How important is spelling in forums?

[Azaradel]

I find it hard to consider someone who doesn't use proper grammar a valuable addition to an intellectual discussion. Typos I can live with, but when the text is plagued with grammatical errors I start getting suspicious about the credibility of the person in question. If you're not intelligent enough to use proper language when typing, why would I want to have a discussion with you?

Also: There's two times I don't use capital letters and that's when A - the shift-button is broken or B - I'm on the phone. There's no other excuses not to use capital letters at, say, the beginning of a sentense. It's not that hard.

 

[Reap3r]

You think now is bad? The forum was filled with FAR more grammar Nazis in the past.

Anyways, I find that forums with a large emphasis on spelling and grammar tend to deter the retards and thirteen year olds longer than more lenient forums. Therefore, although the community may come off as a bunch of assholes, I fully support this emphasis on spelling/grammar.