How many RP members are using some type of spell check before they post a comment?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Tue, 12 May 2015 19:17:12 -0400

Unfortunately I'm terrible at spelling and I want to make sure when I respond or make comments on RP that I present them in the best possible fashion.

I'm just curious on how many RP members out there take the same time and effort to make sure they have a quality post and how many just could care less?

Response by PFC Tuan Trang made May 12 at 2015 7:20 PM

PFC Tuan Trang — Tue, 12 May 2015 19:20:44 -0400

I guess is depend sir, i have my spell check option off, sometime i just type perfect, sometime i type like someone just learning how to spell.(When i'm half sleeping)

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made May 12 at 2015 7:26 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Tue, 12 May 2015 19:26:55 -0400

Most modern browsers have it built it. The red squiggly line automagically shows up telling you how bad you suck at spelling.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 7:28 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 19:28:17 -0400

When I'm using my phone or iPad I do, just in case it turns a word I meant into some random jumble that I could never conceive. When I'm using my laptop, I don't need to because I can just watch exactly what I type as I'm typing it.

On rare occasions I do come across words I don't fully grasp, or I want to use words I love but have never seen written before, so I Google them for the correct spellings.

Response by LTC Gavin Heater made May 12 at 2015 7:29 PM

LTC Gavin Heater — Tue, 12 May 2015 19:29:36 -0400

I pride myself on my spelling and grammar usage. These are cornerstones of written communications. I always look over any post, often editing for clarity.

Response by SSG Derek Scheller made May 12 at 2015 8:01 PM

SSG Derek Scheller — Tue, 12 May 2015 20:01:13 -0400

I tend to be proficient at spelling. It is the grammar that sometimes gets me.

Response by COL Charles Williams made May 12 at 2015 8:02 PM

COL Charles Williams — Tue, 12 May 2015 20:02:41 -0400

I am terrible too... NJ Public Education COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I usually proof read, but it is hard in that little box, and then one I post I read again and edit as needed. Spell Check in here would be better... so would bigger boxes; so, you can see the whole post.

Response by Lt Col Jim Coe made May 12 at 2015 9:28 PM

Lt Col Jim Coe — Tue, 12 May 2015 21:28:48 -0400

I'm pretty sure Mr Gates invented spell check because of me. I use spell check on everything I can.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 12 at 2015 10:06 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 12 May 2015 22:06:24 -0400

My computer automatically conducts spell check as I type. Too bad it doesn't conduct grammar check as well.

I could just cut and paste from Microsoft word.........

Response by SSgt Charles Edwards made May 12 at 2015 11:06 PM

SSgt Charles Edwards — Tue, 12 May 2015 23:06:32 -0400

I tend not to use spell check on here since my phone has auto-correct for all things typed. However, if spelling is important to you, one method I would recommend (and have used during my writing career) is Microsoft Word. You can type your posts or comments on there with the benefit of having the program spell check your work and after it's all said and done, copy and paste.

Response by SGT Curtis Earl made May 12 at 2015 11:09 PM

SGT Curtis Earl — Tue, 12 May 2015 23:09:06 -0400

Dear Autocorrect,

I'm ducking tried of your shift!

Respectively,
GET Earl

Response by SrA Johnathan Kropke made May 13 at 2015 8:32 AM

SrA Johnathan Kropke — Wed, 13 May 2015 08:32:27 -0400

First off I just want to say awesome picture, a Yugioh card, that made my day a little bit. :)

But for me I am lucky because the computer I use automatically spell checks everything for me as I am typing, kind of like an online version of Microsoft Word. It is really helpful.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 9:03 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 09:03:32 -0400

I like to use it for words that are "tricky". Usually I can look at a word & tell it is off.

Sometimes I look at posts & wonder if their spell check has bounced for insufficient funds :P

Response by SGT Richard H. made May 13 at 2015 9:15 AM

SGT Richard H. — Wed, 13 May 2015 09:15:35 -0400

As others have mentioned, I pride myself on proper grammar and spelling. After all, we are not animals, right? Occasionally, one slips by me when using the iOS version of RP (especially when using talk-to-text) and it's like experiencing an OCD mental attack that I can't correct it until I get back to a computer.....to the point that I find myself memorizing posts I want to comment on rather than doing it at the moment on iOS.

