For those who don't think spelling is important

[michika]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

I always got in trouble when I was a kid because I would stay up late, with a flashlight, reading into the wee hours of the morning. Such a rebel

I used to stay up all night, and still do reading. Unfortunatly its not always books of my choosing.

I've been in university for a long time, and I've really started to notice, the severe lack of spelling and grammar skills some of my younger peers posess. There is nothing like doing a project with someone, receiving their share of the work, and then having to spend a couple hours re-writing it because of grammar and spelling errors.

Although as far as I am concerned, if I can understand the message or point, and its not an official communication that is fine. Its when I get official letters for job offers, or from my university with spelling errors, and incorrect grammar that I cringe.