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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 4, 2011 10:05:10 GMT
are you telling me i was doing allright and now ive lost a few lights, Dam  ok i'll try to be good ive never claimed to be perfect ! pretty dam close thou ;P lmao Lol that's about the size of it!!! |
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Post by phibbles on Mar 4, 2011 15:42:37 GMT
I blame the education system. My sister is a doctor in science and a head teacher. She explained that now in exams it does not matter what the english and spelling is like, as long as the information is correct. I know I am old but when I did O-Levels, even if you got the information correct, but the english and/or spelling was incorrect, it got marked wrong. My neice is 18 at Univeristy and she still gets quite/quiet and their/there wrong. So what chance do the children have!!!
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Post by kayjayem on Mar 4, 2011 19:46:53 GMT
I agree with you Phibbles, I'm suprised people have got so uptight about this thread. No-one is pointing fingers, the original poster just said that there is a lot of bad spelling and that is true. No accusations have been made personally, it is just fact that the standard of english has gone down. I think probably texting is a big contributing factor as there seems to be a bit of confusion between english and text-speak and also predictive text which just takes over anyway. Having said that some of the young texters will probably have heightened reactionary skills - have you seen the speed they can text  |
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Post by joker on Mar 4, 2011 19:57:24 GMT
Another problem that people probably share is, is that they just can not be bothered to type properlly... after a long stressfull day at work, do you really think most people really care if they make careless errors...
i cannot remember any of my english lessons from school and i dont care to, boring subject always a good period for a snooze lol
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 4, 2011 20:51:14 GMT
Well I don't think that's clever.
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Post by joker on Mar 4, 2011 20:55:34 GMT
good job i dont care what people think of me then isnt it...
i mean i work long hours, have 3 horses, two young children, when i sit down to the lappy im either being harrassed or im just that tired, as long as i get the point across, or i can understand what im reading its no big deal, theres more to life than spelling, grammer blah blah blah
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 4, 2011 21:11:56 GMT
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 4, 2011 22:35:09 GMT
Not only does it concern me that some people can't spell but also they seemingly can't read!
I did say the typos are understandable, it is the fact that many users of this forum are unaware of the correct meanings of words. It came to light to me when I read about 5 posts in a row where people didn't know how to use basic words:
there, their, bought, brought.....
I just found it surprising thats all, and I see nothing wrong or boring about making the effort to use correct language!
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Post by dazycutter on Mar 5, 2011 1:09:03 GMT
I can spell... I just cant type.... LOL
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Post by alisony on Mar 5, 2011 13:19:06 GMT
In all fairness, those oldies amongst us ( and I include myself in that) probably had a better standard of education, tough but in the most part, fair. Regular spelling tests etc helped us to understand grammar, and remember, using spell check won't always tell you when you've got the wrong there/their, you're/your etc. I sympathise with people if they really are dyslexic, but those who just use it as an excuse for poor spelling are making light of a serious condition. Also, some posts using wrong words, spellings etc make it nigh on impossible to understand what the poster is trying to get across.
I hated maths at school (still do but forced myself to do it at evening class & managed a Grade C GCSE) and despite weekly mental arithmetic tests I NEVER managed to get 10/10 and I STILL don't know all my times tables!!
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 5, 2011 19:05:24 GMT
I can spell... I just cant type.... LOL Love it!!  |
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 6, 2011 16:01:44 GMT
BANG!!!!!
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 6, 2011 19:54:03 GMT
BANG!! BANG!!!! I think there's something wrong with this!
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Post by brindlerainbow on Mar 6, 2011 20:01:33 GMT
Cillit BANG!!!!! Rideitlikeyoustoleit you do look very saintly  maybe you would like to join us ladies in friendly chat one evening  |
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Post by amumwithapony on Mar 7, 2011 7:00:26 GMT
You wish pal!
BANG!
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 7, 2011 8:04:17 GMT
Hahaha! No bottle these young blokes! BANG!!!
