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[sbell111]

Oh no, please DO. Just don't tell me I used there instead of their if it's message board stuff. I'd think it petty. If you caught it on my resume' or my office paperwork, in that case I'd appreciate it.

Of course, if someone on a message board were to set you straight on how to properly use (or avoid misusing) a word, you could fix it on your resume or office paperwork before it embarrassed you.

Um first I never said I refused to retain it, I said that I know how I mlearn adn this is not the way I learn so I know I won't be able retain this info with way. I have be in a class room to learn things like this. Nothing wrong with know how you learn and how you don;t. that is NOT being stubborn it is jsut knowing yourself is all.

I'm feeling better about 'teh'.

 

[Aisling]

Of course, if someone on a message board were to set you straight on how to properly use (or avoid misusing) a word, you could fix it on your resume or office paperwork before it embarrassed you.

Yes, of course, I know that the people who would "set me straight" are doing it out of the kindness of their hearts and out of genuine concern for me to spare me future embarrassment at my office.

When I'm on a message board, it's like sitting at the table chatting with friends over coffee. If one of my friends corrected me if I said "ain't", I'd think they'd have, uh, issues that are worse than my poor vocabulary. But that's just me.

 

[sbell111]

Yes, of course, I know that the people who would "set me straight" are doing it out of the kindness of their hearts and out of genuine concern for me to spare me future embarrassment at my office.

If you benefit from their input, who cares what their motivations are?

 

[Aisling]

If you benefit from their input, who cares what their motivations are?

You have a point, but it does put a damper on things when an adult corrects another adults spelling or grammar. Just doesn't feel right to me, especially when we're just hanging out on a message board.

 

[sbell111]

You have a point, but it does put a damper on things when an adult corrects another adults spelling or grammar. Just doesn't feel right to me, especially when we're just hanging out on a message board.

Some errors beg correction.

 

[KimR]

You have a point, but it does put a damper on things when an adult corrects another adults spelling or grammar. Just doesn't feel right to me, especially when we're just hanging out on a message board.

You are so right. Oh, and BTW, it's "adult's", not "adults".




Sorry about that, I just couldn't resist.

 

[cheermom1]

Yes, of course, I know that the people who would "set me straight" are doing it out of the kindness of their hearts and out of genuine concern for me to spare me future embarrassment at my office.

When I'm on a message board, it's like sitting at the table chatting with friends over coffee. If one of my friends corrected me if I said "ain't", I'd think they'd have, uh, issues that are worse than my poor vocabulary. But that's just me.

You have a point, but it does put a damper on things when an adult corrects another adults spelling or grammar. Just doesn't feel right to me, especially when we're just hanging out on a message board.

I agree and this is how I view a place like this, a casual setting just chatting. And if someone thinks a small mistake begs to be corrected then they are the ones with the problem. I mean lighten up this is supposed to be fun not somewhere that will stress you out over thinking someone is going to pick apart everything you say just b/c you made a few mistakes. I could see if it was to the point of not being able to read it but so far I haven;t really seen that happen.

 

[mumom95]

Here's the thing, this thread wasn't started out of the goodness of the OP's heart in trying to help people. I don't know the back story, but it sounds like she thought she got blocked, she got ticked off, started this thread figuring people would agree with her (because everyone is going to agree it's cowardly to send something nasty to someone but then not be willing to receive it back) and she probably figured the person who sent the PM would see it and see that everyone thinks he/she was wrong.

So, even though I'm sure the OP will deny it, this thread was started to call someone out on something and make them feel bad. But it was done in a very passive agressive manner. Which, it's a public message board, so everyone has the right to do it. But if you are going to dish it, you better be prepared to take it. This thread wasn't started with nice intentions and the OP shouldn't be surprised when some posters decide not to play nice on the thread. If this were a thread where someone was just being nice, maybe thanking their DIS friends for helping them through a tough time, and had a lot of spelling or grammar mistakes, I doubt people would call the poster out on them. Because when someone is being truly nice, most people reply with kindness.

But if you are going to start a thread with mean intentions, don't expect the people on the thread to play nice.

 

[CathrynRose]

I can't even believe this stupid thread is still going on - and still nit-picking on freaking spelling / typo's or grammar. WTH?

Who give's a rats ***?

Do those of you with impeccable spelling skills feel superior? Really?

And don't think that most of us are also aware, many people use Firefox - which checks your spelling for you. So what exactly are the Spelling Bee Champ's point?

Lame. And truly sad.

 

[lovesmurfs]

Here's the thing, this thread wasn't started out of the goodness of the OP's heart in trying to help people. I don't know the back story, but it sounds like she thought she got blocked, she got ticked off, started this thread figuring people would agree with her (because everyone is going to agree it's cowardly to send something nasty to someone but then not be willing to receive it back) and she probably figured the person who sent the PM would see it and see that everyone thinks he/she was wrong.

