Marques Parks charged with assault

[Falconfreak90]

I am a PETA freak.

I am a Falcon PETA Freak.

[Falcon Fanatic]

Poor grammar and spelling tells a lot about people, IMO.

What does it tell about people?

One of two things, generally:

A) They are not intelligent enough to form a coherent sentence.

or, B) They don't care about how unintelligible their comments are, even when the communication medium is the written word.


Spelling errors are generally a sign that you are not well read. People who read are generally better spellers as they've seen the words often enough to have an idea in their minds' eye as to how they should look.


Typos happen to everyone, and they're perfectly understandable. However, consistent spelling and grammar mistakes show a lack of care on the author's part to put together a coherent post. When you're communicating through writing, and in many cases this is our first & only impression of somebody, I think you should take the time to ensure you're post is intelligible.

Personally, I find it very hard to take a poster seriously if their posts are consistently full of spelling and grammar mistakes. On top of that they're just plain hard to read, and easier skipped over

You nailed it, Bri.

I don't think it's an intelligence thing, per se, (at least not in all cases) but I DO think it's a self-pride and respect for others thing... ESPECIALLY on this board where we've been pretty consistently vigilant when it comes to grammar and spelling.

Maybe we're snobs, but if I see a post w/ poor spelling, poor grammar, or that's just poorly put together, I assume the poster just doesn't care, and therefore I don't care much about their post. This varies case-by-case too, if it's someone just goofing, then it doesn't matter, but if it's someone actually TRYING to make a coherent point and consistently blowing the English language all to hell, then it doesn't hold water for me.

Sorry to hijack this thread again,...but I'm just now catching up on some threads that I hadn't read through yet. Regarding the spelling issue, please keep in mind that there are MANY people who are have a Learning Disability and do not spell well. Many of them also have a very difficult time reading and/or comprehending what they read. They do not lack intelligence, just learn differently when it comes to reading and writing. Most of these people will not improve the way they read or spell throughout their lives. I'm not defending tekininini in any way (I think he only comes on to troll and stir the pot these days and offers little or no substance), but I had to speak up on these last two posts, guys! I am a terrible typist (always invert letters, etc...) so I always preview my postings before sending them. If I didn't, everyone would think I couldn't spell at all!! In my case, it's my brain going faster than my fingers, not the ability to spell! Again, sorry to hijack the thread, but the Special Education teacher in me couldn't let this pass. Ok....carry on........

[Bleeding Orange]

Poor grammar and spelling tells a lot about people, IMO.

What does it tell about people?

One of two things, generally:

A) They are not intelligent enough to form a coherent sentence.

or, B) They don't care about how unintelligible their comments are, even when the communication medium is the written word.


Spelling errors are generally a sign that you are not well read. People who read are generally better spellers as they've seen the words often enough to have an idea in their minds' eye as to how they should look.


Typos happen to everyone, and they're perfectly understandable. However, consistent spelling and grammar mistakes show a lack of care on the author's part to put together a coherent post. When you're communicating through writing, and in many cases this is our first & only impression of somebody, I think you should take the time to ensure you're post is intelligible.

Personally, I find it very hard to take a poster seriously if their posts are consistently full of spelling and grammar mistakes. On top of that they're just plain hard to read, and easier skipped over

You nailed it, Bri.

I don't think it's an intelligence thing, per se, (at least not in all cases) but I DO think it's a self-pride and respect for others thing... ESPECIALLY on this board where we've been pretty consistently vigilant when it comes to grammar and spelling.

Maybe we're snobs, but if I see a post w/ poor spelling, poor grammar, or that's just poorly put together, I assume the poster just doesn't care, and therefore I don't care much about their post. This varies case-by-case too, if it's someone just goofing, then it doesn't matter, but if it's someone actually TRYING to make a coherent point and consistently blowing the English language all to hell, then it doesn't hold water for me.

Sorry to hijack this thread again,...but I'm just now catching up on some threads that I hadn't read through yet. Regarding the spelling issue, please keep in mind that there are MANY people who are have a Learning Disability and do not spell well. Many of them also have a very difficult time reading and/or comprehending what they read. They do not lack intelligence, just learn differently when it comes to reading and writing. Most of these people will not improve the way they read or spell throughout their lives. I'm not defending tekininini in any way (I think he only comes on to troll and stir the pot these days and offers little or no substance), but I had to speak up on these last two posts, guys! I am a terrible typist (always invert letters, etc...) so I always preview my postings before sending them. If I didn't, everyone would think I couldn't spell at all!! In my case, it's my brain going faster than my fingers, not the ability to spell! Again, sorry to hijack the thread, but the Special Education teacher in me couldn't let this pass. Ok....carry on........

