Incoherent posts

[moosmom]

I hope I don't offend anyone when I capitalize some of my words. I do it to put emphasis on a point I'm trying to make. Like, "THAT is the reason I do it". If it does bug anyone, please let me know and I will stop.

[Miss Z]

...when I capitalize some of my words...

This is nothing at all to do with you Donna (), but that word just reminded me of something else. For members from the USA, please do not take British spelling variations to be mistakes. I would spell that 'capitalise' but that doesn't make it wrong. Just thought I'd raise the issue

[dogzr#1]

This has been a pet peeve of mine for some time now. Some misspellings here and there are ok, as are typos but when somebody posts a thread or something and you have to read it a couple times to understand what it says, well THAT ( ) is what I'm annoyed about. Also, run-on sentences. Those annoy me the most. I'm not that annoyed with capitalization, or lack thereof, since you are still able to read the post.

But as said before, some have some sort of medical condition where they have trouble typing properly. I understand that, but when you don't have one and you have english as your primary/first language, then that's when it bugs me. I can think of a few people like this, but I won't mention names.

[Randi]

Some misspellings here and there are ok, as are typos but when somebody posts a thread or something and you have to read it a couple times to understand what it says, well THAT ( ) is what I'm annoyed about. Also, run-on sentences.

I agree with you too, Kitten645. We've had this discussion several times over the years and some have learned from it, but as the member list grows, it's getting more and more difficult to figure out which threads are well written, so I must admit, I tend to skip the ones where you can tell the poster hasn't made an effort.

I DO understand some people have a hard time spelling right and we all make typos, but please, make an effort.... and if you forgot to say something in your original post, go back and edit.

As Sasvermont says, communication need to be clear, easy to read and to the point.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

It would be nice if PT could add a spell checker. As I'm getting older, I notice I have more trouble spelling, even familiar words sometimes seem weird to me. Since Alzheimer's runs in my family, it does concern me.

[Randi]

MOFF, you're doing great! I don't think anyone is referring to you.

[momoffuzzyfaces]

MOFF, you're doing great! I don't think anyone is referring to you.

That's a relief!!!

[RedHedd]

... and if you forgot to say something in your original post, go back and edit.

Yes, PLEASE! It really isn't THAT hard, is it?

[iamgobsmacked]

ie Is a free spellcheck download that allows you to spell check from internet explorer. It adds an abc wich check mark right on your tools bar. Takes only a second to download and can be used for discussion boards.

http://www.iespell.com/download.php

[BOBS DAD]

ie Is a free spellcheck download that allows you to spell check from internet explorer. It adds an abc wich check mark right on your tools bar. Takes only a second to download and can be used for discussion boards.

http://www.iespell.com/download.php

"It adds an abc 'wich' check mark right on"

????

[Jessika]

I hope I don't offend anyone when I capitalize some of my words. I do it to put emphasis on a point I'm trying to make. Like, "THAT is the reason I do it". If it does bug anyone, please let me know and I will stop.

I do the EXACT same thing, I use capitals instead of italics. If I say:

I REALLY wish I could have helped
or
I really wish I could have helped

I am saying it in the same context. It's just easier to capitalize than have to go back and tag everything hehe (or remembering to tag as I go along... I'm usually very forgetful).

Of course I don't expect everyone on here to be english majors and type every post like they are writing a college essay, but at least proof read your posts first. If you would take a breath, add a comma. If you stop, add a period. That's what bothers me most... lack of punctuation. Oh, and breaking things into paragraphs makes long(er) posts SO much easier to read, imo