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"You need a little care here.
Granted, a lot is down to laziness but there are dyslexic people, as has already been pointed out, and people with other difficulties, so don’t be too hasty to judge. "
Yeah - I know. The joke was more me inhabiting a character who believed himself to be a good speller, whilst the thread title showed I fell at the first.
The joke was awlays on me. |
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By *hrimper36Couple 49 weeks ago
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"With 10% of the UK population dyslexic we try not to judge. Text speak on the other hand we have no time for as we are old."
Dyslexic English teacher here but I manage ok by using a spell checker which really isn’t hard to do but some think it’s cute to write shit on here.
It’s really not cute imho.
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By *hrimper36Couple 49 weeks ago
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"With 10% of the UK population dyslexic we try not to judge. Text speak on the other hand we have no time for as we are old."
Dyslexic English teacher here but I manage ok by using a spell checker which really isn’t hard to do but some think it’s cute to write shit on here.
It’s really not cute imho.
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The room would be full of grammar nazis. Everyone would be too scared to post.
I used to care about spelling mistakes as being a former teacher, I notice them all. But people come here with learning difficulties and phones that autocorrect so I give everyone a pass and stopped sweating the small stuff. |
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"The room would be full of grammar nazis. Everyone would be too scared to post.
I used to care about spelling mistakes as being a former teacher, I notice them all. But people come here with learning difficulties and phones that autocorrect so I give everyone a pass and stopped sweating the small stuff."
As a former teacher, what do you do now? Asking for a friend  |
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Some of the smartest people, and the nicest people are dyslexic.
And then can also be the most communicative people in person without the pressure of being able to spell. Others like me are simply rubbish at typing and don't proof read.
I can think of a few on here that would be judged on their words but are actually really decent people.
Creating a room they can never be part of is discrimination isn't it? It's a learning difficulty isn't it? A learning disability doesn't mean a lack of intelligence either so to write someone off on how they type seems not so intelligent to me. |
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"Some of the smartest people, and the nicest people are dyslexic.
And then can also be the most communicative people in person without the pressure of being able to spell. Others like me are simply rubbish at typing and don't proof read.
I can think of a few on here that would be judged on their words but are actually really decent people.
Creating a room they can never be part of is discrimination isn't it? It's a learning difficulty isn't it? A learning disability doesn't mean a lack of intelligence either so to write someone off on how they type seems not so intelligent to me."
I'm pretty sure it was meant to be taken with a pinch of salt |
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"Some of the smartest people, and the nicest people are dyslexic.
And then can also be the most communicative people in person without the pressure of being able to spell. Others like me are simply rubbish at typing and don't proof read.
I can think of a few on here that would be judged on their words but are actually really decent people.
Creating a room they can never be part of is discrimination isn't it? It's a learning difficulty isn't it? A learning disability doesn't mean a lack of intelligence either so to write someone off on how they type seems not so intelligent to me."
Agreed.
Which was the original gag.
I assumed the identity of someone who thought they were the shit at something, whilst clearly not being the shit at the thing they professed.
The "gag" was that person (me) had no idea they were crap at the thing they were telling everyone they were good at (and attempting to put others down in the process of claiming higher abilities).
And thus their (my) dickness was revealed in full naked absurdity. |
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"Some of the smartest people, and the nicest people are dyslexic.
And then can also be the most communicative people in person without the pressure of being able to spell. Others like me are simply rubbish at typing and don't proof read.
I can think of a few on here that would be judged on their words but are actually really decent people.
Creating a room they can never be part of is discrimination isn't it? It's a learning difficulty isn't it? A learning disability doesn't mean a lack of intelligence either so to write someone off on how they type seems not so intelligent to me.
I'm pretty sure it was meant to be taken with a pinch of salt"
No.
It was clearly a piss-take. What other purpose could it serve? It’s easy to say “the joke was on me” when the OP wasn’t getting the universal acclaim being aimed at.
People don’t usually make fun of something they care about. |
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"Shuold we have one?
The level of bad speling here is atrociuos.
I would have thouhgt FAB could do it?
Don’t do it
Probably get sarky remarks  "
Love the way you put a cheeky little "have" in there . |
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!"
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
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Sorry seems to be the hardest word |
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word"
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics. |
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics."
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like to waffle Nick "
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"I have no odea what is everyone talking about now on this thtead and I am getting a headache trying to figure it out so I am out. "
Well, I'm probably close to a headache, but have to remain in really, for an awful lot of reasons . |
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"Shuold we have one?
The level of bad speling here is atrociuos.
I would have thouhgt FAB could do it?"
I think maybe there should be one for poor grammar as your profile shows quite the talent for that! When you decide to throw stones in a glass house, make sure you miss the glass… Inverted snobbery at its finest! |
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like blue waffle Nick "
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"Shuold we have one?
The level of bad speling here is atrociuos.
