The art of sounding smart....some people don't get it

[Beyond the Satellites]

Well what do you think of this story. I was having an argument here on gaia with another user. The funny part of this conversation was that we were (are actually) trying to both sound uptight. Well he spelled intelligence wrong. :l I say don't act smart, be smart. What do you think?  

[DvnT]

I know! I can't stand it when we are talking in a very professional way or about an adult topic, and someone starts typing in "Txt tak" or "l337 5934k" [Leet speak]. It's so annoying. And someone will swear, swearing only makes people seem less intelligent. That is the only reason I do not like Gaia and other places online.

 

[DracosPrinny]

I was in a puzzle room, talking with some people. From out of nowhere, one asks, 'y do u type like dat?'
I reply that I like to use proper spelling and grammar.
Then the whole room jumps on me, calling me a 'gay 40 year old' because of the way I type.

The fact that these people exist and that there are more of them out there... Kinda makes me surprised the world didn't stupid itself to death yet.  

[Harlot Queen]

i've noticed that is quite common in the fishing rooms, where i go now whenever i'm not in the market.
i myself, rarely capitalize my letters, but sometimes it is hard to understand and a bit frustrating when people seem to type the easy way out... >>  

[Mad Haru]

DracosPrinny

I was in a puzzle room, talking with some people. From out of nowhere, one asks, 'y do u type like dat?'
I reply that I like to use proper spelling and grammar.
Then the whole room jumps on me, calling me a 'gay 40 year old' because of the way I type.

The fact that these people exist and that there are more of them out there... Kinda makes me surprised the world didn't stupid itself to death yet.

only a matter of time, my dear Watson....
it's going to happen unless we few intelligent people rise up and... you know, I haven't really thought a plan out. sweatdrop  

[xXSerial ExperimentXx]

Art_and_Music

Well what do you think of this story. I was having an argument here on gaia with another user. The funny part of this conversation was that we were (are actually) trying to both sound uptight. Well he spelled intelligence wrong. :l I say don't act smart, be smart. What do you think?

I understand what you mean, but isn't it a little harsh to imply someone is an idiot after a single spelling mistake. No one is perfect. sweatdrop  

[Verderbnis]

Actually a lot of people try to sound smart, not only in forums in real life, too. I have to admit that I only leave mental rubbish to the world, but I always stay open to say sorry.

It's all up to the listener to make the speaker appear smart.  

[Ryoruki]

-blinks-

I think it's rather wrong to get on someone for one spelling mistake. For all we know he could have just mistyped in a hurry to reply. But there is spell check, ah well, it's not like it's a Resume so who really cares about a few typos?

However I do appreciate people typing in a way where i can easily read and understand things. I can also understand that Gaia in general is a place for people to unwind and do as they like, so if they want to type in some sort of gibberish, bully for them, i'm glad that they've found what floats their proverbial boat.  

[Ethurill]

I find it weird to type in text talk. It just seems I'm insulting myself :/

Although almost all of my real life friends use text talk, even though they're all (well...) really clever people.  

[Ms_Sirius]

It's sound advice to "be smart, not act smart".
Though, it is best to not sound too uptight. However, forgive the people who have typos since well truthfully I am one of them.  

[Tarantellatears]

Being correct is better than trying to be smart and sounding stupid because you mess something up. Stick to what you know as facts - look stuff up if you don't know it. Learn. Nothing's more annoying than a smart-a** who uses incorrect grammar or gets their facts mixed up (I should know, I'm one of them ^-~ )  

[o-OausflippenO-o]

Wait... There's spell check on the internet?! I'M SAVED!!!!

And I myself am guilty of text talk. There are some days that I just want to not have to be exactly correct in everything I say. It saves time, energy, (and in some circumstances) sanity (not that I had too much of that to begin with... sweatdrop )

To go beyond just bad spelling/grammar-- What about the people who just leave stupid comments? Yes, it is irritating, but just like my intelligent friends (and myself) who use text talk, we also sometimes say stupid things for no reason because we want something stupid and random to laugh at. It's maddening to be all intelligent all the time. Do you blame us?  

[eyes-the-jonin]

dvn -camilla price-

I know! I can't stand it when we are talking in a very professional way or about an adult topic, and someone starts typing in "Txt tak" or "l337 5934k" [Leet speak]. It's so annoying. And someone will swear, swearing only makes people seem less intelligent. That is the only reason I do not like Gaia and other places online.

I know what you mean!
I understand useing text talk if you're around your friends and in gaia or just hanging out, and you use it, but if you are having an intelligent conversation, or atleast trying to using text talk, you just end up looking like an idiot....


p.s. I hate leet speak... I don't get it....  

[Ultra Sarah]

Erm ... I don't mind people using bad grammar and stuff, just not in forums like the IDT. Making a single spelling mistake is not proof that he is an idiot.

I do admit, I really don't like when people misspell every other words, or use really really really bad grammar.