Your Views on Proper Grammar?

Eagles · 04-21-2008, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LevesqueIsKing

:People who type with poor grammar cannot be taken seriously. A large part of forumming is debate. In the 'real world' it is much easier to persuade someone to join your opinion if you have a large vocabulary, good speaking skills and a strong way with words. This is also applicable to the online world, where those with poor grammar accomplish very little. Don't believe me? I didn't read any opposing posts except Jay's and Rachel's for the past few pages. Why the hell would I agree with you if you can't take the time to type properly? You obviously don't care about the topic at hand too much.

In my opinion, this thread was a warning to those who type improperly. Yes, I do feel superior to those with bad grammar. Why shouldn't I? No one can deny that my grammar is superior to theirs. You're correct, it is their choice, they just need to realize the consequences for their actions.

I would have to disagree with this in general. If the person is making a decent effort in typing properly and have made good points, why should you belittle them for small errors? In the real world everyone is allowed to voice there opinions, why should the internet be any different?

surfinrach90 · 04-21-2008, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by LevesqueIsKing

Rachel, I already stated that I think I'm superior. You obviously didn't read my post and you're just bursting with redundancy now. I THINK I AM SUPERIOR. No need to try and hurt our feelings anymore.

I know what you said. I didn't say anything otherwise, what I wrote was leading up to a question. And trying to hurt your feelings? I actually don't know what you're talking about anymore, there was nothing that even implied that.

Brawny · 04-21-2008, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Eagles

I would have to disagree with this general. If the person is making a decent effort in typing properly and have made good points, why should you belittle them for small errors? In the real world everyone is allowed to voice there opinions, why should the internet be any different?

The keyword in there is "decent effort", people are clearly NOT doing a decent effort. We don't belittle them. I'm just fine being silently superior.

The real world argument just makes me laugh. Some of you on that side are trying to say "it's the internet, it doesn't matter."

You can't say it's "just a forum" and have the right to spell like a moron, and then turn around and say "it's like the real world, I should be heard."

ROB64 · 04-21-2008, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Brawny

I'm just fine being silently superior.

Apparently not.

Eagles · 04-21-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brawny

The real world argument just makes me laugh. Some of you on that side are trying to say "it's the internet, it doesn't matter."

You can't say it's "just a forum" and have the right to spell like a moron, and then turn around and say "it's like the real world, I should be heard."

I'm saying the opposite. If someone is mumbling in "real life" and you can't get most of the message the first time, you simply ask them to repeat it. You don't put fingers in your ears and go "I couldn't understand you I'm not listening to your points any more!".

Brawny · 04-21-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ROB64

Apparently not.

Oh, I could pick a LOT more than I do. This thread was just made specifically for this topic.

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'm saying the opposite. If someone is mumbling in "real life" and you can't get most of the message the first time, you simply ask them to repeat it. You don't put fingers in your ears and go "I couldn't understand you I'm not listening to your points any more!".

One, I'd think them a blithering idiot in real life too.

Next time you see a mumbling person debating anything meaningful, please, tell me where.

Dorkfish · 04-21-2008, 02:32 AM

Will everybody just shut the **** up? No, you are not superior to anybody else on this forum, and you are just a stuck up asshole if you seriously think that. We are arguing over an extremely meaningless thing. If somebody choses to use improper grammar, let them, its not hurting anybody.

ARav989 · 04-21-2008, 02:33 AM

My God! I've created a monster!

Listen up people! I had no intent for this thread to be butchered in this manner. It is a discussion, not an argument!

My thread, MY decision! And this will be locked.

Have a nice day