I would have thouhgt FAB could do it?
I think maybe there should be one for poor grammar as your profile shows quite the talent for that! When you decide to throw stones in a glass house, make sure you miss the glass… Inverted snobbery at its finest!"
That was the gag. Referencing the other post.
I think I've explained that above, but don't expect anyone to read the whole thread because it's become somewhat unwieldy now.
However, as also stated above, I would answer my actions further to those who did so, and presented specific comments around that. |
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like blue waffle Nick
He likes WHAT? "
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like blue waffle Nick
He likes WHAT?
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like blue waffle Nick
He likes WHAT?
Who doesn't like blue waffle? "
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like blue waffle Nick
He likes WHAT?
Who doesn't like blue waffle?
Tommy Lee Jones."
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"In Afrikaans, a "speler" (pron. "spee-el-err") is a "player". So I was very disappointed to discover a thread about grammar Nazis, spelling and off-brand humour.
Tut, tut!
It was a reaction to another post about "Forum Rooms", although that information is missing from (most of) this thread (one poster put the two together, and I think sone others "got" the link), so I can't expect most posters to see why I posted originally.
I don't know whether that context changes anyone's views, or should change them, and if not, I'll manage the consequences.
Sorry seems to be the hardest word
I'm not yet at the sorry place.
If the context of the other "Forum Room" post is viewed and dissected by readers, and I'm presented with things I haven't seen or considered, then specific and targeted "sorrys" would follow.
The main problem is this post forms part of a "one-two", but the "one" isn't referenced by me. It's therefore "invisible" to many readers/posters.
So if the apologies are due after the "one-two" is absorbed, then I'll answer those cases.
I'm also unsure whether I should have referenced the "one" initially - it was understood by at least one early reply, but then this appeared to go in another direction, with or without that context.
I think an apology given now, to someone who hasn't seen the overall context, is premature.
But they may still have good reasons for apologies, even with that context.
That's for them to present me with.
I would read further posts on here, and, whilst being canny enough to avoid being the scapegoat for a bad day someone is having anyway, would engage in specifics.
You do like blue waffle Nick
He likes WHAT?
Who doesn't like blue waffle?
Tommy Lee Jones.
That surprises me to be fair after MIB"
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Bumping it.
'Coz not bumping it feels like cowardice.
Warning - it's probably not what you think it is, and you'd have to read waaaayyyyy too much now to have any idea on any of it.
But I really don't like cowardice. And hiding. Especially my own.
So...bumping it. I'll let it die some point soon.
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"You need a little care here.
Granted, a lot is down to laziness but there are dyslexic people, as has already been pointed out, and people with other difficulties, so don’t be too hasty to judge. "
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"You need a little care here.
Granted, a lot is down to laziness but there are dyslexic people, as has already been pointed out, and people with other difficulties, so don’t be too hasty to judge.
This! That and occasionally people make typos!"
My phone makes typos. I hit every key correctly, I promise.  |
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G K Chesterton said "What is wrong with the world? I am."
My over the top post was an attempt to reference another post, which (unintentionally or with incredibly dry humour), revealed the poster to be a bit of a twat.
My reaction post was then to make it clear what a hyper-twat I am (or the identity I'd assumed for the purposes of the post).
What's more revealing of inner stupidity than a post about excluding bad-spellers where the poster can't spell?
What reveals our attempts to "discount" others as being so flawed much more than a post where the poster himself possesses the qualities they attempt to vilify in others? Regardless of what those qualities are (could be spelling, could be anything).
That was my attempt to say "don't we all get up ourselves, thinking we're special and deserving of a higher place in society? Don't we use tricks to "other" people, vampirically feeding off their weaknesses because we're so afraid of being seen in our own ugliness?".
It was using high irony to bring twats down to earth.
I think some people got it.
Its core was to say "don't be a twat. No one's shit smells that good." My "character" thought their shit smelled great, trying to "other" people, exclude them. Whilst being as vulnerable and flawed as anyone. That was the high irony in it.
It got missed, and in many ways for good reasons.
And in many ways for bad reasons.
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"You need a little care here.
Granted, a lot is down to laziness but there are dyslexic people, as has already been pointed out, and people with other difficulties, so don’t be too hasty to judge.
This! That and occasionally people make typos!
My phone makes typos. I hit every key correctly, I promise. "
Don't ever not make typos Wuddy. I make them. We all make them. That was what I was trying to say. Who the hell am I (my character in the original post) to pretend I'm so great? And pretend "I'm" better than others? I'm not. No one is. The problem with the world? It's me. It's you. It's everyone. That level of humility is a gateway to a better ethics.
And I use high irony to "dig" that in the ribs.
Don't ever not make typos. Be you, and keep being a work in progress towards making the world better. And when you see a twat, manage them in their little "twat-box" they've carved for themselves, and hope (and work) towards a world where every generation becomes less twattish than the one before.
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