Curse

Hailey Anne · Aug 19, 2008, 11:25 PM // 23:25

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Originally Posted by SerenitySilverstar

So, if it's "just" a game, and "just" spelling, at what point in our lives do we make proper language and communication important? It's "just" texting, it's "just" chat, it's "just" writing an essay, it's "just" my college application, it's "just" my job application, it's "just" my job.

The onus is on every generation to be better than the last. Pick up your IQ from the floor and make this world move ahead in an intelligent manner.

My IQ is just fine tyvm. It's just a game. On anything that matters I make sure everything is spelled correctly. I use spell checker in word docs that need it. I do NOT need to worry about spelling on a game where I could care less about some idiot spelling nazi. If you are that worried about how people spell in a GAME then you need help.

N1ghtstalker · Aug 19, 2008, 11:26 PM // 23:26

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Originally Posted by Stockholm

So you are saying that people that don't have English as their main language are stupid?
I would say that people that have English as main language but don't use it properly are stupid.

ye well that's what i mean
i'm not a native english speaker and even i can speak it better than others

Stockholm · Aug 19, 2008, 11:31 PM // 23:31

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Originally Posted by Stockholm
So you are saying that people that don't have English as their main language are stupid?
I would say that people that have English as main language but don't use it properly are stupid.

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Originally Posted by N1ghtstalker

ye well that's what i mean
i'm not a native english speaker and even i can speak it better than others

Hi, stupid

(you said it, not me)

JupiterStarWarrior · Aug 20, 2008, 12:14 AM // 00:14

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Originally Posted by Stockholm

If they should implement a spell check it would have to be in proper English, not the clone languages of the Colonies.

We fought hard for our independence from the Brits, thank you very much. Let us have our spelling, and I'll TRY to put up with YOURS.

Anywho, if something like a spellchecker is implemented, it would be best if it's set in the Server you're in. For example, if you're in the American servers, the spellchecker would take on the American English spelling. But if you're in the European servers, you would see the European spelling on the spellchecker.

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Originally Posted by Trylo

but the ' key is... so far away...

You can't move your left pinkie finger an inch to the left? How do you type?! :P

pamelf · Aug 20, 2008, 01:18 AM // 01:18

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Originally Posted by JupiterStarWarrior

Anywho, if something like a spellchecker is implemented, it would be best if it's set in the Server you're in. For example, if you're in the American servers, the spellchecker would take on the American English spelling. But if you're in the European servers, you would see the European spelling on the spellchecker.

What if we don't have servers? That's racial discrimination right there. :P

SerenitySilverstar · Aug 20, 2008, 01:46 AM // 01:46

Typical debate. If you can't attack the argument with logic, attack the person.

Racial discrimination, and "you're the one with the problem" - real classy.

pamelf · Aug 20, 2008, 02:01 AM // 02:01

Sarcasm detectors need tweaking my friend.

-Makai- · Aug 20, 2008, 07:03 AM // 07:03

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Originally Posted by JupiterStarWarrior

I'm sorry, I have to say something on this. I don't care if it's on the forums, in chat, or even text message, I take pride in doing things grammatically correct. I don't like using "nty" or "ty" or "gz" or any of that. I want to be perfectly clear in what I say, so it's "No thank you." or "Thank you." or even "Congrats!" when I speak in chat. Sure it may take some time (even longer if I make any typos), but, to me, I'm stepping away from the now-considered norm of society. I was taught to spell correctly and use words in a coherent sort of way.

You, sir (or madam), are now my favorite Guru poster.

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Originally Posted by SerenitySilverstar

Excuse me society, your lower class is showing.

I can't wait for the State of the Union to be done in txtspk, or Shakespeare to be translated into LOL.

Agreed. Sadly, I think it's already starting. We'll be living in a society where politicians speak of lol cats or whatever vile flavor of the month piss that 4chan spews out.

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Originally Posted by uzumaki

What the go red engine... No. Grammar & correct spelling in game make you look arrogant. Abbreviations are convenient, so there is no need for an English lesson. Ok. Thank you.

I want to slap people in real life who begin everything they type with a capital and end with a full stop.

"No thanks." <--- This just looks offensive, a simple no thank you would be fine...

It all boils down to personal preference. I hate abbreviations and short-hand because writing is 90% of my career, and as such, I try to avoid them as much as possible; sorry if my chosen vocation puts me on a pedestal.

JupiterStarWarrior · Aug 20, 2008, 08:46 PM // 20:46

[quote=Sante_Kelm]You, sir (or madam), are now my favorite Guru poster.
[/quote

Thank you! I am a "sir", but have been called "ma'am" before.

imnotyourmother · Aug 21, 2008, 02:46 PM // 14:46

but what if we can not spell works like, antidisestablishmentarianism?
Oh that is the longest word in the english language too boot. As ytou can se it does nothing grammer for.

But what does it meen?

JupiterStarWarrior · Aug 21, 2008, 05:14 PM // 17:14

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Originally Posted by imnotyourmother

[sic] but what if we can not spell works like, antidisestablishmentarianism?
Oh that is the longest word in the english language too boot. As ytou can se it does nothing grammer for.

But what does it meen?

...

Anywho, to answer your question.

And, Antidisestablishmentarianism is not the longest word. It actually pales compared to this one (the first word has only 28 letters; the second has 189,819 letters).

Source

The full name of Titin.

Shadowhaze · Aug 21, 2008, 05:34 PM // 17:34

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Originally Posted by JupiterStarWarrior

I'm sorry, I have to say something on this. I don't care if it's on the forums, in chat, or even text message, I take pride in doing things grammatically correct. I don't like using "nty" or "ty" or "gz" or any of that. I want to be perfectly clear in what I say, so it's "No thank you." or "Thank you." or even "Congrats!" when I speak in chat. Sure it may take some time (even longer if I make any typos), but, to me, I'm stepping away from the now-considered norm of society. I was taught to spell correctly and use words in a coherent sort of way.

...

/clap

Proper grammar is always good. I don't see how a spell check would work though. I like using "lol" and a few others now and then (ok, so I lol a lot I guess, but usually when something actually does make me laugh. And laughing is good for you.

), but some just use that stuff to excess. And there are times I wonder what on earth that person is trying to say...lol

Calista Blackblood · Aug 21, 2008, 06:28 PM // 18:28

also add the MS Word paperclip armed with a bazooka

firstly to yell at people when they ping crap builds

secondly

when maybe becomes mb
when elite becomes leet
when congratulations becomes gz

said armed paperclip can bitch slap the perpetrator back to secondary school to learn how to form a coherent sentence

Sweet Mystery · Aug 22, 2008, 11:40 AM // 11:40

Spell check for GW? omg.... hell no... if people can't spell why give them grief over it.... most kids are on here who are too lazy to learn to spell let alone do it correct....

Next you'll want a pre-req of an english qualification to play - hey add maths too for storing gold, and some ecomomics qualification for trading....

No way this needs a spell check...

noneedforclevernames · Aug 23, 2008, 06:40 PM // 18:40

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Originally Posted by t3dw4rd0

Walcum 2 z interweb. U naut get j00r speel chek.

Typing like that is the same as calling yourself a noob. Can you imagine someone who is truly talented at something typing like that?

Ontopic: I do not think a Spell Check would be very good in Guild Wars. About 30% of the people playing the game do not speak English well anyways. And I cannot imagine anyone really taking the time to spell check something they will spam in trade anyways, onless maybe they spell checked item names {especially faction greens/boss names}.

Hyper.nl · Aug 26, 2008, 08:35 AM // 08:35

/signed

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Originally Posted by Stockholm

Better yet, send the kid's back to school so they can learn how to spell.

Q.F.T.

Aussie Boy · Aug 26, 2008, 08:58 AM // 08:58

Whats the point anyway I go to Europe ENGLISH Dist and many times there not talking in English.

Tyla · Aug 26, 2008, 03:04 PM // 15:04

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Originally Posted by Aussie Boy

Whats the point anyway I go to Europe ENGLISH Dist and many times there not talking in English.

I agree with this for the most part. However, I believe there aren't districts for some languages which is also part of that problem.

around · Aug 26, 2008, 03:33 PM // 15:33

Spell checkers: helping pompous people look intellligent since Dr. Johnson first invented the dictionary.

Especially Dr. Johnson.

Zinger314 · Aug 26, 2008, 03:36 PM // 15:36

Spell Checking and Video Games: There has to be an oxymoron somewhere.