Having monthly English lessons on the forums?
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I didn't have a lawn mower so the neighbour borrowed me one.
It's LENT. This one makes me want to punch people.
It's LENT. This one makes me want to punch people.
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Well done ASIM18!
Actually, I think that asim18's suggestion is inspired and thorouhly commendable. I'm not sure that it should just be monthly; hourly might be more appropriate and perhaps it could be made into a 'sticky". This would be a shining example of what the Big Society is all about and would demonstrate a new, more generous, public spirited, we are "all in it together direction" for Overclockers.
It might even be a good idea to augment the signup Captcha with a basic English comprehension test, what about it Moderatrors?
People would improve there life chances if they learned to communicate in English
People would improve their life chances if they learned to communicate in English
Actually, I think that asim18's suggestion is inspired and thorouhly commendable. I'm not sure that it should just be monthly; hourly might be more appropriate and perhaps it could be made into a 'sticky". This would be a shining example of what the Big Society is all about and would demonstrate a new, more generous, public spirited, we are "all in it together direction" for Overclockers.
It might even be a good idea to augment the signup Captcha with a basic English comprehension test, what about it Moderatrors?
People would improve there life chances if they learned to communicate in English
People would improve their life chances if they learned to communicate in English
The poor spelling and incorrect use of words such as "there" and "their" do annoy me slightly, but having lessons on an internet forum is not going to resolve the issues that people have.
Most of the problems with language and grammar here extend from, in my opinion, people not having paid enough attention is school, use of MSN/Internet from an early learning age and laziness.
For example a young lad (18) I work with insists that "atall" is a word and uses it when booking jobs for repair and when pointed out that it is actually two words "at" and "all" it becomes a case of "it's quicker to type "atall"
To be honest, the ones that really annoy me are people who ask for business advice and keep referring to "there business"
Most of the problems with language and grammar here extend from, in my opinion, people not having paid enough attention is school, use of MSN/Internet from an early learning age and laziness.
For example a young lad (18) I work with insists that "atall" is a word and uses it when booking jobs for repair and when pointed out that it is actually two words "at" and "all" it becomes a case of "it's quicker to type "atall"
To be honest, the ones that really annoy me are people who ask for business advice and keep referring to "there business"
I fink that their should be more though put in to content rather then spending time looking silly examples off bad spelling. a lot off grammer Nazis’ have begun too loose the plot. Its high time they decided weather too shut up and not let they’re feelings stand in the way or continue to be pompouse nincompoops.
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I failed my GCSE English and even I know
its vs it's
bought vs brought
have vs of
your vs you're
a lot vs a lot
they're vs their
were vs we're
The only one I tend to struggle with is have vs has. I know that had is past tense though. I agree with the OP. We're intelligent enough on here to answer tech support calls. Such calls require technical knowledge and basic grammar.
its vs it's
bought vs brought
have vs of
your vs you're
a lot vs a lot
they're vs their
were vs we're
The only one I tend to struggle with is have vs has. I know that had is past tense though. I agree with the OP. We're intelligent enough on here to answer tech support calls. Such calls require technical knowledge and basic grammar.
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The thing is some people may be interested in learning. People on the forum may generally not know how to put these types of sentances together properly.
It's worth a go isn't it?
It's worth a go isn't it?
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If they didn't pay attention at school what are the chances they'll give a **** about what randoms preach on an internet forum?
Also, "sentences".
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I really can't see this working. People who don't have a grasp of the English language probably don't care that they are wrong, even though it makes them look retarded.
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getting the right word isn't about grammar.
OP: we need a thread explaining grammar and basic reading & writing skills now too.
to be honest i always assume people who dont know the basics to be idiots and i will take their opinions with a pinch of salt.
if you dont know when to use there, their, they're etc then why should i assume you have the intellect of an adult? (dyslexics are excused on this one)
These days most mainstream browsers even have spell checkers built in.
It's just laziness / habit that people continue with their oddities when typing.
Something i must confess to that probably gets on someones nerves somewhere, is the use of acronyms.
TBH, afaik, ofc, etc etc.
In my subjective view it's far more acceptable to write afaik rather than 'i no'.
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Rightly so, however the number of people that have claimed dyslexia as the reason for their poor spelling is mind boggling.
Dyslexics do get a free pass to a degree, however I'm relatively sure words such as "you" are within their grasp, and so blaming the use of "u" on a condition isn't on in my opinion.
I don't mean to sound harsh, however i know a few dyslexics who strive to improve their written skills daily, often asking me or looking elsewhere for help before making posts on forums (I've sat there and watched one of my friends spend a good 15 minutes rereading a relatively short topic he was posting once to try and get it correct).
It's just laziness / habit that people continue with their oddities when typing.
Something i must confess to that probably gets on someones nerves somewhere, is the use of acronyms.
TBH, afaik, ofc, etc etc.
In my subjective view it's far more acceptable to write afaik rather than 'i no'.
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Rightly so, however the number of people that have claimed dyslexia as the reason for their poor spelling is mind boggling.
Dyslexics do get a free pass to a degree, however I'm relatively sure words such as "you" are within their grasp, and so blaming the use of "u" on a condition isn't on in my opinion.
I don't mean to sound harsh, however i know a few dyslexics who strive to improve their written skills daily, often asking me or looking elsewhere for help before making posts on forums (I've sat there and watched one of my friends spend a good 15 minutes rereading a relatively short topic he was posting once to try and get it correct).
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Intentionally misspelling posts in an attempt to be funny = fail.
I don't think that is fair to be honest. My English typed isn't the best. I paid attention at school and did well in both English language and literature. The trouble is not all of us go on to get jobs or even in life where we get to practice and maintain that level we attained at school. I certainly don't and in all honesty have typed about 20 letters tops since leaving school in 1990.
Most of my contact with paperwork at work is signing against statements or checklists, every thing has to be in capitals.
I read a lot but don't get that much day to day practice and that is why my skills have suffered in much the same way my Maths was superb at school but if you asked me to do any sum that required algebra or trigonometry I would not have a hope. Probably even writing out long sums would have me reaching for a calculator.
My sons almost 3, I'm looking forward to him starting getting Maths books and English books so I can have a refresh as well.
I have no problem someone on here mentioning a grammar issue and I would thank them for it but trying to make out people are morons or retards is a bit much.