SouthArk's Suggestions For Effective Posting (Grammar/Spelling Counts)

onzedge · 11-13-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

So what you are saying is I should just use one period per sentence instead of putting multiple of them at the end but sometimes I thought a single period makes the sentence ended bluntly therefore I want to softer the tone so I put multiple of them to make it looks like it is fading out slowly and gently then the reader will not think I am being rude since I want to make friends in this forum which in fact I am very happy because so far I have make lots of friends in here even though I don't speak/type English very well but you guys are being very very generous and patient which is very very nice and the next thing I have to learn on English is how and where to put comma because I know you are getting breathless while reading this sentence and thinking "when and where is the damn pause...??" oh sorry I used multiple punctuations again I will keep that in mind next time and now I will finish my sentence with a single period therefore you can breath again thank you.

You are the man.

alcheng · 11-14-2013, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

You are the man.

Thank you sir.

Elan · 11-14-2013, 08:33 AM

I totally agree with SouthArk. I think grammar and spelling is very important. I am no English major myself, thus I don't have perfect grammar either. I still try my best. I know there are some members on here that talk like "Hai guyz. I needz da help wit my Z prblmz. PLS HELP!" This literally makes my blood boil. Why does any human being type this way? Even when I text, I still take the extra 2 seconds to spell the d@mn word. I do think it's quite humorous when we call said person out. As if by an act of God himself, their grammar and spelling improve ten fold. That being said to everyone that cannot understand my post...

PLZ SPELL WORDZ CRRECTLY. U MAKE URSELF LOOK BAD N DONE DID NO SKOOL.

JARblue · 11-14-2013, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Elan

Even when I text, I still take the extra 2 seconds to spell the d@mn word.

I'm glad I'm not the only one

ElVee · 11-14-2013, 10:04 AM

can some1 help me find the best ehxaust for my car its a base model with sport plus tires that are weraring out also need to replace nav base stero and need suggests thx!

Chuck33079 · 11-14-2013, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ElVee

can some1 help me find the best ehxaust for my car its a base model with sport plus tires that are weraring out also need to replace nav base stero and need suggests thx!

And the thread is titled "Question" and it's in the Exterior forum.

MadMan · 11-15-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Before online access became ubiquitous, few poor writers were able to get "published." .

Triple word score for using "ubiquitous" in a sentence.

onzedge · 11-15-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMan

Triple word score for using "ubiquitous" in a sentence.

SouthArk370Z · 11-15-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by madman

triple word score for using "ubiquitous" in a sentence.

lol

Slynky · 11-15-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

While that was meant to be (and taken as) a joke, let me emphasize that this thread was not meant to demand perfect spelling/grammar. Wasn't meant to demand anything at all, hence the "Suggestions" in the title. In this particular case, it was pretty easy to figure out what was meant and the rest of the comment was readable, so I chalked it up to a typo and went on. But, yeah, spelling/grammar errors in a thread complaining about spelling/grammar errors are rather humorous.

I was only trying to point out that people will be better able to communicate if they try to use proper English (or whatever language their audience is using). I hope my suggestions for avoiding the most common errors I've noticed will help someone. Yeah, I realize that those that need it the most are the least likely to read it (or act on it if they do read it) but it made me feel better to type it out.

My intent was certainly not to muster a Grammar Nazi Posse to correct minor errors. We all make errors, whether through carelessness or ignorance. All I'm asking is that people try to write something that others can understand. I'm not trying to force anyone to use proper English - I can always put the worst offenders on my ignore list if I feel like it - I'm just trying to help them get the car help they want by effectively describing the problem and/or asking questions that make sense.

Whew! I figured this thread would get a few comments but nothing like this.

I think there might be a rule to understand here: "The more illiterate or lazy a poster is, the more likely an objection to the use of proper grammar will be made."

I hear (read) over and over the excuse (for ignorance and laziness) that their posts are fine as long as people can understand the meaning. I think it's rude and inconsiderate to hurry through your posts so you can get done as quickly as possible without any regard to the multiple number of people who will then have to expend MORE of their time deciphering it.

I think the OP understands quite well that typos will occur and that any reader can accept those kinds of errors without complainng (like I just did on purpose to the left). The OP isn't appealing to that group of people to improve their post readability. His complaint, I believe, is directed more at those people who refuse to capitalize any words, misspell words routinely, or use any punctuation (or, dear Lord, the combination of all).

Now, for a little fun, I have preserved the WORST post I've ever tried to read for your enjoyment. It comes from the Hot Wheels site:

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for Wall Mart to get cases they must order them talked to 3 people in toy dept 0ne person was their not been in toys for 3 years she can not do orders must be in that dept manger same thing will not order woman works their order a case show on the price gun nothing in back stock this is going on in a lot of walmarts from moving people in to other dept

And now...

11-14-2013, 08:33 AM	#78 (permalink)
Elan Track Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 906 Drives: Airplanes Rep Power: 16	I totally agree with SouthArk. I think grammar and spelling is very important. I am no English major myself, thus I don't have perfect grammar either. I still try my best. I know there are some members on here that talk like "Hai guyz. I needz da help wit my Z prblmz. PLS HELP!" This literally makes my blood boil. Why does any human being type this way? Even when I text, I still take the extra 2 seconds to spell the d@mn word. I do think it's quite humorous when we call said person out. As if by an act of God himself, their grammar and spelling improve ten fold. That being said to everyone that cannot understand my post... PLZ SPELL WORDZ CRRECTLY. U MAKE URSELF LOOK BAD N DONE DID NO SKOOL. onzedge, JARblue and Ghostvette like this. __________________ 2009 370Z NISMO #477 \| AAM Competition Short Tails \| AAM Competition HFCs \| K&N Typhoon CAI \| Kenwood DPX300U \| Rockford Fosgate PRIME R300-4 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P165 \| Rockford Fosgate Punch P300-12 \| Polk Audio db1001 \| 15% Tints \| GTR Start Button \|

11-14-2013, 10:04 AM	#80 (permalink)
ElVee Track Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Iowa Posts: 750 Drives: 13 370z 7at t+s grey Rep Power: 16	can some1 help me find the best ehxaust for my car its a base model with sport plus tires that are weraring out also need to replace nav base stero and need suggests thx! Elan likes this.

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