I respect your viewpoint, FF, but I've never understood why we have to be all nicey-nice and give people all kinds of named disorders when, in reality, they are not "disabled," but just less-abled. I don't think it is inappropriate to recognize that there are people who are smarter than others. Not being able to spell has consequences in the real world. It is all fun and good to make fancy, complex excuses for people who can't spell, but that isn't going to help them get a job or put food on the table.

[hammb]

I respect your viewpoint, FF, but I've never understood why we have to be all nicey-nice and give people all kinds of named disorders when, in reality, they are not "disabled," but just less-abled. I don't think it is inappropriate to recognize that there are people who are smarter than others. Not being able to spell has consequences in the real world. It is all fun and good to make fancy, complex excuses for people who can't spell, but that isn't going to help them get a job or put food on the table.

Pops popcorn and settles in for a good view

[Flipper]

I type really poorly and have a fairly poorly developed sense of detail in general. I asked my Dr if I had ADHD...he said it was a severe case of DUMB.

I think you can spot the difference between the lazy (me) and the mentally disabled with some ease. No..., I suppose at face value discerning me from a person who is mentally disabled might indeed be a chore...

I don't really have an opinion, I'm just telling jokes .

[tekekini]

Poor grammar and spelling tells a lot about people, IMO.

What does it tell about people?

One of two things, generally:

A) They are not intelligent enough to form a coherent sentence.

or, B) They don't care about how unintelligible their comments are, even when the communication medium is the written word.


Spelling errors are generally a sign that you are not well read. People who read are generally better spellers as they've seen the words often enough to have an idea in their minds' eye as to how they should look.


Typos happen to everyone, and they're perfectly understandable. However, consistent spelling and grammar mistakes show a lack of care on the author's part to put together a coherent post. When you're communicating through writing, and in many cases this is our first & only impression of somebody, I think you should take the time to ensure you're post is intelligible.

Personally, I find it very hard to take a poster seriously if their posts are consistently full of spelling and grammar mistakes. On top of that they're just plain hard to read, and easier skipped over

You nailed it, Bri.

I don't think it's an intelligence thing, per se, (at least not in all cases) but I DO think it's a self-pride and respect for others thing... ESPECIALLY on this board where we've been pretty consistently vigilant when it comes to grammar and spelling.

Maybe we're snobs, but if I see a post w/ poor spelling, poor grammar, or that's just poorly put together, I assume the poster just doesn't care, and therefore I don't care much about their post. This varies case-by-case too, if it's someone just goofing, then it doesn't matter, but if it's someone actually TRYING to make a coherent point and consistently blowing the English language all to hell, then it doesn't hold water for me.

Sorry to hijack this thread again,...but I'm just now catching up on some threads that I hadn't read through yet. Regarding the spelling issue, please keep in mind that there are MANY people who are have a Learning Disability and do not spell well. Many of them also have a very difficult time reading and/or comprehending what they read. They do not lack intelligence, just learn differently when it comes to reading and writing. Most of these people will not improve the way they read or spell throughout their lives. I'm not defending tekininini in any way (I think he only comes on to troll and stir the pot these days and offers little or no substance), but I had to speak up on these last two posts, guys! I am a terrible typist (always invert letters, etc...) so I always preview my postings before sending them. If I didn't, everyone would think I couldn't spell at all!! In my case, it's my brain going faster than my fingers, not the ability to spell! Again, sorry to hijack the thread, but the Special Education teacher in me couldn't let this pass. Ok....carry on........

I respect your viewpoint, FF, but I've never understood why we have to be all nicey-nice and give people all kinds of named disorders when, in reality, they are not "disabled," but just less-abled. I don't think it is inappropriate to recognize that there are people who are smarter than others. Not being able to spell has consequences in the real world. It is all fun and good to make fancy, complex excuses for people who can't spell, but that isn't going to help them get a job or put food on the table.

That's fine in the real world..this, here, is not the real world. This is a dumb sports message board. this is for entertainment, nobody is putting food on the table by typing out messages that serve no purpose other than entertainment.

I do not pay attention to grammar on here. i just type. I think more about what I want to say then what I am actually typing. I dont take the time to review it, correct mistakes, then review it again and post it when it is finally perfect. I dont have the time to waste to do that for this place. That is for work and for school.

you can say what you want about me I don't care. I have a job, I put food on the table, I can pay the mortgage and car payments, and all of the bills. I can put some money into savings every month. I dont spell all of my words correctly on here, i dont care too. I do that at work. The only disease that I have is Laurianitus and I survive, comfortably.

bottom line...WHO CARES ABOUT GRAMMAR ON AY-ZIGGY-FRICKIN-ZOMMBA.COM.

not me.

