Spelling Anyone??

one problem is there is no way to correct a misspelt post. I often just make spelling errors and would go back and sort them out if there was a way to edit posts

Its not that they are Dyslexic, alot of people here are learning english as a second language, they come from other places, I am used of the way their broken english is because I have had a few friends who were exchange students back in school so I can somewhat understand what they are trying to say. Thats why it is broken, it doesn't seem to fit, and seems choppy. Perhaps when we see this type of thing we should try and fill in the gaps for them and help them learn a little more. English is the hardest language to learn we should give them all credit for doing as well as they are

Well, Aren't we just the post inspector today!!! When it comes to spelling, I try to think of this situation as probably some one who isn't just yet accomplished with the English language or some one who is just learning. Have a little patience. Respond with complete sentences and proper English. This will help these people. If you're not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.

Many posts are unreadable because there are a lot of foreigners who post, and many of them aren't proficient in English. Others just didn't pay attention in school and didn't care to learn how to spell or how to construct a sentence. Sometimes it's aggravating; but, if I can't understand the posting, I just pass on it. Everyone is just trying to make some money or make friends, and that's the way it is.

well theres a study done by havard saying u pretty smart if u can read mispelled words or whatnot so..........big ups to u!

though english is considered(?) as the international language, it's a fact that not all would be fluent with it (verbal or written). and i'm surprised how many would try to join the discussions regardless of their not being good at the language. and to be honest, i am happy about that. it is the sharing of what they know, even with crooked english, that matters. well, about the no-thought-easy-to-post replies like "me too", i guess we just get bored and tired sometimes :)

So post only on threads you understand having a good english.

i can't speak for anybody, but with me i am on a laptop and my fingures kinda hit the wrong keys sometimes! lol

i dont agree with you . its called internet english madam

I agree, it's my second day on this site and I can't believe how many posts are unreadable. I know there's abbreviations and internet-speak, but it's just silly.

Some of the errors that I have seen on most of the posts are outrageous! It has nothing to do with internet speak, internet speak is abbreviations.

I completely agree with you!

See the post on misspelt parragraph . Cambridge university has proved that human mind can read any misspelt word if first and last letter of word is same and rest scrambled.If u don't understand then don't post

I see what you are saying and I agree with you to some extent. Like others have said, many mylot users are not native speakers so we cannot blame them for incorrect English. However, I have spent the last 4 and a half years working directly with student writers teaching them how to become better writers (currently, I am an associate Writing Center director). Over these last 4 years, I have seen the level of proper English usage decline steadily. You're an English teacher, why do you think this is?

I have also observed it but what can be said. Many are like that. They enjoy writing like that only. I prefer the orthodox way of writing English. I don't know how much correct I am writing but I try to write correct english.

I agree that there are spelling mistakes made by fellow mylot members but one shouldn't be too harsh as they are also trying to make money like you and me out here and post their opinions. may be grammer is not their strong point. Besides we all can improve as there is room for improvement in every human as no one is perfect.

Yea, may people use internet slang and things like that which probally stems from, IMs, chatroooms, and texting where you need to type quick so posting the word out will take so much time. Not to say that it isn't still kind of lazy.

so what kind of discussion you want here even i can't understand what you want to say. people who are sending post will send and you can't even stop them. understood??

im not so good with spelling

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