to think that it is unacceptable to pick on someones grammar and/or spelling on an internet forum?

[Lorayn]

I have been on quite a few different forums/chat rooms in my time online, and tbh am getting slightly fed up with the constant barrage of insults that seem to be directed toward people who aren't professors in the English Language.

1. There is nothing that says because someone spelt a word wrong they do not know what it meant.
2. It is VERY rude to pick on people for maybe being less capable of you in this area, especially as some may have had learning difficulties or even dyslexia and
3. Make your point??? If you don't agree with someone, surely you can just explain why?? Marking them up like it is some kind of test really doesn't help your argument.

oh, btw for those of you who are so pedantic, I made sure I spelt things right for you. I hope it is readable and understandable.

CountessDracula,

I compare it to speed reading, you don't have to write every word for the reader to understand. The human brain has a large capacity for understanding what is being written, even when it is written wrong.

However, if you are correcting people because you are genuinely trying to improve thier skills I think that is honorable. I do believe that there are some who correct people to humiliate them.

edam,

I was actually very frustrated but she was an intelligent woman who didn't know how to operate her printer or computer. She actually had a small practice and her secretary had an emergency.

littlelapin,

I live in the United States and it was family court. Honestly, I don't even think the judge read the declaration. We were all ushered to see a mediator. At any rate, she showed up at the courthouse with the documents and there was nothing we could do. I am not sure if the same laws apply here, as I am not an attorney. However, it did not change the outcome of our court case.

Lapin
How did you study law at the undergraduate level?

I'm honestly curious - a JD is a postgrad degree there.

Unless it was part of a social work, ed psych, ed degree?

I think the documents were unreadable. I am guessing that her margins were not set but I do not know for sure. What I do know is words from the beginning and end of every line were missing, and we paid her a hefty retainer for her services. Fortunately, it was the only mistake she ever made during the period that she represented us.

I sat my LSAT, too.

I got into University of TX Law School.

But instead I blew it off to go climbing across the country with my ex h.

littlelapin, I agree that we do not place enough importance on correct spelling and grammar, and am trying my hardest not to correct the poster saying 'grammer' but I just don't think it is excusable to use as an argument that is not based on grammar and/or spelling anyway.

I agree with you, LL. But then I'm a pedant and a massive proponent of the English language being kept "txt spk-free"!

The arguments might not be based on spelling or grammar, but the way you put your point across has more chance of being read/understood if you use decent English to do so.

That's just plain obvious, no?

If I had a spoken debate with someone and stuffed my mouth with marbles first, I could hardly expect to be taken as seriously as if I spoke clearly and in a measured fashion.

I got into UVA, too, lapin.

But somehow, the call of the open road and the appeal of living out of VW van was just too strong for me .

Needless to say, my folks were less than pleased.

I didn't even bother applying to an Ivy League school because I knew I'd never be able to afford it and didn't want that kind of debt.

Even if you get aid, at least a significant percentage of that is going to be loans.

Yep, LL. I was overemphasising for effect.

It's a completely unique way of getting one's point across

Oooh hunker you are a devil with your completely unique.