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debm55

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Thu Aug 14, 2025, 10:51 PM Aug 14

It seems that for some posters on DU, they think it is their duty to call others lazy, or trumpers ,(OMG), [View all]

Last edited Fri Aug 15, 2025, 08:41 PM - Edit history (8)

less educated, or less intelligent because posters are not able to correctly write a message, A message with grammatical errors and punctuation mistakes makes one stupid? I don't understand. Some of us are disabled, on meds, or elderly. Language has different words that are regional. Growing up in a rich , well educated community does not make one a person of character. When I see certain posters make spelling mistakes I do no correct them, I go with the flow. I am one of the posters that makes frequent spelling errors' .Hell do we belong to a different political because those of us that have "less" skills ? JC. As a 3 year old I was pushed against the wall by my Mother for having an earache. I lost my sense of hearing in right ear. My Parents were to take me down to Children's Hospital in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh to begin sessions a Speech Pathologist. They did not---too far-20 miles. So until I reached 3 grade I read lips and sat in front of the classroom right in front of the teacher's desk. In 4th grade I saw a Speech Pathologist at the Public school in town. I was bullied, made fun of the way I spoke, but it did improve. Havin a post about Pet Peeves is one thing, but name calling is and should not be. Thank you for listening. I waited all day to think and rethink about posting this. I just want the joy, fun and community to return. Thank you. Love, Debbie Please include people who use English as their second language.in this post.

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bad grammar can make one president of usa lol nt msongs Aug 14 #1
That's true. debm55 Aug 14 #2
Best to post this in DU Community Help. GP6971 Aug 14 #3
Thank you very much GP6971. I will have to wait until tomorrow as I just took my meds. debm55 Aug 14 #5
Forgot to add...include those members for which english is a second language. GP6971 Aug 14 #8
Some people just need to correct others. They like their Polly Hennessey Aug 14 #4
Thank you Polly Hennessey. I tried to ignore as it wasn't directly aimed at me. But I feel we at DU need to show love debm55 Aug 14 #6
Most of us do. We need to ignore the few who do not. Polly Hennessey Aug 15 #26
Tell me True Dough Aug 15 #19
We wouldn't dare give Mrs. Hobgood a nickname. Polly Hennessey Aug 15 #28
I agree. Sometimes people are rushed in typing, big fingers on little phone keys, maybe English is not their first Marie Marie Aug 14 #7
Sounds like a BAD idea to me; elleng Aug 14 #9
I Definitely Have Some Skills at Grammar and Language Curmudgeonry The Roux Comes First Aug 14 #10
I figure there is something for everyone here, even for those who love to find fault. Srkdqltr Aug 14 #11
Hear Hear! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Aug 15 #23
Tiny phone keys, fast typing etc electric_blue68 Aug 15 #12
DU does have a "Languages and Linguistics" forum JoseBalow Aug 15 #13
Good thread, Deb mvd Aug 15 #14
Thank you, Deb. Gaugamela Aug 15 #15
So sorry to learn of your experience, Deb, but I applaud you speaking out SheltieLover Aug 15 #16
It's biological, according to some research BWdem4life Aug 15 #17
Nice article, thanks for the link. cayugafalls Aug 15 #33
Sorry to hear that Deb jfz9580m Aug 15 #18
deb, deb, deb True Dough Aug 15 #20
I learned a lesson from a retail store worker. zanana1 Aug 15 #21
Deb beemerphill Aug 15 #22
ding. this AllaN01Bear Aug 15 #24
All forms of social media PennRalphie Aug 15 #25
I'm sorry you endured such ugly neglect, abuse and physical damage, Debbie... Clouds Passing Aug 15 #27
I send private messages to people murielm99 Aug 15 #29
Thank you for bringing this up, debm55 some_of_us_are_sane Aug 15 #30
Correcting spelling instead of responding to the argument, is the last refuge for the anal retentive. marble falls Aug 15 #31
I am so sorry for what you endured Debm55... AloeVera Aug 15 #32
God for you posting this!! We need everyone together to win IA8IT Aug 15 #34
Well Deb, I spent 35 years with the most wonderful 1WorldHope Aug 15 #35
You're a delight, debm55, and admirably diplomatic. Harker Aug 15 #36
I am so very sorry for what you have gone through, debm55 Grim Chieftain Aug 15 #37
And have you tried posting using your phone? intheflow Aug 15 #38
There's only a very limited need justaprogressive Aug 15 #39
While I Tend To Agree... ProfessorGAC Aug 15 #40
Unsolicited correction or advice are rarely welcomed about anything - snot Aug 15 #41
For what it's worth... subterranean Aug 15 #42
Your post has me thinking of the late, great Monkey Man. I really thought he was crazy or something at first. eppur_se_muova Aug 15 #43
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