Just to clarify

[SDoolittle]

Do you use capitalization and punctuation when you write a note on the kitchen counter or on a friend's door?

Yes.

[SDoolittle]

I have a guy working for me that cannot read or write very well and this is not by choice. I suppose he probably should just quit trying. Maybe at this point Glenn should just have an English placement test prior to being allowed on the forum.

I get frustrated trying to read some posts also, but at the same time make my own mistakes. I just hope that those with legit learning disabilities, who try their best, don't refrain from participating in our forums.

Okay, flame me.

dude im tlkin bout pepl hoo rite like this an it reelydont make no sinse an it giv me a hed ake tryin 2 figur out wat they try to say an its frustratin cuz sum of us pade atinshun in scool an they didnt

[Matt Fly]

I went to repair an older couples washer the other day.

   Note on washing machine  said it "licks honey, don't use". 

Sorry, just not gonna correct people I don't know, to assume that we all have the same education is .....

I'd expect the grammar cops would have corrected the 70+ year old couple though.

[bilgerat]

hOoKId on FOniX wERKid fER mE !!

[Matt Fly]

washer   ;D  washing machine 

[senile1]

It seems many of us have the need to post displays of our intellectual superiority and I am sure I have been guilty of this as well. In addition to intelligence, emotional maturity and humility are excellent attributes also, and these traits provide the proper foundation for the use of intelligence.

[K_Mac]

It seems many of us have the need to post displays of our intellectual superiority and I am sure I have been guilty of this as well. In addition to intelligence, emotional maturity and humility are excellent attributes also, and these traits provide the proper foundation for the use of intelligence.

Well said Senile 1. I have been guilty of it too.

The older I get the more I realize that judging people based on how they speak or look, what they own, or how much education they have limits me. I enjoy being around smart people, but some of the biggest scoundrels I know are very intelligent. To paraphrase Dr. King, it is the content of a persons character that matters.

Feeling superior to, or being angry with, someone because of spelling, grammar, or sentence structure is a waste of time and energy IMHO.

[FishingBuds]

It seems many of us have the need to post displays of our intellectual superiority and I am sure I have been guilty of this as well. In addition to intelligence, emotional maturity and humility are excellent attributes also, and these traits provide the proper foundation for the use of intelligence.

Well said Senile 1. I have been guilty of it too.

The older I get the more I realize that judging people based on how they speak or look, what they own, or how much education they have limits me. I enjoy being around smart people, but some of the biggest scoundrels I know are very intelligent. To paraphrase Dr. King, it is the content of a persons character that matters.

Feeling superior to, or being angry with, someone because of spelling, grammar, or sentence structure is a waste of time and energy IMHO.

That was beautiful Guys

That's a great finish note to this thread

[SDoolittle]

That was beautiful Guys

That's a great finish note to this thread

Who's finished?

emotional maturity and humility are excellent attributes

I agree. That is why constructive criticism doesn't hurt my feelings.

Feeling superior to, or being angry with, someone because of spelling, grammar, or sentence structure is a waste of time and energy IMHO.

Nobody here feels superior, and nobody is angry. This is a discussion board, and opinions will be posted. Intelligent thoughts should be posted in an intelligent manner. That is my opinion. You don't have to share it.

[Dan:]

That was beautiful Guys

That's a great finish note to this thread

Who's finished?

emotional maturity and humility are excellent attributes

I agree. That is why constructive criticism doesn't hurt my feelings.

Feeling superior to, or being angry with, someone because of spelling, grammar, or sentence structure is a waste of time and energy IMHO.

Nobody here feels superior, and nobody is angry. This is a discussion board, and opinions will be posted. Intelligent thoughts should be posted in an intelligent manner. That is my opinion. You don't have to share it.

bingo bango!

[K_Mac]

Bird dog you're entitled to your opinion. I'm glad you paid attention in school. Good for you.

[Nine Miler]

I agree, the content of a person's character is very important.

Character involves carrying yourself a certain way. One definition for character, and the one you are most certainly referencing is "one of the attributes or features that make up and distinguish an individual."

