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Pointing out irrelevant spelling errors....

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Sparklingbrook · 08/08/2014 11:08

Can this be made 'against Talk Guidelines' please? Where the spelling error is pointed out but everyone knew full well what was meant?

I can then report.

TIA

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ophiotaurus · 08/08/2014 12:05

I have seen spelling errors pointed out on lots of threads where not only is it irrelevant (they weren't asking how to spell something) it comes across as a rude and petty thing to do.

AMumInScotland · 08/08/2014 11:57

Yes please. I hate bad spelling and grammar, and even sometimes don't post because I'm finding it so hard to face. But there's no need to respond to someone's serious problems with a post which only comments on their writing ability and doesn't even try to help with the actual problem.

Panzee · 08/08/2014 11:53

I am a massive pedant but never comment on others' SPAG. It's poor manners!

ZoeWannaBaker · 08/08/2014 11:52

What kind of bell end does this anyway?

Pfft.

Original poster
Sparklingbrook · 08/08/2014 11:23

YY exactly. Some people may like a spelling lesson if they are asking questions about spelling but not so much if they want some advice about anything else.

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AlpacaLypse · 08/08/2014 11:21

I thought this was what Pedants' Corner was designed for, so that those of us who get itchy teeth when we see bad grammar and spelling could go and have a nice rant there rather than derail a serious and heartfelt thread with picky remarks?