Two little words "To Be"

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:41 pm

I usually let a whole bunch of spelling issues pass me by on this forum, as I am not perfect. But this is one that seriously irritates me everytime I see it. The lack of "to be".

Needs lowered.
Needs painted.
Needs tints (wtf are tints anyways? It's TINT)
Needs rebuilt.
Needs cleaned.

Doesn't anyone realize how stupid that sounds? The phrases should read: "Your car needs to be lowered".

Another one that chaps my ass: Patients are NOT the same as Patience.

I could keep going on with this but many of the other topics were discussed in prior threads such as:

Brake and Break
No and Know
Bumber and BumPer
Thread and Tread
To and Too
Your and You're
Their and They're

How the hell does anyone pass school lately?

hansken_yo · Post by **hansken_yo** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:42 pm

* stands on soap box *

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:44 pm

The youth of America are severely retarded. I too get severely irritated by spelling issues, but I'm coming to realize that the only way you will correct the majority of these issues is to manually override each and every post on these boards. Unfortunately that will not help anybody, as the poor spellers will still spell poorly.

All in all, I just have three words here... you need relax!

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:44 pm

what happens if i brake my tread about needs lowered?

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:45 pm

Needs Relax.

LowNSlow · Post by **LowNSlow** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:49 pm

To and Too

Your and You're

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:50 pm

TheRandom1 wrote:The youth of America are severely retarded. I too get severely irritated by spelling issues, but I'm coming to realize that the only way you will correct the majority of these issues is to manually override each and every post on these boards. Unfortunately that will not help anybody, as the poor spellers will still spell poorly.

All in all, I just have three words here... you need relax!

Lol !

How about this one:
My car needs cleaned.

- Nick

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:53 pm

I added those and Their and They're.

Midnight_Rider · Post by **Midnight_Rider** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:54 pm

I think that texting is beginning to affect grammar. Posting on a website, for me anyway, is the same as writing a personal letter to someone; therefore, I always try to check my spelling and grammar. But this is just one of my pet peeves

, not ranking as high in the "big picture" for others.

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:56 pm

When I text people I actually formulate whole sentences...I can't abbreviate things outside of "lol" it bothers me.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 1:58 pm

LilSparkPlug wrote:I added those and Their and They're.

Are you talking about they're writing style ??

Or are you talking about how their always posting gibberish on Neon forums ??

- Nick

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:01 pm

WIN!!!

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:01 pm

LilSparkPlug wrote:When I text people I actually formulate whole sentences...I can't abbreviate things outside of "lol" it bothers me.

lol U mean when teh posts look lik this lol ?

- Nick

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:02 pm

I honestly don't even know if I could type the way most people text. It hurts my brain.

NickKo · Post by **NickKo** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:05 pm

LilSparkPlug wrote:I honestly don't even know if I could type the way most people text. It hurts my brain.

I have to *try* to type / write screwed up.
It lowers my IQ !!

- Nick

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:29 pm

well in all honesty i am one of the worst people to type on a forum...

example :
r - are
u - you
capitalization i dont do on a forum

i usually never even proof read my posts... due to lack of time at work/home

shit poor dante i think thought i was going to put a full size truck tire on my car for a while.... (i kept typing the wrong size

)

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:31 pm

your to uptite

JeffM · Post by **JeffM** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 2:57 pm

"Hey, I have a feeling this thread is all about making fun of me..."

Soooo, do you get frustrated at yourself when you type 'peekchurez', Crystal?

I try to type as best as I can, but just like everyone else, I make mistakes.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:01 pm

JeffM wrote:"Hey, I have a feeling this thread is all about making fun of me..."

Soooo, do you get frustrated at yourself when you type 'peekchurez', Crystal?

I try to type as best as I can, but just like everyone else, I make mistakes.

Or that time your car had "seski" pitchers?

i tel u wat tho. ths is god point too be make tho.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:02 pm

i wonder if she gets mad when i type "ur" lol

and jeff the first time i read "peekchurez" i was like what the fuck is that... LOL

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:11 pm

I can't allow myself to get started again about this. Nope, won't do it.

