Why don't people use capital letters in their name and adress?

frivolous_fay

mrcol1000 wrote: »

If the forum had a spell check it would improve things although posts would have odd words in.

NeilJung

GrammarGirl wrote: »

If you find that 'priceless', I suggest you find an alternative means of entertainment.

Absolutely not. It amuses me to no end when someone makes a post about grammar or spelling and screws up in it themselves. It seems to be one of the natural laws of the internet and I find it absolutely delightful.

GrammarGirl

NeilJung wrote: »

Absolutely not. It amuses me to no end when someone makes a post about grammar or spelling and screws up in it themselves. It seems to be one of the natural laws of the internet and I find it absolutely delightful.

Aren't typos excluded from this kind of hilarity? They should be. Then you wouldn't be laughing at me!

NeilJung

GrammarGirl wrote: »

Aren't typos excluded from this kind of hilarity? They should be. Then you wouldn't be laughing at me!

Of course it was a typo, and technically they should be taken into consideration, however over the years I've become jaded and am no longer above finding amusement in "correction" posts that are in any way less than immaculate. I'm not an awful pedant, but it just seems to be one of those things that always happens when someone pulls up another on spelling or grammar or starts beating a drum about it. Surely you yourself have become aware of this "natural law" which has been evidenced several times in this very thread? From the proliferacy of the phenomenon it appears as if the very internet itself hates pedantry and exacts it's vengance upon those who practice it. I just happen to find it slightly amusing and charming, as well as striking and noteable in it's virtual inevitability.

GrammarGirl

NeilJung wrote: »

Of course it was a typo, and technically they should be taken into consideration, however over the years I've become jaded and am no longer above finding amusement in "correction" posts that are in any way less than immaculate. I'm not an awful pedant, but it just seems to be one of those things that always happens when someone pulls up another on spelling or grammar or starts beating a drum about it. Surely you yourself have become aware of this "natural law" which has been evidenced several times in this very thread? From the proliferacy of the phenomenon it appears as if the very internet itself hates pedantry and exacts it's vengance upon those who practice it. I just happen to find it slightly amusing and charming, as well as striking and noteable in it's virtual inevitability.

But I wasn't being pedantic or correcting anyone in my post - I was stating my opinion. I don't take pleasure in correcting spelling and grammar on this forum (I do that all day at work anyway) and if you read my posts you'll see I didn't pull anyone up on their mistakes (until someone did it to me - and retaliation isn't big or clever, I know!).

I don't think it's necessary or pleasant to potentially embarrass someone for an insignificant error - you maybe be conversing with a dyslexic person, or someone who's first language is not English. I am neither, just a quick and tired typer.

Anyway, my opinion on the matter is people should care about the state of the written word. English is the universal language and we should, as native speakers, lead by example. It kills me that grammar is no longer part of the curriculum, and it's a sad day when so many people can't even be bothered to write their names correctly in an official context.

GrammarGirl

Although I was beating a drum about it - I'll give you that.

We all have our passionate causes - mine happens to be the written word. It would seem though, as you say, the internet is loathe to let me pontificate about it without a slip up, so I'll leave it there!

lucystardust

I've noticed this too - lot of buyers on eBay don't use capitals for their names and addresses. It's sheer laziness! I've also had alot of bad grammar in questions, like 'hi i bort an item off u & i think it shud of arived by now????'

GeologyRocks

Idiophreak wrote: »

People just get bored with providing the same information over and over again and just get it done as quickly as they can.

Personally, I have a pretty high type speed whether I use capitals or not, but a lot of people will find it takes longer to keep having to find the shift key...doesn't mean to say they're stupid.

Sometimes, when I'm driving, I get bored with things slowing me down, mirror, signalling, pedestrians.... so I just ignore them all because it suits me better.

I kid.

I don't drive.

Grade_A_Reject

All_eBayed_Out wrote: »

This country is getting lazier and lazier. Soon we will have automatic a$$-wiping machines.

Smart_But_Casual wrote: »

Now one of them I'd buy!

Here's the next best thing.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM


Only in America!

custardy

Grade_A_Reject wrote: »

Here's the next best thing.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfGXmxJ1vM


Only in America!

lol the irony of the 2nd products name :rotfl: