Correcting People

[redwitch]

What is with the great need to publicly correct people here? If someone misspells a word, including "Sumpter," and the correction does nothing more than show your superior knowledge, why not either say nothing or send a PM with the correct spelling or word suggestion? I really don't understand the need to do this.

[Happinow]

:0000000000luvmyhors:0000000000luvmyhors:000000000 0luvmyhors:0000000000luvmyhors

[Walter123]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the no P (ee) in Sumter is a running joke. You could have used a better example but I do Agree with your intention.

[Cisco Kid]

Me thinks,,,,,,,,,

[spring_chicken]

It's why so many just read and don't post (like me).
I'm typically a stickler for spelling and grammar, but not on an internet message board.
Between the corrections and the other attacks, it's just not worth it.

[billethkid]

I am always surprised how some folks will not do one thing or another based on isolated incidences.

Ignore the one percenters and enjoy the forum like the rest of us!!!

I always throw in a little spelling bait from time to time just to give the one percenters something to chew on!

[redwitch]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the no P (ee) in Sumter is a running joke. You could have used a better example but I do Agree with your intention.

I remember when Russ Boston started the pee comments, mainly because it was a pet peeve of his and it was a gentle way to let folks know it is "Sumter, " but
imagine you are new to TOTV and the third or fourth reply is correcting your spelling of Sumter. You don't know it's a running joke. You just know you feel like a fool. So, I think it is a perfect example.

[Cisco Kid]

We need a POUND SAND icon.

[SALYBOW]

Dee, I personally don't think it is necessary to correct anyone for anything on a public forum that will be on the internet forever. Think how nice it would be here if people were not afraid to post. I have never met a truly ignorant person on TOTV. We could just be tolerant of people and enjoy the forum for whats it's worth.

[billethkid]

Dee, I personally don't think it is necessary to correct anyone for anything on a public forum that will be on the internet forever. Think how nice it would be here if people were not afraid to post. I have never met a truly ignorant person on TOTV. We could just be tolerant of people and enjoy the forum for whats it's worth.

I am having a hard time relating to what ever it is that would make anyone be "afraid to post".

Maybe it is because I have no problem tuning out the irrelevent one percenters that try to rock any boat. There is no reason what so ever to be intimidated by these isolated few. They are among us no matter where we go or are.

Ignore them.....the best Rx that cures the problem.

[graciegirl]

Redwitch didn't mean ME. Oh Joy.

[tomwed]

Hey moderator,,,,
Is it really that difficult to add spell check to the tool bar mix?
or
Does anyone know a spellcheck browser add on off the top of their head?

In the mean time I’ll look for one.

[Walter123]

Seriously, this is a silly thread. Anyone that gets their "feelings" hurt because someone they don't know corrects their grammar or spelling should stay off public boards.

[Walter123]

Hey moderator,,,,
Is it really that difficult to add spell check to the tool bar mix?
or
Does anyone know a spellcheck browser add on off the top of their head?

In the mean time I’ll look for one.

There already is spell check. Just right click on the word underlined in red. For example right click on the word spellcheck in your post.

[graciegirl]

Redwitch didn't mean me. WHEW.

[tomwed]

Seriously, this is a silly thread. Anyone that gets their "feelings" hurt because someone they don't know corrects their grammar or spelling should stay off public boards.

If you say so...........................................

[tomwed]

There already is spell check. Just right click on the word underlined in red. For example right click on the word spellcheck in your post.
In my browser, chrome, none of the words are underlined in red. I'm a terrible speller who needs to cut and paste into google docs and back again to to TOTV.

sometimes i forget or get too lazy

[Walter123]

In my browser, chrome, none of the words are underlined in red. I'm a terrible speller who needs to cut and paste into google docs and back again to to TOTV.

sometimes i forget or get too lazy

Tom, without spell check I could not survive. I'm using firefox right now but I use chrome on my other computer and spell check works. I'll look through my settings and see if I can help you turn it on. the administrator might know how also.

[Walter123]

This is all I could find. Hope this helps.

Click the Chrome menu Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
Select Settings.
Click Show advanced settings.
In the "Languages" section, click Languages and input settings.
In the Languages and Input dialog that appears, under the "Languages" list choose the language you want to use and click Use this language for spell checking on the right.

[Shimpy]

This is all I could find. Hope this helps.

Click the Chrome menu Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
Select Settings.
Click Show advanced settings.
In the "Languages" section, click Languages and input settings.
In the Languages and Input dialog that appears, under the "Languages" list choose the language you want to use and click Use this language for spell checking on the right.

