"spelling" on the Forum 44 Board

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:02

I read that there is no "spell Check" facility on the Board and some become very aggravated by reading poor spelling. As I grow older my ability to spell and proof read erodes. It may be that somebody knows how to utilize a spell check in conjunction with posting and if that is so I for one would be grateful to know how. If it is not possible it may be that a method I employ will be helpful to some. I have in "favourites" One Look Dictionary and when I have finished typing a draft I click on this if I recognise any of my spelling as suspect, then click back to the draft and make the necessary amendment before clicking "post". It is not foolproof (or certainly not for this old fool) but I just thought to mention it in case it may be helpful to those who have no better way. Have not been "slaughtered" by Dutch Crusader yet

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:07

Hi deputydawg, I use google chrome which has a spell check (Its going bonkers about your name) easy to download.



http://www.google.com/chrome



Vicki

Chegwin


Joined: 24/03/2009
Posts: 775

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:13

Write your post in Word.

Spell, cut and paste.

No1Doyen


Joined: 04/07/2008
Posts: 16617

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:14

Chegwin. That's a good point.

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:18

Britvic and Chegwin. Thanks for the tips. Most go bonkers when reading my name. The Wildebeest (bless her) and the family call me Mr Bean and are convinced that Rowan Atkinson stole my scripts so I need all the help I can get.

fosterscan


Joined: 27/02/2010
Posts: 541

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:24

Spelling i don't think is a problem on 44 .I can read the post even if some words a spelt wrong, life's to short to worry about little things spelling.PS I've got spell check on my google toolbar.

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:30

Spell checkers don't tell you where to put commas and full stops though, I read a post on here the other day and didn't take a breath all the way through!

Spelling mistakes are fine as long as you can get the gist of the post.



Vicki

TheSaints



Joined: 28/01/2009
Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 11:42

I have not used the forum too often recently and this type of post is just one of the reasons why, who cares about the spelling or grammar used in a post?

It is a forum a place for people to cummunicate and hopefully have a little fun too.



Mike

branwell



Joined: 09/08/2010
Posts: 141

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:06

I suppose a word like 'cumminicate' emphasises how useful correct spelling can be to avoid misunderstandings!

Stubs


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 641

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:14

branwell that is probably the funniest post ive read on this bb

racoonchic



Joined: 17/11/2008
Posts: 3223

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:15

i dodnt undrestend a ward ef et

snakes



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Posts: 1512

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:20

message 8 how are you Mike and mrs Mike ? message 1 you spelt Dog wrong !! regards Barry

TheSaints



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Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:20

msg#9



Not really, it was and is an intentional incorrect spelling to show the absurdity of this thread......

TheSaints



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Posts: 1369

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:23

Fine Barry, living and working in Paris so won't be over for a while mate

rocky


Joined: 17/10/2007
Posts: 1749

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:23

lets be honest many people who post on this forum cannot spell very well anyway..also as we age we use the written form of communication even less so emails and forum comments, whilst written,are often puncuated with errors. Those who spell ok in written form may be like me with a keyboard and mobile phone make silly mistakes and without an edit facility we can still communicate. It is said that the human brain can interprate mispellings and read the communication any way as lnog as the frist and lsat ltteres are in the rghit palce. I tihnk taht if we tierd to cmmiocateun in tihs mnaner prhepas we wulod sepll mroe aurccetly

Dixie Normus


Joined: 22/02/2008
Posts: 820

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 12:51

Get that gates bloke back to school, I thought he wrote in code.

D.N

TimothyCadman


Joined: 13/12/2007
Posts: 1040

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 14:38

deputydawg,

UTILIZE is spelt UTILISE. The majority of people on this board are British not American. Of course if you are American then I apologise, or should that be apologiZe to our American cousins.



Generally though it don't matter one iota if you can spell and use grammar correctly as long as you get your message over. English is one of the few languages where spelling and grammar can be poor and still be understood by those who are reading or listening to it.

sienna


Joined: 09/01/2009
Posts: 1627

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 14:45

Oh not this old chestnut again - does it really matter it is a forum like we all have time to write in word and then copy past etc etc so what some people make typos some cannot spell in the big scheme of things does it matter ........... hmm let me think about that for a second ermmm no

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 21:02

Hi all I have to say and be honest here I have no idea what or how to get a google crome bar for spelling..Things keep coming up on this laptop for me to download without me asking and i just keep downloading them, I think perhaps i may even be over down loaded ! ) The other day i down loaded AVG ? its up the top..and yahoo search..and to top it all ituns for music but i would not know how or what to do with any of them ) or what I have them for....All i need is email. facebook, 44 Ijust need a simple laptop and its perhaps got tooooooo much on it now..



