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On Thu, 17 Feb 2000 at 08:40:58, Oz <Oz@upthorpe.demon.co.uk> wrote in
demon.tech.pc:
(Reference: <pKwf$XAaQ7q4Ew8O@upthorpe.demon.co.uk>)

>In article <Qp3fNvA9dxq4Ew59@ghastly.demon.co.uk>, 'Dungeon' Dave
><Dungeon@SpamNot.Here> writes
>
>>However, deliberately using correct spelling and grammar
>>certainly shows that you are better [ at communicating ] 
>
>Perhaps. I am dyslexic so any writing is tricky.
>
>I have not found spelling mistakes a problem in communicating and
>frankly it's only the odd person with nothing better to say who comments
>on other's spelling. This doesn't progress the thread in any useful way,
>either.
>
>It's quite interesting that those that do comment almost never actually
>give the correct spelling, which would actually be helpful.
>
>>than
>>anyone [ who has difficulty deciding whether or not their
>>communication places demands upon the recipient ].
>>
>>Keep up the deliberate correct spelling. It's a joy to read.
>
>I keep trying ....
>
Oz, you always impress me with your ability to express yourself so well
in writing and I congratulate you.

I am not talking about bad spelling per se, which I accept from others
(but not myself) provided the mistake does not prevent the meaning
coming through. I say the same of bad grammar, though here the problem
is that the nature of the mistake will often create an element of
ambiguity.

I am not concerned as to why the expression is poor - it could be
drunkenness, illiteracy due to playing truant throughout an entire
school time, dyslexia or writing in a second language. (I only lump
these together because I do not wish to make a judgement of those who
might by some be considered to be blameworthy for their errors).

If I cannot understand the question, or be reasonably certain that I
have understood it, but think, from what I can understand, that I may be
able to answer it if it is explained better, then I will ask for
clarification. Usually, I think, I succeed in doing this in a fairly
open, not too critical way (but since I am drawing attention to some
kind of mistake, it is bound to contain some element of criticism). I am
afraid I do not react well to an attack on the ground that I should be
more understanding, that I am looking down on someone and so one when I
am trying to help and have gone out of my way to show that by asking for
help in understanding the problem.

In this case, the same inadequate question was asked repeatedly before
anyone had a chance to look at it. I am sorry, but I do not go along
with the explanation that it could be a newcomer. I would find that
pretty offensive behaviour in almost any circumstance where someone were
trying to enlist my voluntary help.

However, Os, as far as I can tell, nothing that I or anyone else has
written in this thread applies or should be taken as applying to you,
for whom I have the highest admiration and respect. (Which doesn't mean
I won't tell you if I think you are wrong about something :-) - unless I
can't understand it in which case I'll ask you to explain it again).
-- 
John Underwood