I want to get off here. I don't feel safe here. I just got this note from Anthony and then another one behind the scenes from him
again copying and pasting this. WHAT A BULLY! who cares whether people spell properly. What is english is their second language.
This is totally ridiculous to get a grammer note on a PTSD site. FROM TWO PEOPLE. tony and amethyst.
Hi Gemima,
This is a system default message explaining the requirement for the use of "basic grammar" within all posted content.
"Basic Grammar" is defined as:
Starting a sentence with a capital letter.
Ending a sentence with a full stop.
Breaking your content into sentences.
Breaking your content into paragraphs, a clear line between them.
Using basic punctuation if you abbreviate words, ie. I am (I'm), Do Not (Don't), etc.
Capitalizing the letter "i" when written by itself (used as a word) or in an abbreviation, ie. I'm, I can write this. Not, i'm or i can write this.
Not bringing SMS speak to forum discussion.
You may think this is pedantic, however; a traumatic brain cannot always read substantial text at once, nor easily read text that doesn't use basic grammar.
Most current web browsers have spell check and grammar built within it. Lookup your browser help for how to activate spell check and grammar when writing within text fields.
An alternative method is to use a program such as Microsoft Word, or equivalent, which will correct spelling and grammar on your behalf, then copy and paste into the forum editor.
SMS language is not English, nor considered grammatically correct. Basic, well-known abbreviations are acceptable, ie. LOL, IMHO, IMO, etc. The rest will be deleted.
The posted content that prompted this notification was: Do I Belong On This Forum?. Please read the grey 'edited by' notice at the footer of the post to understand the reason. Staff issue a warning first, then edit the post, so please give them time to correct the issue before asking further questions.
Accumulating notifications may cause your account to enter a temporary restrictive state, removing your ability to participate.
Staff has corrected the content. Your only recommended action is to learn and implement basic spell check and grammar within your posted content.
If you have questions about this notification or procedure to implement basic grammar within posting, you can ask them within the help desk forum.
Regards,
PTSD Forum Staff