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calvindog · #1 01-27-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilKing00

I would disagree with this as well. As far as lackadaisical or lazy, due to not being on top of spelling. I can only speak for my self - but for 20 years i was in the resturant business worked 16-18 hours a day 6 days a week. For the last 8 years im in Real estate and though the hours are better im always working. Im also thinking of opening another business next year and i run 2 websites and own a rental property. I would say im far from lackadaisical and but also far from a good speller, lol

I always tell my employees, its good to know what you know but its better to also know what you dont know.

I would say it's probably better for society that you're a hard worker than that you can sit on your ass all day and nitpick spelling and grammar errors. So I think you're doing ok here -- but what do I know, I'm just a patriotic taxpayer.

birdman42 · #2 01-27-2013, 09:54 PM

Random points that may or may not be connected:

As a professional writer and editor, I believe that my first goal is to be understood. Anything that makes the reader (or listener) work harder gets in the way. Even people who don't know/can't explain/don't give a s*** about the rules can identify them in received language. Try explaining proper use of the en dash. It's more arcane than the infield fly rule. But when readers see it they know what it signifies.

When people write/speak and it's clear they're not even trying, it's like a big FU to the audience. EK, after reading your posts I can't imagine it's your intent, but it can come across that way. Using proper grammar and learning to spell are like good table manners. You can get the job done (writing, eating) without such things, but those around you will thank you for the effort.

So here are some writing tips for those of you who are interested. Baby steps.

Start every sentence with a capital letter.
Use apostrophes where they're appropriate.
Take 20 seconds after you finish writing before you hit the "Submit" button.

Good luck, and God bless.

Bill (not looking to succeed Barry or Frank)

EvilKing00 · #3 01-28-2013, 05:28 AM

writer and editor...i c. (see) as the writer you can express all your thoughtfull and colorfull immages in your head on the page, but wearing 2 (two) hats, as the editor you must then (or at the same time) check your dotted i's and crossed t's. Its really two different all together mind sets.

As a professional editor (lets just say you werent a writer, as alot of folks are just one or the other) where would a good editor be with out a creative writer who spells the same word differently on the same page 3 different times?

When i started this thread i was just pointing out that i know i make spelling mistakes and will probably continue to do so. As well as offering an apology to those who may be irked by it. I wasnt trying to start a 10 page thread on this topic, as i have read through the forum this isnt the 1st time its come up. ugh, maybe we can get back to baseball soon...... this spelling stuff is so boaring.

sdkammeyer · #4 01-28-2013, 05:58 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilKing00

ugh, maybe we can get back to baseball soon...... this spelling stuff is so boaring.

+1

but ...... "boaring" is actually "boring".

sorry man .... i had to do it

much love

Bocabirdman · #5 01-28-2013, 06:10 AM

Aside from the obvious reason that draws all of us to this board, one of the great pleasures I get here is the opportunity to flex my vocabulary. Words and phrases that one simply cannot use in everyday life can be interjected into a written post. At work, I often find myself mired in meetings with a roomful of college graduates and I get the "deer in the headlights" look should I slide too far down the list of word choices. I, also, am asked to write "How to" instructions for the computer operators across the company, on occaision. I was instructed to "dumb it down" after using "ergo" in one such paper recently. Posting here liberates a body.

That being said, I try and remember that everyone's grasp of words and grammar is different. Holier than thou I ain't. I may point out a mistake to someone who has skills and will not be insulted by my telling him. However, if I do not know the writer and his abilities, I will forgive and refrain from saying anything. People didn't join this board to have their wordsmanship critiqued. It's all about the cardboard.

frankbmd · #6 01-28-2013, 08:37 AM

[QUOTE]........I may point out a mistake to someone who has skills and will not be insulted by my telling him ...........[QUOTE] Bocabirdman

Shouldn't the schoolmarm be immune from your insults?

Now back to baseball, did you know that Moe Berg once shared a jug of sake (the two syllable version) with Babe Ruth in Japan?

Rob D. · #7 01-28-2013, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by frankbmd

Now back to baseball, did you know that Moe Berg once shared a jug of sake (the two syllable version) with Babe Ruth in Japan?

Oh, for goodness' sake.

MikeGarcia · #8 01-28-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob D.

Oh, for goodness' sake.

Capital O ouch.

tonyo · #9 01-28-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilKing00

I wasnt trying to start a 10 page thread on this topic,

Hi EK,
Being relatively new, you may not realize that there is a setting somewhere (sorry I can't remember where now) that allows more posts per page.
Maybe you were exaggerating for effect, but if not... this thread is still only one page for me.

Just trying to help.

Tony

p.s. To anyone except EK

: did I use effect properly? That one always corn-fuses me.

cyseymour · #10 01-29-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by calvindog

I would say it's probably better for society that you're a hard worker than that you can sit on your ass all day and nitpick spelling and grammar errors. So I think you're doing ok here -- but what do I know, I'm just a patriotic taxpayer.

So are you saying that people who care about spelling are unpatriotic tax evaders who sit on their asses all day?

calvindog · #11 01-29-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cyseymour

So are you saying that people who care about spelling are unpatriotic tax evaders who sit on their asses all day?

LOL. More like the other way around.

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