OMG. )



Spider,X

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 21:23

Spider



type 'Google Chrome' in your search engine and it will give the site to download this brilliant replacement for Internet Explorer (IE)... run the installation which will give you the option to copy over your favourites from IE.



It has features all the others are desperate to copy...

Jeannie


Joined: 04/08/2009
Posts: 3283

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 21:27

Spider



Totally agree with Groucho about Google Chrome. It's brilliant for so many things - not just checking spelling. I sometimes wonder what we did without it - you can look just about anything up on it.



See you soon.



Jeannie

xxxxxxxxxx

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 21:36

Spider..i am by no means an expert...however, i will sort out your server and endeavor to make your life just a tad bit easier for you.



DD xx

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 22:03

I recall when Vicki said to me to press F5..and i was so frightened too press the darn thing )



He,he, It seem that I have a bar at the top with bookmarks on and another down the left hand side doing more or less the same..maybe that why at time the bloody thing seems slow to respond I need the trash..trashed OUT !



Oh well maybe one day, hay at least I can put my photos on the thing but its a bloody job finding them )



Spider,X SOD the spelling )

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 23:12

Yea but.... spell checking does not know or should I say 'no' witch spelling is which, or for people to no weather there righting is correct in there contributions . Unfortunately, it is often more a matter of weather eye no a bit of grammar, knot sew much if I can spell. Innit!

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 23:17

Hehe, Spider, F5 refreshes the page but look what happens when you press CTRL and + at the same time.........Makes the text bigger for those that have to wear reading glasses (by the way CTRL and - puts it back)



I will definitely (always spell that wrong without spell checker) sort your computer out.



Vicki XX

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
18/09/2010 23:54

Well I must practice that on I am as blind as a bat ) Had to write that down on my pad for my personal info..then i find it and wonder what its all for yep Dementia getting very very bad..may need tablets very good for this bloody laptop ..



Spider,xx

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 00:01

Thanks for that info brit, how do i get out of it, as you will read a big message xxxxxxxxx

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 00:02

Thanks for that info brit, how do i get out of it, as you will read a big message xxxxxxxxx

Lilli



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Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 00:03

oh you didnt x

spider


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Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 00:07

Lilli I have not tried it yet he,he,he, NOW IS THIS THE SORT OF BIG MESSAGE YOU WERE THINKING MIGHT HAPPEN..think you have to press CTRL - you can just hear Vicki rolling around the floor cracking up )) sorry Vicki..





Spider,X

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 00:09

Its wonderful but you cant see all the message so have to move the page about. Wish I had discovered it sooner, when i forget my specs and have to remember where the keys are in this awful light here was a nightmare. Thanks both xx

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 00:16

wOW - THAT WAS FUN. I CAN SEA ALL MY SPELLING MISTOOKS EVEN BIGGER . EYE THOUGHT EYE WAS COMPUTER LITERATE BUT NOW NO I NO NUTHIN. NOW I CAN LEAVE MY SPECS OFF. THANKS.

stellasstar1



Joined: 02/07/2008
Posts: 1519

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 18:02

Wow, that's really good.====I can't get it back to normal---- now. Ok, finally done it.

Blackbird



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Posts: 1432

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 18:15

Wow this is fantastic...many thanks

Glynn


Joined: 25/03/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 18:45

We will never meet the majority of contributors to this board and therefore the only way we can judge people is by what and how they write.



If you write like a moron, don't be surprised if people assume you are one!



Just a thought!

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 19:12

Glynn the best of us make typos from time to time... we learn to live with it. however the standard of some of the English is down to it being a second language for some so please don't jump to too many hasty conclusions.



There are a few cardinal sins (how's that for topical?) that do grate whenever they are occasioned:-



Definately instead of definitely

Your instead of you're and vice versa

There instead of their and vice versa

Advice instead of advise and vice versa

Live instead of life and vice versa

Glynn


Joined: 25/03/2009
Posts: 192

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 19:19

Gavin

No hasty conclusions, the majority have English as a first language and are embarrassing.



