Let's Use Correct Grammar!
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alexdunaba
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Perhaps people don't have a PhD like yourself. Maybe some of us are dyslexic, and happen to make mistakes. Or perhaps some of us dropped out in the 6th grade because we were foster children and never got the attention we required.
Don't be so quick to judge. If you want a grammar perfected forum, hit a grammar forum. Otherwise, smoke away. What the hell does this have to do with growing maiguiarnananaa...?b
Don't be so quick to judge. If you want a grammar perfected forum, hit a grammar forum. Otherwise, smoke away. What the hell does this have to do with growing maiguiarnananaa...?b
shadymyster555
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I do not think I know what Ebonics means... If you are referring to antidisestablishmentarianism that is an actual word in the English dictionary!
shadymyster555
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Haha, chill manG, it's all for fun 
Cearid
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Ebonics is the language of inter-urban youth. it's garbage as far as I'm concerned. It is not a foreign language. It has no base in the relevancy of anything; and it detracts from any intelligence that could be attributed to a person. I think that it is disgraceful...'fo shizzle'...
ScarletteSky
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Wow, looking at all these posters....with negative things to say. Makes me believe that perhaps this wasn't the best subject to post. It's like insulting someone's intelligence. And to create a thread pretty much calling everyone out......just apparently isn't going too well. ^_^
email468
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I don't think we need grammar police and I hope none of my posts on the subject promoted that opinion. And I didn't want to bring any negativity into the conversation and apologize if I did.
Unless you're teaching it, correcting someone's grammar isn't polite. But improving your own command of language is a good goal with many benefits.
And I think that was the overall message of most all posts on this thread.
Except for that guy who thinks I'm a jerk who I fear may be right.
alexdunaba
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I understand where you are coming from, albeit you came off a bit harsh with your first post. This was a light hearted topic that was very random indeed, and meant to stir up a little talk about the way we post/write our threads;nothing more, nothing less.
WTF...? why in the hell do you need to stir up a little talk?? This bbs is filled with plenty of excellent chit chat without a 5th grade English teacher coming in here and telling us to place our palms down, knuckles up. please don't use the paddle on me.
ScarletteSky
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Oh no no, I don't think your a jerk. I think you're right. I was more or less trying to get a message across to the originator of this thread. It is rude to treat people as if you are better, and to point out any grammatical errors which might occur. I don't think bad spelling makes a person an idiot.I don't think we need grammar police and I hope none of my posts on the subject promoted that opinion. And I didn't want to bring any negativity into the conversation and apologize if I did.
Unless you're teaching it, correcting someone's grammar isn't polite. But improving your own command of language is a good goal with many benefits.
And I think that was the overall message of most all posts on this thread.
Except for that guy who thinks I'm a jerk who I fear may be right.
I agree with you. Poor spelling and grammar can sometimes make reading too tedious to be worthwhile. I sometimes get confused about what people are actually trying to say or ask, and in those cases it really does make a difference. And it's often not evidence of poor education so much as carelessness.
Sometimes an OP will do such a bad job at posting a question that I think to myself, "Why do you think anyone should care about helping you if you didn't care enough to think through asking your question clearly?"
Like I said, though, I don't think it's about uppityness on one hand or education on the other. Knowing the difference between 'there', 'they're' and 'their' doesn't require a Ph.D. It requires a 3rd grade education and just a tiny bit of concern for how you present yourself to others.
My opinions:
Grammar police on internet forums are unnecessary, but presenting yourself clearly is an important sign of respect and consideration for the people who will be reading your posts.
I don't think the OP was being rude or acting as grammar cop by calling attention to a general phenomenon. If it had been directed at a specific person or post, though, it might have been rude.
Btw, the following quote contains a comma splice:
You're not supposed to use a comma to separate two complete thoughts. A period, not a comma, is called for after the word 'people'. The comma between 'mistakes' and 'and' is also unnecessary. [See? Now that was rude. Sorry, OP.]
GIJoe8383
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fuck..if anyone here has read a college text HISTORY book, they would know grammar is nothing but balogne...i mean yes of course grammer makes sene, and it works, but its just something that works for chirst sake....even tho articles in the college texts may nott necesarily be true the idea is that they used words to communicate whetether it was gramcialy coretcyt or not..imm drunk...point is..as long as you can understand someone, it doesnt f'n matter if they can formulate a coherent f''n sentence.
email468
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despite your use of incorrect grammar, i and i'm sure everyone else understood you perfectly. and in many more circumstances than not, i agree it doesn't matter provided you are understood. that is the most important thing. and i also agree, and as this response demonstrates, writing the way we talk requires less editing and also gives a peak into the character and personality of the writer.
I don' t think it is an "either or" situation. We can worry about trivial things like grammar and larger more dire things. Absolutely agree that the trouble starts when priorities get fucked up and emphasis is placed on trivial things rather than important ones.
PS - your avatar frightens me.
Cearid
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At the risk of sounding like a giant nerd; words are the only way that we as humans can interpret and transmit thoughts. Without words human-kind would still live in "the cave." There would be nothing but a bunch of people walking around barley able to survive. Think about it; without words there would be no way to communicate. The first person to discover how to create fire would take that secret to the grave. That person may have been able to show another person how to do it, but that may not be good enough to learn. You couldn't tell what kind of rock to hit together for instance. All that a person would know, is that if you hit the objects in my hands together then something might happen. Speaking in terms of being without descriptive word to attribute to fire, and sparks, and rocks. In case that last part was a little vague.
All I am getting at is words are, I think, are very important. And, as was said, getting the meaning across IS the most important part of communication. However, when on a forum where the main medium is written word, I think that care should be given to what and how a person writes.
Thats just my opinion though.
Also, I agree with Email, GIJoe's avatar scares me too.
All I am getting at is words are, I think, are very important. And, as was said, getting the meaning across IS the most important part of communication. However, when on a forum where the main medium is written word, I think that care should be given to what and how a person writes.
Thats just my opinion though.
Also, I agree with Email, GIJoe's avatar scares me too.
shadymyster555
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Yeah, without communication i.e. language, it is very hard to attain certain things in life as well as be productive. Think about going over to another country, if you have been before, especially somewhere such as France, or anywhere that does not have the English street signs and semi - fluent English speaking natives, it is extremely difficult to find your way around town much less order a decent meal. I agree. Word Up, yes respect is a must too
COD4
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I agree, that's one hell of a "i raped and killed your family" mug shot looking avatar. No offense lol
kayasgarden
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I will be sitting here with my Writer's Reference: 5th Edition.
If i refer to a book or quote should i also make sure i provide a citation in correct bibliographical format?
If i refer to a book or quote should i also make sure i provide a citation in correct bibliographical format?