You got to be kidding.........I'd rather spell a word wrong than go thru all this bs.

[tomwed]

This is all I could find. Hope this helps.

Click the Chrome menu Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
Select Settings.
Click Show advanced settings.
In the "Languages" section, click Languages and input settings.
In the Languages and Input dialog that appears, under the "Languages" list choose the language you want to use and click Use this language for spell checking on the right.
Thanks for the help. I fixed it. I feel like I once knew how to do that. Lately, when I talk to myself, I feel the need to dumb down the conversation.

[OBXNana]

Seriously, this is a silly thread. Anyone that gets their "feelings" hurt because someone they don't know corrects their grammar or spelling should stay off public boards.

Calling a thread "silly" is another reason why people may not feel comfortable posting. How can one person tell another how they should feel?

If I don't like a topic or someone rubs me the wrong way, I skip the thread. I don't feel the need to personally attack the content or the person

[manaboutown]

My spell checker is a total pain. It changes whole words and unless I review what I have typed and correct the "corrections" nonsense or worse can result. My daughter has turned her spell checker off! Maybe I should do the same.

[dbussone]

I remember when Russ Boston started the pee comments, mainly because it was a pet peeve of his and it was a gentle way to let folks know it is "Sumter, " but
imagine you are new to TOTV and the third or fourth reply is correcting your spelling of Sumter. You don't know it's a running joke. You just know you feel like a fool. So, I think it is a perfect example.

Two years ago I was on the state website going through links to find a site that listed dumping locations for unusual items. The website I found finally referred me to a "Sumpter County" link.

[dbussone]

My spell checker is a total pain. It changes whole words and unless I review what I have typed and correct the "corrections" nonsense or worse can result. My daughter has turned her spell checker off! Maybe I should do the same.

How about the iPhone autocorrect function when you text? I've had several embarrassing messages resulting from that.

[manaboutown]

How about the iPhone autocorrect function when you text? I've had several embarrassing messages resulting from that.

Me, too. My daughter and I have turned off the autocorrect on our iPhones/

[Pointer]

Dee, I personally don't think it is necessary to correct anyone for anything on a public forum that will be on the internet forever. Think how nice it would be here if people were not afraid to post. I have never met a truly ignorant person on TOTV. We could just be tolerant of people and enjoy the forum for whats it's worth.

I agree, more tolerance and just enjoy.

And I have to say that every time I see your picture of the cat with the helmet I laugh. It's just to cute and such a good reminder not to take oneself or life so seriously. :ho:

[Pointer]

:undecided: Hey Shimpy I think you may have misspelled bull stuff.

[Bonanza]

I have misspelled Sumter with a "p" a number of times, I'm sure,
because I type quickly and Sumpter was a street in a city where I once lived.
I do it automatically without even thinking about it.

Worse than misspelled words is some of the grammar
that actually makes me cringe in embarrassment for the poster making a comment.
It makes me wonder if any of these people ever went to school.
Yup. I seen it many times!

[2BNTV]

I gloss over misspellings but I carefully watch the intent of what someone is trying to say, and how they say it. To me, that is much more important!

It gives a sense of where someone is coming from, and whether you want to have them as a friend, or invite them into your home.

Some people prefer to be anonymous, so they can say what they want, without impunity. A little kindness goes a long way, for most people.

We will all disagree on one thing, or another, but let's do it respectfully.

[Madelaine Amee]

I gloss over misspellings but I carefully watch the intent of what someone is trying to say, and how they say it. To me, that is much more important!

It gives a sense of where someone is coming from, and whether you want to have them as a friend, or invite them into your home.

Some people prefer to be anonymous, so they can say what they want, without impunity. A little kindness goes a long way, for most people.

We will all disagree on one thing, or another, but let's do it respectfully.

:agree:

[pbkmaine]

Spell check drives me crazy. It is always correcting "its" to "it's" and then I have to correct it back. So whenever I see some wonky grammar or punctuation, I blame it on spell check!

[Cisco Kid]

autocorrect is my worst enema

[Walter123]

Thanks for the help. I fixed it. I feel like I once knew how to do that. Lately, when I talk to myself, I feel the need to dumb down the conversation.

Your welcome tom. gld i kud help.I am joining the simpasizers and tuned my smell cheq of. Woo nds thos xtra letrs anywy? Are brainz no wat to fil n.

