a built in spell checker  :)

Has it?  :-/  :-/

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using%20the%20spell%20checker

 :y

I was unaware cos I've never used FireFox  ;)  ;)  ;)

Does'ne rather wurk tho'coz thart pedantclick bakit csae allways picking up on me abart my smelling.   ::)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 06 February 2010, 15:14:15
I neva had know propa skoolin......wot wiv wurds and fings.......but I wuz alllways gud at istry.....jograffy...and maffs. I aint know ficky... :y :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: PhilRich on 06 February 2010, 20:21:20
It's all a load of Bollards! ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: pembroke on 06 February 2010, 21:03:27
he rights good england ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: dragonlord on 07 February 2010, 00:50:07
one thing i like about this forum. is that since iv been a member

no one member has done the ushall forum spelling police thing.

about my terrible spelling and grammar

due to being dyslexic it can get rather tedious on some places

looking at them classified ads posted it can tell witch ones are from dyslexics

lol

don't always assume that those who write like that are dim, there not. they may well have an iq 3 times as high as you.

fire fox is handy for inbuilt spellchecker.
but it dont get everything

but the gramer is a funny thing.

i will often write it read it 10 times think its ok.
read the post 3 hours later again only to relise how shit it is then

when i write i often had to change what i really want to say for more simplistic words as i cant spell what i want to write.

so just remember take a little bit more time with because the chance is there probably more pissed and frustrated with than you are  trying to read it
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Vamps on 07 February 2010, 00:53:09
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one thing i like about this forum. is that since iv been a member

no one member has done the ushall forum spelling police thing.

about my terrible spelling and grammar

due to being dislexsic it can get rather tedious on some places

You not met STMO yet then.......... :-X
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: dragonlord on 07 February 2010, 01:07:28
nope
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Vamps on 07 February 2010, 01:25:18
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nope

Nor the 'Monkey Hanger' who has just pulled me on another thread...... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2010, 10:25:28
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one thing i like about this forum. is that since iv been a member

no one member has done the ushall forum spelling police thing.

about my terrible spelling and grammar

due to being dyslexic it can get rather tedious on some places

looking at them classified ads posted it can tell witch ones are from dyslexics

lol

don't always assume that those who write like that are dim, there not. they may well have an iq 3 times as high as you.

fire fox is handy for inbuilt spellchecker.
but it dont get everything

but the gramer is a funny thing.

i will often write it read it 10 times think its ok.
read the post 3 hours later again only to relise how shit it is then

when i write i often had to change what i really want to say for more simplistic words as i cant spell what i want to write.

so just remember take a little bit more time with because the chance is there probably more pissed and frustrated with than you are  trying to read it
I don't think anyone cares too much about spelling mistakes - good job too, as my spelling is abysmal ;D

There are 3 things that really detract from the readability of posts:

The first 2, as well as being impossible for anyone (or over 16yr olds for 2nd) to read, also makes it impossible for machines to read.  Which really buggers up search engines and similar. Some of us have spent an awful lot of time and effort ensuring this site appears in search engines and portals to potential Omega owners. It would be a shame to waste all that just because some people are too lazy to type out words.

In addition, I know I'm not alone in that if I find a post in one of the help sections difficult to read, I'll skip it.

Thats why the Forum Guidelines are written as they are ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 12:14:32
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one thing i like about this forum. is that since iv been a member

no one member has done the ushall forum spelling police thing.

about my terrible spelling and grammar

due to being dyslexic it can get rather tedious on some places

looking at them classified ads posted it can tell witch ones are from dyslexics

lol

don't always assume that those who write like that are dim, there not. they may well have an iq 3 times as high as you.

fire fox is handy for inbuilt spellchecker.
but it dont get everything

but the gramer is a funny thing.

i will often write it read it 10 times think its ok.
read the post 3 hours later again only to relise how shit it is then

when i write i often had to change what i really want to say for more simplistic words as i cant spell what i want to write.

so just remember take a little bit more time with because the chance is there probably more pissed and frustrated with than you are  trying to read it
I don't think anyone cares too much about spelling mistakes - good job too, as my spelling is abysmal ;D

