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Posted: 8/19/2018 11:19:32 AM EDT
I have noticed a precipitous drop in grammar, syntax and punctuation here on ARF. Some from well established and intelligent posters.

Is it because many are posting from their phones with tiny screens and auto correct, or are posters just getting dumber?

It's maddening.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:20:52 AM EDT
[#1]
28650 posts and no membership OP?

Really?
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:24:22 AM EDT
[#2]
No shit!  Some can’t  even add a “I” on the beginning of a sentence.

Come on, guys.  A sentence requires a noun AND a verb.

Stop being so fucking lazy.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:25:50 AM EDT
[#3]
it's the gene5 syndrome, also known as "the Sugarbear Effect"
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:26:17 AM EDT
[#4]
I call it "autoincorrect"
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:26:47 AM EDT
[#5]
Then there is the use of "u," "ur" and similar crap.

Shall we discuss "there," "they're" and "their?"
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:27:27 AM EDT
[#6]
I use a tablet with a touchscreen. I hit the wrong keys all the fucking time........
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:27:35 AM EDT
[#7]
i sory that you’r beeun trigered
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:28:32 AM EDT
[#8]
I usually post from my phone. When I go back to a computer I have to remember to capitalize and such.  Phone is easier other than the autocorrect ‘s.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:29:55 AM EDT
[#9]
"Weird Al" Yankovic - Word Crimes (Official 4K Video)
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:30:10 AM EDT
[#10]
Whats this shit OP is bitching on?
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:30:42 AM EDT
[#11]
You mean other than the obvious errors to be ARFcool?
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:31:29 AM EDT
[#12]
yes
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:32:12 AM EDT
[#13]
You’ll never win. Soon every excuse in the book will be posted here to justify it.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:32:31 AM EDT
[#14]
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28650 posts and no membership OP?

Really?
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Sir, I have had several paid memberships here.

When I get inspired to pay my money to a worthy endeavor that meets or exceeds my expectations, I will gladly fund my membership.

As of late, I just come here for the shit show and to reaffirm my confirmation bias.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:32:46 AM EDT
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I have noticed a precipitous drop in grammar, syntax and punctuation here on ARF. Some from well established and intelligent posters.

Is it because many are posting from their phones with tiny screens and auto correct, or are posters just getting dumber?

It's maddening.
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... noticed it as well. Drinking and posting. Illiteracy. Carelessness. Low self esteem perhaps
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:33:07 AM EDT
[#16]
wut?
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:34:19 AM EDT
[#17]
Ohhh mys grammars!
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:34:25 AM EDT
[#18]
OP grammar flame flames out in second sentence.  lol.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:35:03 AM EDT
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i sory that you'r beeun trigered
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*ur
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:37:57 AM EDT
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OP grammar flame flames out in second sentence.  lol.
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Qualify your statement please. I am always willing to learn.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:38:14 AM EDT
[#22]
It’s because they are Russian agents. Only possible explanation.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:38:17 AM EDT
[#23]
wye r u mad OP

sum of us like to post are own way
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:40:30 AM EDT
[#24]
For me, all of my spelling mistakes are from my phone.  I hate having auto-correct on the phone on, and if I miss a mistake when proofreading a post after writing it out, so be it.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:40:57 AM EDT
[#25]
Massive decline of grammar and punctuation on ARF
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You are surprised? Public education. They aren't teaching cursive and, (I would bet) Roman numerals. Majority here couldn't decipher the date a movie was released from the credits unless they googled it.

I was so discouraged I dropped my membership in the Grammatik-Party

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Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:42:00 AM EDT
[#26]
So you lament a lack of underscores?
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:43:59 AM EDT
[#27]
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You are surprised? Public education. They aren't teaching cursive and, (I would bet) Roman numerals. Majority here couldn't decipher the date a movie was released from the credits unless they googled it.
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To be fair, Roman numerals are archaic and without merit in a modern society.

Arabic numeral system is far superior.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:44:31 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:45:53 AM EDT
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So you lament a lack of underscores?
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I lament nothing.

I observe everything.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:47:14 AM EDT
[#30]
I think it's because everyone is on a phone vs a keyboard these days. It's a PITA to proofread and fix stuff on a phone, and it's easier to just go with whatever the autocorrect spits out if people will still get the point.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:49:04 AM EDT
[#31]
ur not my boss bruh!1!!

Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:51:36 AM EDT
[#32]
I haven’t noticed any significant change.  Between the barely-literate and the trying-to-be-cute, it’s always sucked.  My personal contribution is worst-proofreader-ever.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:52:22 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:53:00 AM EDT
[#34]
Say wut
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:53:56 AM EDT
[#35]
Wats gut you’re gimmies im soch a russle?
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:54:04 AM EDT
[#36]
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Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:54:07 AM EDT
[#37]
My grammar was never any good to begin with.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:54:20 AM EDT
[#38]
Autocorrect has a lot to do with it, I reckon.

It’s shit software with shit human engineering. Give me some squiggles to let me know something looks funny.

Don’t change my type of “disturbance” from “disrtibnce” to “did stir Bin Laden.”
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:54:45 AM EDT
[#39]
Week rant OP.

Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:56:15 AM EDT
[#40]
Arf grammar was never that great.

Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:57:38 AM EDT
[#41]
Wats it too u op¿
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 11:58:25 AM EDT
[#42]
Public education. ARF cool spelling, monkey see, monkey do.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:00:52 PM EDT
[#43]
no cares me thinks u not my supervisor and all that shit /?!
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:04:07 PM EDT
[#44]
I’ll not take any abuses’s from a non membeerer.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:05:34 PM EDT
[#45]
nobody got time for dat shit
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:06:51 PM EDT
[#46]
PIMF--Preview Is My Friend.  Go back and proofread what you just wrote before you hit the submit button.  It's not hard, people.
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:10:12 PM EDT
[#47]
A common error is the omission of "R" from "your".
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:12:01 PM EDT
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28650 posts and no membership OP?

Really?
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What are you, the membership nazi police?

And OP why you hatin on folks who dont speak grammer so good???
Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:12:23 PM EDT
[#49]
k

Link Posted: 8/19/2018 12:13:57 PM EDT
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28650 posts and no membership OP?

Really?
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So proud of a 26 dollar participation trophy
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