[JourneyOfLife]

The human condition! :duck:

For some reason, sometimes... people just can't seem to resist the urge to.... Citizens Arrest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9efgLHgsBmM)

[Walter123]

I cnduo't bvleiee taht I culod aulaclty uesdtannrd waht I was rdnaieg. Unisg the icndeblire pweor of the hmuan mnid, aocdcrnig to rseecrah at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mttaer in waht oderr the lterets in a wrod are, the olny irpoamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rhgit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whoutit a pboerlm. Tihs is bucseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey ltteer by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Aaznmig, huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghhuot slelinpg was ipmorantt! See if yuor fdreins can raed tihs too.

[Walter123]

The human condition! :duck:

For some reason, sometimes... people just can't seem to resist the urge to.... Citizens Arrest (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9efgLHgsBmM)

Loved that show. People were real. I wish we had the problems that Mayberry had.

[graciegirl]

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[graciegirl]

I gloss over misspellings but I carefully watch the intent of what someone is trying to say, and how they say it. To me, that is much more important!

It gives a sense of where someone is coming from, and whether you want to have them as a friend, or invite them into your home.

Some people prefer to be anonymous, so they can say what they want, without impunity. A little kindness goes a long way, for most people.

We will all disagree on one thing, or another, but let's do it respectfully.

If every poster was like this guy, we would have no problems on this forum. If every person was like this guy, we would have peace on earth.

[graciegirl]

Dee, I personally don't think it is necessary to correct anyone for anything on a public forum that will be on the internet forever. Think how nice it would be here if people were not afraid to post. I have never met a truly ignorant person on TOTV. We could just be tolerant of people and enjoy the forum for whats it's worth.


I love you Salybow.

[graciegirl]

OMG...Redwitch Didn't mean me. I am so relieved. I am going to go back and delete all my defensive posts.

But Red, I am still gonna publicly remind everyone that there is no pee in Lake Sumter.


Whew. OH Happy Day. Love you Red.

[Walter123]

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives....

[graciegirl]

Like sands through the hourglass, so are the days of our lives....


LOL.

Good Morning Villages!

[Cedwards38]

Yeuh, evarbuddy jest backe of uh liddle. Uh, thets a jok bi the wey.

[redwitch]

I really, truly didn't mean anyone specific. I just really don't understand the need to publicly correct. I was taught that if something was amiss and easily correctable, you told the person quietly and privately. To correct where it might cause embarrassment was rude and unkind. So, whether telling someone their fly is open loudly around other people or correcting someone's grammar, spelling or wording here in public is just plain rude and arrogant IMO.

[Cisco Kid]

OMG...Redwitch Didn't mean me. I am so relieved. I am going to go back and delete all my defensive posts.

But Red, I am still gonna publicly remind everyone that there is no pee in Lake Sumter.


Whew. OH Happy Day. Love you Red.

Come February I am going to officially put the pee in that lake to settle this.
Maybe I will make the newspaper.

[gomoho]

I cnduo't bvleiee taht I culod aulaclty uesdtannrd waht I was rdnaieg. Unisg the icndeblire pweor of the hmuan mnid, aocdcrnig to rseecrah at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mttaer in waht oderr the lterets in a wrod are, the olny irpoamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rhgit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whoutit a pboerlm. Tihs is bucseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey ltteer by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Aaznmig, huh? Yaeh and I awlyas tghhuot slelinpg was ipmorantt! See if yuor fdreins can raed tihs too.

Walter I am amazed you were able to type this - reading it is easy once you get going, but I've never tried to type something like that!

[Cisco Kid]

The Villages needs a club for bad spellers

[TheVillageChicken]

http://existimatio.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/someone-is-wrong-on-the-internet.jpg

[SALYBOW]

I agree, more tolerance and just enjoy.

And I have to say that every time I see your picture of the cat with the helmet I laugh. It's just to cute and such a good reminder not to take oneself or life so seriously. :ho:

Thank you.

[Walter123]

Walter I am amazed you were able to type this - reading it is easy once you get going, but I've never tried to type something like that!

LOL....I could never. It's the old cut and paste routine!

[PR1234]

For what it is worth, the word on the street is.....people don't like to post because they think a 'certain few' run the boards and criticize and correct people. Don't kill the messenger....just sayin;-)

[spring_chicken]

For what it is worth, the word on the street is.....people don't like to post because they think a 'certain few' run the boards and criticize and correct people. Don't kill the messenger....just sayin;-)

There is truth to that, but it's not just the 'certain few'. Even happened in this thread ("this thread is silly"). People are made to feel that they have to justify every post to the "why did you post this" crowd. It is not rare and it is not 1%.

[graciegirl]

For what it is worth, the word on the street is.....people don't like to post because they think a 'certain few' run the boards and criticize and correct people. Don't kill the messenger....just sayin;-)

There is truth to that, but it's not just the 'certain few'. Even happened in this thread ("this thread is silly"). People are made to feel that they have to justify every post to the "why did you post this" crowd. It is not rare and it is not 1%.


You have to have a certain level of confidence to post on a public forum. There are many who have their own agenda and are not happy about anything and they will criticize you. Some people love it here. Some people wouldn't love it anywhere.

When you have lived to be the five decades level, you have had a lot of life experiences and have formed some pretty unbendable ideas. This forum has a lot of sparks ignite and some people do not have a spec of diplomacy.

Sometimes it is ugly on any forum, but the moddies on this forum and many posters keep a lot of folks in line, and if they get too acid the Admin will throw them out.

[Wandatime]

Some things never change:

46131

[Walter123]

Some things never change:

46131

Very funny! We need more of this kind of stuff! There's enough problems in this world already. Now, if you'll excuse me, I just saw a gator run by my neighbor's house and I must go catch it!

[tomwed]

For the time being, I live alone. When I'm home I'm multitasking including TOTV. It's company. For a teacher it's a little like a faculty room that you drop into throughout the day. I also hesitate to express an opinion that may also go against the grain. For me, the main reason is respect. It's like Thanksgiving Dinner or the faculty room. You may know how to push your Uncle's buttons or the seasoned Department Chairman's but you don't. I think it's OK to pm people, your friends, your opinions when you know it's safe to think outside the bubble.

My favorite threads are the old stories of other peoples lives, their history. I loved it when I asked for your first phone number and someone said "two longs and a short." I enjoyed hearing first hand accounts of what went on during the Cuban Missile crisis.

[graciegirl]

I have noted some deleted posts and sense that for some it is hard to live in a predominantly conservative area.

[sunnyatlast]

I think this is it:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46132&stc=1&d=1416411352

[tomwed]

Some things never change:

46131

That's a classic. Who took that photo?

[graciegirl]

And sometimes........it is like a fencing match, and once in awhile, sitting by the light of your computer, you can hear someone yell
Touche'!!!

[graciegirl]

That's a classic. Who took that photo?

AND when you start heading toward being more moderate in your views,

you know the chip is working. lol.

[tomwed]

I think this is it:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=46132&stc=1&d=1416411352
After #1 shouldn't that be a colon and not a semi-colon?

[Bonny]

I have to say, I never like it when someone corrects people. Some people post fast and didn't catch some of their mistakes. We aren't getting graded on here so we don't have to make sure we spelled everything correct, punctuated everything right or accidentally left a word out.
Let's also remember we are all getting up in the years and maybe some have a slight handicap. For instance, maybe some bad arthritis in their hands, maybe there's a little dyslexia or a hard time seeing. We certainly wouldn't want them to feel embarrassed to make a post for fear of being called out.
As long as we know what they meant to say and we can understand it, there is never a reason to correct anyone's grammar.
Remember, we are living the dream here and just sharing information and stories. We aren't in school anymore.
Hope everyone has a beautiful day and I can't wait for the warm up. LOL ;)

[tomwed]

AND when you start heading toward being more moderate in your views,

you know the chip is working. lol.
Do they implant it or slip it into my Publix Doritos? I hope it's not the latter.

[Beechie]

I have misspelled Sumter with a "p" a number of times, I'm sure,
because I type quickly and Sumpter was a street in a city where I once lived.
I do it automatically without even thinking about it.

Worse than misspelled words is some of the grammar
that actually makes me cringe in embarrassment for the poster making a comment.
It makes me wonder if any of these people ever went to school.
Yup. I seen it many times!

I believe the cringe you speak of was just illustrated in your response. When you said "Yup. I seen it many times!" grammatically should have read "Yup. I have seen it many times!" or perhaps the contraction of "Yup. I've seen it may times!"

Just kidding Bonanza but I do believe that all posters should be heard without
critique of spelling or grammar errors. We can dissent in the content but should be sensitive to its delivery. I care little in regards to the level of eduction by all posters.

