Why doesn't anyone who posts questions know how to spell?
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.
718023
It is how fast you can learn how to spell, before entering questions here.  That way people can figure out what the question really is.
66761
Hmmm, IS there any good questions? or do you mean ARE there any good questions? aaaaah caught your error there *lol*\n\nMost of the questions are in English-ish, but too many people are lazy and don't like correcting their spelling or grammar... or they just think that shorthand is cool.
113524
It happens.  But the REAL question should be:  Do you take a person more seriously when they take the time to spell properly(and none of that netspeak like gr8 and ur), use proper grammar, and above all PUNCUATION?  I know I certainly do, and while I admit to making the occasional typo, I am more wont to give a sincere answer to a question that has been asked 'properly.'  On the flip side, if someone is barely literate I am more apt to give a sarky and sarcastic response.
341737
They just want to join the people at Yahoo answers, but do not have the ability to form a logical question. Many other do not seem to know what "Check Spelling" is all about.
630418
It is so annoying to see questions/answers with so many spelling/grammar mistakes!  I guess people are just too lazy to make use of the 'check spelling' link.  And yes, the apparent lack of adequate spelling/grammar skills in today's children/teenagers worries me. :(
213438
The spell checker is available only when you answer a question, but judging from the responses, not too many people use it. I doubt that they'd use it for asking a question, either, when it becomes available. I occasionally use the spell checker when I'm unsure of the spelling of a word I've type.
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.
103529
People think that because they are on the Internet they don't have to spell things properly or edit what they have written.\n\nI've seen so many misspelled words and poor syntax on Yahoo Questions, and it's not just from EAASL (English As A Second Language) speakers.\n\nAlso some people think it's cool to hax0r talk.  Bunch of Un-l33t bastages if you ask me.
1171698
There are a lot of younger ones on here that do not have the knowledge or experience to answer those kinds of question.  I have found some people here that do have the expertise for that type of question, just that they don't have the time to be on here a lot so many good question get little or no response.
615487
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.
995181
YES I DO.  It's very annoying.  I stop reading questions if they are too poorly worded or in Ebonics.  It's just pitiful to see how poorly people know the English language and grammar.  Never mind the spelling!!!!
586732
you are such a dork obiously you no how to spell it you just did! dimmwit! gosh some people ask the stupidest ?'s on this thing! why ask a ? that you no and doesn't need an answer????
777249
I agree with you 100%. It is so frustrating. English is my second language and I find that I have better grammar than many of the people on this website! The poor grammar and spelling make it difficult for me to answer their questions because I can't understand what they are trying to say.\nIt's really quite worry-some.\nBest wishes.\n-Daciana\n\nps.  Nice picture.
768240
I agree with you.  Many of the people asking questions are not what you would call intelligent. They are minimally educated and haven't got a clue about spelling, punctuation and grammar. They don't even have enough intelligence to realise how important good spelling is.
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!
20759
I agree with you, but some people are just too lazy or type too fast (and don't realize their mistakes). Unless Yahoo! was to add a spellchecker that checks the spelling of all posts, I don't see these people improving their spelling and grammar.\n\nAlso, there are people on this website that haven't learned correct grammar or spelling (because they are new to the English language).