Nonsense, IMO. I think it should be fairly old news now that the Internet
is breaking down all sorts of communicative models. I receive email all the
time from academics (including the director of our college writing program)
that, if graded by your standards, would classify them as mental
incompetents, as the non-hand-washing crowd. I assure you that, for the
most part, they just realize that the e-world's models of grammar usage,
spelling, etc., are rather loose and flexible. (Sort of like verbal
communication.)
If that gets your panties in a wad, then so be it--but don't pontificate (if
I can use that word as a verb) that the universe "should" conform to your
rather (again, IMO) overly regimented rules of discourse. Is there a hidden
class thing going on here?
And your correlation of "bad" grammar to bodily hygiene is, to say the
least, a bit of a stretch.
You really seem hung up about this whole issue. There is help available.
DK
> No, because it should become a habit, irrespective of what medium one is
> using.
> I'm sure that you would wash your hands after defecating irrespective of
> whether you did so in a public toilet or in your own bathroom.
> --
> Best regards,
> Bruce.
> ======
> The Stunned Mullet........seriously satirical stuff!
> http://welcome.to/the_stunned_mullet
> ===============================================
> >snip
> >> However, as an employer, I can assure you of one thing:- any
application
> >> that I receive in which the spelling is pathetically incorrect is
> responded
> >> to with a "thanks but no thanks." I can also state without fear of
> >> contradiction that this stance is being taken by more and more
employers
> >> these days who are sick and tired of our education systems turning out
> >> illiterates.
> >To value correct spelling and grammar in a Usenet post as much as in
> >a job application is slightly silly, isn't it?
> >l8er
> >ronny
> >--
> >Your mouse has moved. Windows must be restarted for the change
> >to take effect. Reboot now?
> > |\ _,,,---,,_ I want to die like my Grandfather,
> > ZZZzz /,`.-'`' -. ;-;;,_ in his sleep.
> > |,4- ) )-,_. ,\ ( `'-' Not like the people in his car,
> > '---''(_/--' `-'\_) screaming their heads off!