[Flipper]

Not suprisingly, you don't get it. This conversation is occuring...that alone is proof that someone on the board cares about grammar. The question you should be asking isn't "who cares". You should be asking "why does anyone care about grammar on ayziggyzoomba.com?"

[hammb]

I dont take the time to review it, correct mistakes, then review it again and post it when it is finally perfect. I dont have the time to waste to do that for this place. That is for work and for school.

I am a terrible typist (always invert letters, etc...) so I always preview my postings before sending them

I believe Grant's point is proven; and I whole-heartedly agree.

[BGfootballfan]

http://tinyurl.com/3dc769

I will put $50 bucks on Parks. I have inside info.

Scooter McD

[tekekini]

Not suprisingly, you don't get it. This conversation is occuring...that alone is proof that someone on the board cares about grammar. The question you should be asking isn't "who cares". You should be asking "why does anyone care about grammar on ayziggyzoomba.com?"

no, i want to know who cares. I want to know because this conversation is occurring because people are being dueche bags trying to feel like a big person by pointing out stupid mistakes that nobody really cares about. if they do not go out of their way to point out every little irrelevant stupid thing, then this stupid pointless irrelevant conversation wouldn't be taking place.

[Falcon Fanatic]

I respect your viewpoint, FF, but I've never understood why we have to be all nicey-nice and give people all kinds of named disorders when, in reality, they are not "disabled," but just less-abled. I don't think it is inappropriate to recognize that there are people who are smarter than others. Not being able to spell has consequences in the real world. It is all fun and good to make fancy, complex excuses for people who can't spell, but that isn't going to help them get a job or put food on the table.

I hate the word "disabled" too, but in the case of many people who are "LD," the truth is closer to "Learn Differently" than "Less Abled." Much of their success in life comes from learning to adapt to the way they are. An example of that would be having someone spell check an important document that will be seen by others. Many secretaries (or administrative assistants, as they are now called) do that for their bosses. You would be astounded at how many people out there rely on other ways to check themselves, be it the spell check on the computer or actual people assisting them. Just pointing out that not all poor spellers are less intellligent, though often times on a public message board like this one, it will come across that way.....that or the intelligence level of the comments that they make!

[FalconTurf]

Not suprisingly, you don't get it. This conversation is occuring...that alone is proof that someone on the board cares about grammar. The question you should be asking isn't "who cares". You should be asking "why does anyone care about grammar on ayziggyzoomba.com?"

no, i want to know who cares. I want to know because this conversation is occurring because people are being dueche bags trying to feel like a big person by pointing out stupid mistakes that nobody really cares about. if they do not go out of their way to point out every little irrelevant stupid thing, then this stupid pointless irrelevant conversation wouldn't be taking place.

People make mistakes. Parks needs to pay his penalty with Coach Brandon and we need to let him move on.

This is a classic example of what iritates my sister (an OSU graduate -Bachelors and Masters. It helps to know what you want before annoying people at another university). She completely dislikes these alleged OSU fans who claim great loyalty but only demonstrate contempt toward other schools by being obnoxious to opposing fans at games and on message boards. I'm sure she wouldn't mind me speaking for her by saying you should represent you school (2nd choice though it may be) and bring good light to it rather than continue to make the whole university and all it's graduates look foolish by being the whipping boy on another school's fan website.

[MACMAN]

KICK HIS ASS TO THE CURB!
lay down the law and say BGSU has zero tolerance for this mickey mouse horse s**t and I guarantee it will end and for those that choose not abide by the rules...we dont want or need them at this school.

[Schadenfreude]

KICK HIS ASS TO THE CURB!
lay down the law and say BGSU has zero tolerance for this mickey mouse horse s**t and I guarantee it will end and for those that choose not abide by the rules...we dont want or need them at this school.

So, assuming Parks did it, you think Parks wouldn't have done it if Brandon had already laid down the law on someone else?

I don't.

I think Parks wouldn't have done it if he had been sober.

Booze had much more to do with this than coaching.

[h2oville rocket]

KICK HIS ASS TO THE CURB!
lay down the law and say BGSU has zero tolerance for this mickey mouse horse s**t and I guarantee it will end and for those that choose not abide by the rules...we dont want or need them at this school.

So, assuming Parks did it, you think Parks wouldn't have done it if Brandon had already laid down the law on someone else?

I don't.

I think Parks wouldn't have done it if he had been sober.

Booze had much more to do with this than coaching.

In an earlier post, someone claiming to be "in the know" said he was sober. I found it a little hard to believe but it is a little more understandable if he were drunk. Not better-it just helps explain the action since drunk and stupid go together so nicely.