do people actually have to be so rude when answering    not all of us are great at spelling?
479809
Some people just have to be rude.  And some people get hostile when reading questions and the additional info that goes with them, so they strike out with rudeness.\n\nAnd some people feel that they are being helpful.  But they don't realize that people are sensitive about spelling and grammar and feel bad when they are corrected.\n\nThat is why it is just not polite to correct people's errors in spelling and grammar.  It would be different if the person asked to have such errors corrected, and even then, care should be taken to do it in a nice way.
936958
LOL! I hear you. It is very annoying. And you're right, those people who pick at spelling mistakes are extremely annoying. No one's perfect.\nHave a nice day!
1027525
bro,i think they were way rude..even some of my questions that i ask,all i get is some smart-ass reply and called filthy names.of these people don't want to give a decent answer,they just stay off yahoo answers.
770330
That's a good question.\nMy guess is that the rude people are the ones who have way to much time on their hands and like to take it out on others. I enjoy answering questions and find that a lot of the really good answers are very helpful but then it seems that there is always a rude person who has to spoil it for everyone and give some really mean and spiteful answer just to ruin it for others.\nI wish those rude people wouldn't answer any questions at all if they don't enjoy either asking good questions or answering them. Rudeness is a sign of really bad manners and poor up-bringing too.\nMy answer may not sit well with some but I tell it like it is.
759739
i hate rude people! Even if they dont know what to say, they say something to get points. good luck!
862251
Obviously your more intelligent than most people. That's not taking a stab at ya. Some are more receptive to their world than others. You see what many are blind to. But it may be rude to correct people all the time. Gentle aknowledge their veiw and show them yours without any judgement. Don't be sorry ....just be yourself yourallright and on track.
766738
It's rude to correct someone in front of others, but if you are their friend, do it privately and kindly. This will keep them from sounding ignorant the next time. (I can hear people reaching for the computer mouse to give me thumbs' down). If I mispronounced something horribly, I would want my friends to tell me so I would not make the same mistake twice.
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.
1135772
Personally I don't mind if the spelling in a question is a little bit sketchy or hit and miss.  As long as the spelling is good enough that the question can be read and understood.  I don't think people should be penalised for having a lesser standard of spelling, grammar or education.\nThe community guidelines don't have a rule against poor spelling, they just ask you to check your spelling and to be aware that your question might be deleted if it cannot be understood due to poor spelling.\nPeople need to relax a bit and to drop the superiority complex.  It is not a sign of intelligence to put down another person for their inadequacies, it is a sign of ignorance and a sign of weakness.
119729
I thought I was the only one who bad spelling gets on my nerves!!!!!! I am not a Native English speaker, but I try to do my best when I speak and when I write. \n\nI know that many people just don't bother about writing correctly because they are in a hurry or maybe they think that nobody cares or that nobody will notice. \n\nEvery time I ask or answer a question here I double check for grammar and spelling because I don't want to be criticized for my bad English.\n\nIt is the same in Spanish, I just hate when people misspelled words. I am very strict on that subject. \n\nBy the way, if you find any grammar or spelling mistakes in this answer just remember that English is not my mother tongue. I learned it 5 years ago.
832916
Some people can't take any kind of constructive criticism.  You would think they would at least learn how to use spell check.  You're not awful, just honest.  You have to be prepared for any kind of answer on here, and at least yours was well meaning!
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.
243130
That is pretty funny. What is even funnier is that everyone who answers this question will be weary of spelling correctly (or vice versa). The education system is lacking; however, I think that when people feel comfortable in an environment where spelling correctly is not an expectation, they just go crazy. Most like that slang, but I truly find it atrocious.
343499
Our answers have to be in depth BUT you can misspell words!?!?!? \n\nGO FIGURE!
205742
When it stands in the way of communication, is usually my yardstick.  But perhaps here the standard should be higher; if you're asking for help with something and just cannot be bothered to ask properly, that does strike me as quite rude.\n\nI think this answer has at least 3 grammar errors in it.
214769
because people are ignorant.they seem to forget that one person can excell at one thing and really suck at another. My sister is dyslexic and very sucessful. I wouldnt worry too much about what others think of you. by posting this question I can tell that you are not a mean spirited person and understand exactly what I am saying. Pehaps they thought they were funny and would get picked for best answer. I dont think so by the way. chin up and keep smiling
563788
sometimes, but not really. Some people don't really read the question fully and type in whatever they want.