Perfect Literacy Online, does it matter? Options

[Paradox of Life]

Yeah, couldn't think of any creative choices for the poll, but do you think it matters to type correctly online? Personally, I think it does because it seems like the people who don't 'tipe lyk dis' are a lot more .. logical than the ones that do type that way. What do you think?

[beambitious]

I agree with you. If you type lyke dis some people might think you are idiotic in real life too.

[pyrochick19770]

Yes, I think it does matter.
It strains my eyes to try to read what people say when they type like that.
And frankly, it's just not cool.

[monxcheri]

well 1st of all how can they go online if they're illiterate?? and if you mean by TyPiNg LiKe ThIs, then people would think that you're an idiotic in real life, and plus it`s annoying

[yummy_delight]

Literacy is definitely important online.

If people "tYp3 lYk d1s", they come across as unintelligent, and it is highly unlikely for anybody to take whatever they have to say seriously.

[*tweeak*]

Well yeah, obviously. What good does it do to come off as an idiot. In real life, do you not want to present yourself in the best light possible? Why is it different online?

[jennyjenny]

i'm not really sure.

i mean sure, if you TyP LyK DiiS people are going to think that you're a moron (or something) but a lot of my friends who are more "logical" than me type like that. Well, kinda. And I know them in person so I can't say that they're a moron because well, they're not (not really.)

[*tweeak*]

Wait, do you know what "literate" means? Of course you have to be literate. Those who cannot read and write obviously cannot effectively navigate the intenet, not to mention communicate with others. It is awfully get by in the country illiterate.

[pshaa.shauna]

I think she is using literate as exagerating a bit. Like people who TyP LyK DiiS might as well be illiterate. Did that make any sense?

Anyways yea it does matter. Besides you give a very wrong 1st impression if you TyP LyK DiiS.

[Paradox of Life]

Wait, do you know what "literate" means? Of course you have to be literate. Those who cannot read and write obviously cannot effectively navigate the intenet, not to mention communicate with others. It is awfully get by in the country illiterate.

Okay, I shouldn't have said LITERATE. I mean like perfectly correct. Reading and writing perfectly without mistakes and if there are any, there are very few.

And answering your question, there seem to be a lot of people online that say "its tha intrnet!! we dont hav 2 typ corectli u no wut i meen!!11"

[parallel]

Wah. I'm the only one who voted no.

[HoodieObsessed]

No, I do not think it matters.

But yes, I think the people who use correct literacy online apear more knowledgible. (sp?)

This is probably why everyone now thinks I am stupid, because I don't check my spelling

Do what you want, if someone doesn't like your spelling than who cares, you don't have to read their angry retort

[..:loveee.NuTTii]

I think it does matter. You want to make a good impression, don't you? Sometimes if you're in a hurry, a little shorthand might be okay. People who TyP3 LyK3 DiS are just annoying, though.

[monxcheri]

Okay, I shouldn't have said LITERATE. I mean like perfectly correct. Reading and writing perfectly without mistakes and if there are any, there are very few.

well if that's what you meant, then i don't think it should be PERFECT, but not like DiZz.. i mean for me, you don't really have to capitalize every first letter of a sentence or a proper noun or whatever, just so it's not hard to read..

[*brownsugar08*]

as long as i can understand what the hell you're saying, it's fine with me.

[*salcha*]

It doesn't have to be perfect, with every single comma, semicolon, colon, period. If it's readable, then I'm fine. Just don't be an idiot...-.-

[banthisaccountno...]

It doesn't have to be perfect... It just has to be typed well enough so that people can understand what they're trying to say.

[gOODpIRATE]

well, it dosn't have to be PERFECT, but when peeple strt 2 talk lyke dyz people can't understand what your saying. i think its okay when you don't put periods, commas, and capitalize sometimes, but at least make it understandable.

[*tweeak*]

Okay, I shouldn't have said LITERATE. I mean like perfectly correct. Reading and writing perfectly without mistakes and if there are any, there are very few.

