RE: basics
erespess@inil.com
Fri, 09 Jul 1999 20:29:12 -0400
>That said, I think that Scottie's point is valid, and I silently agree
>every time that he makes it. True, I'm a little obsessive-compulsive, but
>i always notice mispelnggs and Capitalization Errors.
>
>All kidding aside, I think that it's a shame that grammar, punctuation,
>and capitalization don't seem to matter to the general English-speaking
>population.
I can understand that. My speech and writing differs drastically depending
the context in which it will be received. I think that is probably true
for most people. Also, I'm really a crap typist, and it takes me so long
to use correct capitalization that I forget what I was typing in the first
place. But hey, that's why I use a computer - so much easier to correct my
mistakes. Anyway, when I was on the list previously, my post were usually
very informal and stream of consciousness. I try to back up what I say
with facts and not just ramble, but I forget sometimes and revert my same
old stream of consciousness/no caps habits. I realize that the character
of the list may have changed, and it's always good to improve my writing -
whether it be for a writing class or a more formal list. I just hope the
mistakes that slip through won't always be judged so harshly.
>Thank God for MLA. Oh, and our resident curmudgeon, too.
no hard feelings.
Elizabeth