Which of these gets on your nerves the most?

[The Dude]

I hate it when people capitalize random letters @ the start of words (EXAMPLE: how Are you Today??)

[oracle128]

Random capitalization is the worst out of those, but there are many other forms of text and forum abuse I can't stand...

[dohray]

itz' a siGn Of DA timez that gRammA aint Wot it woz m8. thEre to idOl + lazY too do fin'GS rite!!!!!!!

bad punkchewashun is therE problem.

[uripyores]

I think their, there, and they're are the most irritating, but things could be worse; have a look here....I think it was posted before on here. :dizzy:

*Adultish content* (http://www.guidenet.net/resources/wanker.html)

[jililan]

What about when people say things like "how r u". People are getting so lazy thanks to text and instant messaging.

[degsy]

I think their, there, and they're are the most irritating, but things could be worse;Your right

[black mirror]

I think its aful wen u cantt speeelllllll poperly dunt yu

[Dashwood95]

The misuse of homonyms (whether, weather) makes me laugh, but out of the four it annoys me the most.

Homonyms is a cool word. ;)

[black mirror]

Dont you just hate it as well when you get to the bottom of the peanut butter jar and you cant quite get enough out for a piece of toast:sad:

well it annoys me more than anything::D

[Snurfen]

One of my Favourite word's is "acronymns". Misuser's' are Referred two as "acriminals".

DEATH BY FIRING SQUAD should be reserved for those typing in "txt" or "l33t" speak.

Seriously, all the options in your post are massively irritating.
My own personal failure (apart from writing unadulterated drivel) is double letters - I'm very bad at them. Something to do with a combined language upbringing, probably.

[uripyores]

Your rightAnd that.:curse:

[black mirror]

(apart from writing unadulterated drivel)

Ill second that emotion:D

[jmtjet]

Dont you just hate it as well when you get to the bottom of the peanut butter jar and you cant quite get enough out for a piece of toast


Or mustard in a squeeze bottle. Always too much or too little. Or plugged. I long for the days when you bought your mustard in an open neck jar. :)

[black mirror]

This is turning into what gets on your pip thread :D

[DELTREE]

My point of view: If you can read the post? what is the BIG deal??
Some times you may only have a few min. to post or you are in the middle of something??? This is not and ENGLISH lesson forum!!??
We all make mistakes. Even the DELTREE has been known to make a few off them?????:D
CALM DOWN & CHILL OUT MY FRIENDS and Get a GRIP on yOuRsEiF's:thumbsup:

[black mirror]

Words of wisdom Deltree :D

[Nick Grana]

Reffering to there selF, iN thee thrid Person...........deLTreeee. :rotflmao:

[Dashwood95]

I don't know you that well deltree, so I'll assume you're teasing. It's fine to vent about it. We aren't out to rid the world of mindless drivel. We just don't have that kind of time.

And snurfen, you meant "to" not "two" didn't you? :)

[DELTREE]

Dashwood95," And snurfen, you meant "to" not "two" didn't you?"
I think he meant too.

[sho-dan]

I was a bad speller once,still is :D

[black mirror]

:D Thats the beauty of a spell checker:D

[Dashwood95]

Dashwood95," And snurfen, you meant "to" not "two" didn't you?"
I think he meant too.

Nope Misuser's' are Referred two as "acriminals".


to not two

[DELTREE]

Dashwood95, I would say you r wrong on the to,two and too thing?
Also we on the net speak in a different language at times.
EXP. you called me deltree, for you are wrong, but I knew you were speaking to me;reason: there are three: DELTREE.Deltree and deltree out there.If you are speaking to me, it is DELTREE.At times people think I am one of those other deltree's. It dosen' bother me, I just tell them I the DELTREE not Deltree or deltree.That is just the way things are.
Your Friend DELTREE:D

ps. I hope this is of some help to us??!

[Nick Grana]

Interesting. I never knew usernames were case sensitive. Passwords? Yes.
In the search box I can type my name in small letters and it finds me.
Are you sure about this, Del?:confused:
At least two of us are looking to a good answer for that will be too fine.:D

[black mirror]

Dashwood95, I would say you r wrong on the to,two and too thing?
Also we on the net speak in a different language at times.
EXP. you called me deltree, for you are wrong, but I knew you were speaking to me;reason: there are three: DELTREE.Deltree and deltree out there.If you are speaking to me, it is DELTREE.At times people think I am one of those other deltree's. It dosen' bother me, I just tell them I the DELTREE not Deltree or deltree.That is just the way things are.
Your Friend DELTREE:D

ps. I hope this is of some help to us??!


nope:D :D im as confusicated as ever

[renegade600]

My choice is none of the above.

[DELTREE]

Look at it this way gent's and I use that term loosly:D
Look at some of the usernames on this/other forums.
EXP.sho-dan, I would think there is a shodan and maybe a Sho-dan out there some where? or maybe renegade600, I would think ther is a RENEGADE, or even a Renegade600 out there? Come on now GENT"S (loosly)!:D
I had a few people PM or other wise say to me; I know you Deltree from such and such forum:I would say to them,being the GENT that I am! "NO"!!
Just listen and learn that why I am here!:D:D:D:kiss:

[oracle128]

If you can read the post? what is the BIG deal??Usually, it's readable but you just have to try extra hard to understand what they're trying to say, which is hard enough if they don't know what they're talking about. Sometimes, you can't understand what they're saying.
Some times you may only have a few min. to post or you are in the middle of something???
If you're in the middle of doing something other than trying to fix your computer, your problem/post isn't important enough for you to rush your typing. If you ARE in the middle of trying to fix it, why are you posting about it? If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't be trying to fix it before posting here!
This is not and ENGLISH lesson forum!!??No, it's not, but the problem isn't a spelling/grammar error here and there. The bigger problem is when people are too lazy to even bother constructing proper English sentences, correcting their spelling (preview the post, or edit it after you notice a mistake), using full words instead of abrev. everything, gtting rid of vwls, using num83rs to r3plac3 l3773rs, and even occasionally going out of their way to senselessly make words more dIFfICulT To ReAd.

When they don't at least try to write a proper post, it's easy to ignore someone on the basis that they don't think their post is important enough, or they're too lazy, to use proper English; so why should we be bothered reading it? Read uripyores' link for more examples of moronic typing.

[DELTREE]

oracle128," Read uripyores' link for more examples of moronic typing."
I think you are coming down WAY TO HARD on him.;)
"If you ARE in the middle of trying to fix it, why are you posting about it? If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't be trying to fix it before posting here!"
What are you trying to say? I am CONFUSED:confused: it sounds like double talk??:D
"using full words instead of abrev. everything, gtting rid of vwls, using num83rs to r3plac3 l3773rs, and even occasionally going out of their way to senselessly make words more dIFfICulT To ReAd.
I think you look at things to deep?""using full words instead of abrev. everything, gtting rid of vwls," I know what you are trying to say, BUT what the HE** is a vwls and gtting????:D "make words more dIFfICulT To ReAd."
That I can I can ReAd.
Thank You !oracle128 for youe insight!!:D

[black mirror]

Did you know that if you Google DELTREE you get 194,000 results.. thats a lot of Deltrees:D :D

[Snurfen]

Good evening.

I meant "to" as in that instance it was "refered to"

Interesting thread though.

[degsy]

oracle128," Read uripyores' link for more examples of moronic typing."
I think you are coming down WAY TO HARD on him.;)
"If you ARE in the middle of trying to fix it, why are you posting about it? If you don't know what you're doing, you shouldn't be trying to fix it before posting here!"
What are you trying to say? I am CONFUSED:confused: it sounds like double talk??:D
"using full words instead of abrev. everything, gtting rid of vwls, using num83rs to r3plac3 l3773rs, and even occasionally going out of their way to senselessly make words more dIFfICulT To ReAd.
I think you look at things to deep?""using full words instead of abrev. everything, gtting rid of vwls," I know what you are trying to say, BUT what the HE** is a vwls and gtting????:D "make words more dIFfICulT To ReAd."
That I can I can ReAd.
Thank You !oracle128 for youe insight!!:D
DELTREE, on the subject of netiquette, i'm getting fed up of trying to decipher your posts.

