I have a complaint!

[Skinny_Jill 36]

You are LOOSING your minds.

That really annoys me too.

Come on people. Loose is what our clothes will be when we LOSE weight.

I feel so much better getting that off my chest.

[plain 12]

Sorry Snowbird...I'm addicted to elipses...If it's any consolation, that's how I speak, as well.

[losingjusme 12]

I dont' know, which do you think is more annoying?

1. This Sentence is.
   
2. THIS SENTENCE IS.
   
3. this sentence is
   
4. This sentence is.
   

So yeah, I guess give me something that's text-based any day...

This sentence is what?

... annoying - except #3 of course, cause unless i'm on my iphone, i dont capitalize ... :confused:

[PhotoEgor 0]

I'm semi-new to LBT but not new to forums in general.

What is really irritating is trying to read through one long run-on sentence, poor capitalization, poor spelling, and no paragraphs! :thumbup:

The no paragraphs are the worst as they are difficult to read.

We have spell check, use it for goodness sake.

Punctuation is good.

I've come across quite a few posts that are long with poor spelling, punctuation and no paragraphs. They've been very hard to read. I hope I'm not alone in my thinking here. I'd just like to know when a thought ends and another one begins!

Thank you for letting me rant, I'm done now.

Ok, we'll submit your application for the GPF, Grammar Police Force. It consists mostly of people whose aspirations included being english teachers , but didn't ever make it. My DW is the head of the group. :eek:

gk

[IndioGirl55 32]

Ok, we'll submit your application for the GPF, Grammar Police Force. It consists mostly of people whose aspirations included being english teachers , but didn't ever make it. My DW is the head of the group. :biggrin:

gk

:lol::lol: To friggin funny :lol::lol:

:tongue2:Love it:tongue2:

[Fanny Adams 7]

I Have A Hard Time With Sentences Like This.

That's the one that gets me too. I find it harder to read than all caps. Does anyone know HOW that happens, because I find it hard to believe that so many people are actually typing a capital at the beginning of each word. It seems more like it is some kind of software problem, but I can't think what software would do that.

[OH Juli 15]

I just appreicate a period at an end of a thought. Also new paragraphs. It just makes it easier to read.

Spelling errors eh, I can deal with.

[anonemouse 1]

As long as I can figure out what people are trying to say, it doesn't really bother me too much. That said, there are some people's posts, though, that just make me want to smack them upside the head and send them back to school. Rightfully or not, I think people judge other people based on how they present themselves, whether online or in real life. First impressions, and all that. And since the way we converse on this site is through text, I would think that people would want to make their posts as easily read and understood as possible. I'm a speed reader, so all or first-letter capitalization, lack of punctuation, and really long paragraphs can really throw me off. I know it's not the nicest thing I could do, but if I run across a post that's difficult for me to read, I just skip it entirely and don't bother trying to decipher it.

[mini_me 3]

THIS JUST IN:

All current and new LBT members will henceforth be subject to standardized testing to evaluate their postworthiness. All members or prospective members who fail to achieve a passing score of 75.2 or above will be confined to a special education for lap bandits class.

Your cooperation in this matter is mandatory.

Grammar Gestapo

Edited April 13, 2008 by mini_me

[mini_me 3]

are you kidding me? if you dont like reading it, move on to the next thread.

some people do the best they can. some people have very limited writing skills. some people don't take themselves and others so seriously that they let paragraphs, caps, and dots bother them.

for all of you that had fun with this thread...hats off to ya!! it is a mistake to condemn those who don't write as well as others, but i don't think anyone will be hurt at poking a little good natured fun.

[blahblahblah 4]

English teacher here (real one, not just aspiring!!! ) and I have to say that I couldn't care less how people spell or phrase their sentences on a message board. If a post is littered with misspellings or is so grammatically incorrect I can't understand it, I am apt to hit my back arrow, but it doesn't necessarily bug me.

I am also an ellipses user while typing online. It is easier than figuring out commas. How's that for lazy?

The things that bug me are colored print, all caps and too many lines in a row without a single break.

Oh...and the glitter things at the bottom of the pages are slightly obnoxious as well.