When I only have my posts to define me here, and other members are asking of an opinion from me, (and you) I want them to be assured that I am not giving bad advice. One way to be sure of that is to make sure my posts are clear and informed. Spelling and grammar are an important piece of the equation when it comes to convincing others of your knowledge on a topic.

Would you be more willing to take trust in an article on an item/product that contained misspelling and grammatical mistakes, or one that was polished, and professionally done?

I know you are going to list a ton of your personal experiences with exceptions to this, so fire away...

I was raised to be clean shaven for work or church, have polished shoes, and to make sure the placket on my shirt is in line with my belt buckle and the zipper on my pants, too. Since you can't see that on the web, I try to be professional with my posts.

[K_Mac]

Nine Miler I respect your desire to keep your posts clear and professional. 8-)

The definition of character I like best is "the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing." Humility, integrity (a steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code), honesty, courage, strength, generosity, and compassion are among those traits.

I agree that our words are one of the measures by which we are judged. It is not the only measure though, even on this forum. There are people who post on this forum who couldn't care less about proper grammar and punctuation. Some of them are funny and have interesting things to say. Many know far more about fishing than I do. If I dismiss their posts because I don't like their style, I completely miss the content. That is my loss.

You said there would be long lists of exceptions; I only have one. Many years ago, when I was in real trouble in my life I was befriended by an old Tennessee country boy. On the surface we had little in common. He had little education. He spoke slowly with a thick accent, in a southern dialect that only casually resembled English. He was rough and unrefined, and didn't really care to be anything else. By the grace of God I was able to see past all that. The truth is he was one of the smartest, wisest men I have ever known. Much of the success I've had I owe to him.

[FishingBuds]

[Nine Miler]

I know it is the title, but just to clarify again, this topic has nothing to do with social status.  That was not the intent.  I am sorry if you took it that way, and trust me I am nowhere close to upper-echelon and never have been.

Formal education aside, what is common between us is that we can continue to learn everday despite how long we are removed from school.  That is why most of us came to BR in the first place. 

You have experiences that I (and others I am sure) have not had.  Thanks for sharing them, they are making us all wiser.

[fathom]

baught for bought.

breaks for brakes. 

[SirSnookalot]

I think all can safely say that a number of posts are not structurally sound.  In only rare cases do I have to scratch my head and wonder what the poster is trying to convey, most posts get the message across and that's what I'm interested in. 

I agree with a previous post about intellectual superiority, people that are secure with themselves have no need to nit pick, I'm as guilty as the next.

I won't be enlisting in the  Grammar Gestapo any time soon.

Do you think most of these posts have been proof read several times over before actually posting them, not wanting to have egg on their own face?

[Tin]

It seems many of us have the need to post displays of our intellectual superiority and I am sure I have been guilty of this as well. In addition to intelligence, emotional maturity, and humility are excellent attributes also, and these traits provide the proper foundation for the use of intelligence.

lol...I couldn't resist.

[moby bass]

Sad how many professionally written articles contain these mistakes.

[D4u2s0t]

I think all can safely say that a number of posts are not structurally sound. In only rare cases do I have to scratch my head and wonder what the poster is trying to convey, most posts get the message across and that's what I'm interested in.

I agree with a previous post about intellectual superiority, people that are secure with themselves have no need to nit pick, I'm as guilty as the next.

I won't be enlisting in the Grammar Gestapo any time soon.

Do you think most of these posts have been proof read several times over before actually posting them, not wanting to have egg on their own face?

I bet many have lol.  This is an online forum, it's not a school paper, so I don't care how people type, as long as you can understand the point. 

[senile1]

It seems many of us have the need to post displays of our intellectual superiority and I am sure I have been guilty of this as well. In addition to intelligence, emotional maturity, and humility are excellent attributes also, and these traits provide the proper foundation for the use of intelligence.

lol...I couldn't resist.

I didn't proofread. Give me a break.   I'm usually working on my other computer accessing other network devices while I'm on this forum.  I'm surprised I don't make more grammatical errors.

[Captain Obvious]

Didn't we have this discussion like two weeks ago?

Capt.O

[5bass]

I wish Long Mike would go ahead and reply to this thread so we can lock it down.

  Where you at Mike?