So, even though I'm sure the OP will deny it, this thread was started to call someone out on something and make them feel bad. But it was done in a very passive agressive manner. Which, it's a public message board, so everyone has the right to do it. But if you are going to dish it, you better be prepared to take it. This thread wasn't started with nice intentions and the OP shouldn't be surprised when some posters decide not to play nice on the thread. If this were a thread where someone was just being nice, maybe thanking their DIS friends for helping them through a tough time, and had a lot of spelling or grammar mistakes, I doubt people would call the poster out on them. Because when someone is being truly nice, most people reply with kindness.

But if you are going to start a thread with mean intentions, don't expect the people on the thread to play nice.

On the contrary, someone forwarded a very negative private message to the OP, but then blocked the OP from being able to respond to the PM. To me, it is cowardly. Say something in the thread if you're taking issue with a point on the thread.

 

[KimR]

I can't even believe this stupid thread is still going on - and still nit-picking on freaking spelling / typo's or grammar. WTH?

Who give's a rats ***?

Do those of you with impeccable spelling skills feel superior? Really?

And don't think that most of us are also aware, many people use Firefox - which checks your spelling for you. So what exactly are the Spelling Bee Champ's point?

Lame. And truly sad.

Oh, I was just being silly and messing around w/ Aisling. Heck, I'm the queen of typos so believe me, my commint was totaly tung in cheak.

ETA: And I KNEW I was going to get reamed for that one, too! LOL!

 

[Allison]

Here's the thing, this thread wasn't started out of the goodness of the OP's heart in trying to help people. I don't know the back story, but it sounds like she thought she got blocked, she got ticked off, started this thread figuring people would agree with her (because everyone is going to agree it's cowardly to send something nasty to someone but then not be willing to receive it back) and she probably figured the person who sent the PM would see it and see that everyone thinks he/she was wrong.

So, even though I'm sure the OP will deny it, this thread was started to call someone out on something and make them feel bad. But it was done in a very passive agressive manner. Which, it's a public message board, so everyone has the right to do it. But if you are going to dish it, you better be prepared to take it. This thread wasn't started with nice intentions and the OP shouldn't be surprised when some posters decide not to play nice on the thread. If this were a thread where someone was just being nice, maybe thanking their DIS friends for helping them through a tough time, and had a lot of spelling or grammar mistakes, I doubt people would call the poster out on them. Because when someone is being truly nice, most people reply with kindness.

But if you are going to start a thread with mean intentions, don't expect the people on the thread to play nice.

They could at least stay on topic if they decide they don't want to "play nice". For this thread to become solely about spelling and grammar errors is silly.

And to get back on topic...if someone did that to me(sending a pm and then turning off theirs), you bet I'd be calling them on it.

 

[lovin diz]

And to get back on topic...if someone did that to me(sending a pm and then turning off theirs), you bet I'd be calling them on it.

 

[sbell111]

You are so right. Oh, and BTW, it's "adult's", not "adults".




Sorry about that, I just couldn't resist.

The bolded word is not necessary.

 

[mickaholic4077]

You have a point, but it does put a damper on things when an adult corrects another adults spelling or grammar. Just doesn't feel right to me, especially when we're just hanging out on a message board.

Not for anything,but it's adult's, not adults.

 

[mickaholic4077]

I agree and this is how I view a place like this, a casual setting just chatting. And if someone thinks a small mistake begs to be corrected then they are the ones with the problem. I mean lighten up this is supposed to be fun not somewhere that will stress you out over thinking someone is going to pick apart everything you say just b/c you made a few mistakes. I could see if it was to the point of not being able to read it but so far I haven;t really seen that happen.

Also,not for anything,cheermom,but do you realize that you are using a semi-colon instead of an apostrophe? As a teacher,to constantly see that is mildly annoying.

 

[AshleyW]

Not for anything,but it's adult's, not adults.

Also,not for anything,cheermom,but do you realize that you are using a semi-colon instead of an apostrophe? As a teacher,to constantly see that is mildly annoying.

Okay, if you're going to play this game.. your first post is a little late. It's already been posted on the previous page. Secondly, as a teacher you should be aware that there should be a space after your commas. It's mildly annoying to see a lack of space.

 

[JessicaR]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Aisling
You have a point, but it does put a damper on things when an adult corrects another adults spelling or grammar. Just doesn't feel right to me, especially when we're just hanging out on a message board.

You are so right. Oh, and BTW, it's "adult's", not "adults".




Sorry about that, I just couldn't resist.

Not for anything,but it's adult's, not adults.

Not for anything, but this has been pointed out already.

 

[stashbin]

OMG! I just read this entire thread.... I am now nuts!

 

[JessicaR]

Okay, if you're going to play this game.. your first post is a little late. It's already been posted on the previous page. Secondly, as a teacher you should be aware that there should be a space after your commas. It's mildly annoying to see a lack of space.

You're fast!