Can someone please tell me why?

staywitit · Thread Author #1 08-04-2010, 12:44 PM

I have many friend that use BlackBerry and find many misspelled words in there text messages. Can someone please tell me why, when there's a spell check option?
I'm justing saying, for some it cost for texting and the extra text to overstand what your saying can be expensive.

lak611 · #2 08-04-2010, 12:47 PM

Those folks probably do not use the spell-check feature on their devices, just like you did not use the spell-check feature on your PC when you composed your post.

staywitit · Thread Author #3 08-04-2010, 01:12 PM

I fail to overstand you at this point, but if it's understanding your looking for i'll agree!

PaintDrinkingPete · #4 08-04-2010, 01:25 PM

The art of correct spelling, proper grammar and punctuation, as well as general respect for the English language seems to be vanishing...and it's not just BlackBerry users.

There is a huge difference between abbreviating words due to character restrictions (i.e. SMS texts and twitter), and just being plain lazy. The 3 basic rules I'd give to anyone before being allowed to post in forums like this are:

1. Periods and commas are your friends...use them.
2. Yes, as a matter of fact there is a difference between "your" and "you're" as well as "their", "they're", and "there"
3. An apostrophy before the letter "s" indicates possession, not pluralization of a word

I can tolerate the fact that for some people English may not be their first language, and ****, everyone is guilty of the occasional typo -- but please, if you know the language, try to make your posts readable so that the rest of us actually know what you're talking about...it may actually improve your chances of being able to get help.

SmakBerry · #5 08-04-2010, 01:26 PM

I think your question would be better directed at those friends of yours. Only they know the answer as to why they spell words incorrectly. We could only assume.

Posted from my CrackBerry at wapforums.crackberry.com

staywitit · Thread Author #6 08-04-2010, 01:44 PM

This is why enjoy this forum.
The answer is HERE!

bionks · #7 08-04-2010, 02:20 PM

as are YOU...my friend, come into the light we have HERE with US.

we shall assist YOU if it is worthy of it, BUT yes.

thank you for being HERE.

where do some ppl come from really?? i truly wonder what has happened to our world, and in 26 short years i have seen such a change and such a decrease in respect and understanding

brings tears of sadness to my eyes. my poor children!! and OH!! my poor poor poor grandchildren

scott1966 · #8 08-05-2010, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaintDrinkingPete

The art of correct spelling, proper grammar and punctuation, as well as general respect for the English language seems to be vanishing...and it's not just BlackBerry users.

There is a huge difference between abbreviating words due to character restrictions (i.e. SMS texts and twitter), and just being plain lazy. The 3 basic rules I'd give to anyone before being allowed to post in forums like this are:

1. Periods and commas are your friends...use them.
2. Yes, as a matter of fact there is a difference between "your" and "you're" as well as "their", "they're", and "there"
3. An apostrophy before the letter "s" indicates possession, not pluralization of a word

I can tolerate the fact that for some people English may not be their first language, and ****, everyone is guilty of the occasional typo -- but please, if you know the language, try to make your posts readable so that the rest of us actually know what you're talking about...it may actually improve your chances of being able to get help.

This should be written in stone!

staywitit · Thread Author #9 08-05-2010, 10:30 AM

I agree scott1966, but not quite stone yet. This forum has maybe a half million or more members and should be felt by more than just a few.

SevereDeceit · #10 08-05-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staywitit

This forum has maybe a half million or more members and should be felt by more than just a few.

We have over two million registered members here...

staywitit · Thread Author #11 08-05-2010, 12:35 PM

WOW..With that said, I can only imagine the money we as consumer's would save and the carriers would lose, if we would take more time to overstand the full capabilities of our devices.