How come no one knows how to type in english anymore?

[Guntz348]

I've noticed a steady decline in the language that people use online in many games. I'm not just talking about people who use the software keyboard and and send messges that are hacked up and barley readable. I've seen so many freaking post on this board that are so damn uncomprehendable that I can't even tell what these people are talking about. There was a post that really got to me the other day. It was something about people calling a kid a duper or something but the whole post, about 6 or 7 lines of text, was all one long sentence. It had more spelling and grammer errors then I could count, and I had to read it three times before I could figure out what he was saying. since I know no one is willing to clean up what they submit, either they dont know english or they just dont care, I'd like to volunteer my services as a proof reader for the forums and new sections. I know I couldnt possibly edit all the post all of the time, but I really wouldnt mind cleaning up the boards especially the really bad ones where it appears that english is not the persons first language, or second or third or fourth... well you get the point.



<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Guntz348 on 2003-01-12 18:29 ]</font> hehe yes thank you Alielle, i fixed it


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[Alielle]

I get what you're saying, but it's kind of ironic for you to say that when you have several spelling and capitalization errors in your post.

With that out of the way, I agree with you, but I think it's a wasted effort. I've learned to ignore people that type illegibly. (Corollary: I've been replying to even less threads here. )

I also find it a huge waste that people with keyboards are still saying "lol" every other sentence and/or typing like monkeys.

Hand over your keyboards.
>Stupid wankers who suck at typing

Edit: Haha, I need to proofread my own damn posts.

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[Spy]

Do you criticize the wrapping that covers your gifts? As long as you can get the message somebody is trying to send, do spelling and grammatical errors really matter? I think you need to answer that question first.

[DeathCheese87]

thats why i never use my shift key most of the time. i believe i can get the point across without it.

[Eum]

Then again, you can establish a wonderful, pompous facade like I, by typing as such.

[Guntz348]

This coming from the man who brought us the amazing interview with Yuji Naka, the biggest load of horse shit since Mr. Ed ate that box of Ex-Lax. Thank you Spy, do you even know what the hell you are saying?

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Do you criticize the wrapping that covers your gifts? As long as you can get the message somebody is trying to send, do spelling and grammatical errors really matter? I think you need to answer that question first.

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[Spy]

On 2003-01-12 18:30, Guntz348 wrote:

This coming from the man who brought us the amazing interview with Yuji Naka, the biggest load of horse shit since Mr. Ed ate that box of Ex-Lax. Thank you Spy, do you even know what the hell you are saying?

Where in my post did I answer the question that I posed? I know exactly what I'm saying at all times. I don't always spell my words correctly but I can make sentences that confuse people and have them make asses out of themselves as you so kindly demonstrated. Thanks! ^_^

PWNZED

[Alielle]

On 2003-01-12 18:12, Spy wrote:
Do you criticize the wrapping that covers your gifts? As long as you can get the message somebody is trying to send, do spelling and grammatical errors really matter? I think you need to answer that question first.

It only bothers me when the "gifts" are something along the lines of "lol wtf omg stfu rofl r u g.hey shythead." ;_;

[Guntz348]

Actually the whole point is that you can't understand what people are saying. And as to the question you posed, the one about the gifts, that has nothing to do here. When someone gives you something you should appreciate it and take it with a thank you. When someone asks something of you, would'nt be nice if they put the 5 seconds of thought into making it a clear and understandable question. No you didnt confuse me at all you simply contridicted your self, you asked me a question then said that you never answered it, why answer a question you ask someone else? Oh and let me add, "PWNZED" thats a great shining example of the hieght of you little childish intelligence.

[Spy]

On 2003-01-12 18:54, Guntz348 wrote:
Actually the whole point is that you can't understand what people are saying. And as to the question you posed, the one about the gifts, that has nothing to do here.

XD I recommend you stop digging your hole any deeper, or PM me.

When someone gives you something you should appreciate it and take it with a thank you. When someone asks something of you, would'nt be nice if they put the 5 seconds of thought into making it a clear and understandable question. No you didnt confuse me at all you simply contridicted your self, you asked me a question then said that you never answered it, why answer a question you ask someone else?

You assume that my question was bourne from my belief that sentence structure, grammer, and in effect english itself does not matter. Just because I pose such a question does not mean that I agree with it. As for my contradiction, I fail to see your logic in terminology/vocabulary choice.

My question was merely food for your thought. I agree with you whole heartedly that the use of web-slang has gotten too far out of hand.

Oh and let me add, "PWNZED" thats a great shining example of the hieght of you little childish intelligence.

And you making such a statement proves your childish ability to interact with others, what is your point?