And who doesn’t enjoy the learning (for you) of how “easy” it is for your phone to “learn” all over again when you have to switch keyboard apps? Why do they get rid of features that are useful? Crud…
Writing is all about communication and grammar (rules) came about to help ensure that what was written would be understood by the reader(s) the way the writer intended. We ‘invented’ colons, semicolons, commas, etc. to help communicate complex thoughts, ideas, emotions, etc. Two unfortunate aspects of texting are that we no longer seem to care as much if our messages are correctly understood and that we no longer seem to need to communicate complex thoughts. Does that mean we no longer think them as well?
I can see my grammar and English teachers, all of them. They’re looking over my shoulder every time I write something, and I’m proud when they don’t find something to correct. It’s not that “I see dead people,” it is that they are still very much alive in my mind.
One of favorite commercials is for flea & tick. An outside dog sends a text to his friend inside who has a cat friend & invites them out. They decline because of fleas & ticks. The inside one sends a text that the cat is a “hairy bat”. He looks confused, until the corrected message comes in “scardy cat” with the comment about auto correct!
I cringe when I see the multiple usage, syntax, grammar and spelling mistakes in everything nowadays. But what really drives me crazy (and worries me) is when people use entirely WRONG WORDS! Words mean certain things! Sometimes spell-checks and grammar-checks might be to blame, but I fear that most of the time, the writer really does not know the difference…or maybe does not care!
Templo S.U.D. about 5 years ago
Good to know; I seem to do it too.
Watcher about 5 years ago
No spell check?
Caldonia about 5 years ago
You’re a Plugger if you send people text messages about your colon: “Good news! Dr sez polyps benign!”
wiatr about 5 years ago
I almost always do it. I’d like to not appear incapable of cogent thought.
Breadboard about 5 years ago
Nahhhh just send it !
Gent about 5 years ago
You say that as if that’s a bad thing!
Qiset about 5 years ago
Guilty!
Jack12one about 5 years ago
It would be nice if the younger generations would do the same.
I'll fly away about 5 years ago
I prefer proper grammar to the sloppy, laziness of trash-speak.
Display about 5 years ago
And who doesn’t enjoy the learning (for you) of how “easy” it is for your phone to “learn” all over again when you have to switch keyboard apps? Why do they get rid of features that are useful? Crud…
GreenT267 about 5 years ago
Writing is all about communication and grammar (rules) came about to help ensure that what was written would be understood by the reader(s) the way the writer intended. We ‘invented’ colons, semicolons, commas, etc. to help communicate complex thoughts, ideas, emotions, etc. Two unfortunate aspects of texting are that we no longer seem to care as much if our messages are correctly understood and that we no longer seem to need to communicate complex thoughts. Does that mean we no longer think them as well?
DOOFUS-2 about 5 years ago
Or if you can’t “message” with both thumbs simultaneously.
Rogers George Premium Member about 5 years ago
I’m a technical writer. I proofread everything, partly because my friends will harass (tease) me if I send them something with a goof in it.
Barnabus Blackoak about 5 years ago
No , you’re a plugger if you don’t USE text messages.
Diamond Lil about 5 years ago
Oh man-I’m official!
tjanare about 5 years ago
I can see my grammar and English teachers, all of them. They’re looking over my shoulder every time I write something, and I’m proud when they don’t find something to correct. It’s not that “I see dead people,” it is that they are still very much alive in my mind.
Space & Kitten about 5 years ago
Text Messages ?!?!
jr1234 about 5 years ago
I txt, then send…then read what spell check changed and THAT is NOT what I said
Jan C about 5 years ago
Grammar??? We don’t need no stinkin’ grammar!!!
KEA about 5 years ago
Doesn’t everybody?
Homerville Premium Member about 5 years ago
Of course, you must correct it, or the grammer police will find you. You know they are watching.
Plods with ...™ about 5 years ago
I use full words and sentences with punctuation and capital letters.
WDemBlk Premium Member about 5 years ago
One of favorite commercials is for flea & tick. An outside dog sends a text to his friend inside who has a cat friend & invites them out. They decline because of fleas & ticks. The inside one sends a text that the cat is a “hairy bat”. He looks confused, until the corrected message comes in “scardy cat” with the comment about auto correct!
Jim Kerner about 5 years ago
Must be an English Teacher
MichaelSkaggs about 5 years ago
Same here.
oakie817 about 5 years ago
of course
finnygirl Premium Member about 5 years ago
I cringe when I see the multiple usage, syntax, grammar and spelling mistakes in everything nowadays. But what really drives me crazy (and worries me) is when people use entirely WRONG WORDS! Words mean certain things! Sometimes spell-checks and grammar-checks might be to blame, but I fear that most of the time, the writer really does not know the difference…or maybe does not care!