Response by SrA Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 10:50 AM

SrA Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 10:50:09 -0400

I always go thru my posts before i hit submit and correct my mistakes or at least try to I probably miss some a time or two

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 11:25 AM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 11:25:18 -0400

I have to obsessively correct the red squiggle marks under my letter hammerings.

Response by CSM David Heidke made May 13 at 2015 11:28 AM

CSM David Heidke — Wed, 13 May 2015 11:28:14 -0400

Chrome has a built in spell check. And my Mac does too...

Response by SSG Donald Mceuen made May 13 at 2015 2:17 PM

SSG Donald Mceuen — Wed, 13 May 2015 14:17:17 -0400

If you read my posts you can tell

Response by LTC Stephen C. made May 13 at 2015 3:29 PM

LTC Stephen C. — Wed, 13 May 2015 15:29:49 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs, I like to think that I'm pretty good with spelling and grammar. However, more often than not, and despite my best efforts to the contrary, I will look at something I posted earlier and realize there's an error of spelling or grammar or something. I just hit the edit button and correct it.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 13 at 2015 3:49 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 May 2015 15:49:46 -0400

Well I try as much as possible to check that I'm using proper grammar. But my phone does my spell checking for me. But if I don't know the correct terminology for something I always look it up before I post incorrect information.

Response by SSgt Everett Jones made May 13 at 2015 4:04 PM

SSgt Everett Jones — Wed, 13 May 2015 16:04:02 -0400

My computer does it automatically, what people need to learn is word selection. If it's a real word, spell check won't correct it. The biggest abuse is there, their, and they're.

Response by SGT George Smead made May 13 at 2015 7:33 PM

SGT George Smead — Wed, 13 May 2015 19:33:26 -0400

Correct spelling is very important. When I'm typing fast I might miss a letter or period. I want what I write to be professional not garbage.

Response by SGT John Wesley made May 13 at 2015 7:38 PM

SGT John Wesley — Wed, 13 May 2015 19:38:44 -0400

Guilty... I can spell, but my fingers move faster than my brain!

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made May 14 at 2015 12:05 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Thu, 14 May 2015 12:05:34 -0400

I wish I could say I don't, but the sad truth is, I do.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 12:34 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 12:34:45 -0400

Last time I checked, being educated was still sexy.

Response by MSgt Aaron Brite made May 14 at 2015 1:10 PM

MSgt Aaron Brite — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:10:01 -0400

Sorry could have used an option between Yes and No, along the lines of yes but its not the best workaround.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 1:09 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:09:02 -0400

I am always cottecting my spelling and grammar in all aspects of my life. Even while texting, I hate receiving messages with the wrong there, their, they're, to, too, two, etc. I guess I have my mom to thank for that pet peeve.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 1:11 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:11:44 -0400

Sir, my BA is in English and I'm certified to teach English (in Texas) to 8th-12th grades. I do typically proofread my posts, on all social media; however, I more often than not, do not need spell check.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 14 at 2015 1:28 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 14 May 2015 13:28:51 -0400

I do not use a program to spell check though do usually read what I wrote 2-3 times before hitting the submit button, and at least 1 more time after. This does not catch everything, but at least helps reduce my chances of looking like a retard.

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 3:37 PM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:37:05 -0500

I end up correcting about half of what I write...or re-writing it...or deleting it LOL

Response by SSG Todd Halverson made Dec 4 at 2015 3:38 PM

SSG Todd Halverson — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 15:38:18 -0500

Bad spellers of the world, untie

Response by CSM Tony Bowen made Dec 4 at 2015 4:14 PM

CSM Tony Bowen — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:14:07 -0500

I'm old school. I graduated. LOL

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Dec 4 at 2015 4:26 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:26:35 -0500

I try, but the RP apps tend to hate me...

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 4 at 2015 5:41 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:41:33 -0500

I'm a pretty big perfectionist, so most times I read and re-read emails or messages before sending them haha

Response by MAJ Alvin B. made Dec 5 at 2015 10:32 AM

MAJ Alvin B. — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:32:37 -0500

Yes, on a computer. No on the iPad as it will only check one word at a time.

Response by SSG Leo Bell made Dec 5 at 2015 10:49 AM

SSG Leo Bell — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 10:49:51 -0500

I have spell check turn on but if your not careful when you spell a word it will change it on you.

Response by 1SG Nick Baker made Dec 5 at 2015 1:30 PM

1SG Nick Baker — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 13:30:50 -0500

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by Mark Eckman and Jerrold H. Zar

I have a spelling checker,
It came with my PC.
It plane lee marks four my revue
Miss steaks aye can knot sea.