Even you drive me mad, you may have an adequate grasp of the language but can't help using it every 2 minutes. Is your life so empty that you need to live it on here?



Give us all a break a post somewhere else for a while (PRETTY PLEASE).

dogeared


Joined: 02/09/2010
Posts: 45

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 19:46

like this forum Does it matter ??

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 19:48

this useless kinda post has been covered loadsa times , msg8 sums it up in a nutshell , or the back of a stump, well said saints xx

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 19:59

Glynn



"Even you drive me mad, you may have an adequate grasp of the language but can't help using it every 2 minutes. Is your life so empty that you need to live it on here? Give us all a break a post somewhere else for a while (PRETTY PLEASE)."



How very rude... it's none of your business how I occupy my time. If you don't want to see my contributions I suggest you go elsewhere... PRETTY PLEASE? ffs

deputydawg


Joined: 30/03/2010
Posts: 1727

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 21:38

My original post did not intend to resurrect a "done to death" debate between those who think that good grammar and spelling is the be all of life nor those with equally extreme views that it is not worth a rat's arse. I sought on behalf of the moderate people, who through no fault of their own, like me, were not blessed with an exceptional education, but like to use all aspects of life as a learning curve, and would be grateful for any advice which was helpful to them. I am grateful, and I suspect many more are also grateful , to those who have taken the trouble to offer some helpful tips. However, I am saddened that it is now obvious that I did not make myself clear enough to those who have used the initial post to have a "pop" at those who do not yield to their views. Lets all keep smiling together !

Maz


Joined: 29/03/2009
Posts: 1924

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 22:23

I agree - keep smiling. But I think those who recognise that they didn't get quite as far academically as others just have to realise that spell checks do not overcome grammar, and if anyone is feeling REALLY badly about their inability to conform to the standards others expect of them, then I suggest a good course of action.

Get the clever ones to help you improve. Let them give up criticising and help instead.

Ain't that a better solution. I was fortunate to get an education late in life but realise that not everyone can avail themselvesof that - but here is a golden opportunity for the criticisers to show love and help everyone to learn English and to learn to smile!

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
19/09/2010 22:42

maz i agree , most in here are so correct, most do help, maz all we have to do iis smile.. Maz i love your thoughs xxxxxxx I have never ever tried to hurt anyone. i only want to help xxxxxxx

safestep


Joined: 18/09/2010
Posts: 41

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 13:07

At this rate we will all end up doing text speak, it's just another nail in the the coffin of our standards no wonder the UK is going downhill so fast it's the attitude of some members that pull down all of our standards

I for one would welcome a spell checker as I always use it when sending emails

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:05

Safestep, wot due meen r u sayin 2 many peeps wil rite like this?

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:10

Safestep the ball is in your court... you can have a spell checker whilst typing into this forum if you download and use Google Chrome as your browser...

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:20

Hay, eye just instawld mi nue spel chequer. It wos wreely cheep on ebay. They sed it mite hav a fue glitches butt ive yet two noetise. Baagain owa what..





Wel done four reedin it.





Spider,X

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:23

You crack me up Spider. Are you reading this in BIG writing? CTRL and + at the same time.





ikciV

Sal1262



Joined: 03/05/2010
Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:25

Don't knock yourself Spider. Nothing appears to be unusual for your message. It all seems quite in order from you. However you are using your after 8 o'clock language again!! What happens to you after 8 is it something to do with the water?

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:28

Sal its just because the sun has gone down ) unable to see too much under candle light..







Spider,X

Sal1262



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Posts: 174

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:30

Now your being nice to me. Jeennie wont like it. She'll take your membership woggle away!!

britvic



Joined: 05/09/2008
Posts: 3039

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:38

Who's Jeennie?

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:41

1262 I always thought there was a little man in my laptop keeping an eye on me..







My guess its not the moderators its youuuu oh bloody ell.





Spider,X

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 14:56

i'm going to award this thread the Neg Nick "who gives a kippers" award.......





Well done.....

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
20/09/2010 17:54

NN that would have to be "a kipper's"

Lazy days


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Posts: 847

Message Posted:
21/09/2010 08:59

britvic darling

Message 45 didn't you know that I had copyright on the word 'peeps' how double dare you, take 100 lines lol