Horrible English ! Product of the US school system - Page 5

2Scoops · 05-25-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSC81

Just a note when you make such a thread. Check your own spelling and grammar first.

1. shiney new US high school
shiny

2. typos of long words,
words;

3. My transmission temp guage is reading too hot.
gauge

People take this stuff too seriously imo..

Take your own advice...

el ess A · 05-25-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tradosaurus

If oxen is plural of ox then why isn't
boxen plural to box? LOL

Or plural of goose is geese, then why not moose, meese?

And if you can say hey or hay, why not they or thay?

Fargin' English language....

If you spell a word incorrectly because you type too fast, that's one thing. But to actually start making up words...a tad too much IMO.

2010 Bumblebee · 05-25-2010, 04:56 PM

You know I'm guilty of typos. Mostly because of lack of proof reading.

However in the defense of some people. We all don't have equal educations, English might not be the first language of the person typing, and that person may not even be typing from inside the US.

The person typing might even be deaf or blind and software might be typing for that person.

Also some typos might not be typos, they might be keyboard settings.

Someone might also be typing phonetically from their own language.

There is more than one skill involved with corresponding on a forum like this; English grammar and vocabulary; typing skills; proof reading skills; comprehension; ect..

The most important thing is to communicate, help others, and have others help you.

Basically have fun and enjoy our camaro experiences !

Now, I know that I make typos, but when I see them I go back and fix them so they don't stay on the internet forever as mistakes, and so others learning English won't use them for examples, But I'm far from perfect, and you are too.

The scary part is this bad English, or these poor written language skills might rub off on you or other people, or just be widely excepted as the norm.

Language is alive for one thing, and if you don't use it you start to forget it is the other thing. If you know another language, visit a country where that language is spoken (and not English) then you will notice that you will start to forget the names of things in your own language, also your grammar will get all screwed up. The longer you stay there the worse it gets !

So intelligent people's English can get screwed up from learning other languages. It's kind of like running multiple operating systems in your head at the same time.

My spelling is horrible but I try to look up words in question before I post. Sometimes I even change to a different word.

Sou wad doo u tink 2day bout dis?

Maa107 · 05-25-2010, 04:57 PM

weel gis i doent unirstend waets tehh mater wiht mi sp3Lling???????

2010 Bumblebee · 05-25-2010, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maa107

weel gis i doent unirstend waets tehh mater wiht mi sp3Lling???????

Wud eye sad !

*Mindz* · 05-25-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

I have become a grammar Nazi myself. I have fixed your original post. Please stop being a hypocrite.

Thank you!

Get your jokes in now as the thread will be closed when I get to work.

bigearl · 05-25-2010, 05:07 PM

I'm just happy to know someone is available online on a car forum to judge me based on my typo's and incorrect usage of "to's" and "there's"! Because I care...a lot.

2010 Bumblebee · 05-25-2010, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mindz

Get your jokes in now as the thread will be closed when I get to work.

That's not nice. I wrote some serious stuff in my first post defending the less fortunate spellers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigearl

I'm just happy to know someone is available online on a car forum to judge me based on my typo's and incorrect usage of "to's" and "there's"! Because I care...a lot.

Don't worry about it, unfortunately that's what people see when they read something. I make typos all the time and I'm happy when people correct them for me or point them out.

rez333 · 05-25-2010, 05:23 PM

my beef are people who spell "loser" as "looser". I mean give me a break losers!

Mr Twisty · 05-25-2010, 05:30 PM

Word.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaspyRon

Is it LOL or lol?

I ROFL'd at that one!

< I looked like that.

Yeah, I know you saw it.

PQ · 05-25-2010, 05:35 PM

This thread =

Although I agree with the OP.

Mr Twisty · 05-25-2010, 05:54 PM

We all make misteaks

When did a wheel become a rim? That chaps my @ss, but I guess it's a sign of the times.

Berean · 05-25-2010, 05:55 PM

No one says horrible anymore. It's always "horrific".

allmotor · 05-25-2010, 06:07 PM

Press 1 for English....

05-25-2010, 04:56 PM	#59
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	Sou wad doo u tink 2day bout dis? You know I'm guilty of typos. Mostly because of lack of proof reading. However in the defense of some people. We all don't have equal educations, English might not be the first language of the person typing, and that person may not even be typing from inside the US. The person typing might even be deaf or blind and software might be typing for that person. Also some typos might not be typos, they might be keyboard settings. Someone might also be typing phonetically from their own language. There is more than one skill involved with corresponding on a forum like this; English grammar and vocabulary; typing skills; proof reading skills; comprehension; ect.. The most important thing is to communicate, help others, and have others help you. Basically have fun and enjoy our camaro experiences ! Now, I know that I make typos, but when I see them I go back and fix them so they don't stay on the internet forever as mistakes, and so others learning English won't use them for examples, But I'm far from perfect, and you are too. The scary part is this bad English, or these poor written language skills might rub off on you or other people, or just be widely excepted as the norm. Language is alive for one thing, and if you don't use it you start to forget it is the other thing. If you know another language, visit a country where that language is spoken (and not English) then you will notice that you will start to forget the names of things in your own language, also your grammar will get all screwed up. The longer you stay there the worse it gets ! So intelligent people's English can get screwed up from learning other languages. It's kind of like running multiple operating systems in your head at the same time. My spelling is horrible but I try to look up words in question before I post. Sometimes I even change to a different word. Sou wad doo u tink 2day bout dis? __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto Last edited by 2010 Bumblebee; 05-25-2010 at 05:13 PM.

05-25-2010, 04:57 PM	#60
Maa107 Someone give me a Camaro! Drives: '09HHR Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 516	weel gis i doent unirstend waets tehh mater wiht mi sp3Lling??????? __________________ Fifty years from now, when you’re looking back at your life, don’t you want to be able to say you had the guts to get in the car?

05-25-2010, 05:35 PM	#67
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	This thread = Although I agree with the OP. __________________

05-25-2010, 05:54 PM	#68
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	We all make misteaks When did a wheel become a rim? That chaps my @ss, but I guess it's a sign of the times. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

05-25-2010, 06:07 PM	#70
allmotor movin' down the motorway Drives: Summiit White 2SS/RS/M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Palmetto Fl and Peabody MA Posts: 740	Press 1 for English.... __________________ 417 stroker - Florida Speed and Power

05-25-2010, 05:07 PM	#63
bigearl Drives: 10 Camaro 2lt Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Napa Posts: 553	I'm just happy to know someone is available online on a car forum to judge me based on my typo's and incorrect usage of "to's" and "there's"! Because I care...a lot.

05-25-2010, 05:23 PM	#65
rez333 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: St. Joseph Posts: 1,283	my beef are people who spell "loser" as "looser". I mean give me a break losers!

05-25-2010, 05:55 PM	#69
Berean Drives: Truck Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Home Posts: 2,439	No one says horrible anymore. It's always "horrific".

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