Illiterate ebay sellers

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Posted By: John S

Whether the seller's lack of ability was intentional or falsified, this type of ignorance has become more common in recent years. A higher percentage of the American population may be functionally literate than one hundred years ago, but the quality of speech and writing have generaly deteriorated. As an educator I have witnessed a change in my students' writing in the last twelve years. Fragments, slang, and text-messaging jargon are on the rise. I teach mainly seniors. It is appalling to read (or attempt to) some of their work. The true problem is that technology and quick communication methods continue to deemphasize the importance of correct grammar and useage. I cringe when I read some of these descriptions on ebay or receive an awful email from a seller/buyer.