[janmcn]

I believe the cringe you speak of was just illustrated in your response. When you said "Yup. I seen it many times!" grammatically should have read "Yup. I have seen it many times!" or perhaps the contraction of "Yup. I've seen it may times!"

Just kidding Bonanza but I do believe that all posters should be heard without
critique of spelling or grammar errors. We can dissent in the content but should be sensitive to its delivery. I care little in regards to the level of eduction by all posters.


Absolutely agree. If posters have so much spare time that they sit at their computers waiting for someone to make an error, maybe they should volunteer at one of the local schools grading papers. Schools would probably love to have these experts on board.

[bkcunningham1]

I really, truly didn't mean anyone specific. I just really don't understand the need to publicly correct. I was taught that if something was amiss and easily correctable, you told the person quietly and privately. To correct where it might cause embarrassment was rude and unkind. So, whether telling someone their fly is open loudly around other people or correcting someone's grammar, spelling or wording here in public is just plain rude and arrogant IMO.

I think we should prey for them.

[graciegirl]

Brenda Kay!

[tomwed]

My son corrects me all the time. It's because I now, like my dad, I get words mixed up. It's funny. I told him recently that one of the biggest surprises for me was the amount of water birds down here. How much I enjoy watching them and taking their photos with a zoom lens. I told him my favorite bird was the penguin. He politely waited a couple of seconds for me to correct myself and when I didn't, he suggested "Dad are you sure you don't mean pelican?"

It's a gradual genetic affliction that I can see coming, a bit like Norm Crosby (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnX-EPaAIdU).

I use to hang out with younger teachers and whenever I was groping for an actors name, a movie or character they would provide "In Conversation Support" so my part in the conversation went a little smoother. I miss them a bunch.

[bkcunningham1]

Gracie, you tell them not to pee in Lake Sumter and I'll 'prey' for them. tee hee

[keithwand]

I stand collected.

[keithwand]

corrected

[Bonanza]

I have misspelled Sumter with a "p" a number of times, I'm sure,
because I type quickly and Sumpter was a street in a city where I once lived.
I do it automatically without even thinking about it.

Worse than misspelled words is some of the grammar
that actually makes me cringe in embarrassment for the poster making a comment.
It makes me wonder if any of these people ever went to school.
Yup. I seen it many times!



I believe the cringe you speak of was just illustrated in your response. When you said "Yup. I seen it many times!" grammatically should have read "Yup. I have seen it many times!" or perhaps the contraction of "Yup. I've seen it may times!"

Just kidding Bonanza but I do believe that all posters should be heard without
critique of spelling or grammar errors. We can dissent in the content but should be sensitive to its delivery. I care little in regards to the level of eduction by all posters.

I guess you failed to catch the humor in the final sentence of my post as copied above.

I, too, care little in regard (no "s" -- regards are greetings)) to a person's education because it's meaningless,
as I have found, in relationship to their spelling and grammar.

:o

[rubicon]

It would appear that if a member recognized a spelling mistake etc then s/he must have been able to recognize the word or intent for what it is (ie the posters intent)
Borrowing from a previous poster if a member keyboards "I prey"well a reader certainly understands the posters intent. The only opportunity to assist the poster without drawing attention to him/her is via a PM.

A public display is likely either because of ignorance or an intentional jab and again if not then please PM.

People retired and posting on this forum have accomplished much in their lives and should remind themselves that this isn't their first rodeo ;)

[tomwed]

It would appear that if a member recognized a spelling mistake etc then s/he must have been able to recognize the word or intent for what it is (ie the posters intent)
Borrowing from a previous poster if a member keyboards "I prey"well a reader certainly understands the posters intent. The only opportunity to assist the poster without drawing attention to him/her is via a PM.

A public display is likely either because of ignorance or an intentional jab and again if not then please PM.

People retired and posting on this forum have accomplished much in their lives and should remind themselves that this isn't their first rodeo ;)

You lost me. sorry

[jim1941]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the word Internet spelled with a capital "I"?

I use to spell "Sumpter" with a "p" until a friend of mine corrected me. I thanked him.

[KeepingItReal]

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[Bogie Shooter]

This thread is getting way too much attention. If I err and you correct, so be it. The world will continue on its orbit.................

[Walter123]

This thread is getting way too much attention. If I err and you correct, so be it. The world will continue on its orbit.................

We were just waiting for you to post. Now I can finally rest.:bowdown:

[Beechie]

I guess you failed to catch the humor in the final sentence of my post as copied above.

