Do you proofread your posts??

[Brad Russ]

I always proofread mine. Sometimes I'll even do it 3 or 4 times before posting, just because I don't want to sound like a total fool. Iv'e actually been known to give up on threads or posts that Iv'e worked very hard on, just because I wasn't able to get the words exactly right. Iv'e probably had hundreds of posts that I just gave up on, because I feared making a total jackass of myself. Anyone else here obsessively proofread, or edit their messages, or am I alone on this??

[Wawwie]

Iv'e worked very hard on
LOL. For someone who proof-reads their posts, your punctuation sure stinks...I'm teasing you, but it's I'VE and not "Iv'e" like you wrote a few times. :)

Anyway, no, I can't be bothered to proof-read before posting.

[Brad Russ]

LOL. For someone who proof-reads their posts, your punctuation sure stinks...I'm teasing you, but it's I'VE and not "Iv'e" like you wrote a few times. :)

Anyway, no, I can't be bothered to proof-read before posting.

Oh my gosh, how embarrassing!! :blush: See, that's the very reason I've given up on so many posts, so I would avoid situations like this. It's so weird, (I did get it's right didn't I?? :lol:) Anyway, it's so weird because I've always done I've that way, and was never told it was incorrect. I guess you learn something new everyday. Anyways, thanks for making me look like a fool. :lol: Just kidding, thanks for the correction!! ;)

[PrettyinPink55]

I always proofread my posts! I'm just anal like that! :lol: I pretty much proofread everything by force of habit! So once again Brad, you are NOT alone! Trust me! ;)

[Wawwie]

Oh my gosh, how embarrassing!! :blush: See, that's the very reason I've given up on so many posts, so I would avoid situations like this. It's so weird, (I did get it's right didn't I?? :lol:) Anyway, it's so weird because I've always done I've that way, and was never told it was incorrect. I guess you learn something new everyday. Anyways, thanks for making me look like a fool. :lol: Just kidding, thanks for the correction!! ;)
That's okay. :) You're not a fool at all. So you make a few spelling or grammar errors...no big deal...I do it myself sometimes...nobody's perfect and this isn't a spelling bee!:lol:
I just can't be bothered to proof-read my posts. I guess I'm lazy that way. I'm sure I've made some typos, too!
Anyway, I hope you're not too mad that I pointed out that it's I'VE and not "Iv'e." :)

[80sTrivia]

Being a part-time English teacher and writer, I try to always proofread my posts before posting them, and if I see a mistake in spelling or grammar after posting, I always hit the Edit button as quickly as I can! :lol:

[Brad Russ]

That's okay. :) You're not a fool at all. So you make a few spelling or grammar errors...no big deal...I do it myself sometimes...nobody's perfect and this isn't a spelling bee!:lol:
I just can't be bothered to proof-read my posts. I guess I'm lazy that way. I'm sure I've made some typos, too!
Anyway, I hope you're not too mad that I pointed out that it's I'VE and not "Iv'e." :)

No, I'm not mad at all Wawwie. I actually really appreciate you pointing that msitake out for me. :)

[PrettyinPink55]

Being a part-time English teacher and writer, I try to always proofread my posts before posting them, and if I see a mistake in spelling or grammar after posting, I always hit the Edit button as quickly as I can! :lol:

Same here!!!!

[Brad Russ]

Same here!!!!

I do that too. I like to edit quick, because I hate it when it says last edited on: at the bottom of the post. For some reason, I just don't like the way my posts look when it says that.

[Cactus Jack]

Oh my gosh, how embarrassing!! :blush: See, that's the very reason I've given up on so many posts, so I would avoid situations like this. It's so weird, (I did get it's right didn't I?? :lol:) Anyway, it's so weird because I've always done I've that way, and was never told it was incorrect. I guess you learn something new everyday. Anyways, thanks for making me look like a fool. :lol: Just kidding, thanks for the correction!! ;)
Remidns me of a little show you messed up the abbvreiation for LOL

[Wawwie]

No, I'm not mad at all Wawwie. I actually really appreciate you pointing that msitake out for me. :)
I'm glad you're not mad, Little Mel. Sorry if it seemed like I was nit-picking! I just notice stuff and I got a big mouth! :lol:
Anyway, I love your avatar. Archie Bunker looks so cute in it. Archie is one of my favorites.