And answering your question, there seem to be a lot of people online that say "its tha intrnet!! we dont hav 2 typ corectli u no wut i meen!!11"

yes, I am aware. That's why I made an actual responce before going back and adding the context of the word "literate" bit

[*x____duckii*]

Hm... I don't really mind if there are a few grammar or spelling mistakes, as long as they don't type anything wrong on purpose. I also don't mind if people shorten some words, like, you or are, but it does annoy me when someone types LyK dIsZ or LiK3 DiSZ or lyke diz on purpose.

[lovescream]

I say no. I once myself was a person who didnt know how to type in words. Haha, yes. And a lot of people on the internet still don't. It's not like internet is some kind of school where you need to have good grammar all the time. Mainly, kids use it to chat with their friends and use "u" "r" "wat" "2" etc. to make it shorter because they're probably too lazy to type out the whole word. Eh, I can read it. I see no problem with it unless it doesn't make sense...

[shortiiex]

it doesn't really matter to me. people should feel free to type however they want

[Jane Doe.]

lazyness gets no one anywhere in life.
same with illiteracy.

I prefer when people type correctly..and when they don't I reserve the right to laugh
at them.

secretly..

[sharerol]

I say no. I once myself was a person who didnt know how to type in words. Haha, yes. And a lot of people on the internet still don't. It's not like internet is some kind of school where you need to have good grammar all the time. Mainly, kids use it to chat with their friends and use "u" "r" "wat" "2" etc. to make it shorter because they're probably too lazy to type out the whole word. Eh, I can read it. I see no problem with it unless it doesn't make sense...

I agree with Toby. The internet isn't some kind of school, and people are not required to type perfectly. Yes, it bugs me if they type with all the sticky caps and use words that are illegible lyYYk33 d111zZz!!1 But if they just want to shorten their words and don't type it in an annoying way or they're in a hurry, I'm alright with them using words like "u", "r", "2" as long as I can understand them. I would prefer the person to type correctly, but I won't go nuts if they don't. Just as long as I can understand what they're saying, then I'm okay. And if I don't understand, well then forget it!

[*incoherent*]

if you dont think it matters...then why did you type it perfectly.

i hate it when people "tiipe lyk dis" because its hard to read, but anything else is fine. (as long as its readable)

This post has been edited by anovation: Aug 1 2005, 10:13 PM

[gelionie]

I think as long as it's understandable, I can accept that.
Although typing grammatically correct would give others an impression that you are not an idiot of some sort.

[Paradox of Life]

if you dont think it matters...then why did you type it perfectly.

Just because someone thinks homosexuality is alright, doesn't mean they have to be a homosexual.

[Shana_Kru]

It dosent matter.... dosent make any smarter or less smarter u cant judge a person on there typing...and usually you come on the net in ur free time an u can do watevah the hell u like

[avalon*]

As long as everything is spelled correctly.

[*xcaitlinx*]

yeah, but a lot of people...(most people especially on cB) are too obsessed with how other people write. get over it and get over yourself. all because someone abbreviates "you" as "u" or "this" as "dis", doesn't mean that you're a perfect english student and the other person isnt. move on with your life and stop whining.

[sadolakced acid]

typing has degraded to be the lowest form of communication (i dunno... rap may be lower...)


2+2=5
i love big brother

[short_stop08]

I don't really care. People like (brownsugar08) though that try to act like they are perfect I criticize them when they mess up though. Yeah. I type dependin on wat mood I'm in.

[Aestuarium]

If you're not doing it on purpose, no. I hate n00bs though.

[starlette]

I think as long as u are easily understood, how u type is not that important. I do, however, think that when u have to stop and decipher what people are saying, that you need to cut back on the misspelling of things. But for me, and "u" instead of you everyonce in a while never hurt anyone.

[sadolakced acid]

I think as long as u are easily understood, how u type is not that important.  I do, however, think that when u have to stop and decipher what people are saying, that you need to cut back on the misspelling of things.  But for me, and "u" instead of you everyonce in a while never hurt anyone.

ahh, but l33t? totally illegible stuff that is...

some people push the boundries of the readable limit, by useing so many acronyms i think it's the US goverment.

your CO will see you about the PKO in the POR in the THR with the DET meeting.

2+2=5
i love big brother

[delicateATROCiTY]

i think that typing correctly gives people the impression that you're intelligent, but it doesn't really matter to me as long as it's readable.

besides, h0o w0uLd w4nt t0 r3aD a p05t d4t l0ok5 liik3 d1s?

