Let's stop bullying bad spellers
- Thread starter beast of the east
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I've never called anyone on their misspelling or poor grammar, but I do find it disconcerting, to say the least to see mistakes like "to much" or "their going" so consistently in a forum consisting mostly of college graduates or attendees. Mind you, were it not for an excellent primary school education, I might be as clueless about English usage and grammar, but I do agree, we ought to be kinder.
indyredmen97
Member
I gave up on misspellings and typos as a pet peeve about when I gave up on expecting turn signals to be used, and not putting an empty ice cube tray back in the freezer. Dyslexia notwithstanding (a terrible brain condition that truly causes hardship to those afflicted) I do find it interesting that correcting a spelling, grammar and typographical mistake is akin to mild bullying. Weren't the sticklers of our youths the bullied? Revenge of the nerds indeed. I for one don't correct or mock anyone as I can usually find errors in my own posts, but I do find this particular thread rather interesting as a social/communal discussion.
Beast, I think I agree with the spirit of your post. That said, I also believe the term "bullying" has become grossly overused. I am afraid we trivialize the most viscous and relentless attacks by categorizing nearly every unkindness (especially in schools) as "bullying".
Just my free two cents. :S
Just my free two cents. :S
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jumbo_peanuts
Active member
I agree with what someone said earlier....i don't consider correcting someone's spelling to be bullying.
In today's world, spelling and grammar mistakes really are inexcusable. Almost every device out there has some type of spell check. The only real exception should be an individual's name, in which case, I find it highly disrespectful to misspell someone's name.
In today's world, spelling and grammar mistakes really are inexcusable. Almost every device out there has some type of spell check. The only real exception should be an individual's name, in which case, I find it highly disrespectful to misspell someone's name.
Spocky Ramone
Well-known member
I need a ruling on this...
If our head coach was the intended subject, then I believe it should read "coach's". If the intended subject was the entire staff, then I think it should read "coaches'". Regardless, this may not even qualify as a spelling mistake, but as a punctuation issue. If that is the case, is this situation fair game for public humiliation?
Please clarify, as it's several months until Midnight Madness, and I need to fill the time with trivialities.
Spocky Ramone
Well-known member
Reading more Tolkien or Tolstoy would not alter your level of normality, Gandalf
Spocky Ramone
Well-known member
+1 for the 20 year old reference
beast of the east
Active member
First off, read my post. I have said I'm guilty of it. Mullin is a simple name to spell, and until the past month, not everyone here is old enough to go back to his glory days. At this point everyone who reads here has seen his name thousands of times in print. It has gotten me thinking that some people have serious issues spelling, and to continually call them on it is mean spirited.
What I really have a problem with is the some of you who are continually mean spirited on here.
No. Tolkien is a defenseman from Saskatchewan and Tolstoy is a speedy center from Russia. But Gandalf is a soccer star from Brazil.
Back on topic though, if we can't bully people for being spelling-challenged, what about bullying them for repetitive posting of blather and personal stories that they think makes them important but nobody else cares about? Because I think that kind of bullying should be allowed. Why should Fun get to have all the fun?