I, too, care little in regard (no "s" -- regards are greetings)) to a person's education because it's meaningless,
as I have found, in relationship to their spelling and grammar.

:o

Well played Bonanza. If I knew you better I would have picked up on the irony. I do believe we are on the same page however.

[John_W]

The Sumter reference reminds me of a few times I've seen posts where the developer's name is written Morris instead of Morse or reference is made to Morris Blvd instead of Morse Blvd. I don't know if they're being disrespectful or ignorant. So in that case, I feel they should be corrected, and if somebody else doesn't I will.

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[Deseylou]

I'm a terrible typist
If you read some of my posts, I might come across as an idiot
I am much better communicating verbally
Debbie

[JB in TV]

I'm a terrible typist
If you read some of my posts, I might come across as an idiot
I am much better communicating verbally
Debbie

I'm not the best typist ether, however, I can edit my posts to fix typos, or re-write what I have typed, but I can't ever go back and re-do what I have spoken. I'm sure we all have said things we wish we could edit.

[casita37]

Seriously, this is a silly thread. Anyone that gets their "feelings" hurt because someone they don't know corrects their grammar or spelling should stay off public boards.

Oh, Walter....I have a thick enough skin, but not everyone does. Some are a bit intimidated, and that does NOT make them less of a contributor on a public forum. How about, if we can figure out the meaning, we LET IT GO!!

If one absolutely must correct the "p", or another error, just reply, nicely, including the correct spelling, ie....."I also enjoy Lake Sumter Landing". If the mistaken poster doesn't catch it.....oh well....!! Let it go.

[Walter123]

Oh, Walter....I have a thick enough skin, but not everyone does. Some are a bit intimidated, and that does NOT make them less of a contributor on a public forum. How about, if we can figure out the meaning, we LET IT GO!!

If one absolutely must correct the "p", or another error, just reply, nicely, including the correct spelling, ie....."I also enjoy Lake Sumter Landing". If the mistaken poster doesn't catch it.....oh well....!! Let it go.

First, I'm the last one to correct someone's grammar. I've never done it and never will. Secondly, I don't give a rats behind if someone I DON'T KNOW corrects me. This is a public board, it happens. You've seen how mean some can be on this board and any public board. Maybe I could have left out the "silly thread" part but hey, I'm not perfect, but I stand but the rest of my comment.

So enjoy your day and let it roll.

[eweissenbach]

I am having a hard time relating to what ever it is that would make anyone be "afraid to post".

Maybe it is because I have no problem tuning out the irrelevent one percenters that try to rock any boat. There is no reason what so ever to be intimidated by these isolated few. They are among us no matter where we go or are.

Ignore them.....the best Rx that cures the problem.

I agree, but not everyone has the thick skin of aN eagle like you. ;)

[graciegirl]

I agree, but not everyone has the thick skin of aN eagle like you. ;)


I don't think Billethekid's skin is any different than anyone elses. He posts what he believes and I am SURE at times he is hurt and discouraged by some of the responses.

If you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen. We all tell ourselves that, but as we age, we become more sure of our views. We also think that people who disagree with us are wrong, and they may be.

Not all people are diplomatic, but diplomacy will change an opinion now and again where bitter nastiness and scathing jabs will not.

[eweissenbach]

I don't think Billethekid's skin is any different than anyone elses. He posts what he believes and I am SURE at times he is hurt and discouraged by some of the responses.

If you can't stand the heat stay out of the kitchen. We all tell ourselves that, but as we age, we become more sure of our views. We also think that people who disagree with us are wrong, and they may be.

Not all people are diplomatic, but diplomacy will change an opinion now and again where bitter nastiness and scathing jabs will not.

Just to be clear, I was attempting to be facetious.

[graciegirl]

and humor.

will change minds.

But it has to be good. ;)

[tomwed]

and humor.

will change minds.

But it has to be good. ;)

Like this? Like Walter said, "Let it Roll". All we got is each other.
http://65.36.134.172/models/1288white03.jpg

[Loudoll]

autocorrect is my worst enema
:eclipsee_gold_cup:

[fred53]

What is with the great need to publicly correct people here? If someone misspells a word, including "Sumpter," and the correction does nothing more than show your superior knowledge, why not either say nothing or send a PM with the correct spelling or word suggestion? I really don't understand the need to do this.

you're assigning blame when there is no animosity intended.