Rain

[IndioGirl55 32]

English teacher here (real one, not just aspiring!!! ) and I have to say that I couldn't care less how people spell or phrase their sentences on a message board. If a post is littered with misspellings or is so grammatically incorrect I can't understand it, I am apt to hit my back arrow, but it doesn't necessarily bug me.

I am also an ellipses user while typing online. It is easier than figuring out commas. How's that for lazy?

The things that bug me are colored print, all caps and too many lines in a row without a single break.

Oh...and the glitter things at the bottom of the pages are slightly obnoxious as well.

Rain

What's a ellipses ???

This is comming from one of the people who misspell - drop words - and my grammer sucks - but heck I'm not in school anymore - and this isn't a proffessional writing class message board - and I think most can understand what I am saying and i do make paragraphs

[bbjerseygirl 0]

I am surprised at this post. First of all, you should go back and read your posts. There are many grammical errors in all them. When I post, I do run on sentenses, make spelling mistakes etc. That is because one, I am just quickly answering a question or concern of a fellow bandster and not really worrying about spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc. I didn't know the posts were being graded. Some are pretty bad, but I don't feel it is my place to judge someone's ability to write or type. Some people may not even be from the US or have a limited education. People come here to ask questions, not be judged. Don't you think we have had enough of that just with our weight? I am sure many of us, who can write better and spell better, could take the time to do better, but that isn't why I answer a post. I answer posts to help someone with a band question, that's it. Sorry if anything I write is not proper and to your liking - but it wasn't meant for you anyway - it was meant for the person who asked for assistance. We all have pet peeves - believe me. One of mine is people complaining over really silly things, but I would never post a thread about it. I would just move on to what does interest me. Oh, another thing - don't know if any of you have a dyslexic child - maybe this is where my understanding comes from. My son has a severe reading/writing delay - no fault of his own. He brings home A's and B's - but he struggles to get them. So, I would never judge or form an opinion about anyone else. Never know who has what, ya know..........................Good luck on your lapband journey!

Edited April 13, 2008 by bbjerseygirl

[blahblahblah 4]

I am surprised at this post. First of all, you should go back and read your posts. There are many grammical errors in all them. When I post, I do run on sentenses, make spelling mistakes etc. That is because one, I am just quickly answering a question or concern of a fellow bandster and not really worrying about spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc. I didn't know the posts were being graded. Some are pretty bad, but I don't feel it is my place to judge someone's ability to write or type. Some people may not even be from the US or have a limited education. People come here to ask questions, not be judged. Don't you think we have had enough of that just with our weight? I am sure many of us, who can write better and spell better, could take the time to do better, but that isn't why I answer a post. I answer posts to help someone with a band question, that's it. Sorry if anything I write is not proper and to your liking - but it wasn't meant for you anyway - it was meant for the person who asked for assistance. We all have pet peeves - believe me. One of mine is people complaining over really silly things, but I would never post a thread about it. I would just move on to what does interest me. Oh, another thing - don't know if any of you have a dyslexic child - maybe this is where my understanding comes from. My son has a severe reading/writing delay - no fault of his own. He brings home A's and B's - but he struggles to get them. So, I would never judge or form an opinion about anyone else. Never know who has what, ya know..........................Good luck on your lapband journey!

Oh....but, in essence, isn't that what you just did?

I don't think there is any real malice behind the original and subsequent posts. I think it was just getting something off of one's chest.

Have a good day and good luck on your journey as well.

Rain

Edited April 13, 2008 by Rainer

[blahblahblah 4]

What's a ellipses ???

This is comming from one of the people who misspell - drop words - and my grammer sucks - but heck I'm not in school anymore - and this isn't a proffessional writing class message board - and I think most can understand what I am saying and i do make paragraphs

An ellipses is the three dots people use in their writing to indicate an omitted word or phrase. I use it almost like a comma or period.

I love you for making paragraphs!!! I agree about the school thing...(ellipsis)that's why I don't get irritated on the board when people write poorly. I do, however, have an issue with restaurants etc. who have grammatical or spelling issues on signs outside of their restaurants. Drives me NUTS!

Take care,

Rain