Does Anyone Feel Attacked When They Receive A Grammar Correction?

[Deleted member 12723]

I worked out a way to help me. Because I am pc illiterate, I kept on getting warnings about quoting whole posts. I did not know there was a help desk to go to with my problems. I got banned for a week. So I began to learn how things work around here.


When I got warnings about font styles I went to the help desk and got some good help and support. I also learned that after awhile the warning points get canceled out. They were really nice to me about the whole thing.

And so I take warnings in stride and do the best I can. It did not hurt me. It was like a wake up call for me. I learned a few things and have not gotten a warning in a long time.

I am slow but I eventually get there. I thank the mods and the administrators for keeping watch over the site. It cannot be easy and I appreciate their hard work here to keep things running smoothly. Just my 2 cents.

I will say tho, that when they changed servers and I tried to log on and it said this account has been closed, I thought I had done or said something to get me banned. If only I had read announcements. LOL.

 

[KP the nut]

If only I had read announcements. LOL.

I'm guilty of that one as well :p:eek::D

 

[Eleanor]

Me three about the announcements!

And the whole perfectionism thing... Yes. Yes. and Yes. Been there, done that, got a few of the T-shirts and am trying to shred them... Had a bout this week. AAARGH

 

[poeticprincess88]

Honestly were are not English Professors here. Not everyone has good grammar. I'm sure I'll get one of the notices sometime to. I know I left out a (.) in one of my posts. People who find these forums are on all different educational levels.

I understand they want proper grammar usuage. Sometimes for myself, I do struggle with my grammar a lot. I try to write the best I can. I think it might be harsh on the person who has a weakness with grammar. It also can challenge them to improve I suppose too. It's good rule to have in place so people don't use texting type talk in their posts. That is annoying.

 

[JustBe]

The warnings are there for a reason. I get them too! It is comforting to know that the Mods are supervising and keeping us all safe.

I spend many hours reading here and would be totally overwhelmed if the rules were not enforced.

JMHO;)

 

[KP the nut]

I'm sure I'll get one of the notices sometime to. I know I left out a (.) in one of my posts.

Mods and admins don't aim to be the 'grammar police'. No-one is perfect, I know I'm not.

Missing one (.), isn't going to get you a warning. If it is something minor than the post would be corrected and no warning given.

Warnings are nothing more than a heads up. The rules are there to help others who are reading the posts. They also ensure an openness and fairness.

 

[poeticprincess88]

ods and admins don't aim to be the 'grammar police'. No-one is perfect, I know I'm not. Missing one (.), isn't going to get you a warning. If it is something minor than the post would be corrected and no warning given. Warnings are nothing more than a heads up. The rules are there to help others who are reading the posts. They also ensure an openness and fairness.

What do you do when you get people on here that have issues with grammar due to accidents, cognitive delays, or brain disorders?

I know you have spell check. Does it have a grammar component in it?

 

[Muzikluvr]

We teach them how to post so that others can read their posts easily, and are more likely to respond to their posts.

Yes, my browser (Firefox) has a grammar component to it.

 

[Tanishq]

I didn't feel attacked. I have received notifications. Later I made my mind to concentrate on my English and write properly. I expect to learn much more about English while coping ptsd. It has made me more aware while I write in English. I confess I did fear what if they delete my account or what if people stop talking to me. It's fine now. This rule has positive impact on me.

 

[Britt.f7]

Yes, this happened to me yesterday and I was so confused. It was because I did not put enough space between paragraphs, but when I looked the spaces were there so I really didn't get it. It took me a short time to figure out that they made the correction. It was my duh moment.

I think with the PTSD and suffering from depression my natural inclination is to feel bad. I did consider not belonging to the forum then. But it isn't their fault that I feel that way. It took awhile, especially when I realized it was a duh moment, that I finally got over it.

Of course that was before they realized I got it and we were going back and forth on the matter. Trying not to take it personally.

 

[Anbe]

To be honest, yes. I already feel I can't be good enough at anything. English is like my 8th language and one of my worst. If the message had been specific maybe not so much. But since it makes me feel like running through my messages not knowing how I messed up. Well, maybe there is no room here for non natives. I am worrying as I write this that I am messing up again. So, yes, I think I better leave. It is a bit like them like I'll listen to you if you tell me the right way. I'll stop hitting you if you cry. I better stop writing. I feel now as if my words are about to get me in trouble because I am messing up somehow. Boy, I feel doomed. :(

 

[Lady of Longbourn]

Anbe,

Everyone gets warnings. The only thing you have to do is learn what you did wrong, apply it and move on. Warning are nothing to be taken personally.

If you need clarification about what you got a warning for please post a thread in the help desk forum.

Best wishes.