How come I have noticed that those who reply to questions by correcting sombody else's grammar or spelling, never seem to have anything else to say for themselves. \nAre they so empty headed that they can not write an answer on any other topic???
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They're grammer-nazi's. What do you expect?
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I can't speak for anyone but myself.\n\nI find a lot of satisfaction in answering LEGITIMATE questions posed by people who are honestly looking for information.  Many times I find folks who'll post an answer with vulgarity or their version of humor when it totally uncalled for.  I will not post an answer if I'm not pretty sure I'm passing good, solid answers or common sense opinions.\n\nMost people, well...just about everyone who has picked my answer as "the best" have been quite gracious with thanks.  I get a lot of satisfaction in thinking that I've helped someone out, no matter how small the deed may have been.
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Get off your high horse...this is a forum for anyone who wants to participate in it, not just for smart people who proofread.  Misspelled words aren't necessarily a sign of poor education as much as laziness (not to suggest that laziness is any better).  Just get over it.
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It ain't so! :) lol******* You aren't alone!\n\nIt gives me a headache trying to figure out where one sentence ends and the next begins. UGH...Don't get me wrong...I misspell an occasional word here and there but we are talking about "minor mistakes".
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Sara, I think you are a wonderful speller and that your grammar is perfect.  I think that you missed the point of a lot of the criticism - it is the fact that a great many people who ask and answer questions fail to hit the 'Check Spelling' button.  I, and I think many others, always make allowances for people like you who do not have English as their first language and appreciate the difficulty.\nIn any event, well done, God bless and good luck.
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Know mudder ow heard eye tray, eye juiced canned spall co-rectly. Eye thynk sum-thang iz rong wit me. \n\nI think how someone spells and the grammar they use tells a lot about the individual. Sometimes it actually aides in answering their question. If you really want to answer something for someone, but see that they are having a difficult time even formulating the question or expressing it in a clear and concise manner, you know not to use too complicated of an explanation or to keep your vernacular and verbiage in check as to not confuse them.\n\nBut yes, some of the questions and answers in this place make me wonder if one thousand monkeys are not actually on one thousand typewriters (or computers in this case) trying to write the next great American novel. It is just mind boggling at times how poorly expressed and educated some are. \n\nBut I'm here to help, not to criticize. Unless it is funny.
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Dear Friend:\n\nExplain what and stuff.  (First example)\n\nIn a world without grammar I would go nuts.  I have no respect for those who cannot use the language properly or communicate well.  I cannot abide constant misspelling of words that is not due to English as a second language.  I will not read anything that someone has butchered words such as "with" with "wit".  Its not cute, its not cool, it makes the person look absolutely stupid. \n\nI refuse to read anything that is not paragraphed at all.   I am not usually so harsh, but this is my pet peeve.  GBYou
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Fascinating dialect you have there...\n\n(yes - I get a bit annoyed when people spell the way they speak, but hey...what can you expect when teachers aren't allowed to correct their spelling? Might hurt the little dears' egos...)
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Some people just don't get it!  I guess they were never taught respect for anything.  I think sometimes people don't realize the power of "words".  They may think they are writing something really clever, and funny, when actually what they write can be very offensive or hurt-full to the person asking the question.  I don't understand why some people feel the need to just answer "any" question regardless if they have an educated answer, or not.  The entire Yahoo Answers thing was set up to help people find solutions to their problems, not as a "playground"  I'm not saying that all answers should be cut, and dry.  Humor always has it's place, as long as it lends it's self to a quality answer.
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I am so glad someone else mentioned this!  I think it's terrible the way some people spell and the grammar they use. It just makes you wonder:  What did they learn in school?  Spell check works sometimes, but not for everything. A majority of the words that are misspelled are not difficult words, either - just ordinary, everyday words!
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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.
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This program on Yahoo really has just given the ability for unintelligent people to say something and finally feel as if they've accomplished a feat. The reason why that occurrence is, is because it's over the Internet. Therefore, their is no response from the defending person. Don't worry. Though we must deal with these insignificant answers we are also given the opportunity to find at least one answer worth reading.
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Yes, you're the only person it bugs. I will write whatever I want in this little box on anyone's question. If my answer actually answers the question, well then lucky you. I want my two points and I will write whatever I feel like saying. And you have to read it whether you like it or not!! HAHAHA!! This is so nice. Whatever I write here I know that at least one person on the planet will read it.
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Yes, I have noticed that too many people posting have terrible grammar and spelling skills. (I am not talking about those for whom English isn't a first language.)
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Yes, every once and a while you will see some random statements on the question board directed at someones response. Ive looked back at a few profiles and followed their questions and sure enough some jerk was answering every question with horrid comments. The good thing is that I think the Yahoo Answers Team is on the case. I know that if I see any more of them they will get filed for abuse before this gets so bad that Yahoo has to push a bunch of restrictions on the rest of us to control a few twisted morons. Check out the letter board, there are some interesting comments on there. Great Question you definitely hit the nail on the head with the tolerance. You shouldn't be beaten up at every turn for you opinion. Best Wishes! J
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just to let you know - from someone who is far form a grammer nazi or anything - you didnt ask a question - you made a statement... how are people supposed to respond?
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In the past I have been asked to proof read papers people are writing for a college class.  Their grammar and spelling were so bad I just had to tell them to type it in Word and use its spelling and grammar tools to proof it.  Being obsessive compulsive, I just couldn't deal with the thought of it. \n\nI'm not perfect but the lack of grammatical skills most people possess amazes me.  What amazes me even more are the grades college students are getting turning in papers like that.  I imagine there is some point the teachers just throw up their hands and say, "f-ck it!"  \n\nApathy seems to be the root of the problem for both teachers and students; they just don't care.