For the most part bad grammar is at least tolerable, but for what ever reason when ever I see someone messing up simple homophones (Like putting in they're instead of their) I just want to slap them.
Poll: How much do you care about grammar?
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as long as they use full stops (periods) and capitalisation i'm good also they should spell words well enough that I can read them but mostly it's the full stops I really really can't stand reading paragraphs without full stops it's annoying as hell
I'm not great with grammar- I frequently make mistakes that annoy a couple of sterner friends but what really gets my goat is those who ignore it completely- if someone sends me a text written in what can only be described as "shorthand" Ill often refuse to read it.
I know its a touch elitist but not only is it maiming our beautiful language but it contravenes languages purpose- a pre agreed upon series of shapes and sound to communicate intent and meaning- if your using "ur" and "soz" or thousands or other travesties that cause me to spend more time then I need to in deciphering your gibberish then your not following languages purpose and are quite frankly a fucking backbirth.
I know its a touch elitist but not only is it maiming our beautiful language but it contravenes languages purpose- a pre agreed upon series of shapes and sound to communicate intent and meaning- if your using "ur" and "soz" or thousands or other travesties that cause me to spend more time then I need to in deciphering your gibberish then your not following languages purpose and are quite frankly a fucking backbirth.
It's not so much that I care about the actual grammar, spelling, and interpunction. It's more about the effort somebody put into it.
After all, don't forget that it is not the native language of a good-sized part of the people you're chatting with.
But there also lies the greatest irony: quite regurlarly it are the native speakers who put the least effort in how they're writing, and are the ones ending up writing atrociously bad.
And no, I'm not a native speaker. And yes: so far I've found it quite useful to be able to write decent English on the internet - it gives your arguments a little bit more oomph if they're delivered well.
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After all, don't forget that it is not the native language of a good-sized part of the people you're chatting with.
But there also lies the greatest irony: quite regurlarly it are the native speakers who put the least effort in how they're writing, and are the ones ending up writing atrociously bad.
And no, I'm not a native speaker. And yes: so far I've found it quite useful to be able to write decent English on the internet - it gives your arguments a little bit more oomph if they're delivered well.
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I'm actually liable to do that - usually fish them out when proof-reading, but it's a very easy muscle memory mistake to make when typing at full speed.kickyourass said:
I left the Skoolings pretty early, so my grammar is pretty bad. As long as I can understand some one I'm not going to hold it against them for messing things up.
Its rly rly fukn annoyin when ppl tlk lyk this
But I can bear it, a few of my friends talk like it. But only just.
It gives me a reason to laugh at them, I guess.
But I can bear it, a few of my friends talk like it. But only just.
It gives me a reason to laugh at them, I guess.
English Major here. The moment I see grammar used incorrectly, I focus only on that one part. It is nails on a chalk board for me. I have to fight the urge to not point things out on the forums because apparently people prefer to remain incorrect--judging by the number of times I've been yelled at anyway. There have even been commercials on T.V. now that are using incorrect grammar. "Mostest" and "Gooder." My eyes and ears! They BLEED!!!
I care extensively, I'm a grammar Nazi like that. Part of it is just being able to put myself on a pedestal above the endless hordes of YouTube patrons who have to bombard your every comment with: "you iz such a fagot ima kil ur famly".
Language is my all. My ALL I tells ya!
Seriously, however, I think there is an obvious distinction between language of speech and language in text.
The latter relies entirely on the syntactical and grammatical contents to successfully transmit its intended message or purpose, as opposed to speech which has the benefit of gesticulation and presupposition.
I do think grammar should be practised properly.
Seriously, however, I think there is an obvious distinction between language of speech and language in text.
The latter relies entirely on the syntactical and grammatical contents to successfully transmit its intended message or purpose, as opposed to speech which has the benefit of gesticulation and presupposition.
I do think grammar should be practised properly.