[2BNTV]

I already have my share of frigs.

As long as the content is clear, in stating what one means, I'm good to go. I tend to read my post for errors before hitting "submit" but like everyone else, "no one's perfect".

[casita37]

Slow news day, I guess!

Most forums actually forbid the correction of grammar, spelling, etc. I think that's probably a good rule.

[redwitch]

Gotta admit, I cringe every time I see refridgerator. Like there is no P in Sumter, there is no D in refrigerator. And I admit that I like good grammar. For me, it is easier to read but it certainly is not necessary. (And I do think some of the posts have gone beyond the pale in using bad grammar and spelling. If nothing else, check the words that are underlined in red and correct them -- it only takes a simple click to get the correct word.)

Regardless, I've always thought that correcting someone publicly is, at best, crass and most definitely extremely rude. So, I flinch and go my merry way.

[asianthree]

i have to look at this post and smile.... as I have bigger things on my plate.... then to worry about i don't use caps....

[JoeC1947]

Good lord! Who cares?

[angiefox10]

I hate people who mix up 'there, their and they're'. It's worse than not knowing the difference between your left and write.

[janmcn]

Anybody can go out and buy a dictionary and keep it next to their computer. If you're unsure of the spelling, look it up.

[batman911]

U evidently do not correspond with UR grandchildren or U would have a heart attack. most of them never capitalize anything or us punctuation Seriously, I doubt many people log on to TOTV to improve their spelling or grammar. It is entertainment. Does not make it right, but their world is quickly becoming the world.

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by janmcn

Anybody can go out and buy a dictionary and keep it next to their computer. If you're unsure of the spelling, look it up.

How do you look it up...if you can't spell it to begin with ?
Just kidding.
You don't even need a dictionary since most computers have spell check.

[downeaster]

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by downeaster

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Great job, and that is not easy to do.

[rayschic]

Originally Posted by downeaster

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Tankhs for psotnig !

[downeaster]

Dizzy Dean was quoted as saying "There are a lot of people who don't say ain't ain't working either.

I think correcting other posters' grammar, spelling, syntax, etc., is inappropriate, bad mannered as well as snobbery. It seems as soon as one makes a correction the pack effect comes into play and others feel they have to take a pot shot at the poster.

I might ask those "English majors" if they would correct me in person. Maybe at a TOTV gathering at Crispers. Then everyone could have a good laugh at my expense.

If you think you must correct someone please have the courtesy to send them a private message (along with your credentials).

If you disapprove of my grammar, etc., you know my user name. Just ignore my posts.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by downeaster

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

Wow. I'm impressed.

Disclaimer. As I frequently point out that there is no pee in Lake Sumter, I really do not mean to correct anyone's spelling but just exercise a chance to be naughty.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

I hate people who mix up 'there, their and they're'. It's worse than not knowing the difference between your left and write.

Add me to your hate list. I mix them up frequently. I do know left from right, port from starboard, fore from aft, aloft from alow, stem from stern, rope from line, main from mizzen, ketch from yawl, ship from bark (barque?) etc..... .

By the way, how do you know who to hate if you have to wait for written words including there, their or they're'?