Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

[auburntigersfan]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

So I need to ask what is so hard about speaking, or well typing in proper English when communicating with others?

What's well typing?

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

1. It is the internet.

2. This is a video game message board.

So your standards are way too high. Dont stress yourself out over it.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

I have a hard time taking anyone who doesn't use correct punctuation, grammar, and spelling seriously. Your opinions have to be expressed properly. Your point could be brilliant, but if you look like a moron in stating it then its all irrelevant.

[Vince]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

the internet is serious business...

i don't use capitals at times, but generally my spelling is good. i know i have a great grasp of the english language, so if i rush things on a message board, i don't consider it that big a deal...cause it's still just the internet.

[Whitesox]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

the internet is serious business...

I was waiting for someone to say this.

Anyway, I always try to use proper spelling and grammar, with a few exceptions. I don't usually use semicolons, or a few other types of punctuation. All of the basic stuff I try to include, and I tend to save my absolute best grammar for the English papers.

However...

TALKIN IN CAPS WITOUT PUNCTUATON WITHOUT BREAKS AFTER PARAGRAPHS AND LIK A 5 YEARROLD IN GENEREL IS NOTACCCEPTEBLE.

[Buckeyes_Doc]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

One of my biggest gripes is when people type one huge paragraph with no breaks and it makes it incredibly tough to read.

I never point out people making errors in grammar though because everyone does it, but when someone types one huge paragraph I don't attempt to read it.

[TheMatrix31]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

the internet is serious business...

i don't use capitals at times, but generally my spelling is good. i know i have a great grasp of the english language, so if i rush things on a message board, i don't consider it that big a deal...cause it's still just the internet.

Of course, that's generally fine. Your posts are legible. It's when posts AREN'T legible because of the way they're presented that's the issue.

[Scottdau]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Reading these message boards along with others it has become painfully clear that proper English grammar is going the way of the Dodo bird. I have found this to be especially true amongst the younger posters (as in born after 1990) but that is not to say it is exclusive to their generation.

So I need to ask what is so hard about speaking, or typing in proper English when communicating with others?

Fixed.

[youvalss]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Not about the internet, but I think the ' mark is going to disappear. For example. it's not gonna be Moe's, but Moes...etc. I see it more and more this way.

[Scottdau]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

I type fast and never ever ever reread what I type. So you will see many many many errors. Do I care? Hell no!

[Scottdau]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Not about the internet, but I think the ' mark is going to disappear. For example. it's not gonna be Moe's, but Moes...etc. I see it more and more this way.

You could be right. The thing that is funny is when you have a name that has a "S" at the end of the name. How do you show possession with that. Example James apple. Is it James's apple?

[bsb13]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Eye all ways try two type properlee butt sumtimes eye make a boo boo.

[youvalss]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

You could be right. The thing that is funny is when you have a name that has a "S" at the end of the name. How do you show possession with that. Example James apple. Is it James's apple?

James' apple. I think you put the ' after the S.

[Whitesox]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

You could be right. The thing that is funny is when you have a name that has a "S" at the end of the name. How do you show possession with that. Example James apple. Is it James's apple?

James' apple. I also believe James's apple is correct, but I'm not really sure.

EDIT: Beat to it.

One other thing that irks me is the improper use of "There, Their, and They're".

Don't know why, it just does.

[Gotmadskillzson]

Re: Why is proper grammar dying on the internet?

Eye all ways try two type properlee butt sumtimes eye make a boo boo.

For some reason i got the picture of Bubba from Forrest Gump in my head when I read that.