There are 3 things that really detract from the readability of posts:
  • lack of punctuation, making a whole paragraph just a set of random words with no meaning
  • text speak, as you have to stop the flow to decode the teenager's strange code
  • permenent caps lock - our brains excel in reading lower case as thats what all of us are taught to do all our lives. Caps also has the meaning of SHOUTING on Internet sites

The first 2, as well as being impossible for anyone (or over 16yr olds for 2nd) to read, also makes it impossible for machines to read.  Which really buggers up search engines and similar. Some of us have spent an awful lot of time and effort ensuring this site appears in search engines and portals to potential Omega owners. It would be a shame to waste all that just because some people are too lazy to type out words.

In addition, I know I'm not alone in that if I find a post in one of the help sections difficult to read, I'll skip it.

Thats why the Forum Guidelines are written as they are ;)


......but my spelling ....is exemplary.. ;) ;) ;)

 However......I really must improve the use of  my coordinated adjectives.......and dangling modifiers... ;) ;) :P :P
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: jereboam on 07 February 2010, 12:19:26
My spelling is impeccable and my grammar first rate.  But nothing, it seems, will ever stop me from being boring. :(
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 12:22:34
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My spelling is impeccable and my grammar first rate.  But nothing, it seems, will ever stop me from being boring. :(



Agreed.....but only on..... the first part of your statement J.. :y :y :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 07 February 2010, 12:26:38
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Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Debs. on 07 February 2010, 12:27:11
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......However......I really must improve the use of  my coordinated adjectives.......and dangling modifiers... ;) ;) :P :P

......and your infinite interrogative dangling pronouns: "whatever they are....?" ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: dragonlord on 07 February 2010, 12:27:29
Im with you on txt speek and caps as i was around before www pages.

txt speek drives me nuts. in fact i refuse to answer txt even in the mobile if someones to lazy / tight to ring i just ignore it

but like I said if your like  me punctuation and grammar are a nightmare to get right.

its a myth that dislexsics just see letters  backwards etc
and like i said you can write something read 10 times and it makes sentence


come back a hour later and it now dont look right. its weird like that.

in my  case i could read  fine infact  Icould read a novel  much earlyer than other children

numbers and maths  were fine

spelling gets better over time but the biggest problem was grammar and punctuation.

but one of the most annoying things with dislexcer are
the shorterm memory thing.

like loseing tools. one min you got tool in your hand useing it, next min you have put down somewhere odd and have no memory of doing it and now spend three quarters of an hour looking for it.

or spend 3 hours looking for tv remote and later find it in the fridge because you went to get a snack and you put there with out you brain registering you doing it.


Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 07 February 2010, 12:37:01
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but one of the most annoying things with dislexcer are
the shorterm memory thing.

like loseing tools. one min you got tool in your hand useing it, next min you have put down somewhere odd and have no memory of doing it and now spend three quarters of an hour looking for it.

or spend 3 hours looking for tv remote and later find it in the fridge because you went to get a snack and you put there with out you brain registering you doing it.



I must be getting dyslexic!  ::)  ::)  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 12:39:37
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Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 12:41:40
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......However......I really must improve the use of  my coordinated adjectives.......and dangling modifiers... ;) ;) :P :P

......and your infinite interrogative dangling pronouns: "whatever they are....?" ;D

.....as if you don't know......smartarse..... ::) :) :-*
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 07 February 2010, 12:57:56
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using an American checker? They don't use them nor do they put a U in various words that we do  ;)  ;)  ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: TheBoy on 07 February 2010, 13:29:02
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Actually, thats just like most of the briefings at work - the individual words are all valid, but when strung together, have no meaning.  But keeps us amused playing wank word bingo :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 13:54:28
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using an American checker? They don't use them nor do they put a U in various words that we do  ;)  ;)  ;)


