Proper spelling - is it that important?

Originally Posted by Shin

Because it's shit?

Gross generalisation ahoy.

Getting back to the topic at hand, I have to say I completely disagree with the points raised by the lecturer named in the top post. If people are managing to get to this level of education without a proper understanding of their language, or without the common sense to utilise the plethora of tools available to check spelling, then there's clearly an issue in the earlier education system. I can understand that he feels he shouldn't bear the burden for this failing earlier in the system, but his solution is a terrible one.

I'm a big advocate for correct spelling and whilst I would never claim to be a perfect example (I'm more than aware that I'm prone to spelling cock ups on occasion), I always try to ensure I'm as correct as possible and it bothers me when I do get things wrong. All in all I've got to agree with Crash's sentiment:

Originally Posted by Crash Landon

There's a reason spelling counts: standardization.

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Standardization holds each of us accountable to the same rules. Without them, we could be as cavalier as we wished and chalk all misinterpretations up to reader error, not authorial stupidity. It also allows us to observe relative levels of intelligence; an employer does not wish to hire morons. It is not the employer's duty to lower the hiring requirements; it's the applicant's responsibility to achieve competency!

How ya doing, buddy?