[DrSMooTH]

it nice when ppl can understand what you write and say. it gets annoying after w hile to keep saying "wtf are you trying to say". so yeah, it matters.

[iiTsDAYNA]

You people are hilarious! Why does it matter how other people type. Its none of your business and I dont think you should worry about it.

Why do u find it neccessary to worry about how people type.

[*suddenly she*]

as long as it's understandable. i would prefer it that they type in full words, but it's none of my business. usually.

[ichigofan]

It depends, If I cant understand what people are typing then I think that it is important but if its minor grammatical problems then its ok

[*tweeak*]

Gramatical errors make me twitch. Someone on this show that James is watching said "bragging rights is braggig rights" and I demanded him to turn it off before the guy decided to speak again

[*Tainted Euphoria*]

So I know this is an old topic, but I've been seeing more and more xamples of that MORONIC way of typing, so I decided to vent a bit...in here.

Okay, I know there are people out there with less-than-perfect grammar and spelling, and I can deal with that, but when you so blatantly type with the most obnoxious spelling/grammatical errors on purpose, it truly does reflect badly on you.

I know for certain that when I see someone doing that, it totally turns me off to them. I'd rather not talk to anyone who's going to message me with something that I'll have to decode to understand.

I wish this would stop. I know that my little rant isn't going to stop it, but now my opinion is out there for everyone to see.

Yay me, and yes, I know, I'm not queen of the freakin' world.

Kthx

[oneandonlytammie]

A few words mispelled here and there are fine.
As long as it looks like you're educated. (unlyk dis)

[ApocalypseAelis]

It doesn't necessarily matter, but it is going to make people think you're retarded.

[misoshiru]

yes it does. unless it's words like "u" instead of "you" then it's fine. but if people type in a way that it's unreadable, then that's definately a problem. anyway, it's easier for the person who's reading what you're typing when you type correctly.

[BOOGERSHAHA]

whatever. if they want to type like that, i'm all for it. their fault they look like morons to the rest of us though.

[Atobe_Keigo]

I hate it when people type like that. It's annoying and I don't understand it sometimes. Though, it's okay. As long they can explain in English what it really means after.

[emazing]

Yehh. I think literacy matters online and offline, because if you get too used to the way you type 'LyK DiS' online, then it might apply offline.
It also gets pretty annoying.

[PiGo]

Yes it does, but only to a certain extent. I'm not going to think any less of a person because they don't capitalize the word 'I' or spell 'you', 'u'. However, using sticky caps and that kind of stuff would probably lower my image of you a little.

[eli5e]

haha ..no i don't think so ... i mean.. i dont type .like a middle schooler anymore... but i dont type all proper like i'm writing a paper or anything. haha

[ThePrincessofTKD]

it`s amazing how people can type like that and be able to type out essays. i say it does matter because there could be misinterpretation.

[twelveislands]

It does matter in some cases, whereas other it doesnt. Like, you dont have to have perfect literacry with all the punctuation and grammar correct. But just to totally type different LyK DiZ GeTz A TaD AnnOYiinG

[hiromi]

I type like this because I want to sound smart, when really I'm quite stupid! 8D OMGTEHYAYZLOLOLOLOMG *needs to be shot*

[oneandonlytammie]

I type like this because I want to sound smart, when really I'm quite stupid! 8D OMGTEHYAYZLOLOLOLOMG *needs to be shot*

*shoots* Haha, kidding.

I always type smarter than I talk.

[iced__cappucino]

as long as i can understand what the hell you're saying, it's fine with me.

couldnt have said it better myself.

[miss barnes]

i could care less how people type...

[kill.t3h.r0cK]

I say no. I once myself was a person who didnt know how to type in words. Haha, yes. And a lot of people on the internet still don't. It's not like internet is some kind of school where you need to have good grammar all the time. Mainly, kids use it to chat with their friends and use "u" "r" "wat" "2" etc. to make it shorter because they're probably too lazy to type out the whole word. Eh, I can read it. I see no problem with it unless it doesn't make sense...

