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