Squeakers

[Anaxogoras]

Teachers and professors have already expressed dismay at the way internet speak seeps into the writing of their students.  Can you spell "F41l?" I agree with the original post that spelling, grammar and even style should be retained whenever possible.

[Xargos]

If I see more then two major mistakes in the first sentence, I don't bother reading the rest.  If it's not worth writing properly, it's not worth reading.

[Redlegs]

I wonder if they actually write 1337 in Real-life on tests! 

Question 1: What is 5 x 4 = ?
Answer: s1kste3n!

 

Latrobe, I hope the wrong answer was part of the joke. 

[Capt.Joe]

Heres your official badge Stang 

[Shane]

Teachers and professors have already expressed dismay at the way internet speak seeps into the writing of their students.  Can you spell "F41l?" I agree with the original post that spelling, grammar and even style should be retained whenever possible.

language is dynamic... communication paramount...

[BiPoLaR]

language is dynamic... communication paramount...

And Turtles Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[RATTFINK]

If I see more then two major mistakes in the first sentence, I don't bother reading the rest.  If it's not worth writing properly, it's not worth reading.

Indeed!

[Wyld45]

                                     K I C K E S ! ! !            

[Furball]

For the love of God, please at just attempt to use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation when you post.  How you write will be one thing that determines how well you do in school and then what kind of job you land when mommy kickes you out into the real world.  It's not that hard.  Plus we old folk will respect what you post a lot more. 

 

Probably why you hit a ball with a stick for a living, eh?

[CAP1]

In gaming and forum, I don't think anyone care for grammar. Let's look at first person shooter, world of warcraft, and everquest etc. People tend to have a time restriction with what they gotta do and sending the message across. Therefore, most of the time it just comes to whatever get the message across the fastest. Amirite? I'm pretty sure that most people can write correctly, if there is the need for it. =)

this isn't world of warcraft or everquest

[Zazen13]

For the love of God, please at just attempt to use proper spelling, grammar and punctuation when you post.  How you write will be one thing that determines how well you do in school and then what kind of job you land when mommy kickes you out into the real world.  It's not that hard.  Plus we old folk will respect what you post a lot more. 

 

This is very true in today's technological age where the written medium is a far more prevalent communication tool than the "face to face" meetings of old. Any opportunity to practice good written communication is going to serve you well in the future. There have been many studies that show conclusively ones ability to communicate effectively is directly linked to personal income and wealth. This may be a game forum, but it's as valid an opportunity to practice effective communication as any other. If you don't practice it all the time, you'll likely not be able to suddenly "switch gears" and use it effectively when you need to.

[Shane]

If you don't practice it all the time, you'll likely not be able to suddenly "switch gears" and use it effectively when you need to.

awrighty, i'll play...  by "effective"  we can agree that it means - getting your point across?

both you and kweassa are mighty fine constructors, but the WOT's might make many not even bother reading...

why use 27 words when 6 will do?

[SkyRock]

when 6 will do?

I R teh L33t Ownzers, skweeeeeeeeeeeek!

 

[dunnrite]

awrighty, i'll play...  by "effective"  we can agree that it means - getting your point across?

both you and kweassa are mighty fine constructors, but the WOT's might make many not even bother reading...

why use 27 words when 6 will do?

Every word in his post was valid and necessary to make his point.  If it makes you not even bother reading it, maybe it was not directed to you.

[Anaxogoras]

language is dynamic... communication paramount...

That's nice.  But forgive employers for not hiring the speakers of this changing dynamic language, ok?