Spell Checker - Page 2

bentbiker · 12-14-2007, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sal

...or the difference between "incite" and "insight."

-Sal

Sal,

You misunderstood. Karl wants them to "differenciate" not differentiate?

[EDIT] Add smilie to make it clear this was a poor attempt at humor.

KSagal · 12-14-2007, 10:23 PM

Well, I will be the first to admit that my spelling is not very accurate. I often make simple mistakes.

My dyslexia has no place in this discussion, nor my formal education, nor the fact that I post from many locations, and from at least 3 different computers, one being my Blackberry.

All that said, if my wife is not in the room, or Bill Gates proofreading for me, I will likely make sophmoric spelling errors.

I also stated that the spelling is less important to me than the content, but seems that had no traction. If this forum did a little less back biting, and a bit more to encourage positive conversations I might give it the extra effort of more spelling attention.

Many have already commented on their thoughts of how people tearing apart a post, just to pick on the elements, while ignoring the obvious message, is not making this forum a friendly place.

All that said, I have been known to incite more than one over-reaction, while simultaneously missing the insight of the poster... Of course, I cannot differentiate between a funny post and a cheap shot...

Desert_Seg · 12-15-2007, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

...or the difference between "incite" and "insight."

-Sal

Or the difference between your and you're

Steven

Desert_Seg · 12-15-2007, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by KSagal

...from at least 3 different computers, one being my Blackberry....

Karl,

Browsing SC on my Blackberry is a pain as I don't believe they have a mobile version of their pages.

Have you found the secret to do so?

Steven

Sal · 12-15-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Desert_Seg

Or the difference between your and you're

Steven

Your so write!

-Sal

Desert_Seg · 12-15-2007, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

Your so write!

-Sal

Excellent!!!!!!!

Too bad I can't give you rep points either or your light would be brighter!

Steven

Sal · 12-15-2007, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bentbiker

Has it been working for you guys all along? Mine just started working two weeks ago.

John,

No, I don't know when it started working, but it hasn't done this all along. I think it may be in the recent past, maybe the last or penultimate OS X upgrade.

(Do you have Leopard? I don't)

-Sal

bentbiker · 12-15-2007, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Sal

(Do you have Leopard? I don't)l

No, I have 10.4.11. Maybe a recent update to OS or Safari turned the feature on by default????

hellphish · 12-17-2007, 06:17 PM

Safari 3 came out 2 weeks ago. Guess you mac guys just hit OK on any old Apple Software Update that pops up without reading it, eh? On windows the latest version of Firefox also has built-in spell checking.

Sal · 12-17-2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by hellphish

Guess you mac guys just hit OK on any old Apple Software Update that pops up without reading it, eh?

Must... obey... Apple... can't... question... just... click.... OK!

Seriously though, all System / ancillary updates (at least I know I do) are accepted without question. I haven't yet had a Mac update (through the SWW update pane) that wasn't good for the system.

I tell my parents to do the same things. I'd rather have them accept all the updates that come through, instead of having to pick and choose. They'll get their OS X security updates without having to call me, and their system will behave as mine, when they need help, which makes telephone support for them (by me) easier.

The actual OS X Upgrades, on the other hand... I usually wait a few months before taking the plunge.

Speaking of helping out the parental units, I think I may take the Leopard plunge after all only for the easy screen sharing features built in to iChat, a program which my Mom actually uses... That'll help me help them even more hands on from a distance.

-Sal

12-14-2007, 10:23 PM	#12
KSagal Glides a lot, talks more... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pelham, NH, USA. Posts: 10,356	Well, I will be the first to admit that my spelling is not very accurate. I often make simple mistakes. My dyslexia has no place in this discussion, nor my formal education, nor the fact that I post from many locations, and from at least 3 different computers, one being my Blackberry. All that said, if my wife is not in the room, or Bill Gates proofreading for me, I will likely make sophmoric spelling errors. I also stated that the spelling is less important to me than the content, but seems that had no traction. If this forum did a little less back biting, and a bit more to encourage positive conversations I might give it the extra effort of more spelling attention. Many have already commented on their thoughts of how people tearing apart a post, just to pick on the elements, while ignoring the obvious message, is not making this forum a friendly place. All that said, I have been known to incite more than one over-reaction, while simultaneously missing the insight of the poster... Of course, I cannot differentiate between a funny post and a cheap shot... __________________ Karl Ian Sagal To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "Well done is better than well said." (Ben Franklin) Bene factum melior bene dictum Proud past President of SEG America and member of the First Premier Segway Enthusiasts Group and subsequent ones as well.

12-17-2007, 06:17 PM	#19
hellphish Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Silentville Posts: 1,122	Safari 3 came out 2 weeks ago. Guess you mac guys just hit OK on any old Apple Software Update that pops up without reading it, eh? On windows the latest version of Firefox also has built-in spell checking.

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