The AH forum and illiterate posters.

Blazer · 04-03-2011 08:34PM

You think AH is bad? Try going to a shop and asking for a €42 quick pick with no lotto plus for the euromillions.
Sounds easy..right? Only if you're Polish as Irish youngsters today apparently know shít about maths.
Tried explaining that each euromillions ticket holds €12 which means I need 3 of these and 1 x €6...even still the dumbfúcks don't get it till about half way in and you then see the "eureka" look on their dumb face.
Yet I can walk into any shop with a Polish assistant and they know instantly how to do it...
I blame the public sector...apparently teachers only know how to add

Kasabian · 04-03-2011 08:55PM

I had to sack my last secretary, she couldn't keep up with my dictation.
The latest recruit, typing this as I speak is much sexier.

P.P.
He really is an illiterate prat. Pay is good though.

Pherekydes · 04-03-2011 09:03PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

+1.

There's lots of them.

Dem hoorsmelt me head.

Latchy · 04-03-2011 09:22PM

irish-stew wrote: »

Most internet forums are informal, some people are dyslexic, some people have difficulty spelling (including my self), etc etc.

As long as a post is understandable, not littered with txt talk, not one big sentence or paragraph, it doesn't bother me.

Something the grammar monkeys in this forum should take into account and let sink in

04-03-2011 09:30PM

irish-stew wrote: »

Most internet forums are informal, some people are dyslexic, some people have difficulty spelling (including my self), etc etc.

As long as a post is understandable, not littered with txt talk, not one big sentence or paragraph, it doesn't bother me.

Sometimes they're not understandable, and then people get all antsy at you for asking

Blondini · 04-03-2011 09:35PM

Boards.ie is, in general, typed communication in English.

I like all communication to be correct and precise so therefore I like communication here to be the same.

This does not make me a grammar monkey/NAZI.

seafood dunleavy · 04-03-2011 09:50PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

Admit it,you double checked to see that you spelled everything correctly.

Jake Rugby Walrus666 · 04-03-2011 09:50PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

You think AH is bad? Try going to a shop and asking for a €42 quick pick with no lotto plus for the euromillions.
Sounds easy..right? Only if you're Polish as Irish youngsters today apparently know shít about maths.
Tried explaining that each euromillions ticket holds €12 which means I need 3 of these and 1 x €6...even still the dumbfúcks don't get it till about half way in and you then see the "eureka" look on their dumb face.
Yet I can walk into any shop with a Polish assistant and they know instantly how to do it...
I blame the public sector...apparently teachers only know how to add

Innumeracy

FlutterinBantam · 04-03-2011 10:03PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

You think AH is bad? Try going to a shop and asking for a €42 quick pick with no lotto plus for the euromillions.
Sounds easy..right? Only if you're Polish as Irish youngsters today apparently know shít about maths.
Tried explaining that each euromillions ticket holds €12 which means I need 3 of these and 1 x €6...even still the dumbfúcks don't get it till about half way in and you then see the "eureka" look on their dumb face.
Yet I can walk into any shop with a Polish assistant and they know instantly how to do it...
I blame the public sector...apparently teachers only know how to add

Holy jaysus, so now the criterium for education is an ability to diffuse a quik-pik.

Is it any wonder the country is fcuked.

04-03-2011 10:04PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

You think AH is bad? Try going to a shop and asking for a €42 quick pick with no lotto plus for the euromillions.
Sounds easy..right? Only if you're Polish as Irish youngsters today apparently know shít about maths.
Tried explaining that each euromillions ticket holds €12 which means I need 3 of these and 1 x €6...even still the dumbfúcks don't get it till about half way in and you then see the "eureka" look on their dumb face.
Yet I can walk into any shop with a Polish assistant and they know instantly how to do it...
I blame the public sector...apparently teachers only know how to add

You spent 42 euro on the lotto and you're calling other people thick?

Pherekydes · 04-03-2011 10:05PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

...apparently teachers only know how to add

All arithmetic is adding.

Mike 1972 · 04-03-2011 10:28PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates?

But how can this be ?

Are the Government not always telling us we have a highly educated workforce (TM) and one of the best education systems in the World

orourkeda · 04-03-2011 10:31PM

rachaelf750 wrote: »

Dyslexia is the root of my problem.;)

Excuses escuses

paddydriver · 04-03-2011 10:35PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

Bet you had to spell check those words - far too big for AH

Micky Dolenz · 04-03-2011 10:35PM

Sc@recrow wrote: »

You think AH is bad? Try going to a shop and asking for a €42 quick pick with no lotto plus for the euromillions.
Sounds easy..right? Only if you're Polish as Irish youngsters today apparently know shít about maths.
Tried explaining that each euromillions ticket holds €12 which means I need 3 of these and 1 x €6...even still the dumbfúcks don't get it till about half way in and you then see the "eureka" look on their dumb face.
Yet I can walk into any shop with a Polish assistant and they know instantly how to do it...
I blame the public sector...apparently teachers only know how to add

Racist

Biggins · 04-03-2011 10:55PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

Option 2.