Start using the Quote options available. They have been pointed out to you on numerous occasions.

[uripyores]

..i'm getting fed up.....
I've given up.:dizzy:



No offence meant.;)

[Dashwood95]

You aren't funny deltree. Let me just start with that.

The problem here is that people are lazy. No one likes to speak properly anymore, so why should they bother to write properly. If I have to strain to understand someone's post I'm usually not inclined to help, provided it's even something I can make out.

But I digress. Sure, it's your prerrogative to write like a buffoon, but it's also my prerrogative to call you on it. I like to abbreviate with the best of them. For example, I often use acronyms like "LOL" or "LMAO". I don't, however, make a habit of abusing the English language.

Ah this isn't helping my headache.

[Dashwood95]

Good evening.

I meant "to" as in that instance it was "refered to"

Interesting thread though.


Thank you snurfen. Thank you.

[black mirror]

Ah this isn't helping my headache.

Try a nice strong cup of coffee:D works for me:D

[Dashwood95]

I would black mirror, but I hate it.

[Snurfen]

camomile tea, for a headache. Or a few pints of fresh still water.

[black mirror]

I would black mirror, but I hate it.well headache remedy no 2 is to wear a tight headband:D
Ask Snurfen if you can borrow one:D

[Snurfen]

This is the last time I impart this pearl of wisdom to you black mirror. Listen very carefuly, I shall say this only once.............

"the art of RELIEVING headaches is to REMOVE the tight headband........."

[black mirror]

This is the last time I impart this pearl of wisdom to you black mirror. Listen very carefuly, I shall say this only once.............

"the art of RELIEVING headaches is to REMOVE the tight headband........."


I don't want to correct you BUT if you have a headache wearing a tight headband equalizes the pressure. so there :D

[black mirror]

This is the last time I impart this pearl of wisdom to you black mirror. Listen very carefuly, I shall say this only once.............

"the art of RELIEVING headaches is to REMOVE the tight headband........."


Listen very carefully i shall say this only once :D :D

[DELTREE]

Dashwood95,
1. "The problem here is that people are lazy."
2."Sure, it's your prerrogative to write like a buffoon."
People are going to think then say just about what they want,but I think if I or anyone else starts putting the BAD MOUTH on anyone; that is going a bit over the top.
There are all kinds of people that come to this forum, if it's not a puter problem and we are down here in the Open Discussion (http://www.cybertechhelp.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=10) forum people are just about going to say WHAT EVER. There is no harm done,and please don't get upset over people;for you may hear any thing down here:some SAD some FUNNY. PLEASE DON'T GET HEADACHES.
THANK YOU! YOUR FRIEND DELTREE:wave:

[Dashwood95]

I can't help my headaches. It's my darn sinuses!!! Grr. They get bad though.

And you're right that people say and do what they want. That's for darn sure.

[sho-dan]

EXP.sho-dan, I would think there is a shodan and maybe a Sho-dan out there some where?:
My user name sho-dan is in honor of my two pug dogs,please do not abuse it.

Whats going on here,this is a free self service fourm and has many national and educational backgrounds and now misspelling words is starting to sound like crime here with some people.myself i have no concerns about other members misspelling word,comma,cap.etc,Im not here judge that problem are you

[Nick Grana]

Netiquette (http://members.tripod.com/~rechumorjewish/netiquette.htm) Most of these make perfect sense. Some of us need to read it.;)

R U :dizzy: , Man?:D

[The Dude]

Well i guess none of them really bother me,but i think it looks stupid when they 'tYpe liKE thiS'.

[jmtjet]

Well i guess none of them really bother me,but i think it looks stupid when they 'tYpe liKE thiS'

Unless their keyboard is broken and they're asking for help. :)

[Snurfen]

Unless their keyboard is broken and they're asking for help. :)
:dizzy: :D

[Tom]

My own personal failure (apart from writing unadulterated drivel)

Much of it plagiarized (http://www.pangloss.com/seidel/Shaker/index.html?) at that.

