Uhhh – I’ll say this, out of respect for others; I try as hard as I can to write as clearly and concisely as I can. THAT means using proper spelling, punctuation and grammar. I don’t always succeed, but out of respect for YOU, I try. I think it makes people look more professional. I think it makes you properly compose your thoughts before you commit them to the screen.
Now, on the flip side, I don’t get offended by poor grammar – unless of course someone is trying to correct mine!! It’s up to us to decide if we get offended or not. I think the content of what you write is more important the spelling or grammar, BUT when you do use proper spelling and grammar, it is SO much easier to follow.
I mean, there is a reason for grammar. Just like traffic laws – speed signs, stop signs, yield signs – grammar gives structure and order to language, and language gives order to thoughts and ideas. That and it’s usually taught in kindergarten and grade school. I understand that not everyone goes to college and you don’t need a college degree or write like Henry David Thoreau. A subject, verb, and period; and ‘there’, ‘their’ and ‘they’re’ would suffice…
… out of respect for others.
Now, even after that though – I do have to admit that it’s VERY hard to write on my phone. It’s easy enough to peck out a few words – but it’s a pain to proof yourself when your typing with your thumbs.
