Correct spelling - who needs it?

[Fallen Angel]

Aoccdrnig to rscheearch at an Elingsh uinervtisy, it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer is at the rghit pclae. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae we do not raed ervey lteter by it slef but the wrod as a wlohe.

[Azhran]

True :x

[Bilbo]

I heard that it was the first two and last two letters

[ConcreteSchlyrd]

That's assuming that you know the word you're trying to read in the first place. This entire forum is the poster child for why spelling, in fact, is important. Lots of people either:

A) Use words that are completely inappropriate for the context.

or

B) Misspell words to the point that they're actually the correct spelling for a completely different word with a completely different meaning.

EDIT: Plus, you don't sound like a blathering idiot when you spell things correctly. It's analogous to not spreading peanut butter all over your face before heading out the door in the morning.

[ZeUs!!]

It helps if English is your first language

[Verthanthi]

Originally written in The Book of Law, Chapter III
Spelling is defunct

[za gophar]

comunication with friends and such over the internet is the one place where i would say that good spelling and grammar is not needed. letting spelling and grammar mistakes run wild kind of adds a conversational tone to things.. and adds to inividual voice (some might say that that voice is "im an idiot".. but theyre being gay). when people who use spelling and grammar criticize those who dont i get the feeling that they're a bit of a prick. that's just my instinct though, my final judgement on a person won't depend on whether or not they care about spelling and grammar on the net. this is not a formal essay.

[ConcreteSchlyrd]

Call me "a bit of a prick," but proper spelling habits are going to shit because people don't use it on the Internet. I don't want to have to translate what people are trying to communicate, plain and simple. I can understand in situations like chats, where time is somewhat of the essence, but for forum posts? Would it take that much effort for people to just to give a quick glance over what they've written?

I agree with Zeus that it's a little bit different of a case for people who aren't native English-speakers... I can understand that. But for people who are, you have no excuse. The Internet is already a bastion of people who use "u" in place of "you" and "ur" in place of "you're" and "your." (There's a huge problem right there--"your" has a completely different meaning from "you're") That's unfortunate.

For the reader's sake, just take a little bit of pride in what you're writing. If it's that important for you to get your point across, make sure it's actually legible. That's all I'm saying.

[Troll King]

Spelling and grammar are part of the presentation of what one is trying to say. When communicating through writing, especially online, you remove other kinds of communication you have when talking face to face or even on the phone. Body language and inflections of voice are taken away, while spelling and grammar take on more prominence.

Like Conc said, it's also a matter of pride, but also respect. Anyone who thinks proper use of language is only reserved for essays or for work or for things that "really matter" is saying that what he says to you doesn't matter at all.

[Fallen Angel]

This is USELESS CRAP people, that means you are in no way obligated to post any intelligent comments whatsoever.

[wadi]

Originally posted by ConcreteSchlyrd
And Jesus said, "let there be grammar and spelling,and all who misuse these gifts shall be damned to an eternity in the firey bowels of hell.

Preach it Reverend Schlyrd!

[za gophar]

psh, grammar schmammar.. pride? ive got plenty haha. and im not falling in your traps. everyone is entitled to his own opinion and i dont give a shit how people type, and people who do need to worry about more important things.

[sir bracco]

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Originally posted by ConcreteSchlyrd
And Jesus said, "let there be grammar and spelling,and all who misuse these gifts shall be damned to an eternity in the firey bowels of hell.
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o shit im damned! nooooooooooooooooo!!!
SOME1 SAVE ME!!!
wouldnt that just suc ass if that was true...or is it?

[Mutha-Tucka]

I think anyone who cannot read when someone makes a typo is the dumbass, that cant make out a word based on the letters given. More then someone who has sucky hand-eye coordination.

[Stabwound]

In the game, I don't think spelling and grammer are THAT important. But it still bothers me when people use "u" and "ur" and all that garbage.

The forums are a different matter, though. I can't stand it when people can't at least be bothered to use capital letters, punctuation, etc, in their posts.