Just a thought...<p>When one takes the time to present their arguments on paper or computer, it is wise to use proper puncuation, capitalization and make the post more readable for others. It also enhances the author's credibility.<p>Because I am old as dust, I can say this without getting stoned.<p>Watch yer speling so peepple dunt thimk we is illliterat.<p>Catnip =^^=

You know what's so funny, I read recently that the ability to spell has nothing to do with intelligence, really. It has to do with how much practice one gets.<p>Still, I can't help but wonder about someone's intelligence when/if they misspell words! And if you're not careful out here, bad habits can rub off easily!! <p>Another thing, there are quite a few hunt-and-peckers out there so typing ability is another issue to consider. Yet another issue is that sometimes people post while under the influence! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img] <p>But I have to agree, it doesn't take a whole lot of time to press the enter key and give your readers' eyes a small break between thoughts and take a second to glance over the way your post is being presented. Some MBers have clearly stated that they refuse to even read the page-long single paragraph'ed types of posts.

SORRY!
i can't type worth crap
never could
i KNOW how to spell, just not type
and I get in a hurry

Can I use my broken finger as an excuse? I breaked it recently....<p>Hugs,
Twiisty

Just a word from someone who's worked with students with disabilities for over ten years -- the first criteria for eligibility in the Learning Disabilities Program is average or higher intelligence... so you're right, BTDT, spelling has not-a-lot to do with intelligence. <p>I personally have a learning disability in the areas of spelling and math (diagnosed) although I have decent rote memory skills. I memorize the shapes of words, for example, and carry a dictionary (and use the WP spell check LOTS)...<p>I agree that writing ability does (seem to) make for a more credible posting, however, it isn't always the case.<p>I didn't spell check this post, so I'm sure you'll tell me if I made any boo-boo's.<p>[ November 08, 2001: Message edited by: Nyneve ]</p>

I must admit, I am one of the guilty parties. <p>I believe part of my problem is that this is such an emotional subject for me, that I tend to ramble.<p>It took a long time for me to get the courage to post in the beginning because I do have a difficult time trying to put into words concisely what I am feeling. <p>I think possibly my low self esteem tends to show through my how I express myself. <p>I promise if when posting in the future to take a little extra time before hitting the add reply button.

Im with Tina. I just get on a role and go with it. I do try to watch my spelling but I admit I am just to lazy and too much in a hurry to worry much about like commas and apostrophes and what-not.<p>However, I will try to do a little better at least with putting some spaces in my tangents.<p>I must say though we have to be careful not to hurt anyones feelings about something that not everyone has knowledge in. I have a wonderful friend who is smart enough, especially when it comes to the way people work. She just has street-smarts, ya know. Unfortunately for her she had a rough time in school and she is in her fourties and can not spell worth a crap, much less know how to use it in a sentence. But she is a wonderful person and I love her to death. It is hard sometimes to read her letters or chat with her but I love and care enough about her and what she is saying that I have learned to decifer. She just does not have the ability. She is learning to improve it, but it is very difficult for her.<p>For me though, I will mind my p's and q's. It is easier to read with the spaces and having no end to a sentence is really hard to read. So therefore I see your point.<p>I am so glad you are back Catnip!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img]<p>[ November 08, 2001: Message edited by: broken_wings ]</p>

I know that I sometimes fall into this catagory. I will admit that most of those times can be atributed to one of two things, the biggest one is that my mind is often working twice as fast as my fingers, so a word or letter may be left out, or misplaced. The other is dealing with Abbi and trying to post at the same time. That is loads of fun, since she loves to bang on the keyboard [img]images/icons/tongue.gif" border="0[/img] <p>I, too, will try to do better to save face with all of you [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0[/img] <p>Love,<p>Tigger

You know, I reread my thread and thought, "who the hell do you think you are, Catnip?"<p>I admit I am kind of a grammer and spelling snob. Probably because I write sooo much. But I misspell a lot and sometimes I am not sure how to structure a sentence. I guess the important thing is to get our points across...get it all out on paper/computer.<p>Over the past two years I have harped "never apologize and never explain". Well, as I sit here eating crow and ashamed of myself for bringing this up at all, I apologize for being a tight [censored] about something so unimportant in the big scheme of things.<p>The important thing is to use the forum for what it was intended...healing and expressing oneself.<p>And for the record, I "ain't" so intelligent myself. I doubt if I scored much more than a C average most of my high school career.<p>Sorry...I'm a jerk.<p>Catnip =^^=

Catnip,<p>Hey, don't put yourself down! We all have our pet peves(sp [img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] ), so don't worry about it. I really don't think you truly offended anyone with this thread. May have tweaked a couple noses, but they all love you too much to let it truly get to them. From the responses that I read, they took it with a grain of salt. We need some levity(I looked this one up [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif" border="0[/img] ) when it comes to our board. Something to lighten up our moods once in a while. If you are still concerned about hurt feelings, I am sure those who were actually hurt will pipe in to accept your apology!<p>We still love you!!!!<p>Tigger

catnup,
u doesn't affend me. I jest lov it when yew write to all of us and say yer mind.
i doesn't tipe to god oops uh er good ether.
but i injoy postin'.
lov yew a lot meow meow.<p>Debi<p>(heh heh heh..haw haw ha ha ha)rotflmao.....

Not offended here either...<p>I've asked more than a few folks to PLEASE make paragraphs before my eyes float off the page... <p> [img]images/icons/smile.gif" border="0[/img]

Hahahaha...too funny. You are all so gracious to not beat me up for being a snot.<p>Thanks, Gem, Tigger and Nyneve<p>Later<p>Catnip =^^=

Catnip, <p>No offense taken here either, and I should know better. I was a language major, of course that was 27 years ago. I am alittle rusty. <p>Tina

One more thing to consider is that sometimes we are simply not in the mood to decipher through pages and pages of posts to get through to the true meaning of what someone is trying to say...<p>So go ahead catnip and get it off your chest. Evidently a mood hit you so no problem... Have you guys ever read any of sad_n_lonely's books out there? YIKES! I try to be fair to him (former WS), but he tends to lose me sometimes after 2 pages of thoughts!! I have decided that man must type 100 wpm!!! And I consider myself to be very willing to listen and hear anybody's story!! [img]images/icons/shocked.gif" border="0[/img]

[img]images/icons/grin.gif" border="0[/img] <p>love, Debi<p>almost forgot a comma!...heh..heh..ha..