Posted on May 12, 2015
How many RP members are using some type of spell check before they post a comment?
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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?
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?
Edited >1 y ago
Posted 10 y ago
Responses: 48
I end up correcting about half of what I write...or re-writing it...or deleting it LOL
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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.
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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.
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Sorry could have used an option between Yes and No, along the lines of yes but its not the best workaround.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Good Copy! It happens to me way too often, so I've tried to slow down a little and read what I've written!
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LTC Stephen C.
COL Mikel J. Burroughs, what's funny (or not, I guess) is that I'll proofread a comment two or three times and then post it. I'll come back a day or two later and sure enough, I'll find some lame error that I must correct!
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
It happens to the best of us. I have made some grievous errors on some pretty important stuff in the past. Even today in the business world I've taken a beating on some spelling and grammar. I keep working hard to improve!
By the way, I double-checked this response!
By the way, I double-checked this response!
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I have to obsessively correct the red squiggle marks under my letter hammerings.
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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
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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.
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.
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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.
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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)
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It's also beneficial to check capitalization, punctuation, and word usage (sometimes vs. sometime). ;-D
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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.
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I tend to be proficient at spelling. It is the grammar that sometimes gets me.
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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.
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.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
Awesome, same here - I like to make sure that messages come across professionally!
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