.....agreed Andy.......sometimes there in not a definitive and unambiguous answer...... :y :y
Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: STMO999 on 07 February 2010, 13:58:59
Also, when using words like spelled or spelt, smelled or smelt, both alternatives are deemed acceptable.
I, of course, would prefer it if they weren't. ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 07 February 2010, 14:12:16
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using an American checker? They don't use them nor do they put a U in various words that we do  ;)  ;)  ;)


.....agreed Andy.......sometimes there in not a definitive and unambiguous answer...... :y :y
Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y


Is your's a ....special ...... type .....  of punctuation, 

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Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Dishevelled Den on 07 February 2010, 14:35:08
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Actually, thats just like most of the briefings at work - the individual words are all valid, but when strung together, have no meaning.  But keeps us amused playing wank word bingo :y


 ;D ;D outstanding  :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 15:23:14
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using an American checker? They don't use them nor do they put a U in various words that we do  ;)  ;)  ;)


.....agreed Andy.......sometimes there in not a definitive and unambiguous answer...... :y :y
Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y


Is your's a ....special ...... type .....  of punctuation, 

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......when you have a moment ....Skruntie.....
You must help me with my spelling and punctuation  :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 07 February 2010, 15:27:41
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.....I disagree.......I checked... ;) ;) :P

using an American checker? They don't use them nor do they put a U in various words that we do  ;)  ;)  ;)


.....agreed Andy.......sometimes there in not a definitive and unambiguous answer...... :y :y
Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y


Is your's a ....special ...... type .....  of punctuation, 

--- .-.   .. ...   .. -   -- --- .-. ... .   -.-. --- -.. .

......when you have a moment ....Skruntie.....
You must help me with my spelling and punctuation  :P :P :P :P


Never mentioned your spelling.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Pitchfork on 07 February 2010, 16:19:48
I blame the 1944 Education Act!!
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: jereboam on 07 February 2010, 17:33:55
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Actually, thats just like most of the briefings at work - the individual words are all valid, but when strung together, have no meaning.  But keeps us amused playing wank word bingo :y

There used to be a "bumf" generator on the Vax systems I worked on years ago.  You could put in a few words and get a page out.  Very often it made as much sense as the specifications we used to get. :(
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Andy B on 07 February 2010, 17:38:53
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Pitchfork on 07 February 2010, 17:52:05
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

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.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 07 February 2010, 18:00:10
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)

Is the new term for losing laptops, data sticks & CD's :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Pitchfork on 07 February 2010, 18:12:29
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)

Is the new term for losing laptops, data sticks & CD's :y
............crikey, that's a magnificent arse you have there!
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 18:15:15
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)

Is the new term for losing laptops, data sticks & CD's :y
............crikey, that's a magnificent arse you have there!

....yep....just one bite.....mmmm.. ;) ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 07 February 2010, 18:21:26
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)

Is the new term for losing laptops, data sticks & CD's :y
............crikey, that's a magnificent arse you have there!

Why thank you :) Yes it is rather good isn't it :y
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: waspy on 07 February 2010, 18:22:58
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)

Is the new term for losing laptops, data sticks & CD's :y
............crikey, that's a magnificent arse you have there!

....yep....just one bite.....mmmm.. ;) ;)

I'd love to sink my chompers into it :P :-*
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 19:11:55
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Don't get me started on........American spelling.
Center.......Neighbor......color........ :( :( :y

 ;D  ;D  :y  ;D  ;D  :y
.........and why do they insist on 'sharing information' instead of simply telling it?? (Bloody Colonials!)

Is the new term for losing laptops, data sticks & CD's :y
............crikey, that's a magnificent arse you have there!

....yep....just one bite.....mmmm.. ;) ;)

I'd love to sink my chompers into it :P :-*

......and just right for putting across my knee. ::) :o :o ;)
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Debs. on 07 February 2010, 19:26:50
 :o Oh, dear-Lord!.....I sooooooo hope you`re both taking about that avatar. ;D
Title: Re: Bad Spelling
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 07 February 2010, 19:55:28
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:o Oh, dear-Lord!.....I sooooooo hope you`re both taking about that avatar. ;D
yep.......such a lovely rump.... :y ;).....Pete has a magnificent arse. ;D ;D ;D..(avatar) :y