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**GordMay** · 30-06-2012, 05:24

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Originally Posted by boatsail

... I just think it's funny when people point out spelling or grammatical errors on a forum. Who cares. As long as the message is clear, no worries.

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Originally Posted by Capt Wraun

Simple and precise =.... Works in a post as well. You are correct in saying "as long as the message is clear" but the message is always clearer to the sender than it is to the reader, so best to make it as clear as possible by using proper spelling and grammar. Just sayin' ...

Conventional spelling, punctuation, capitalisation, and grammar all help in presenting information in a clear and understandable manner; whereas “unconventional” forms tend to obscure the author’s intended meaning.

Given the amount of reading I do, I’m not very tempted to spend much time translating “gibberish” into readily comprehensible English. If an author doesn’t care enough to present his/her information “correctly”, why should I care enough to read his/her offering?

**CharlieCobra** · 30-06-2012, 06:40

I post on six sailing forums, always have. They all offer something unique.

perchance · 30-06-2012, 07:20

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Originally Posted by fstbttms

Bear in mind that there is a much more heavy-handed moderation policy on this forum as opposed to others, even SailNet. For instance- I was recently reprimanded here because I failed to capitalize the first letter of each word of a thread title, if you can believe that.

On the plus side, this forum is extremely active.

Spellin, Grammur and Puncturation are portant fer makin yerself unnerstood no|||||?

**David M** · 30-06-2012, 07:40

Perhaps the high amount of activity at least partially relates to how the forum is managed?

The highest number of users ever online now stands at 1923.

We encourage members to write in a way that makes it easy for others to read their posts. But we do not discipline anyone for not doing so. Not having perfect grammar or English skills is perfectly fine. Just try your best.

From the forum rules....
Posts should be well formatted. Use paragraphs, punctuation, and capital letters appropriately. Excessive use of Netspeak/LOLspeak (internet slang) and texting shortcuts (b4, str8, etc) is not permitted. Posts with violations may be edited or deleted without notification.

The language of this forum is English. If you are not a native English speaker, do your best. We are glad to have you as a member and will be supportive and polite.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ork&page=rules

**zeehag** · 30-06-2012, 08:04

i used to be chastised for bad speeling but is my hands not my brane that seem to be failing miserably......
welcome. i am also with sn--so ye have read some of my typo-ing....lol

MarkSF · 30-06-2012, 08:06

I think it's a great policy. I wish all fora did the same. Personally, when I see one of those enormous blocks of text with no punctuation I just move on. If you want me to read it, write it properly.

**neilsailingrn** · 30-06-2012, 08:16

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Originally Posted by SkiprJohn

It's called non-capital punishment.

kind regards,

See Dave and Donna, we do have fun here! Welcome aboard

(Hope that was grammatically correct.)

**svHyLyte** · 30-06-2012, 08:41

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Originally Posted by GordMay

Conventional spelling, punctuation, capitalisation (?) and grammar all help in presenting information in a clear and understandable manner; whereas “unconventional” forms tend to obscure the author’s intended meaning.

Given the amount of reading I do, I’m not very tempted to spend much time translating “gibberish” into readily comprehensible English. If an author doesn’t care enough to present his/her information “correctly”, why should I care enough to read his/her offering?

Hummm... Gordo, you ment, of course, Capitalization or is the above an alternate (European?) English spelling.

IAC, to Air is Human, to forgive is davoon!

TIC!