Bad English In Thread Titles

I'm wondering if we have some English teachers here. Does anyone else remember how they were not only so eager to find spelling and grammatical error to yank points off your paper, but they would do that for not having a 'proper' heading. In our schools it was always: in the upper right corner of the page, write Last Name-comma-First Name, then below that write English-dash-grade level-dash-class period, then below that write the date-- not 03-16-09-- that "will not be accepted"-- but only as "March 15, 2009."

In other classes, some teachers required a similar heading, but usually did not yank points for the slightest difference as ET's, and some made it plain they didn't care-- as long your name was on your paper. Before there was "political correctness," there was grammatical correctness. In either case, those who espouse the idea are ones who just want to be pushy and difficult with a sense of superiority... almost as bad as 'doctrinally correct.'

 

Of course, I'd say "Poor English In Thread Titles" .

 

I have a serious problem with reading posts filled with misspelled words, improper grammar and poor punctuation. I often see "im" instead of I'm, "alot" or "allot" instead of "a lot" (those are NOT one word). Too many people have no idea how to use commas, apostrophes, or where to put periods. They don't seem to know that you capitalize the first letter of the first word in a sentence, and they have no comprehension of paragraphs. One VERY long sentence of 300 words with misspelled words and absolutely no punctuation is impossible to read, and I just ignore them.

 

I made straight A's in English all through school and college. I am also a published writer and I still make mistakes with my spelling and grammar. Good grief! Nobody is perfect.

 

I appreciate good communication, whether it is oral or verbal, but I don't sit here analyzing each post for grammatical correctness. I just like to understand what is being said. Sometimes that is difficult without reading into the statements what is actually intended.

How we speak is often a reflection of what we read on a regular basis. The reading of good literature will reflect itself on how we communicate, and this is important when we enter the pulpit and expound on God's word. Another important point here includes our audience. If we have children in audience there is no point in addressing an English professor. Our pulpit language must address the congregants. What the child will understand will readily be understood by the lawyer, teacher or average listener.

I think the computerized language lends itself to poor construction, and we tend to rush responses, leaving out vital information. This further leads to a lot of misunderstanding and debate.

Cheers,

Jim

 

But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts.

For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak for covetousness--God [is] witness.

Nor did we seek glory from men, either from you or from others, when we might have made demands as apostles of Christ.

But we were gentle among you, just as a nursing [mother] cherishes her own children.
1Th 2:4-7

 

Yes, I thought it did demand perfection.

It's okay if you thought you made a mistake. I won't tell on you.:tongue3:

Actually, some folks might be in a hurry and should take time to proofread, but not everyone is blessed with the same talents. My hubby is college educated and very intelligent, but uses bad spelling and grammar all the time. I assure you, he is not lazy. He is just focused on more important matters. He is also much more forgiving and kind than some of us who have a knack for dotting every "I" and crossing every "T." Some folks just don't sweat the small stuff.

 

I've made a mistake or two *ahem* in some of my posts, and I'm sure in the thread titles too. I remember one recently that Sue had to fix for me.

I have decent English skills - but time is NOT always on my side while posting. And sometimes, even without sufficient time, I want to post.

 

Is it a matter of knowing when to use "know" or "knowing?"

 

There are some spellings I never seem to get right: alot or a lot, and towards and toward, and antennae or antennea. I get frustrated trying to remember how to use those words.:tonofbricks:

 

Eye one u splllngg B wunse.