quote:Originally posted by Kindred_Spirit:quote:Originally posted by dbt123:
Kindred_Spirit wrote:
"Spelling on the forums, a moot point!"
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I would politely disagree. Spelling is important for accurate communication, as is the grammatical quality of a post. We can communicate more easily without an emphasis on grammar when we are face-to-face; then we rely on body language, gestures, and facial expressions. Granted, spelling and grammar on the forums don't have to be perfect for a reader to understand the meaning. The problem happens when there are so many errors that they slow the reader down to the point that understanding the writer becomes arduous and the meaning and intent of the post is difficult to interpret. We all WANT to know what people are communicating, and there have been posts followed by "What?" for this very reason.
That said, I entirely agreed with his post.
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"He ain't the one making the big bucks, he don't HAVE to get it right."
And no, I guess "he don't have to."
TD has a HUGE department, with automatic Spell Checkers, and they DO get money from each paper we buy to "get it right"...
I absolutely agree.
So, that being said... Spelling on the forum is a moot point, there will ALWAYS be typo's, just like on any forum I have ever been to.
I absolutely disagree, particularly for the reasons mentioned above.
People on here are NOT professional spellers, and they don't have to be, it is more important that they just be 'themselves'... .[/color]
I have never thought of spelling as a profession. I think of it as a reflection of a conscientious manner of communication with a fellow human being while expressing one's thoughts. Again, as I stated earlier, perfection isn't the point. Clear communication on the part of the writers so that others can understand their points is absolutely essential. Spelling and grammar are essential components of the English language.