For we grammar and spelling nerds

**Ms3r4ISU** · 01-11-2010, 10:27 PM

A comic we can all appreciate
The One Thing Internet Cant Ignoere | MakeUseOf.com

**LindenCy** · 01-11-2010, 10:30 PM

Very nice.

**Cyclonepride** · 01-11-2010, 10:31 PM

Ha ha......too true.

**Cycofan1** · 01-11-2010, 10:33 PM

**marothisu** · 01-11-2010, 10:57 PM

haha, very true. It's amazing how far downhill spelling and grammar have gone in the last ten or so years.

**cyclonedave25** · 01-11-2010, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by marothisu

haha, very true. It's amazing how far downhill spelling and grammar have gone in the last ten or so years.

I wonder if this has something to do with the increased usage of texting and online chatting. Most people will abbr. words and use the words incorrectly, leading to bad habits.

**marothisu** · 01-11-2010, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

I wonder if this has something to do with the increased usage of texting and online chatting. Most people will abbr. words and use the words incorrectly, leading to bad habits.

I abbreviate words in text *when needed*. The thing is that a lot of kids are doing this without learning the fundamentals of English grammar/spelling first. I still write a lot of my texts out word for word, but if I want to get something across in one big message, I will abbreviate.

My parents are Grammar Nazis though, and I grew up having a grandfather who was a foreign languages/English professor. I'm going to take a guess this is why I am one too, but also the fact that communication (written, oral, or non-verbal) as a whole is one of the most important things. Everytime I read "ya man dats da thing u gotta do itz what u need dood," I die a little inside.

**cyclonedave25** · 01-11-2010, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by marothisu

I abbreviate words in text *when needed*. The thing is that a lot of kids are doing this without learning the fundamentals of English grammar/spelling first. I still write a lot of my texts out word for word, but if I want to get something across in one big message, I will abbreviate.

My parents are Grammar Nazis though, and I grew up having a grandfather who was a foreign languages/English professor. I'm going to take a guess this is why I am one too, but also the fact that communication (written, oral, or non-verbal) as a whole is one of the most important things. Everytime I read "ya man dats da thing u gotta do itz what u need dood," I die a little inside.

I abbreviate a lot when I text, just because it's quicker.
But, it seems like kids these days get cell phones in middle school or before and are always texting without proper grammer. In my case, I didn't have a cell phone until I got my driver's license. So, I already knew how to spell and use good grammar (mostly). Kids that text/chat before knowing the proper way to spell will develop bad habits.

**no2cyclones** · 01-11-2010, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

I abbreviate a lot when I text, just because it's quicker.
But, it seems like kids these days get cell phones in middle school or before and are always texting without proper grammer. In my case, I didn't have a cell phone until I got my driver's license. So, I already knew how to spell and use good grammar (mostly). Kids that text/chat before knowing the proper way to spell will develop bad habits.

Just sayin'...

**cyclonedave25** · 01-11-2010, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by no2cyclones

Just sayin'...

LOL

well, 1 out of 2 isn't bad... right???

**dinger** · 01-11-2010, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

LOL

well, 1 out of 2 isn't bad... right???

but do you know which one was the correct one?

**cyclonedave25** · 01-11-2010, 11:50 PM

I know it's "ar", but I still use "er" probably more times than not.

**marothisu** · 01-12-2010, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

I abbreviate a lot when I text, just because it's quicker.
But, it seems like kids these days get cell phones in middle school or before and are always texting without proper grammer. In my case, I didn't have a cell phone until I got my driver's license. So, I already knew how to spell and use good grammar (mostly). Kids that text/chat before knowing the proper way to spell will develop bad habits.

I didn't even get mine until my first year of college...but yes, that's the problem. I always thought a great idea for typing too would be to rig an instant messenger up and have them spell correctly with it somehow with their friends. Seriously, there are two ways I learned to type well and I never took a typing class. (1) From typing on AOL Instant messenger back in the 90s so damn much and (2) starting computer programming back in the day.

**majorcyfan** · 01-12-2010, 12:22 AM

I just love to hear college graduates say incredibly ignorant things like ME AND MY FRIENDS OR ME AND MY BUDDY WENT DOWNTOWN. WHAT A WASTE OF AN EDUCATION.
ENGLISH AND GRAMMAR WERE NOT HIGH ON THEIR EDUCATION LISTS.......BET THEIR EMPLOYERS THINK SO TOO.

YES MY SIGNATURE MAKES A POINT OF SPELLING OWA WITHOUT AN I

**ketchupnmustard** · 01-12-2010, 12:30 AM

Originally Posted by cyclonedave25

I abbreviate a lot when I text, just because it's quicker.
But, it seems like kids these days get cell phones in middle school or before and are always texting without proper grammer. In my case, I didn't have a cell phone until I got my driver's license. So, I already knew how to spell and use good grammar (mostly). Kids that text/chat before knowing the proper way to spell will develop bad habits.

All middle school kids should attend the National Grammar Rodeo in Canada.