OK, all better. As a side note, something that has helped me a bit as of late is the lack of spellcheck at work. I am a horrible speller, but because of my OCD when it comes to writting, it has helped me a lot in making sure that I am spelling things correctly. While I will still misspell things (like misspell

) at least I know my grammar is correct

Oh, and I forgive you Dave

Mat00ES · Post by **Mat00ES** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:12 pm

It really depends on the time of day for me. when I post at night, I'm usually tired and don't catch my mistakes. When I'm texting I cut it short, and some times my hands can't keep up with my brain.

theTeejmiester · Post by **theTeejmiester** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:15 pm

FAC3L3SS wrote:your to uptite

what right do you have to make fun of others spelling and grammar?? I am honestly asking, considering this is a free forum with so many other issues outside of spelling and grammar. many people come on here to relax and get away from every day pressures and school. spelling to me is not all that important,and i have read more than one post from you crystal where you have used expressions like" sexors" or some other cute way of spelling in a reply. it is a reflection of modern society in general, not of this forum,however unfortunate that may be, so stop being so uptite yo.its yust a fuckin neon site

Neon4Life · Post by **Neon4Life** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:16 pm

man GTFO LSP..

just kidding. I know what you mean about the spelling thing. It bothers me too sometimes when people don't use the correct spelling. But i guess we just have to deal with it as it is.

TheRandom1 · Post by **TheRandom1** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:33 pm

theTeejmiester wrote:
FAC3L3SS wrote:your to uptite
what right do you have to make fun of others spelling and grammar?? I am honestly asking, considering this is a free forum with so many other issues outside of spelling and grammar. many people come on here to relax and get away from every day pressures and school. spelling to me is not all that important,and i have read more than one post from you crystal where you have used expressions like" sexors" or some other cute way of spelling in a reply. it is a reflection of modern society in general, not of this forum,however unfortunate that may be, so stop being so uptite yo.its yust a fuckin neon site

I hope you were kidding. However, I'm assuming you weren't so I'll proceed. Yes, it is a free site, etc... does that mean you can be retarded and not worry about spelling things correctly? How do you expect people to read what you type if you don't spell or use any grammar? Really... either break your fingers so you can't type stupid things, or perhaps put a little bit of thought into your post before clicking "reply" OK? Great, thanks.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:09 pm

Danteneon wrote:I can't allow myself to get started again about this. Nope, won't do it.

OK, all better. As a side note, something that has helped me a bit as of late is the lack of spellcheck at work. I am a horrible speller, but because of my OCD when it comes to writting, it has helped me a lot in making sure that I am spelling things correctly. While I will still misspell things (like misspell ) at least I know my grammar is correct

Oh, and I forgive you Dave

I hope you were kidding, John. Rofl. Writting, hatting, it's all the same.

As for my post, I was completely kidding. Go read through some of my posts. Some have some typos, from mis-hitting keys, but they are all punctuated, capitalized, etc... I enjoy reading proper english, so I type that way. I made the shortest post I could, butchering everything I could in the process. Deliberately.

Teej, I smell ya man. People can post however they'd like, and everyone else will "dil" with it to get by. In that same sense, people can freely type that they are annoyed by it and offer corrections. It's a never ending battle

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:37 pm

TheRandom1 wrote:
theTeejmiester wrote:
FAC3L3SS wrote:your to uptite
what right do you have to make fun of others spelling and grammar?? I am honestly asking, considering this is a free forum with so many other issues outside of spelling and grammar. many people come on here to relax and get away from every day pressures and school. spelling to me is not all that important,and i have read more than one post from you crystal where you have used expressions like" sexors" or some other cute way of spelling in a reply. it is a reflection of modern society in general, not of this forum,however unfortunate that may be, so stop being so uptite yo.its yust a fuckin neon site
I hope you were kidding. However, I'm assuming you weren't so I'll proceed. Yes, it is a free site, etc... does that mean you can be retarded and not worry about spelling things correctly? How do you expect people to read what you type if you don't spell or use any grammar? Really... either break your fingers so you can't type stupid things, or perhaps put a little bit of thought into your post before clicking "reply" OK? Great, thanks.

Can't say I've ever used the word "sexors". I admitted I am not perfect, I am guilty of using stupid words on PURPOSE to make a JOKE however, everyone on this forum is. That isn't what I am referring to. But as far as being a reflection of modern society, that is exactly my point.

Making a spelling error or a joke (hatter) is one thing, but having a blatant disregard for the definition of a basic word that you should have learned and retained in second grade, and using it improperly repeatedly, is another. That....is my point and it isn't making "fun" of someone....but making a factual statement and point about something I have observed.

dtjackten · Post by **dtjackten** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:51 pm

well i look at this topic one way.... not everyone is perfect, or brilliant, people make mistakes and EVERYONE messes up. i honestly dont see the reason to make a post about it.... but if it bothers me that much i guess it would post something to, i dont know.... i have read alot of forums and i have seen ALOT worse than people on here....

LilSparkPlug · Post by **LilSparkPlug** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 4:59 pm

What started out as something amusing to point out the rather common mistakes everyone makes....has turned into an all out panties in a bunch fest.

Haganracing · Post by **Haganracing** » Mon Jan 11, 2010 5:02 pm

The thread said two words, I open it up and theres a ton of words..

Kinda disappointed