More sad than funny, actually...

[MissRyleighsMom]

What really makes me laugh, and in the same token also makes me cry, is the poor use of grammar and spelling I come across on line.  I plead with all of you out there, PLEASE use spell check (it's SO easy), and check your grammar, as well. 

How can we raise well-educated children, when parents don't know the difference between your and you're, who and whom, there, their and they're, here and hear, etc.  If you don't know how to spell a word, or you're unsure, use a dictionary (does anyone even know that they exist anymore?).  Now, I'm not claiming to be Miss English Professor here, but I always try to make sure I've got things correct.  

Typographical errors happen - we all make mistakes - but please, please, please spell check!!!  Sorry about this rant, but I just read a post that was full of misspellings and grammatical errors and it's a huge pet peeve.     

[AyeBlossom]

Feb. 17, 2008 at 10:45 PM

Let's not forget the mommies who HOMESCHOOL their kids and dont know the difference between bald and balled, threw and through, here and hear, bare and bear, there, they're, their etc.

[angiebug]

Feb. 17, 2008 at 10:52 PM

I completely agree. I make mistakes sometimes, as do we all, but for goodness sakes......

I read entirely too many posts that look like they were written by a third grader at best. I hate to sound judgemental, but I have to agree. It's not that hard to write a post and check the spelling. It's hard for me to take a post seriously, or even finish reading the post when it's written poorly. I guess it's a pet peeve of mine as well.

[bitterlee]

Feb. 17, 2008 at 11:39 PM

LOL - YES.

 I've given up even mentioning it anymore. I completely blame the government's imposition of public education that's sub-par on nearly every level, and getting worse every year. And we celebrate it by fighting for "ebonics" to be validated as an actual "language"

 *sigh*

[MissRyleighsMom]

Feb. 18, 2008 at 10:15 AM

I'm glad you all agree!  I understand some people are just terrible spellers (I have one in my family), but really, spell check is a beautiful thing - embrace it!!!  I've never even thought about the mommies who home-school - that is a truly scary prospect!  I was actually expecting someone to post a comment criticizing my observation.  I'm glad no one has!

(Original Poster)

[tj7812]

Feb. 18, 2008 at 10:28 AM Thank you!!!! I'm not the only one that feels this way!!!  My SIL is borderline dyslexic, so when it comes to reading stuff from her, I'm used to her "creative spelling" and I can understand others may have the same problem, but when I see it SO MUCH in posts so often, it almost gets irritating.  I try to be understanding but for the most part it is just ridiculous.  I also wonder if people know what a dictionary is anymore.... most internet explorers have a dictionary in the search bar, too, in case you don't have an actual book handy...... just a suggestion.  :)

[AshleyS2007]

Feb. 18, 2008 at 11:17 AM I annoys the CRAP out of me as well. I read a post a few days ago where things were spelled SO horribly that I didn't even know what it was supposed to say!!!