[Snurfen]

Ha ha, trying to confuse me with a name change huh "Tom"?

I know who you REALLY are, "Iamone". Didn't think I'd rumble ya, hey?

Oh yeah, and the fact that you've moved from Norfolk to the US, and that your a bloke now, and that you quote Louis Theroux, the well known satirical documentary maker from Ingerland and and and ................

"STRETCHER BEARERRRRRRRRRRRRRR"

[black mirror]

Ha ha, trying to confuse me with a name change huh "Tom"?

I know who you REALLY are, "Iamone". Didn't think I'd rumble ya, hey?

Oh yeah, and the fact that you've moved from Norfolk to the US, and that your a bloke now, and that you quote Louis Theroux, the well known satirical documentary maker from Ingerland and and and ................

"STRETCHER BEARERRRRRRRRRRRRRR"


I am going to translate that into cockney ryhming slang then maybe i can understand it

Lawd above! Ha 'a, 'ryin' ter confuse me wiv a name change 'uh "Tom"? I know who yew REALLY are, "Iamone". Didn't think I'd rumble ya, 'ey? Oh yeah, an' da fact what you've moved from Norfolk ter da US, an' what yaaahr a bloke now, an' what yew quote Louis Theroux, da well known satirical documun'ary maker from Ingerland an' and an' ................ . , innit.

No that didnt work did it??:D :D

[sho-dan]

have fun with this
http://www.confusingwords.com/index.php?word=&search=Find

[Snurfen]

Great link sho-dan, never heard of an "arroyo" before. I will try and weave it into my conversation in work this afternoon. ;)

BM - gawd bless ya Mary Poppins. Though it was "ooo arrrrr to be do" out your neck of the woods? whereas I'm more "who's coat is that jacket" and "are you reading that newspaper you are sitting on, bach?"

[oracle128]

To all those saying "don't criticize people because of a few spelling mistakes", this isn't about spelling mistakes. It's about people deliberately typing like morons, because they're lazy, trying to save time, trying to look cool, or whatever other pathetic excuse they have. And as uripyores' link points out, any semi-intelligent person can easily tell the difference between deliberate English abuse and legitimate ESL difficulties, so foreigners don't have any excuse either.

[black mirror]

To all those saying "don't criticize people because of a few spelling mistakes", this isn't about spelling mistakes. It's about people deliberately typing like morons, because they're lazy, trying to save time, trying to look cool, or whatever other pathetic excuse they have. And as uripyores' link points out, any semi-intelligent person can easily tell the difference between dilberate English abuse and legitimate ESL difficulties, so foreigners don't have any excuse either.


And spellcheckers:D

[Dashwood95]

Nice choice of words oracle.

[Nick Grana]

I think the computer is at fault sometimes. Take me, please. No really, I bang away at the kbd for a paragraph or two and look up at the screen and see my computer has changed many letters I know I typed correctly. I think it's a built in little joke. Luckily I do use IESpell checker but it does not catch everything, especially grammar.
This doesn't apply to UK where another spell checker is used.
(a lot of 'ours' in UK. Honour, colour, etc. My IEspell picks them up constantly but I just overlook them as to the source.;)
Licence is a noun (a driving licence) (I use my license to drive):confused:
License is a verb (a landlord is licensed to sell booze)
Practice is a noun (a lawyer's practice)
Practise is a verb (to practise the piano for an exam)

Effect is a noun (this weather has an uplifting effect on my mood)
Affect is a verb (The change of teacher has affected her progress)

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Here are some other common confusions:
Stationery is paper and stuff (e for envelopes)

Stationary is not moving

Complement is adding to, finishing the set (spelt like complete)

Compliment is giving praise, (paying someone a compliment, compliments slip)

I think affect and effect are bad offenders. It affects the whole effect of the sentence.:D

[DELTREE]

Just because people makes type-o's and have a style about their writing is NO cause to put the BAD MOUTH(call them names) on them.To each his or her own.
If I can't read it, I just leave it alone!
NO! one is perfect, I know I come close;but I am stll working on it!:D