grammar check!

I find that helpful. I myself have not been a book lover as a kid (neither now that I am older, lol), and I believe there's more to learn. Having someone correct my grammar, spelling and the like will be appreciated, as long as it's solely for learning's sake, and not to merely insult... Although I've had an experience wherein a reader insulted me for having the nerve of writing something when I don't have what it takes... that's just too much for learning's sake, right?

Well, I wouldn't mind and I'm a language teacher. Even native English speakers sometimes make grammatical errors. That's just being human. Besides, there are just too many rules to follow and rules to break when we learn English. So, yeah, if I've made a grammatical error, please point it out. I'd appreciate it. Secondly, yeah..the whole purpose of discussing is to share ideas, to write, to improve. Of course, to get a bit of money too. I find MyLot is far more exciting than other money-making sites that are chaotic and disorganised. Good thinking :)

It depends.. Usually I would take it as a good thing - well he cared enough to correct me. But if the mylot member is being sacarstic, i'll feel like he's insulting me.

Hi, i think it is a good thing that if other mylotters comments back on my responses and point out my mistakes or any spelling or grammar errors that i have in my response. For me, i will take it with open heart, there's nothing to be feeling insulted or what. It is actually a chance to correct our mistakes and learn up new things. On the other hand, me myself will not comment on others' mistakes because i know that not all people can accept criticisms, some may feeling that you're challenging him/her. So, to avoid any misunderstanding or hard feeling that may rise, it is better not to critic others, unless you've known that person and you know he or she can take it, then it will be fine.

hey i think each one of us should be open to positive criticism..thers nothing wrong about it...i would only take it in a god way...finally its going to do me good..but all said and done..there is always a way to point out flaws in others..it should be brought forth politely..there should be no pun or joke intended while doing so..:)

oh, i dont like that at all because when i make gramatical errors, it doesnt mean that i'm stupid or anything, just that i'm in a hurry or that this isnt being graded and i cant fail like a school paper or exam. As long as i help out the person in the end, i dont think it matters and people should focus on helping others more than correcting me. i probaly made about 20 mistakes but i think you can read this just fine. my point exactly :)

It all depends on how touchy one is. If you have an inflated ego, then most deninitely you;ll be annoyed at being corrected in public. If you have the desire to improve, then you;ll take it in that spirit. However correcting a person in full view of so many may have its negative effect too, for each one has some self respect. I dont know. I think I wouldn't mind being corrected gently.

Im ot good in writing. Criticizing my words is some what a little bit annoying but help me alot on improving it. I'll rather make a song than a poetry.

No, I wouldn't mind but so far I haven't got any grammar mistakes checks. But I welcome to receive comments if my grammar is wrong because I know I don't write perfect English and I do somtimes confuse in my English grammar. I have seen some post have wrong grammar as well but I never mentioned it because I don't know if that person would mind or they really don't care... I think it's good to receive commnets in order to improve our writing is right :-)

I won't mind someone checking my grammar if I wrote something that people really can't understand. But if it's understandable, then I don't want to receive comments on my grammar because this is myLot, not English class. Besides, myLot does not require perfect English. I would only comment on someone's grammar when he or she asks for it.

it's okay to me if the act is in the right way, and i am also welcome to it as my writing is not good,so if there is someone help me find out some errors to me, i will appreciated if there is someone help me to fink out some errors in my response.i will remember it and avoid to make some errors again!!

No I do not mind a grammar check.. We all make mistakes, and it is a good idea for people to state something if they miss it.. But there is a fine line there, I would get annoyed if that is all one person was willing to write, nothing about the discussion.. I try to watch my grammar, but sometimes when I am deep in thought I tend to forget grammar rules.. And if someone keeps harping on it well I would probably ignore that person. Since this is a blog site I think it is more important to have a complete thought then it being grammatically correct.. A good discussion with poor grammar is better then a discussion with great grammar and an uncompleted subject. Gotta love spell check though

I am not sure about that. Some people may not like getting criticized and/or want someone to correct their grammar. While I agree that everyone should try to pay attention to their grammar, I am not sure this is the place. People are on here to discuss topics, learn new things and make friends. Plus they are on this site to make some extra money. Spending time commnenting on other people's grammar or reading comments about your own takes away from starting new topics and offering responses to others.

well, i do not mid, because i earn money here besides, i 'm practicing my english, which is not very good indeed, but i want to learn more.

I was introduced to a proof reading course through correspondence. As I read the writings of many people I am getting to understand my own natural ability to identify some grammar errors. I look at it this way we are here to help each other and as long as a criticism is done with the spirit of helping and is positive then it really doesn't bother me. Spelling and punctuation is especially difficult for some people, myself included. Part of the exercise is to become more clear in our ability to communicate. I some times encourage others to double check not only grammar but also fact check in order to know things for sure.

Hi oyenkai... If it were said nicely, I wouldn't mind getting a grammar check. I mean, at least someone was nice enough to point out a mistake especially if that mistake made a different impression to other people. But if it were said haughtily or disdainfully, well.. that's a different thing right?

Hi, oyenkai. Sometimes I read a discussion and find it all over with grammar mistakes. We all know members here are from all parts of the world where English is not their native tongue. Apart from making extra bucks, most of non-English speakers are here to improve English and sharpen writing skills. In this sense, I think we'd better point out the mistakes in a mild way if there are not many. But as to the previous case, I won't bother to point out them. The person who makes tons of grammar mistakes should learn to improve by himself/herself. After all, we can't always depend on others for help. Good luck and happy mylotting!

You see the point is most of us type in a hurry. Its not such a good idea to write long complete, fluid sentences, when u are in a hurry to earn quick bux. You might want to do structurally incomplete, but meaningful sentences. If someone corrects that, it'd necessarily piss the user off. I wouldn't mind, but most users don't like being corrected. Imagine someone ranting at her boyfriend for forgetting her birthday and someone tells her its I not me. She'd be pissed, not doubt.

I would not mind being corrected for grammar and spelling mistakes. Otherwise I will probably repeat the errors. As I understand it there are other members who welcome reminders or pointers, because that will help them have a better grasp of the language, especially in writing. So far I have not criticised anyone, partly because my writing is imperfect. There are also non-native English speakers who think that there is nothing wrong with their writings. I prefer leaving them alone.

hey i think each one of us should be open to positive criticism..thers nothing wrong about it...i would only take it in a god way...finally its going to do me good..but all said and done..there is always a way to point out flaws in others..it should be brought forth politely..there should be no pun or joke intended while doing so..:)