Eye ran this poem threw it,
Your sure reel glad two no.
Its vary polished in it's weigh.
My checker tolled me sew.

A checker is a bless sing,
It freeze yew lodes of thyme.
It helps me right awl stiles two reed,
And aides me when eye rime.

Each frays come posed up on my screen
Eye trussed too bee a joule.
The checker pours o'er every word
To cheque sum spelling rule.

Bee fore a veiling checker's
Hour spelling mite decline,
And if we're lacks oar have a laps,
We wood bee maid too wine.

Butt now bee cause my spelling
Is checked with such grate flare,
Their are know fault's with in my cite,
Of nun eye am a wear.

Now spelling does knot phase me,
It does knot bring a tier.
My pay purrs awl due glad den
With wrapped word's fare as hear.

To rite with care is quite a feet
Of witch won should bee proud,
And wee mussed dew the best wee can,
Sew flaw's are knot aloud.

Sow ewe can sea why aye dew prays
Such soft wear four pea seas,
And why eye brake in two averse
Buy righting want too pleas.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 5 at 2015 2:44 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:44:52 -0500

Yes, I do!

Response by SrA David Steyer made Dec 5 at 2015 2:54 PM

SrA David Steyer — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 14:54:56 -0500

I type my responses in Notepad, then paste into word...silly but I like typing in Notepad more than word (even done college papers this way!) and spellcheck. But I use chrome so sometimes it does it too.

Response by SSG Rob Godwin made Dec 5 at 2015 11:09 PM

SSG Rob Godwin — Sat, 05 Dec 2015 23:09:27 -0500

Staff writing taught me how to check for errors. Pen and paper is a good way to ensure you reduce errors. Have someone red pen your work if possible.
When I type I always spell as I type. I tend to pick up 99% of the errors.
Grammar is sometimes more difficult.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 9:10 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 09:10:43 -0500

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I'm generally ok on the spelling but I get in a hurry and I don't do the punctuation I should. It's not for a lack of knowing.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 9:33 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 09:33:17 -0500

My computer lets me know if I spell a word wrong.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Dec 6 at 2015 3:31 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 15:31:47 -0500

I generally don't need to include an additional spell check since I review my posts while I write them COL Mikel J. Burroughs. I use Google Chrome which has a built in spell checker- I have had to add numerous military and geographical words to that dictionary :-)

Response by Maj Kim Patterson made Dec 6 at 2015 5:46 PM

Maj Kim Patterson — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 17:46:19 -0500

Spellchecker/autocorrect messes with my comments. A single typo in a book drives me crazy. I consider myself a superior speller and grammar expert thanks to a nun several decades ago.

Response by SGT William Howell made Dec 7 at 2015 10:05 AM

SGT William Howell — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:05:21 -0500

True story time....again.

I blasted a guy on here for his spelling and grammar a couple months ago. His post was bad. He responded with just as bad spelling and grammar to me. I blasted him again. At some point, it became obvious that it was not from being lazy, but he was unable to do any better. He was trying to share his thoughts with his brothers and sisters and he was doing the best he could. I alienated him and I was so wrong. I felt like a heel. I apologized to him, but I have not seen anything from him since then.

What I am saying is don't dismiss or judge just because of some silly things like spelling and grammar or you may miss out on the views of some people that share the same bond that brings us all on here in the first place.

Response by SGT Christopher Churilla made Dec 7 at 2015 6:31 PM

SGT Christopher Churilla — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 18:31:29 -0500

"It's not just what you say, but how you say it."

I absolutely believe this to be true. someone could put up a quality post but if there are typos and grammatical errors I am going to think less of the person who put it up.

Here on the internet there's no body language to read or tone to listen to, it's just words, and what you put out there is how people are going to judge you, fair or not, so I always work hard to present myself well.

Response by A1C Charles D Wilson made Dec 8 at 2015 4:08 PM

A1C Charles D Wilson — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 16:08:36 -0500

I try but my brain still does not function with my mouth at what is going to come out...even when typing. lol
Chuck D

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Response by CW3 Harvey K. made Oct 10 at 2020 6:40 PM

CW3 Harvey K. — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 18:40:18 -0400

Spell check doesn't help with the frequent errors I see where "there" is used where "they're" or "their" is proper. The same goes for "your" and "you're".