Agreed, lol. Sure, sticky caps and l337 gets to a few of the cBers here, but I can decipher what they say. If we're so eager to make such a great impression off and online, then why don't we all stop using slang, keep out our grammatical errors, use the rules for "you and me", and talk like the big corporate bosses. Wouldn't that just make a happier world? ...I don't think so. We need to lighten up just a bit, but if you really have a hard time w/ reading sticky caps and l337...tell them to type normally, just for you.

[Levy2k6]

aslong as i can read it without having to think about it.. im good.

[demolished]

I think it does really matter. It classify what type of person.

When i was writing an eassy, i accidently put "u" instead of "you. It does affect me.

[queen]

it doesn't matter. i like typing in all lowercase and using shortcuts for words, kthx. and i'm sure i have better grades and a higher iq than all of you combined ;x not to mention a better designer and coder ;P damn, i'm just perfect ;o

[crazeegirl411]

It doesn't completely matter. It's just that it irks me that people can't even find the difference between "your" and "you're," etc. This is simple English...people. It's incredibly sad.

Oh and also...when people say it doesn't have to be absolutely perfect, fine. But it shouldn't be something hard to do. It shouldn't be something you just do when you're in school. Then what's the fricken point of school? So you only work hard in school and just slack off elsewhere?

Agreed, lol. Sure, sticky caps and l337 gets to a few of the cBers here, but I can decipher what they say. If we're so eager to make such a great impression off and online, then why don't we all stop using slang, keep out our grammatical errors, use the rules for "you and me", and talk like the big corporate bosses. Wouldn't that just make a happier world? ...I don't think so. We need to lighten up just a bit, but if you really have a hard time w/ reading sticky caps and l337...tell them to type normally, just for you.

Are you saying we need to be corporate bosses to type properly? What we say defines us...not our grammar (to some extent).

[FLIPxADDICTION]

As long as I can understand it without having to re-read it 5 times.

[*Tainted Euphoria*]

Are you saying we need to be corporate bosses to type properly? What we say defines us...not our grammar (to some extent).

I understand what you're trying to say, but yes, it does reflect badly on you (if you type like that). It gives off a bad impression and may in turn push people away from you. I don't know if one might care about such a thing, but I just thought I'd point it out.

[5ayuri]

I think it does matter.
But there are people who enforce it way to much.
But yeah It matters.

[BeyondElite]

I, myself, think that typing in perfect grammar is a "yes." I mean, we must express and show off our knowledge in Literacy Arts! Well, sort of, but as long as we understand it, yeah.

[Cwlplover]

It's SOOOOOOO important to have good literacy online! The world is becoming more and more technologically advanced...More stuff is coming online, and if you can't type right...It's just not going to work for you.

Plus, I can't STAND people who type retardedly!

[lakerfever2476]

Yes, it does matter. But some people just don't understand that TyPpiiNG LyK Di5z iiS AnNoYiiNg!

[aznxdreamer]

i always thought that cB was a littelt wo strict with members typing. i mean, if you tyP LyK Dis, everyones gonna hunt you down and shoot your brains out. i dont think we should be like..that strict about it unless your typing is really annoying and we cant understand what your saying.

[aznxdreamer]

oops..double post. dont kill me.

[JustAnotherTeena...]

Yeah, I think it does matter. 1f u t1pe lyke d1s a11 teh t11me then it like, totally fries everything you've ever known about normal grammer out of your brain. And it's annoying as sh*t to try & read it. I mean, come on, what's the frikin point?? Some people say it's 'easier' or 'faster' but it really isn't. I know, beacause I used to type like that (all of my friends were doing it too..)
It's scary sometimes. My friend types like that all the time, and once she IMed me, and got ticked at me for frikin typing correctly!! How insane is that?!? Here's how it went:
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Her- hi
Me- Hi
Her- wuts up?
Me- Not much, you?
Her- n2m
Her- ...cud u plz not type lyke that?
Me- wtf? What the hell is wrong with proper grammer?!?!
Her- its annoyin. i dun lyke havin skool outside of skool.
Me [thinking]-- {WTF?!?! What the hell is wrong with her?! She thinks the way I type is annoying!?!?}
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Can you see how f*cking annoying that was?!? So, uh..yeah.