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[Niccivan]

Originally Posted by Night Nurse

I'd never heard of persnickety... knew it had to come from pernickety

per·snick·et·y
–adjective Informal.
1. overparticular; fussy.
2. snobbish or having the aloof attitude of a snob.
3. requiring painstaking care.
Also, pernickety.

[Origin: 1885–90; orig. Scots, var. of pernickety]

Amazing what you can learn... cor it isn't even english

Well, I'm glad I could help you learn something

and of course I was referring to definition #1

[calgaryjimbo]

Originally Posted by Niccivan

I don't see what spelling has to do with making a point or being taken seriously. People make typos. Other people have a difficult time with spelling. This doesn't make them "stupid". I know I struggle in the english department. Hence why I picked a field in the opposite direction.

I don't always take MF seriously, but I can assure it has nothing to do with him misspelling a word.

Maybe it's just me, but if someone repeatedly misspells a word in a particular manner, even after having that error pointed out, I don't consider that a typo. I consider that incompetent. Incompetent people are rarely taken seriously. Just sayin'

[Niccivan]

Originally Posted by calgaryjimbo

Maybe it's just me, but if someone repeatedly misspells a word in a particular manner, even after having that error pointed out, I don't consider that a typo. I consider that incompetent. Incompetent people are rarely taken seriously. Just sayin'

I don't think that is what we are talking about. Featherlou pointed out a typo, MF recognized it and fixed it. I think you are looking for an argument here. Why don't you stop, take a deep breath, and realize that spelling and grammar imperfections are not the end of the world. Some people just don't get it, and quite frankly, don't care to get it. If you think them incompetent for that, well so be it, but that screams ignorance to me. I know that if something is pointed out to me as a mistake, I fix it when it's brought to my attention in a pleasant, non-demeaning sort of way (you should look into that). So, even though I know you aren't calling me incompetent, I think your condescending attitude about others who have this problem is just mean. But, it is your opinion and you are certainly entitled to it and this one in particular doesn't really offend me since you obviously aren't talking about me.

[Kellieintx]

Ok, I can not stay quiet any longer...

I think anyone is entitled to an opinion, and a point of view. Just because they can not type/spell/formulate their thoughts, does not mean they are ignorant, nor incompetent. I have met quite a few doctors who tend to misspell. Does that make them uneducated? They can perform brain surgery, heart transplants, but sometimes confuse their "too, to and two's", or their "there/their/they're". Does this mean I should see them as incompetent, as well as the rest of the world? We all have things we are good at, and things we could improve upon, sitting there behind your computer screen pointing fingers at "the incompetent" doesn't make your actions acceptable in my eyes. I see it as bullying those who may not be quite as educated, calm or articulate as you.

Identifying someone's lapses here and there can be amusing if done in the right way, and not to offend others. Pointing out people who mistype or misspell in a thread where people are usually typing rather quickly and rather fervently, is quite rude IMO.

As a group, we truly want to encourage and welcome people to feel free to debate all topics at hand, especially if it is something they feel quite passionate about. By pointing out everyone's mistakes, aside from making yourself to look holier than thou, you are deterring people from feeling comfortable to post a reply.

I mean seriously, who wants to be ridiculed or humiliated by grammar/spelling nazis? It truly doesn't help prove your point in the argument, just as it doesn't deter the point someone else had to make but accidentally mistyped, or misspelled.


Per Merriam Webster:

Debate: a: the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure b: a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides

It doesn't say anywhere that spelling or typing is a must. So how about we agree to overlook the obvious errors, or if you truly feel there is a serious issue at hand, how about private messaging them? Making a mockery of the post because they misspelled "there" won't hold up in a courtroom, and it won't hold up here either.

[hustler730]

Heres me and my peeps

[bluffmanxx]

Originally Posted by Kellieintx

Ok, I can not stay quiet any longer...

I think anyone is entitled to an opinion, and a point of view. Just because they can not type/spell/formulate their thoughts, does not mean they are ignorant, nor incompetent. I have met quite a few doctors who tend to misspell. Does that make them uneducated? They can perform brain surgery, heart transplants, but sometimes confuse their "too, to and two's", or their "there/their/they're". Does this mean I should see them as incompetent, as well as the rest of the world? We all have things we are good at, and things we could improve upon, sitting there behind your computer screen pointing fingers at "the incompetent" doesn't make your actions acceptable in my eyes. I see it as bullying those who may not be quite as educated, calm or articulate as you.

Identifying someone's lapses here and there can be amusing if done in the right way, and not to offend others. Pointing out people who mistype or misspell in a thread where people are usually typing rather quickly and rather fervently, is quite rude IMO.

As a group, we truly want to encourage and welcome people to feel free to debate all topics at hand, especially if it is something they feel quite passionate about. By pointing out everyone's mistakes, aside from making yourself to look holier than thou, you are deterring people from feeling comfortable to post a reply.

I mean seriously, who wants to be ridiculed or humiliated by grammar/spelling nazis? It truly doesn't help prove your point in the argument, just as it doesn't deter the point someone else had to make but accidentally mistyped, or misspelled.


Per Merriam Webster:

Debate: a: the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure b: a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides

It doesn't say anywhere that spelling or typing is a must. So how about we agree to overlook the obvious errors, or if you truly feel there is a serious issue at hand, how about private messaging them? Making a mockery of the post because they misspelled "there" won't hold up in a courtroom, and it won't hold up here either.

well said kellie...but for the sake of irony i wish you would have thrown in a couple typos

my 2 cents....i think we can all tell when a spelling error is being pointed out to be helpful and when it is done to be insulting or condescending. just sayin'...

[Niccivan]

Yes Kellie, I agree. I have been saying this all along!!

Perhaps *some* here will you more seriously than me, though

[Niccivan]

Originally Posted by bluffmanxx

well said kellie...but for the sake of irony i wish you would have thrown in a couple typos

my 2 cents....i think we can all tell when a spelling error is being pointed out to be helpful and when it is done to be insulting or condescending. just sayin'...

Absolutely!! I couldn't agree more with this.

[hustler730]

[Niccivan]

Originally Posted by hustler730

well, you certainly aren't helping