Why can't anyone spell on here?
349632
People are lazy, ignorant, and apathetic.  Not only can they not bother to check their spelling, they don't seem to think it's worth the time.  If you can understand me, then that's all that matters, seems to be their thought process.  What they fail to realize is that by not checking their spelling, the poster is causing people to reduce their estimation of him/her.  It's sort of like people who drawl out their words...you know the kind.  Every four letter word has two syllables?  Now, they might be the smartest person in the room, but you can't help but knock off a few IQ points when you hear them speak.
336960
This was actually the first question I asked when I started visiting because I was appalled at the spelling also. Then I realized that most people use shorthand spelling for text messaging and really have gotten lazy about it. Either that all they're all idiots. I've pretty much gotten used to the ignorance level and try to stay above it. Good luck to you!
498236
Yes, and considering the way 90% of the people on here have no idea how to spell basic words, let alone how to use it. I only wish there was a grammar check also.
625491
That always happens to me and it pisses me off!! LoL. but by the next time i sign in, my avatar is all good. LoL. I also HATE it when people freek out about spellin somethin wrong. i mean, i ask a reasonable question, and thye gotta answer like "learn proper grammar!!" people are ****** up!! LoL.
246742
they should require spelling...\n(and grammer and punctuation)
456661
some people really can't spell. others, as I tend to do sometimes, just don't feel like using correct grammar and punctuation when the message can get across by using slang or a homemade version of shorthand.
815698
Does anyone know how to spell?
742222
Why do people not know how to spell and ask silly questions?
1041716
I have the right to use a spell check button.\nDo you not have that where you are?
1056987
Sometimes I wonder about people who post here who say the are going to attend a university, yet they misspell words and their grammar is simply awful.  Makes me wonder what kind of university they will be attending.  Some questions posted are almost incomprehensible, what with poor spelling, and bad sentence structure.  Sometimes, I know very literate people will misspell on purpose... but I don't do that myself. I like to see words written correctly.  I try to correct my own sentences, most of the time. I don't know, is it that people want to sound/look dumb so they "fit in"?  \n\nI do realize that this site has people from all around the world, and for many, English is probably not  their native language, so grammar and spelling may be difficult for them.  I'm not frustrated, but I do censor what I read at times, based on the type question, and the literacy of it too.   I figure, if someone cannot write pretty much correctly, they will probably be clueless as to what I write in my replies.  Maybe that is presumptuous on my part, but I do like to use words that a barely literate person probably won't be able to read or understand.  \n\nThen again, spelling doesn't always affect my replies, especially with kids.
458353
May be your system does not support some of the activex . Because the spell check function in yahoo is an activex.
589031
But, I see that punctuation, and grammar are issues for you:\n\n"I cannot, for the life of me, understand why so many people continue to misspell (words in Yahoo! forums) when there is access to a spell checker."
682585
I'm not sure, you don't say why but from your message.... ....I'd say the "spelling moderator" had something to do with it!! LOL!! ;)
55697
I don't think it's a matter of not being able to spell.  Most people don't take Yahoo! Answers seriously enough to proof read.  Further, the Internet culture of 'online slang' and various other short cuts used in chat rooms and IMs naturally transcends into Yahoo! Answers.
948662
you can't spell. You must be dyslexic!
1149522
Reply- don't you have spelling check? If you type replie it at the bottom of the list.
893045
Please use the spelling check!\nTomorrow.