Author	Thread: looking for clarity
RenewedReborn View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 08:12 PM I am not understanding why some men on this site list their occupation as a business owner or stock trader, manager/supervisor; but misspell various easy words throughout their profile and emails. I'm not the best speller out there, but I would think that most adults can spell simple words. It shows a lack of caring, it makes me wonder what women are attracted to them. Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 08:32 PM Well, I can't explain it, but I can definitely understand your pain. I'll proudly wear the "spelling and grammar nazi" nametag. I mean, earlier this week I passed over a girl who would have likely been worth an email, but even her screen name was misspelled. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt with "triscadecaphobia," but second graders know "heart" isn't spelled "haert." Post Reply
View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 4 Oct, 2010 08:48 PM Another possible factor is that they are scammers. I've met scammers before who give themselves away with bad spelling in their profile text, though their other information seems just right. Post Reply
View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 04:42 AM I agree it could be a scammer. they seem to make the same errors when typing.. However I know that I type very bad because of my eye sight so I do not dismiss others simply for this Post Reply
hubbarddebra99 View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 11:52 AM Gee people!!!!!! I'm working hard to overcome a learning disorder. And It sucks! Most days I am doing well to corectly spell my own name!:dunce: Post Reply
SilverFire View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 04:39 PM It seems that most people fall into a common logical disconnect. Most people should be able to spell and construct sentences properly; that is what school teaches you. If you have extenuating circumstances, folks understand, but your circumstances are not the norm. That is to say, it would be horribly illogical to look at every poorly-spelled, half-empty, fragmented profile and think, "I'm sure he just has a learning disorder." And many women have the same sort of profiles. Scammers, rarely; stupid, uncommonly; just don't care or don't think it's important -- this is the most likely. When your profile looks like it was written by an ADD third-grader, people draw conclusions, and both women and men are justified in at least this conclusion: steer clear. Post Reply
View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 5 Oct, 2010 07:51 PM Misspelled words in a profile don't give a good first impression, tis true. But I've learned to not judge so harshly right off. Some people don't care enough to spell check themselves & thats important info to know about someone. But as a teacher, I learned that kids who are weak in spelling don't necessarily fall in the category of lower intelligence, it's many times just an area of development that wasn't ever nurtured. My sister has a Master of Education degree and was a headschool master & asks me all the time how to spell 4 & 5 letter words. She is a TERRIBLE speller, but she is a grant writer, wrote policy books for two businesses and can make you sound like a superstar on your resume no matter the jobs you've had. So whether on a profile here or whatever, I look at everything, substance in the text, where their education stopped & of course my spiritual discernment. So bad spelling alone is not enough to cause to pass ppl over. Post Reply
springrose10 View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 6 Oct, 2010 12:11 AM I agree that you need to look at the whole package. Sandiaboy is an Attorney for the U.S. government and has a Master's in Education. Yet, he has problems with spelling because he is dyslexic. Sometimes there's more than meets the eye. Post Reply
RenewedReborn View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 6 Oct, 2010 04:13 AM I agree that one should not be judged solely on their spelling, but if I post on my profile that I have an advanced degree or a doctorate I should know how to spell "heart", "this","date", or "kids" correctly. I try to at least spell check what I'm writing or at least ask someone on the more complicated words. I agree that some are scammers, while I am considerate of the ones who have trouble spelling correctly. I guess I'm just venting a little, because it seems that some men on here dont care. Also, excuse me if I offended anyone, didnt mean to do that if I did. Post Reply
RenewedReborn View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 6 Oct, 2010 04:15 AM @Tulip89, I cant even begin to pronounce that name :) Post Reply
View Profile History	looking for clarity Posted : 6 Oct, 2010 06:04 AM triscadecaphobia Trisca - deca- phobia. Fear of the number 13. Usually used in reference to fear of Friday the 13th. Post Reply

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