I'm always amazed that some people assume the worst in others...there is no way to tell how it is intended unless they specifically say they're trying to be superior or condescending. Perhaps you could read a correction and "assume" they are doing it for the right reasons...I'm sure if you tried you'd find that not everyone who corrects someone else is trying to be superior...

[Bonny]

you're assigning blame when there is no animosity intended.

I'm always amazed that some people assume the worst in others...there is no way to tell how it is intended unless they specifically say they're trying to be superior or condescending. Perhaps you could read a correction and "assume" they are doing it for the right reasons...I'm sure if you tried you'd find that not everyone who corrects someone else is trying to be superior...
The problem is doing it on a public forum. If someone has a slight handicap or is just a real bad speller, it could be embarrassing to have it pointed out so all can see. As long as you understand what they are trying to say, there is no reason to correct their spelling, especially on an open forum.

[tedquick]

Just to be clear, I was attempting to be facetious.

Here’s just a little aside and barely off topic since we are talking about language, its intent and spelling; every time I see the word “facetious”, it reminds me that there are only two words in the English language (that I‘m aware of) that have each of the vowels in the order in which they appear. Does anybody know what the other word is?

[pbkmaine]

Abstemious

[cattywampus]

Here’s just a little aside and barely off topic since we are talking about language, its intent and spelling; every time I see the word “facetious”, it reminds me that there are only two words in the English language (that I‘m aware of) that have each of the vowels in the order in which they appear.


Does anybody know what the other word is?

Hopping that the prize;, for knowink the answer;, is an all you can eat Buffett.

Using the SWAG upproach to problum solving,
I will say ....ABSTEMIOUS.

Do you know any Villagers that culd be called abstemious ?

(SWAG = Sighintiffic Wild Azz Guess.)

[eweissenbach]

The problem is doing it on a public forum. If someone has a slight handicap or is just a real bad speller, it could be embarrassing to have it pointed out so all can see. As long as you understand what they are trying to say, there is no reason to correct their spelling, especially on an open forum.

^^^^^what Bonny said^^^^^

[DougB]

Here’s just a little aside and barely off topic since we are talking about language, its intent and spelling; every time I see the word “facetious”, it reminds me that there are only two words in the English language (that I‘m aware of) that have each of the vowels in the order in which they appear. Does anybody know what the other word is?

Facetiously.... And sometimes Y

[cattywampus]

Here’s just a little aside and barely off topic since we are talking about language, its intent and spelling; every time I see the word “facetious”, it reminds me that there are only two words in the English language (that I‘m aware of) that have each of the vowels in the order in which they appear.


Does anybody know what the other word is?

I thought there were a total of EIGHT words which would qualify.

[Bonanza]

I'm not the best typist ether, however, I can edit my posts to fix typos, or re-write what I have typed, but I can't ever go back and re-do what I have spoken. I'm sure we all have said things we wish we could edit.

JB -- you are 100% correct.
Some people should only open their mouth to remove their foot.

[Bonanza]

Well played Bonanza. If I knew you better I would have picked up on the irony. I do believe we are on the same page however.

This is a little off topic but I feel it has a place in this thread . . .

Beechie: What you say is exactly the problem with the Internet. When you can't see a person's facial expression, can't hear the inflection in their voice and can't observe their body language -- you don't know how to take them. Are they serious, being funny or what?

I think we're much too fast to jump on someone and crucify them for what they've said, without knowing how they really meant it -- present company included in that.

Thanks for giving me carte blanche and being my TOTV buddy!

[rubicon]

You lost me. sorry

tomwed: I'll PM you

[graciegirl]

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/th?id=HN.608053423995356877&pid=1.7

[tedquick]

I thought there were a total of EIGHT words which would qualify.

When I posted last evening I was thinking of "abstemious" as two of you mentioned. In fact, catty, that was your first response before you suggested there were 8. Upon farther investigation, I have to admit that there are 8. Ten if you, as DougB suggested, added “ly” to facetious and abstemious. I actually think that is all.

And, catty, just a quick FYI, occasionally I partake in an abstemious diet. :) The truth also is, that I *do* owe you that “Buffett” that you were attempting to win, because you forced me to think beyond the end of my nose. (And I love the way you spell, BTW). 

As a related aside to the OP, I have a close friend who can hardly spell his own name (that’s a slight exaggeration), yet he is in the upper ranks of one of the largest financial institutions in the nation. In fact, he is the industry’s spokesman and “educator” for the Washington elite who think they know how to run a business better than those who have spent their lives in doing so. In other wurds, spellin’ ain’t the be all to end all.

