Spelling Issues

[ron1863]

Why does the "Wild About Britain" use an English/American spell checker. I just noticed it the other day when I wrote neighbour and it was underlined red and advised me to spell it neighbor?

[nightshade]

I was unaware that there was a spell checker on WAB judging by the mistakes I make

[badgerwatcher]

I've never had any help from a spell checker, you lucky so-and-so!

[brainfarmer]

Originally Posted by nightshade

I was unaware that there was a spell checker on WAB judging by the mistakes I make

lol yes my spelling leaves a lot to be desired and i have a terrible tendency to use bits of internet chat speak and text abbreviations in my posts but as someone once said language is a tool not a master.

[nightshade]

Good spelling ensures we are all talking the same language resulting
in less misunderstanding
Unless you are someone who daily deals in life or death like a GP

[badgerwatcher]

But inability to spell consistantly correctly isn't necessarily a sign of low intelligence, and shouldn't be a priority issue when discussing wildlife or other subjects with like-minded people.
People who have difficulty with spelling are just as entitled to an opinion as everyone else.
-> <-See the smiley. I'm not being grumpy, but very often I discover children who are intensely creative, but unable to put their ideas down on paper through fear of not being able to spell the rich flow of words in their heads.
I apologise if my spelling ever offends anyone who loves words. I try very hard, and don't think I do too badly, although can't always tell. I love words with a passion. They just don't always stay in the same shape in my head, that's all.

[Ollie]

I use the spell checker on the Google toolbar, problem is I sometimes forget to use it and still post them wrong
Roger

[Kayleigh]

If I right click my mouse I can spell check the field. Have you tried it.

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by ron1863

Why does the "Wild About Britain" use an English/American spell checker. I just noticed it the other day when I wrote neighbour and it was underlined red and advised me to spell it neighbor?

Just a guess, but I would imagine that to keep the site free of charge to you the site employs a spell checker which is free of charge to the charity. Should you wish to donate to the charity to allow them to invest in an English one I am sure they would have no objection.

You can do so here > http://www.wildaboutbritain.co.uk/online_donation

[Gaina]

Originally Posted by badgerwatcher

But inability to spell consistantly correctly isn't necessarily a sign of low intelligence, and shouldn't be a priority issue when discussing wildlife or other subjects with like-minded people.
People who have difficulty with spelling are just as entitled to an opinion as everyone else.
-> <-See the smiley. I'm not being grumpy, but very often I discover children who are intensely creative, but unable to put their ideas down on paper through fear of not being able to spell the rich flow of words in their heads.
I apologise if my spelling ever offends anyone who loves words. I try very hard, and don't think I do too badly, although can't always tell. I love words with a passion. They just don't always stay in the same shape in my head, that's all.

You expressed that better than I could ever think it! . I love american spelling, I get my emails done in half the time! *lol*

[badgerwatcher]

And think of all the letters you save, that can be used later in a completely new conversation!

[Boddie]

Does anybody really get offended by bad spelling any more? Some of the most intelligent people I know either dont spell or cant be bothered to. I see some atrocious spelling on here but it does not upset me. I have more important things to worry about.

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by Boddie

Does anybody really get offended by bad spelling any more? Some of the most intelligent people I know either dont spell or cant be bothered to. I see some atrocious spelling on here but it does not upset me. I have more important things to worry about.

I used to correct most spelling errors I saw, but soon gave that up! I was editing almost every post!
I still correct when I see the wrong word used, but otherwise there's little point these days. Our kids have an entirely different language they use on web sites so we're fighting a loosing battle if we wish to retain "perfect" English, whatever that may be! Life's too short to bother!

[nightshade]

Originally Posted by nightshade

Good spelling ensures we are all talking the same language resulting
in less misunderstanding
Unless you are someone who daily deals in life or death like a GP

Who kicked over that wasps nest? OK,OK,so I left out the smilies

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by nightshade

Good spelling ensures we are all talking the same language resulting
in less misunderstanding

I find that punctuation is far more important than spelling with regards misunderstandings

[glsammy]

To answer the original question, I imagine he's installed the ieSpell option. By default that uses a US dictionary. If you right mouse click when checking, go to options, and then to Language and Dictionaries, you can change it to the UK version, so no more neighbors!

[m1keanderson]

Ok, slightly off thread but if 'words' accounts for 7% of communication (55% is 'visual', 38% is 'vocal' and 10% is 'innumeracy' ) then how much extra do smilies add to the 'words' percentage

[Garden Carpet]

wot duz it mttr..ppl wll nt b abl to rd sn neway!

[badgerwatcher]

Ugh?

[smartie]

Originally Posted by glsammy

I used to correct most spelling errors I saw, but soon gave that up! I was editing almost every post!
I still correct when I see the wrong word used, but otherwise there's little point these days. Our kids have an entirely different language they use on web sites so we're fighting a loosing battle if we wish to retain "perfect" English, whatever that may be! Life's too short to bother!

What, you used to correct other people's spelling? That's brave, when you are fighting a LOSING battle with your own

[badgerwatcher]

:d :d :d :d :d

[goosey]

I feel really stupid when I notice my own mistakes in my posts. Usually due to being excited and desperate to have my say. If I use preview I manage to pick up on most of them.
It doesn't bother when I see other peoples mistakes, hearing bad speech and grammar annoys me much more.

[nightshade]

Being understood and passing on ideas is what spelling and punctuation
is all about ( ok then grammar etc.) hundreds of years of education it seems
will end here then

[Boddie]

Originally Posted by smartie

What, you used to correct other people's spelling? That's brave, when you are fighting a LOSING battle with your own

Nice

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by smartie

What, you used to correct other people's spelling? That's brave, when you are fighting a LOSING battle with your own

You spotted it then! I wondered who would!