Would it be too much to ask for everyone on this site to use correct spelling and grammar?
436319
I love you! I came on here for the first time last night and I was shocked at how horrible people's grammar and spelling was.  I honestly couldn't even understand some of the questions and/or answers because of the lack of structure, proper spelling, and grammar.  Glad I'm not the only one who is bothered by it!
302411
Your spelling could certainly use some work...
256390
As a teacher, I agree for the most part.  Spelling and grammar are horrible, and it's not just from the kids.  I don't think spell checkers should be outlawed though- they'll never know how to spell if they can't see it spelled correctly.  The thing that bothers me the most is how simple the Q's often are.  How stupid do you have to be to NOT know how to find the answers?  I'll give them the algebra- that can be difficult.  It's still stupid to ask for the answers if you're not going to know HOW to solve them though, which will be reflected on their test scores.  The greatest gift we can give them is the information on HOW to find their answers.  You don't have to know everything- you just have to know where to find everything.  Now I'll get off MY soapbox.  I actually used the phrase "greatest gift."  Ugh.
587800
Please spell check and grammar check.
101315
No way, dude. It is not like we're in English class together under an observant teacher's presence revising each other's papers. Spelling comes in helpful when trying to make yourself look good in formal or business relations. However, this Yahoo! Answers thing isn't a formal thing. Or is it?\nThose who go stray off topic by correcting your spelling should be corrected for not answering your question...now that's actually a real issue when it comes to informal communication!
1028738
However much I feel bad for people being harrassed for things they do not do well, I would honestly say that the spelling thing here bothers me as well, and it gets rather tiring reading posts with terrible spelling and grammar.  There is no excuse for it here, when you post your  question or answer, the 'CHECK SPELLING'  tool is always provided.  If it is your choice not to use it, then you probably will continue to be commented on.
585216
Yahoo's Spell check only works about half the time, especially on larger answers.\n\nHowever, I totally agree with you.  I am over-whelmed by the degree of spelling and grammar errors. I cannot believe that we would have so many in this single Website!  It shows how poorly kids are being taught today.\n\nI spend half my time on a question trying to understand it and the other half on trying to type my answer clearly and completely.  It seems no one understands the importance of good communications these days.  We all make mistakes from time to time, but this is bad!\n\nWhat an education they are going to get when they go looking for a job.
911426
The problem is that people simply don't care about grammar and spelling.  If you don't care, you won't be bothered to use a spellchecker.  It's kind of a catch-22, because if you're a poor speller, you tend not to be bothered by (or even notice) poor spelling, and so you don't see the point in making an effort just for the benefit of others.  Most people I know who aren't naturally good at spelling and grammar will put the effort if it's for something "important" like a job inquiry, but apparently Yahoo! Answers doesn't qualify as important.  \n\nJeepDrivr has a point---many people (especially those who post questions in the Languages section) don't speak English as a first language, but those generally aren't the culprits.  It's actually pretty easy to tell when grammar and spelling errors are a result of unfamiliarity with the language and when they're just due to laziness.  \n\nAnyway, I sympathize with your frustration.  I take a stand by refusing to answer poorly written questions...I figure if they can't take the time to ask nicely, I won't take the time to answer. :)
470893
NO! It shouldn't.\n\nPerhaps there can be 'internetspeak dictionaries' that contain all the terms, but we don't want to reduce the language, not reduce it. That makes everything so much harder. It's not real, it's just stupid and pointless. It's unprofessional. English is a perfect, developed and perfected. We don't need to screw it up.\n\nAnd it's not the norm. Not everyone writes like that. There are many literate people. It's only the norm for lazy people, and it'll lead them into incompetence.\n\nYou're a prime example. You don't know much about /grammar/ because you speak like that. You've abandoned spelling. Grammar is spelled with an a, friend.\n\nEver read 1984? Let's veer away from a world like that and your modern day version of 'newspeak'.
468974
I have no idea what you are asking, but you should be obligated to learn english if you're going to use this site.  Seriously.  This site has a spell checker for a reason.
1088082
I do understand what you're trying to say, and I do not usually try to make a big deal out of the grammar and spelling mistakes of others.  However, I do get very annoyed when I am trying to read a post that is written so poorly that I have to read the words more than once to try and figure out what the person is saying.  There is also a spell check on this board, so there really is no reason for misspelled words.  Now, punctuation is a whole different story, I suppose.  In either case though, there is still no reason for someone to be mean about it or to make fun of someone for it, even if it is extremely annoying.
777936
You might want to work on your spelling
461969
I agree whole-heartedly. This has been bugging me quite a bit. What bothers me even more is that people have such horrific spelling and grammar to begin with. I'm assuming that most of the people who post on this website are at least 13 or older. People of that age should be capable of expressing themselves clearly and intelligently.
481423
Well it is assumed that people who participate in this programm should only speak English. Since there are a lot of non maternel English speaking people who do participate it is to my insight very normal that mistakes are made. I think it is ok if someone correct mistakes in a respectfull way. I can also imagine that it is very annoying if you read questions that don't make any sense. Not everybody has a way with words and for them to express a question or an answer might be hard. So thumbs up for trying and don't let it get to you. Everybody has his or her qualities. Be yourself and the rest will follow. And look at it this way, next time you recieve a comment like that, ask how you can improve and it make you both feel much better.
771729
I for one would be extremely bored. If everyone’s grammar were perfect, it would just be the same 10 monotonous questions posed day after day. \n\nP.S. I had this answer grammar checked on Word and then pasted it in here.
1088065
in my opinion spelling is not that important on the internet.. it's not like it's  a class and your getting graded for spelling. I hate it too. everyone isnt perfect and i guess whoever has a problem with the way people spell things should get a life and stop worrying about it.
439148
People feel like it is thier job to be grammar police.  I am all for spelling correctly, but in a forum like this - I don't think it matters.