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Post by daizylindsay on Mar 7, 2011 8:09:19 GMT
In all fairness, those oldies amongst us ( and I include myself in that) probably had a better standard of education, tough but in the most part, fair. Regular spelling tests etc helped us to understand grammar, and remember, using spell check won't always tell you when you've got the wrong there/their, you're/your etc. I sympathise with people if they really are dyslexic, but those who just use it as an excuse for poor spelling are making light of a serious condition. Also, some posts using wrong words, spellings etc make it nigh on impossible to understand what the poster is trying to get across. I hated maths at school (still do but forced myself to do it at evening class & managed a Grade C GCSE) and despite weekly mental arithmetic tests I NEVER managed to get 10/10 and I STILL don't know all my times tables!! We have spelling tests weekly in our primary school and they are not worth the time spent on them IMO. The kids spell them right in the test then get them wrong when applied to their work! You will always get poor spelling. In formal situations it is unforgivable but this is supposed to be a relaxed environment!! I think in the grand scheme of things, there are more important things to worry about. |
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Post by brindlerainbow on Mar 7, 2011 8:49:16 GMT
Come on Rideitlikeyoustoleit don't be shy |
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Post by amumwithapony on Mar 7, 2011 14:35:58 GMT
oooh, do you just trust horsey men then??
I think a few ladies will be a bit disappointed if that's the case.
But can think of several horsey men that will be pleased! ;D ;D ;D
Would you like me to ask them to PM you? Or will you join us ladies in chat instead?
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Post by halfpass on Mar 7, 2011 17:03:42 GMT
im not shy ;P i just don't trust horsey women , lets just say ive learnt the hard way regards that Could not agree more with that statement, I'd stay out the lions den, not a pretty sight watching some poor innocent being ripped limb from limb  |
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 7, 2011 17:16:50 GMT
im not shy ;P i just don't trust horsey women , lets just say ive learnt the hard way regards that Could not agree more with that statement, I'd stay out the lions den, not a pretty sight watching some poor innocent being ripped limb from limb  |
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 7, 2011 17:20:05 GMT
halfpass, what on earth is wrong with you these days!  Now what was it someone was saying about spelling ............ |
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Post by Nikki on Mar 7, 2011 18:15:59 GMT
Well my spelling mistakes are genuine ;D I have dyslexia and to be honest unless the spell checker does the words itself then its hard to use sometimes. Some days are better than others but having had people having a go because my spelling wasnt perfect it does hurt when you cant help it and people and slating it. There did I get all the words right??? |
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 7, 2011 20:25:01 GMT
Well my spelling mistakes are genuine ;D I have dyslexia and to be honest unless the spell checker does the words itself then its hard to use sometimes. Some days are better than others but having had people having a go because my spelling wasnt perfect it does hurt when you cant help it and people and slating it. There did I get all the words right??? I am dyslexic too-just means I work extra hard to use words correctly! p.s. not "slating" anyone in particular so wouldn't let it "hurt" you! |
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Post by drea on Mar 7, 2011 20:47:56 GMT
Im gona hold my hands up and admit to the there and their one ,and probably alot more I tend to engage my fingers before my brain, think it's because night time I tend to wind down and my brain ceases to function well thats my excuse and im sticking to that, lol
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Post by brindlerainbow on Mar 7, 2011 20:56:03 GMT
I would hardly call Friendly Chat a "lions den" and neither has any "innocent" ever been ripped limb to limb  |
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Post by Milliesmum on Mar 8, 2011 8:06:58 GMT
Hang on a minute, it's for chatting, of a friendly nature!!!! It's starting to sound a bit more like a knocking shop LOLOLOL!!!!
Seriously though, we're quite nice in there, if a little bit lairy sometimes, and all the newbies are welcome to come in for a bit of banter and a laugh, oh and it's quite good for support and encouragement too. You might find people a bit brutally honest in some of the other threads but that's one where we make a proper effort to 'play nice'. xx
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Post by delfachhighwayman on Mar 8, 2011 14:17:03 GMT
Anyone else feeling more and more disturbed by this chat?!
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Post by sageandonion on Mar 8, 2011 14:19:12 GMT
if you said it was a knocking shop i'd be in there like a shot ;P so this place isnt a dating site then !!! lol hey i may risk the chat thing sometime i can hold me own but dont blame me if i start any wars thou AMWAP is spoken for and all the men are after her so you best get to the back of the queue because she is drop dead gorgeous with big boobs. She is very articulate and I have never seen her make a spelling or grama'tickle' error. (This last sentence in an effort to get back on the subject of spelling!) ;D |
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Post by brindlerainbow on Mar 8, 2011 14:35:13 GMT
Get yer coat AMWAP you've pulled |
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ok i'll try to be good ive never claimed to be perfect ! pretty dam close thou ;P lmao
maybe you would like to join us ladies in friendly chat one evening 
