jamesmark Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 In light of this thread Link Would actually be good to have a poll on it. Does it really matter about the way people speak on this forum, are we just judging people without even knowing what they are really like in real life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Manners (and education) maketh man !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 It doesnt really matter, but it helps a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Spelling and grammar, no. Text talk on the other hand i can't stand! if u c wot i mean m8, its nofink like real lyf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeT Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 It doesnt really matter, but it helps a great deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk-rich Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 as long as there is none of that "text speak" who cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Within reaon, no! Poor grammar and spelling do not (in moderation) affect this forum. However, I do feel that people should be encouraged to try and write correctly (bearing in mind that there is some debate as to what is 'correct' these days:)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittyclaws Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Spelling and grammar, no. Text talk on the other hand i can't stand! if u c wot i mean m8, its nofink like real lyf Agree with you there matey, I only use a little text talk when texting, but not on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pabs Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 i'm not too bothered about the spelling and grammar, I mean I make mistakes from time to time too, as I'm sure we all do. But Txt speak is a big resounding no I'm afraid - the only reason for it is when limited to a number of characters, but even in mobiles these days its not needed - you can link 2 or 3 messages together AND txt's are so cheap / free that it doesnt matter if you use a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stupra Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 It doesn't really bother me, some people can spell, other's can't. You can usually make out what people are saying or what they mean. Its good for a piss take sometimes, though i've not taken the piss myself. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I'd agree with the above comments. The odd spelling mistake doesn't matter but I can't be bothered with text speak. One of my bosses is properly anal about spelling and will go and get a red pen to cross mistakes out like some sort of primary school teacher which gets a bit annoying. Saying that, I will edit my own posts if I notice a mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kopite Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 What's more annoying is when someone makes a spelling / grammar mistake and someone is very quick to pounce trying to be clever with spelling links etc. I've made a few howlers myself but it's usually after I've been drinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Does it really matter about the way people speak on this forum, are we just judging people without even knowing what they are really like in real life?Does it really matter what they're like in real life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRALOOPY Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 i only use one bit of text speak and thats m8 as its easier. I also use the spell checker most of the time because i type quickly and spell bad:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Does it really matter what they're like in real life? If you are comfortable with judging without actually meeting someone then no I suppose it does'nt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 There are some dyslexic, uneducated, forgetful or just quick-posters. Should they be banned or reprimanded? Of course not --- this is not a grammar school, it's an automotive forum. We exchange knowledge, ideas and tips. Then there are annoying posters using text-language as a means of showing-off (not sure what exactly) Now that's different, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 If you are comfortable with judging without actually meeting someone then no I suppose it does'nt. Well, you have an opinion about what I'm like, don't you? But you haven't met me. What's the difference? I don't particularly care what somebody is like in real life. If somebody is too lazy or thick to write a readable post then I form my opinion from that. I don't make assumptions about what they're like in person. I'm sure Supra Lover does a lot of work for charity and feeds stray kittens but his posts on here are unreadable and ill thought out shit, and yeah that's what I judge him on. It's all I have to go on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaoriFan Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 personally, i like good grammer and correctly phrased sentences, makes life a lot easier. but, i also don't mind if their is non excessive use of badly written English. text speak does get to me on a forum, where it only takes a few more keystrokes to form the sentence. takes me longer to decipher, than it would to type it out. its different if its on a phone, where you have to got the text way. in my mind, treating each other with respect and friendship matters more. i can swear with the best of them, but i do find it tiresome the way some posts just seem to be a verbal attack on someone, and excessive bad language. in life outside of forum, i will help anyone who is friendly, respectful, or helpful. so glad i found another thread to write in today, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Well, you have an opinion about what I'm like, don't you? But you haven't met me. What's the difference? I don't particularly care what somebody is like in real life. If somebody is too lazy or thick to write a readable post then I form my opinion from that. I don't make assumptions about what they're like in person. I'm sure Supra Lover does a lot of work for charity and feeds stray kittens but his posts on here are unreadable and ill thought out shit, and yeah that's what I judge him on. It's all I have to go on Wahey!! Great attitude dude :) If I don't like the look of someone because they haven't bothered to clean their shoes or are too lazy to dress tidily/comb their hair etc. or are just plain ugly then I'll judge them as being not worth the bother:p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 ..... and yeah that's what I judge him on. It's all I have to go on I made the same point a few days ago. As for what people are like in real life I am now in a quandary. I actually liked some people on here in real life. Now I find their views abhorrent and I don't really want to spend time with them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Wahey!! Great attitude dude :) So I'm not allowed to have an opinion about someone based solely upon their posts? Even though their posts is all I have to go on? If I don't like the look of someone because they haven't bothered to clean their shoes or are too lazy to dress tidily/comb their hair etc. or are just plain ugly then I'll judge them as being not worth the bother:p I'm not sure what your point is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSZ Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Jake, you are (of course) free to form your opinions of someone any way you like, my point is that it's very difficult to forman opinion of someone based on only one aspect of their personna. I know lots of people who are completely different in 'real life' as compared to how they present themselves on a forum! Surely it's better/wiser to judge someone based on a little more than how they write? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted August 12, 2006 Author Share Posted August 12, 2006 Well, you have an opinion about what I'm like, don't you? But you haven't met me. To be honest (just like yourself) some of your posts get right on my tits, do I judge you on them? no I don't as that would be wrong to judge a person before I actually meet them. Obviously there are circumstances that yes you can judge a person ie Adolf Hitler to name one, but with posts on here no I have not got an opinion on you Jake, if and when I meet you then I will have an opinion on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 I have not got an opinion on you Jake, if and when I meet you then I will have an opinion on you. Good luck in getting him to talk to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted August 12, 2006 Share Posted August 12, 2006 Good luck in getting him to talk to you. Hey, if hes too busy drinking Stella, would you take a bone away from a hungry dog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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