rsdoran
Lifetime Supporting Member
Some words, like fag, have multiple meanings. Fag can also mean fatigued, drudge, tired, and more. NOTE: Fag used for cigarette or a homosexual is SLANG.
I know my spelling and grammar will not be 100% accurate at all times because I think much faster than I type.
Than is an adverb or adjective to describe an element.
Then is an adverb to represent time.
Most people will use slang in their speech and writing because some words are accepted. We also used abbreviated terms because many have been accepted for years, example ASAP (as soon as possible). Some of the common ones seen here; IMO, IMHO, LOL, ROFLMAO, these have become commonly used internet terms.
The internet in its infancy was expensive and limited, even when the pricing became reasonable there were limitations on text messaging; therefore a new form of communications evolved. An example is u instead of you.
I would agree that style of communication is not appropriate on a technically oriented forum but like many things it is believed to be accepted because of wide use.
My issue with spelling and grammar is that those that are some of the worse offenders are the ones that state they will not reply because the person was lazy; couldn't it be classified as lazy if you do not take the time to review your post(s)/replies?
There is a saying from the Bible; “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.”
That could easily be revised; replace "without sin" for "without errors", or insert your own terms to fit the application.
It should also be noted that the rules do not state anything about "perfect" grammar or spelling but rule number 1 does state;
1. Please, no advertising, name calling, rude behavior, foul language, or disrespectful posts
http://www.plcs.net/rules.htm
I know my spelling and grammar will not be 100% accurate at all times because I think much faster than I type.
Than is an adverb or adjective to describe an element.
Then is an adverb to represent time.
Most people will use slang in their speech and writing because some words are accepted. We also used abbreviated terms because many have been accepted for years, example ASAP (as soon as possible). Some of the common ones seen here; IMO, IMHO, LOL, ROFLMAO, these have become commonly used internet terms.
The internet in its infancy was expensive and limited, even when the pricing became reasonable there were limitations on text messaging; therefore a new form of communications evolved. An example is u instead of you.
I would agree that style of communication is not appropriate on a technically oriented forum but like many things it is believed to be accepted because of wide use.
My issue with spelling and grammar is that those that are some of the worse offenders are the ones that state they will not reply because the person was lazy; couldn't it be classified as lazy if you do not take the time to review your post(s)/replies?
There is a saying from the Bible; “He that is without sin among you, let him cast the first stone at her.”
That could easily be revised; replace "without sin" for "without errors", or insert your own terms to fit the application.
It should also be noted that the rules do not state anything about "perfect" grammar or spelling but rule number 1 does state;
1. Please, no advertising, name calling, rude behavior, foul language, or disrespectful posts
http://www.plcs.net/rules.htm