[graciegirl]

When I posted last evening I was thinking of "abstemious" as two of you mentioned. In fact, catty, that was your first response before you suggested there were 8. Upon farther investigation, I have to admit that there are 8. Ten if you, as DougB suggested, added “ly” to facetious and abstemious. I actually think that is all.

And, catty, just a quick FYI, occasionally I partake in an abstemious diet. :) The truth also is, that I *do* owe you that “Buffett” that you were attempting to win, because you forced me to think beyond the end of my nose. (And I love the way you spell, BTW). 

As a related aside to the OP, I have a close friend who can hardly spell his own name (that’s a slight exaggeration), yet he is in the upper ranks of one of the largest financial institutions in the nation. In fact, he is the industry’s spokesman and “educator” for the Washington elite who think they know how to run a business better than those who have spent their lives in doing so. In other wurds, spellin’ ain’t the be all to end all.


It is called dyslexia and a lot of smart people have it and don't spell well. There are all kinds of smart people and all kinds of dumb people too.

[tedquick]

It is called dyslexia and a lot of smart people have it and don't spell well. There are all kinds of smart people and all kinds of dumb people too.

Amen to your last sentence, sister. Have a great great day!!

[Walter123]

The great Ricky Nelson once said....


But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself

[dewilson58]

The great Ricky Nelson once said....


But it's all right now, I learned my lesson well.
You see, ya can't please everyone, so ya got to please yourself

:pepper2::pepper2:

[graciegirl]

JB -- you are 100% correct.


Some people should only open their mouth to remove their foot.


A spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.

Some corrections are done diplomatically and some corrections sound cold and unfeeling. There is always a human typing behind every computer. That human might be beginning Alzheimers, or just cussed mean, but he or she thinks they are right.

Some corrections are made to feel superior and some corrections are because people are innate teachers.

I love this forum because although many are anonymous, after reading their posts for awhile you can figure out quite a bit about them.

Just because a person is diplomatic doesn't mean they are nice. And nice people are not always diplomatic.

A good deal of our misunderstandings on this forum are due to ways that people in different parts of the country communicate.

[Walter123]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;971077]A spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.



Not fruit flies. A little vinegar in a cup covered in plastic wrap with some small holes punched it the top does a wonderful job.

So even flies have their preference, just like people. I prefer honey with a splash of vinegar to give it a little kick!

Life is like a box of chocolates , you know the rest.

[graciegirl]

[QUOTE=graciegirl;971077]A spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.



Not fruit flies. A little vinegar in a cup covered in plastic wrap with some small holes punched it the top does a wonderful job.

So even flies have their preference, just like people. I prefer honey with a splash of vinegar to give it a little kick!

Life is like a box of chocolates , you know the rest.

Hmmmm . Walter likes honey and vinegar which places him originally from..........New Hampshire?

[Walter123]

[quote=Walter123;971087]

Hmmmm . Walter likes honey and vinegar which places him originally from..........New Hampshire?

You misunderstood my reference, detective Gracie.
I like to talk sweetly but add a little vinegar to liven things up from time to time. I am a little from everyplace I've ever been.

Sometimes you eat the bear and sometimes the bear eats you.

[Loudoll]

A spoon full of sugar makes the medicine go down. You can catch more flies with honey than you can with vinegar.

Some corrections are done diplomatically and some corrections sound cold and unfeeling. There is always a human typing behind every computer. That human might be beginning Alzheimers, or just cussed mean, but he or she thinks they are right.

Some corrections are made to feel superior and some corrections are because people are innate teachers.

I love this forum because although many are anonymous, after reading their posts for awhile you can figure out quite a bit about them.

Just because a person is diplomatic doesn't mean they are nice. And nice people are not always diplomatic.

A good deal of our misunderstandings on this forum are due to ways that people in different parts of the country communicate.WoW

[tomwed]

Did you hear about the dyslexic, agnostic insomniac?
He stayed up all night wondering if there was a dog.

[jebartle]

and put the "hoof in the mouth", like I use to tell my Mom, when she asked me "Why are you such a bad little girl", I'd say, "I don't know Mom, it just happens"...The older I get, the more tolerant I get!....I love this forum and giving up TOTV and all of you, would not be an option, just too many really good and funny members that make me giggle....Soooo, in spite of those that find fault, there are a gazillion others that lift me up and "Make my Day":bowdown: