Anal-Retentive Spell Checkers
I sometimes wonder if these types of people were traumatized by a box of Alphabets when they were children. Perhaps they should write a long letter to the person who created Spell Check. After-all most of us know it's not perfect, and neither are people for that matter. It's obvious to me these people have extremely boring lives. I mean really, the last thing on my activity list is seeking out and finding misspelled words. Actually, it wouldn't be on my list at all.
Does it make you wonder what type of parents these people would make? I mean do they shackle their children to the dictionary? Does Santa only bring Scrabble Games at Christmas? Do they make their kids spell out Happy Birthday correctly before proceeding with their party? I shutter to think. Alas, another generation of spell checkers are created!
You know some of the best articles I have read have had a few misspelled words, but who cares? Oh that's right, the anal-retentive spell checkers do. Do they have any idea what they are missing out on? I am so thankful for the people who read my articles, and truly get what I was trying to say. I am truly touched when someone has learned something, or has thought about something in a new and different way because of something I wrote. This is what's truly important.
I am not a journalism major, or a professional writer, nor are most people who write on Associated Content. We are here to share a wealth of knowledge, compassion, insight, and yes, ourselves and who we are. How sad that something so wonderful is so minimized to the degree of who spelled what wrong. I am confident that the problem does not lie with the imperfect person who is only trying to share something very personal and special with others, but rather with the person who is so void of the true understanding of that which is truly important!
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Post a CommentSorry, guess I should have read this one earlier. LOL I only commented because I love you and think perhaps you would recieve more payments if you proof read. I make this mistake, although my mom taught me that if you were going to do something, do it right, and always check your work before handing it in. Do not rely on spell checker!
#1 spell check does not understand context or miss-use of words.
#2 spell check will not recognize a misspelled word if it is spelled right example:
yell instead of tell the y and t are right next to each other.
I swear I did not right this comment just to annoy you! :-}
Tracy: NO Problem! You just supported my article beautifully! I didn't spell it wrong Spell Check did, it's not perfect either. You may want to check out my articles on perfectionists!
Very nice article, but you spelled 'shutter' wrong. I believe it is spelled 'shudder'.
Sorry, but I couldn't help but correct you....
James: I know what it is like to live with perfectionists, anal retentives, and obsessive compulsives. I really do feel badly for people like that they are so driven and unhappy. I love that I'm imperfect, it sets me free to really care about the important things in life. I know I will be remmbered when I die as someone who cared, and helped others, Not someone who was obnoxious and annoyed them. Life is short, be happy!
I am so glad I read this because I have fallen short of all my expectations to write articles in the spring, summer, and fall. Now, winter writing is in jeopardy; however, upon reading this rant, I am reinvigorated to write about anything and not be thwarted by the constant pressure to produce content for the frequent calls that are now issued. I used to be so completely AR about misspellings and misuse that I would miss the message. Yet, reality has dealt me the ultimate slap: my own articles boast one or two misspellings, and I hate how I cannot correct them! Even now, I am nearly hyperventilating over your use of a hyphen in "after-all." Alas, I've said it. Shoot me. Dear me! I should just copy and paste this comment into an article! Brava!
so true let it out, great job!
Superdork: I totally agree. We all have the right to have our own little quirks, BUT when we inflict them on others, that's when it's not right!
I have to admit that I am one of those AR spelling people. I am like that with grammar and spelling in general, and it sticks out like a sore thumb to me when it is incorrect--a really, really sore thumb that actually hurts me! However, I do not feel the need to point out such things to others. And it doesn't create such a cloud that what I am reading is lost on me. Pointing out such things to someone who is not asking for feedback is condescending and obnoxious--something one would need to do in order to feel better about himself. And that makes a sad on my heart for them. :(
Let it all out, Hannah. We've all been there and felt the same way.
Love the picture. I agree whole heartedly!