[swedeace]

Just as some of you have already mentioned, I try and catch any misspellings/grammar mistakes before I hit the "Edit" button. Sometimes I just have some quick time to read new replies in threads but not enough time to reply. In that case, I will decide to reply later when I have more time. I'd rather take my time out so the grammar/spelling is correct over just writing sloppily.

It's not only with the grammar/spelling, but it's also conveying what I want to say from my thoughts. I tend to edit quite often after I post an original message because I want to clarify or add to something. I try and do it immediately because I hate to see the "Edited by swedeace at so-and-so time" stamped at the bottom of my message after the 20-30 minutes leeway mark. Thank goodness this place gives quite some time. I frequent another forum that gives a two-minute leeway, and I hate that because I have an issue with the time stamp thing. Makes me feel very disorganized when I read the "Edited by..." stamp at the bottom of my posts. *cringes*

I can't help it, but it's a pet peeve of mine to feel like correcting others whenever I read other poster's non-usage of apostrophes like "Im", "Ive", "dont", etc. Gosh, it was difficult for me to write out these words because I had to think twice to leave them "as is" instead of correcting them. I've seen it with a couple of people, but in the end, that's just me. Sorry. It's one of those obsessive personal things of mine. I'm so nitpicky. The online world is pretty informal, anyway.

[Courtnee]

Most of the time I do. But sometimes, like now, I'm just too lazy to do it.

[TJL]

I edit more than I proofread.

[Stuck In The '70's]

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't.

[Brad]

I proofread my posts after I submit them. On most forums on which I post, and on by blog, I'm the king of the "edit" button.

[EmoJoe]

I proofread my posts after I submit them. On most forums on which I post, and on by blog, I'm the king of the "edit" button.
lol, same here :lol:

[PrettyinPink55]

It's not only with the grammar/spelling, but it's also conveying what I want to say from my thoughts. I tend to edit quite often after I post an original message because I want to clarify or add to something. I try and do it immediately because I hate to see the "Edited by swedeace at so-and-so time" stamped at the bottom of my message after the 20-30 minutes leeway mark. Thank goodness this place gives quite some time. I frequent another forum that gives a two-minute leeway, and I hate that because I have an issue with the time stamp thing. Makes me feel very disorganized when I read the "Edited by..." stamp at the bottom of my posts. *cringes*


Wow Swedeace!!!! I couldn't have said it better myself! You took the words right out of my mouth!! I want to be sure the message in my post is the best possible way to convey my thoughts, as you said. A lot of it stems from being a perfectionist for me. And I also HATE the "Edited by..." :eek:

[Brian]

Not really. Spelling and grammer don't count here. But on another board I post at, I always proofread my posts because some people there can be huge pretentious asses when it comes to grammar and punctuation.

[Janice]

I always proofread my posts. SO allows about 10 minutes to edit before that edit notation appears at the bottom of the post (which I hate). No matter how hard I proofread though, I find mistakes in my previous posts all the time.

[PZelda]

I proofread ALL the time, being I am currently a journalism major in college. But, I still miss mistakes I may have made in my posts. So, it happens... We're only human. Oftentimes, I miss a mistake or two as a result of being tired or distracted.

So, yes, I proofread. :lol:

[Brieannas21]

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. If it's a long post I'll proofread it for spelling and such, but if it's short like this post I don't.

[MsOrange]

na; i don't care.

[Central Perk]

Soemntimes I do btu toehr times I dotn'

[Yooch]

I usually proofread mine. It's automatic. Being an English teacher, I guess I was born to edit or proofread. Nevertheless, I am sure I've missed a few errors along the way. As far as content is concerned, I am careful about what I send out. I check out the wording of what I say, especially if it's on a controversial subject (which I do not post on all that much anyway). I try not to word things that will offend people or make them feel bad, especially if it's a matter of opinion about something. I try to respect everyone's opinion, even if I disagree with them. They are as entitled to their opinions as I am mine. So any of my posts that violate or hurt someone's feelings or tread upon their opinion, I will re-word and edit them, so that I express what I believe without condemning or being sarcastic to others.

