Forum spelling
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Forum spelling
Why do we need such stringency on an internet forum? I would argue that more point's are lost as a result of the spell check than gained from it.
Some one please explain it to me. It's not just spelling, its the ability to use words and structure in a way that I'm comfortable with.
Why is this a problem?
Why can not you attach anything on this forum?
And why, does it not highlight the errors that it's picking up on? Often i spellcheck a post and it's fine, yet I'm still unable to post it because it gets flagged.
Someone please explain.
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Re: Forum spelling
Until I had this automatic block, I would have to spend hours a day sifting through all the junk rule-breaking posts, making deletes and warning users and then banning them over something as petty as not proofreading. I greatly prefer this new automated system as a way of letting new members understand that this is not some regular old online chat forum, but is a special forum for intelligent, intellectual debate made up of well-thought-out, carefully constructed posts which is moderated with a strict elaborate set of rules the absence of which makes this kind of productive debate impossible on most public online settings.
It doesn't highlight the specific spelling/grammar errors because the point is that the user needs to proofread and spellcheck all their posts on their own. The system isn't as strict as a real spelling and grammar checker and isn't meant to be used as one. It's meant to detect when a post has not been properly proofread and spellchecked without generating any false positives. If there is a false positive, i.e. a post that has been properly proofread and passed a real spellcheck but is still blocked, then I need to be notified with specifics so that I can fix that problem.
Thanks! Scott
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Re: Forum spelling
this is not some regular old online chat forum, but is a special forum for intelligent, intellectual debate made up of well-thought-out, carefully constructed posts which is moderated with a strict elaborate set of rules the absence of which makes this kind of productive debate impossible on most public online settings
Obviously I am in favor of carefully constructed posts, and if your system provided this then perhaps I’d see your point more. Yet why are post’s containing things such as the following
“Men are pig’s”
“Anyone over 25 who has sex with a 16 year old is a pervert”
And
The USA has a responsibility to spread civilization like they did in Iraq
Present on the forum? And this is all within one topic! Here is a link – http://onlinephilosophyclub.com/forums/ ... 576#p87829
I would like to hear your thoughts please Scott.
Thank you
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Re: Forum spelling
"The mind is a wonderful servant but a terrible master."
I believe spiritual freedom (a.k.a. self-discipline) manifests as bravery, confidence, grace, honesty, love, and inner peace.
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