Son Of A Vidic · 04-03-2011 10:57PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

Fcuk how do you endure the magnitude of such a problem? It places everything in perspective for us Boardsie's really. Members who worry about job hunting, mortgage repayments and holding on to their job ect. Must now realise how small their worries really are in comparison to yours.

Latchy · 04-03-2011 11:27PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

It's not like we dont have eyes in our heads and dont notice spelling and typing errors but correcting posters who are not as articulate in their style of posting can be a boring and time consuming pastime .

hoorsmelt · 04-03-2011 11:37PM

Latchy wrote: »

It's not like we dont have eyes in our heads and dont notice spelling and typing errors but correcting posters who are not as articulate in their style of posting can be a boring and time consuming pastime .

For something as important as this, time and effort should not be an issue. I am willing to offer my services to the adminstrators to act as the After Hours spelling moderator, with special responsibility for correcting poor spelling/ typos, and handing out punishments for repeat infractions, starting with a warning and leading up to a permanent ban. This should quickly rid us of the scourge of bad spelling.

Latchy · 04-03-2011 11:49PM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

For something as important as this, time and effort should not be an issue. I am willing to offer my services to the adminstrators to act as the After Hours spelling moderator, with special responsibility for correcting poor spelling/ typos, and handing out punishments for repeat infractions, starting with a warning and leading up to a premanent ban. This should quickly rid us of the scourge of bad spelling.

You're here nearly 12 months now with 92 posts , like in between lurking were you going to find the time ?

hoorsmelt · 04-03-2011 11:52PM

Latchy wrote: »

You're here nearly 12 months now with 92 posts , like in between lurking were you going to find the time ?

I am willing to sacrifice myself and my time for a higher cause- English spelling.

hoorsmelt · 04-03-2011 11:57PM

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Fcuk how do you endure the magnitude of such a problem? It places everything in perspective for us Boardsie's really. Members who worry about job hunting, mortgage repayments and holding on to their job ect. Must now realise how small their worries really are in comparison to yours.

I'm heartened that someone else recognises the gravity of the problem. Others may think my concerns trivial, or those of a typical crank or freak. I am certain that little-by-little, those who see the world as it really is, a cesspool of misspelled and misplaced words, will strive to broaden the circle of sanity one letter at a time.

PK2008 · 05-03-2011 12:10AM

What's the bet's the OP went over his spelling and grammar a hundred times before posting the thread....

hoorsmelt · 05-03-2011 12:13AM

PK2008 wrote: »

What's the bet's the OP went over his spelling and grammar a hundred times before posting the thread....

There's no apostrophe in 'bets'. In my world, you'd receive an infraction for that.

PK2008 · 05-03-2011 12:17AM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

There's no apostrophe in 'bets'. In my world, you'd receive an infraction for that.

They're is know way I got mine grammer wrong, your crazy

ScumLord · 05-03-2011 12:17AM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

Is it just me or are many of the posters on AH and Boards.ie functional illiterates? Thread titles abound with spelling mistakes, the points put across by many posters are incomprehensible and I'm beginning to wonder if some posters have basic English language skills. Is it something to be worried about or am I just anally retentive about it :pac:?

I think what your looking for is justification for becoming a grammar nazi. I shall bestow you with such justification. If it wasn't for boards.ie grammar nazi's I'd be left with nothing more than the Irish schooling systems version of written English which is extremely poor to say the least. Now that the schooling system has finally worn off I understand, their's from over there.

hoorsmelt · 05-03-2011 12:19AM

PK2008 wrote: »

They're is know way I got mine grammer wrong, your crazy

This is no laughing matter.

PK2008 · 05-03-2011 12:30AM

hoorsmelt wrote: »

This is no laughing matter.

:pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac::pac:

Seaneh · 05-03-2011 12:31AM

rachaelf750 wrote: »

Dyslexia is the root of my problem.;)

+1

Violently dyslexic.
Also mildly dyscalculic.

School was a pain in the balls in a lot of ways as some teachers wouldn't even acknowledg the fact that the conditions exist, never mind give me a bit of extra help/time to try deal with them.

cml387 · 05-03-2011 12:42AM

With due regards to "Eats,Shoots and Leaves" take a look at this sentence:

Charles the First walked and talked half an hour after his head was cut off.

It makes sense only if it's punctuated correctly.

The AH forum and illiterate posters.

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