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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 2, 2011 12:37:11 GMT
Just can't understand the number of spelling mistakes on this site! What's going on?!
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Post by teri on Mar 2, 2011 12:45:40 GMT
To be fair I think a lot of people type in a hurry and don't read over what they have written, I know I certainly have!! But yes some clearly do not know how to spell. Any errors in that?? ;D
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Post by bow1607 on Mar 2, 2011 15:09:47 GMT
I have to say I type in a hurry and sometimes make mistakes, I am not the best at spelling anyway so really have to concentrate so when I'm replying on here and, for example baby starts crying thats when it high lights just how bad my spelling is!  |
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Post by iluvmyponies on Mar 2, 2011 15:22:00 GMT
Some people type in a hurry, so they don't have time to read over or spell check. But some people really need to learn to spell! Eg. There, their & they're. It isn't hard to learn the difference if you don't know. I am quite good with spellings, but I usually use the spell checker anyway.
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Post by lastchance on Mar 2, 2011 18:48:03 GMT
Yep - there, their and they're have to be top of the tree and on any forum.
Quite and quiet - another one.
On here I think trial and trail.. and malting, molting and moulting are definitely worth a mention too.
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 2, 2011 18:55:48 GMT
Confirmation is one that drives me quietly barmy! And 'definately', 'Flyde' instead of Fylde, 'reigns, rains', there are loads!!! Having said that I do appreciate that correct spelling doesn't come naturally to everyone, and I try to be patient!
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Post by thecremellosociety on Mar 2, 2011 18:57:39 GMT
itz cos me iz crap at spellinz tha knowz  |
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Post by brindlerainbow on Mar 2, 2011 19:00:59 GMT
There,thier and they're!!! cant believe the amount of people who dont know the correct meaning of them!!! also people that use of instead of have like - I must of forgotten how to spell!! When of course its must have forgotten!!!
To and too being used wrongly.
And dont get me started on the people who dont use any puncuation at all!!!
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Post by Snowy on Mar 2, 2011 19:01:08 GMT
Prehaps some people have dyslexia like me . There is a spell check on here so suppose its not that difficult to correct spelling errors. And people do type in a hurry especially when its a fast moving thread |
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Post by leeann on Mar 2, 2011 19:13:22 GMT
itz cos me iz crap at spellinz tha knowz Hehe that made me chickle, oops chuckle ;D ;D I'm the worlds worst I type to fast, good job I have a secretary that does all my quotes and letters |
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Post by nightwish on Mar 2, 2011 19:15:33 GMT
im dyslexic so theres my excuse lol
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Post by kayjayem on Mar 2, 2011 19:30:04 GMT
would of, could of, should of, drives me mad!!!!!!! would HAVE, could HAVE, should HAVE. Also brought instead of bought. Some of the spelling is disCusting LOL!!!!
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Post by dimwit on Mar 2, 2011 21:30:32 GMT
Well im crap at spelling i come on here for the chat and company so sorry if its me but thats life !!!!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2011 21:32:19 GMT
Where is the spell check on Horsegossip? I think I should check my spelling before posting in future x |
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Post by iluvmyponies on Mar 2, 2011 23:28:51 GMT
Where is the spell check on Horsegossip? I think I should check my spelling before posting in future x Under where you type, it says Post Reply, Preview & then Spell Check. |
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Post by thecremellosociety on Mar 3, 2011 6:44:06 GMT
well i could read the above post either im a genious or just good at reading really bad spelling, does it matter  ?? mine comes from typing quick, its entertainment and adds character and also prooves some of us are not perfect, we are not being marked, its not an essay ...... we not at school so hey ho, live n let live you can read through most spellings as above |
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 3, 2011 8:16:59 GMT
im a crap speller and proud so there ;P, ive even been known to do text talk aswell cos im a rebel Olny srmat poelpe can raed tihs! cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt! I think you are really clever to write that, fascinating!! Sometimes people are in a hurry and make mistakes, I would rather people post than think they haven't got time to proof read or spell check so not bother to post at all. I'm really worried now that you are looking at my spelling! |
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Post by joker on Mar 3, 2011 9:37:07 GMT
i for one couldnt care less how i spell when im typing fast, one i have two yound children who constantly distract me, two my darling 6 yro son dropped crumbs on my laptop and im still having issues with some keys... and three, didnt realise we were in a english lesson...  although i do hate text talk when people cant even be bothered to type a word correctly at all..... i dont understand it or is that because im getting old lol |
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 3, 2011 12:00:57 GMT
Its not so much the typos that come with fast typing but really the lack of understanding of which words to use such as the their and there as mentioned before!
