Would of; could of; should of - why? Just WHY? Makes my teeth itch, AIBU?

[LadyStoic]

I'm convinced I never saw any of the abominations above on MN a decade ago, even a fecking year ago. Now popping up like a persistent bloody virus

Just me or should I get my coat?

Oh, and another thing, if folks must use it, why the fuck do they I swear we are being infiltrated spell 'hon' as 'hun'?

English is my second language, and I completely agree with you. I understand that it is pronounced similarly, but never thought that you could put it in written communications.

LadyStoic no those reasons aren't good enough for me.

I can answer your question as to how people manage to leave school unable to spell. I teach children with learning difficulties who struggle every day to learn, some have dyslexia. Dyslexia can be very debilitating and is not just somebody finding reading or writing difficult. All of the children that I teach will turn in to adults who will continue to have the same difficulties.

No I don't have to click on the thread but it wasn't clear what it was about from the title. I wanted to comment because I didn't agree with what you had said, thats the beauty of forums.

Spelling and grammar do matter, yes, but not on MN.

Posters aren't being tested for anything, there's no need to make people feel like shit because they struggle to spell correctly.

And there's nothing remotely clever in being good at spelling or grammar just like being good at sport.

It just comes easy to some people like 2 of my children but not to the other 2 who are just as witty intelligent and nice.

Of course it matters in the working world and mine ensure they spell check and learn to spell commen words by heart but the piss taking and nasty comments on this thread are horrible in adults and can just see the children who bullied mine here hiding behind key boards and typing spite and superiority.

And if you really think spelling and grammar matter on mumsnet you really are sad fuckers arnt you.

Ffs. This thread isn't about dyslexia or SN it's about people who don't care enough about grammar and spelling (and punctuation) to make the effort to get it right. If they'd paid attention in school they'd know it doesn't make any sense to say, "I could of..."
Not thick, just didn't listen and learn.

I do know some of the thread is about grammar I can read BUT a lot of the thread is abut spelling and mixing up there their they're or loose lose etc and these are exactly the words a dyslexic would mix up!

Sorry I can't get all that excited about grammar and spelling on an internet forum.

Personally auto-correct trips me up time and again....

On the other hand, if I see another poster with the name UserN+1 I will declare war.

MNHQ - please can you enforce a NC from the default? Whilst it's vaguely interesting to spot a newbie it's massively irritating to reference "numerical" users.

This thread isn't about dyslexia or SN it's about people who don't care enough about grammar and spelling (and punctuation) to make the effort to get it right.

Speaking of punctuation, I think you are missing a full stop in there somewhere.

I refuse to believe that the majority of gramatically sloppy posters on here have dyslexia. Yes, a small majority will genuinely have needs meaning that struggle with all finds of reading and writing, but most simply can't be bothered to get it right. And these posters are actually making it harder for those with dyslexia etc! If everyone took 30 seconds extra over each post, all of these "alternative" spellings would be mostly eliminated making it easier for those who struggle to consistently see the correct forms.

Caesar non supra grammaticos!

We now communicate in writing far more than previous generations.

In the past, people put time and effort into writing letters and published items (flyers, signs). Shopping lists and notes on the kitchen table, not so much.

Typed mistakes stand out more than handwritten, and we all write far more frequently and casually. I think it drives down the standard because we see poor spelling and grammar far more than we used to.

Non for none.

My current manager freely admits that he can't remember if it should be could of or could have and couldn't care less, either. He thinks it is funny to leave spelling mistakes in emails etc. A previous boss used to send out emails and letters that had at least a couple of commonplace words spelled wrongly every time. She wasn't dyslexic - she was a lazy cow who couldn't be bothered to even use spell check. Small wonder the company is doing much better now that she has been forcibly retired moved on. I am horrified by the number of people who don't know the difference between of and off.

Perhaps I shouldn't, but I do judge people on what they write, even on an internet forum. I judge companies that can't get basic apostrophe usage correct and leave really glaring spelling mistakes on adverts, signs and the home page of their website - and that is aimed specifically at the company I work for. It appears that most of their staff are almost illiterate.

It's draws that gets to me!

I put it in the draw. A chest of draws.

What even is that?!

I don't understand why you can't accept that people are either

1. less well educated than you
2. struggle with spelling and grammar because of a condition like dyslexia
3. can't be arsed to spell check and proof read when they are posting on a chat forum

If it's winding you up so much then that's a real shame, it can't be good for your health.

I certainly make less effort when posting here than I would if I were writing something for work or applying for a job or anything serious like that. People have busy lives and auto correct has a lot to answer for too!

'I done that' is coming up frequently too. That's worse.

I love a good bunfight in the morning

I'm with you OP.

I don't think education has a lot to do with it I think there are whole generations of people who don't particularly care and rely too much on spellcheck. I have worked with several graduates and have had to check any letters they had written before they went out.
I am not the worlds best speller but I keep a dictionary and a thesaurus on my desk so if I have any doubts I check.

My personal bugbear is the use of the word "like" in conversations IT IS NOT NECESSARY half the time. I mean "I was like on the train" why? Why can't you say "I was on the train"?
It grates on me because it has to be included in every flaming sentence uttered!

A little unfair!

Some people struggled at school, have learning difficulties etc. Does that mean they're not entitled to post?

I'd rather posters making spelling errors than the superior 'know it all' type.

Yes when I see 'could/would/should of' it really gets to me and lose/loose. You see posts saying 'i'd like to loose some weight' no no no no no no!

The phrase "makes my teeth itch" is far more irritating than poor spelling and grammar on an internet forum.

Also seeing more and more, 'are' instead of 'our'.

Some one on Facebook last week was selling a word robe, I had visions of a dressing gown covered in writing. Turns out it was actually a wardrobe!

Someone* typical!