[robyrob]

HELL naw - who cares, sometimes typos are funny :)

[Superstar]

not really, but I do try to make the grammar as correct as possible :lol:

[Brad Russ]

I love your avatar. Archie Bunker looks so cute in it. Archie is one of my favorites.

Thanks!! Yep, Archie is THE MAN!!! :D

[theshark8777]

Oh my gosh, how embarrassing!! :blush: See, that's the very reason I've given up on so many posts, so I would avoid situations like this. It's so weird, (I did get it's right didn't I?? :lol:) Anyway, it's so weird because I've always done I've that way, and was never told it was incorrect. I guess you learn something new everyday. Anyways, thanks for making me look like a fool. :lol: Just kidding, thanks for the correction!! ;)


I actually was going to point that out to you a few months ago, but this isn't english class, so I let it go. I didn't want to make you feel bad either :)

[Brad Russ]

I actually was going to point that out to you a few months ago, but this isn't english class, so I let it go. I didn't want to make you feel bad either :)

It wouldn't have made me feel bad Shark, but I really do appreciate the consideration. It's nice to know I have such thoughtful friends!! :)

[gilligan fanatic]

I got Google Toolbar and it has a spell check on it. That is usually all I do.

[snl 70s show fan]

believe it or not i do sometimes proof read my posts but as everyone here knows my grammer is awful im sort of well known around here for that. but most of it comes from typing too fast

[Holly]

I proofread mine sometimes see if i spelt something right or whatever. lol:lol:

[Cactus Jack]

Brad remember its SNL not S&L

[Dragonflies]

Sometimes I'll skim my post before I actually post it, spelling errors don't bother me that much ;)

[Brad Russ]

Brad remember its SNL not S&L

:lol: Yep, I know I won't be making that mistake again!! Everytime I think of SNL now, you're the first person that comes to my mind, so believe me, I won't be forgetting that Jack. LOL!!

[Cactus Jack]

:lol: Yep, I know I won't be making that mistake again!! Everytime I think of SNL now, you're the first person that comes to my mind, so believe me, I won't be forgetting that Jack. LOL!!
LOL Ok!:D

[Wawwie]

:lol: Yep, I know I won't be making that mistake again!! Everytime I think of SNL now, you're the first person that comes to my mind, so believe me, I won't be forgetting that Jack. LOL!!
You're so cute, Little Mel. I wish we could watch some Archie Bunker together. LOL.

[Ireneparalegal]

Being a paralegal, one must always proofread their documents. I carry that habit with me in everything I write/post.;)

[Brad Russ]

You're so cute, Little Mel. I wish we could watch some Archie Bunker together. LOL.

Aww, thanks Wawwie!!! That would be awesome!! :D You coming to the West Coast anytime soon?? I'll be sure to drop you a line if I'm ever traveling down in your neck of the woods. :)

[Wawwie]

Aww, thanks Wawwie!!! That would be awesome!! :D You coming to the West Coast anytime soon?? I'll be sure to drop you a line if I'm ever traveling down in your neck of the woods. :)
That would be great! I'll let you know when I'm coming out west and we can watch TV Land and munch on popcorn and chips!

[Brad Russ]

That would be great! I'll let you know when I'm coming out west and we can watch TV Land and munch on popcorn and chips!

Sounds like a plan!!! :D

[Karen*]

Yes. I was a secretary in student government as well as editor of my school newspaper...I'm EXTREMELY nitpicky about typos and such. :lol:

[cmcb06]

I do most of the time, but sometimes I forget.

[Rachel3118]

I don't proofread it. I don't care if they are grammatically correct. I also tend to make spelling errors and I don't bother to correct it. I just try to make sure people will be able to understand the basic meaning of the post. I guess I should be more careful but I'm too lazy.

[swedeace]

What I find most interesting in native English-speaking forums (like SO), there is more misusage of words like "to/too/two" and "your/you're" and "there/their/they're". It seems that forums with users whose first language isn't English (like the Ace of Base forums I frequent) tend to be much better with the correct usage of those words. Just an observation.