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JARblue · 02-15-2017, 06:46 AM

I've used 'prolly' when texting. It might be only 2 letters shorter but it is much quicker when using swipe

Proof-reading is going the way of the dodo, unfortunately. I had an employee get upset because the software I use to write reports does not spellcheck. Tough $hit; learn to spell

SouthArk370Z · 02-15-2017, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

I've used 'prolly' when texting. It might be only 2 letters shorter but it is much quicker when using swipe

There's a big difference between texting and posting on a forum. At least IMNSHO. For private messages, I may get sloppy. For public stuff, I try to be a bit more "formal."

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Originally Posted by JARblue

Proof-reading is going the way of the dodo, unfortunately. I had an employee get upset because the software I use to write reports does not spellcheck. Tough $hit; learn to spell

If I don't know how to spell it I don't use it* ... but my fingers don't always cooperate. I guess in my case, it's typo-check.

PS: From what I've seen, most people on The Intertubes have pretty good spelling/grammar/usage skills. But the offenders really stand out.

*I don't remember ever typing a word into Google and not being close enough that Google wouldn't respond with "Did you mean <correct spelling>?"

JARblue · 02-15-2017, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

If I don't know how to spell it I don't use it* ... but my fingers don't always cooperate. I guess in my case, it's typo-check.

The software I use has forced me to proofread exactly for this reason. I have to be extra careful because if I go too fast I read it back to myself correctly even if two letters are transposed.

SouthArk370Z · 02-15-2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

The software I use has forced me to proofread exactly for this reason. I have to be extra careful because if I go too fast I read it back to myself correctly even if two letters are transposed.

I would proofread my ex's BS through PhD papers and know what you mean. I would often have to set it aside for a while and try to clear my mind.

Spell-check does a great job of finding the obvious mistakes but is not the final solution. Even the best of spellers will use "their" instead of "they're" or "there" every now and then and spell-check just doesn't cut it. But I'm probably preaching to the choir so carry on and

Haboob · 02-16-2017, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I would proofread my ex's BS through PhD papers and know what you mean. I would often have to set it aside for a while and try to clear my mind.

Spell-check does a great job of finding the obvious mistakes but is not the final solution. Even the best of spellers will use "their" instead of "they're" or "there" every now and then and spell-check just doesn't cut it. But I'm prolly preaching to the choir so carry on and

FTFY.

osbornsm · 02-16-2017, 03:55 PM

This is all you need to know.

Tigger · 02-17-2017, 12:38 AM

I left out an apostrophe in my last post and none of you corrected me. For shame! I expect my students to be better than me!

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Tigger A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NM Posts: 8,063 Drives: Awedeeeeee Rep Power: 603	I left out an apostrophe in my last post and none of you corrected me. For shame! I expect my students to be better than me!