The problem with these new communication methods is that we all end up using shorter and shorter hand language such as "text" speak, and this is eventually going to evolve our language and I we will lose words eventually-just because we are always in such a rush!
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Post by sarahp on Mar 3, 2011 13:31:23 GMT
Not so much the obvious typos that would worry me, but some of the bad grammar and wrong word usages make some posts very difficult to understand - I don't bother trying to read those like that - I wouldn't bother with the misspelled one above but would just ignore it.
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Post by Tallyho on Mar 3, 2011 14:26:39 GMT
Sorry to stick my nose in but, do we have to be so precious about it? Surely to god the forum is an informal place for everyone, regardless of education, background or abilities to come and chat. Who cares if people make spelling mistakes, grammer mistakes or any other type of mistake when it is just a bit of fun entertainment.
Personally, i am aware that i often make mistakes whilst typing quickly - i am always in a rush and often 'mobile' so it makes it awkward.
Can we just give people a break - surely there are more important matters to discuss!
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Post by sarahp on Mar 3, 2011 15:32:23 GMT
Not being precious - it's about communication as far as I'm concerned.
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Post by amumwithapony on Mar 3, 2011 15:35:49 GMT
It depends what I am replying to. If it is a serious post and I want to make a serious point then I am more careful about spelling and grammar.
I do know how to spell most words (though I still don't know how to spell 'rhythm/rythem/rythom' and I know none of those are correct so will spell check this before I post.
I also have a new laptop that the keys on are either too sensitive sooooo I geeet lots of double lettttters, r i isses them off altogether! And when I get excited or am in a rush I may make to odd typo.
I think as long as the post is readable then it doesn't make a great difference if there is the odd spelling mistake or punctuation mistake.
My pet hate is half a page without a new paragraph! I put too many paragraph spaces in to be grammatically correct, but I know it gives me headache reading too much in one block of text so if I feel I am waffling on a bit I break it down so people can just read the main points and find them easily.
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 3, 2011 16:48:24 GMT
oh heck a gang of horsey women still moaning about spelling mistakes think im going to start a new thread and have a moan myself and this ones going to make me really popular ;P not, its going to be called " it should be illegal for fat horsey girls to wear jods " im going to do a poll on it aswell Oh dear, no likey no lighty!!! Think a few of your lights just went out! ;D |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2011 17:05:43 GMT
Where is the spell check on Horsegossip? I think I should check my spelling before posting in future x Under where you type, it says Post Reply, Preview & then Spell Check. Ahaaa i see it now thankyou! x |
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Post by bow1607 on Mar 3, 2011 19:22:05 GMT
Oh dear, no likey no lighty!!! Think a few of your lights just went out! ;D and whats with the light thingy ? have i just lost points or something im a gent iam ;D Have you ever seen take me out on a Saturday (Paddy McGuiness hosts it) |
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Post by lastchance on Mar 3, 2011 19:25:43 GMT
Oh dear, no likey no lighty!!! Think a few of your lights just went out! ;D Heck senior moderator jumped on me allready thats no fair ;P go on let me do it, it would be a good thread/ poll and get people talkin and they won't all be after my blood cos i said the F word and whats with the light thingy ? have i just lost points or something im a gent iam ;D Only if you look like Brad Pitt (and we need to see proof) |
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 3, 2011 19:30:03 GMT
Not jumping on you, but do think a few lights might have gone out with the 'fat horsey girls' comment!
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Post by hatman on Mar 3, 2011 22:05:18 GMT
Sorry i can't spell i just come on here for advice, fun and friendship, i did not know i was being tested !!!!!!!!!
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Post by melons on Mar 3, 2011 22:30:00 GMT
Hatman.. I have to agree with you!
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?? mine comes from typing quick, its entertainment and adds character and also prooves some of us are not perfect, we are not being marked, its not an essay ...... we not at school so hey ho, live n let live you can read through most spellings as above 
