What was the culture of this forum a decade ago?

[DaveW]

2 more big differences from 10 years ago:
1) BarryS used to correct spelling and grammar errors for everybody so
we could look more intelligent
2) More women used to contribute (Joanne, Julie, etc)

Times change.

[Rich Klein]

Is that we HAVE to ID ourselves if we participate in controversial threads. In my opinion, that makes us take responsbility for what we do or say.

Since unlike other boards, we don't have threads removed for the heck of it -- that makes for a more intelligent discussion basis

Rich

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by DaveW

2 more big differences from 10 years ago:
1) BarryS used to correct spelling and grammar errors for everybody so
we could look more intelligent
2) More women used to contribute (Joanne, Julie, etc)

Times change.

It did not go over too well Dave, so I stopped. I am not sure many people care about spelling any more.

[ullmandds]

I do Barry...I do!!!!

[barrysloate]

So do I. It is a personal preference, I suppose.

[Cardboard Junkie]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

So do I. It is a personal preference, I suppose.

I am also concerned with spelling and grammar. Dave.

[ullmandds]

me too! I tried to follow in Barrys' footsteps after he gave up...but soon realized it was a battle that could not be won!!!!!!!

[drcy]

Proper grammar can ruin a perfectly good sentence.

[peterose4hof]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

It did not go over too well Dave, so I stopped. I am not sure many people care about spelling any more.

Barry, did you correct grammar in addition to spelling errors? It seems like that would be a full-time job.

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by peterose4hof

Barry, did you correct grammar in addition to spelling errors? It seems like that would be a full-time job.

I did Chris, and it was a thankless task. My contention is if you want people to read your posts, please write clearly. There are so many posts I read that I have no idea what I am reading. Simple sentences go a long way.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

There are so many posts I read that I have no idea what I am reading. Simple sentences go a long way.

Do you mean that you read so many posts that you get confused, or do you mean that you read many confusing posts?

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Do you mean that you read so many posts that you get confused, or do you mean that you read many confusing posts?

That's confusing.

[frankbmd]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

That's confusing.

The defusion

of confusion

and collusion

is an illusion.