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I see a lot of times when someone posts on here comments stating that you must use proper grammar, and capitalization etc.

A lot of the time, the poster is new here, and it seems to me that if someone has a problem that the poster did not capitalize properly it might be better to tell them in a message rather than on their post.

I understand this is a learning site. I would certainly want my posts to be corrected. I am glad it did not happen the first time I asked a question here. There are times when a correction is called for. I see examples of times when it is not.

Perhaps I should just keep my ideas to myself and ask no more questions.

Feel free to correct this question if you want. Haha My first sentence seems a bit awkward to me.

Well , why shouldn't I give you a vote , it was worth a stab, good on you mate enjoy it while you can - ray76, Mar 20, 2011

Thanks, Ray. - dc-alien-z, Mar 20, 2011

I like you, D. I hope you stick around. :-) - Gekkosan, Mar 22, 2011

So nice of you to say, Gekkosan. I plan to stay until I am run out of town. :) - dc-alien-z, Mar 22, 2011

Answer 1

The problem with your idea decalienz is that although there is the possibility that

a little embarrassment may ensue , we are like children learning to speak for

the first time and we must overcome that initial feeling of being made a fool of.

Also there are so many other people who see the post and therefore benefit greatly

by seeing the corrections , be they native English ,or Spanish speakers.

We are all learners in one way or another. your comment was legitimate and

well thought out and executed , Thank you and best of luck mate.

Thanks, Ray for the answer. I was voted up on that question? Go figure. - dc-alien-z, Mar 20, 2011

A good answer, Ray. - Pibosan, Mar 23, 2011

:) - ian-hill, Dec 20, 2015

Answer 2

I must say that I agree with Ray but would like to add that the purpose of offering corrections is to help the person posting the question or response to improve their ability in Spanish/English. We all make mistakes and none of us are in the position to look down on others or judge them because of their mistakes.

All of us are likely to be corrected by someone more advanced than ourself on this site and even natives correct other natives on accasions, or point-out other ways of saying the same thing. Besides, regional variations between someone from Spain and South or Central America are posted; neither are necesarily wrong, just different accepted ways of speaking/writing a language.

The only significant point is how the correction is made: it should always be made in a respectful manner with a view to helping a person/persons to learn and improve; never to belittle somone! If corrections are made in an appropriate and respectful manner we should never need to feel offended/upset at being asked to correct our mistakes but rather grateful that somone has taken the trouble to point them out so we can learn and improve

Thanks for your comments, I am grateful for all these responses. It is as if I had found a new family here. - dc-alien-z, Mar 22, 2011

Well Said Feliz. It takes two to tango. The corrector needs to be gentle and helpful; the correctee needs to take it in the spirit it was intended. - Ron_Austin, Mar 22, 2011

Thanks Dcalienz and Ron :) - FELIZ77, Mar 22, 2011

Answer 3

Well, this has been discussed many times, and often, both are done. Most simply put, a comment is left so other new people see it and understand the reiteration of the rule. As well, a PM is sent to ensure the person understands, and to also ensure they don't take it the wrong way.

Thanks, I am new here, and learning. This is a great place to learn. - dc-alien-z, Mar 22, 2011

It's all good dcalienz, just want to make sure you know we're not cyber-bullies, just keen on keeping the learning enviroment pure. We're here to help though if you need, so don't be afraid to ask. ;-) - DJ_Huero, Mar 23, 2011

As well, there are many discussions about this if you're interested in seeing others feelings and solutions proposed and often meet with some sort of compromise. =) - DJ_Huero, Mar 23, 2011

Answer 4

Grammar is extremely important when posting questions and comments.

You're right. Honest mistakes are tolerated very well, but laziness gives great offense. - pesta, Mar 22, 2011

thanks, welcome to the forum:) - 00494d19, Mar 22, 2011

Answer 5

Thank all of you who took the time to answer this. I was afraid to ask this at first as I am the new guy questioning the methods of a well established site. I see now that it was acceptable to ask this. That is very encouraging to me.

It was hard for me to decide which answer to "accept". The answers are all "acceptable" to me. I took the easy way out, and just accepted the general consensus of those voting on the answers.

I am reaping the benefits of this site, and the many who use it. I hope to become a user that gives back.

Dave

I think I should have said "who" gives back. My English is not as good as it could be. - dc-alien-z, Mar 22, 2011

"who" is quite correct in your sentencce. - samdie, Mar 22, 2011

Answer 6

Well, I try to use correct grammar and whatnot, but I mess up sometimes. We must all keep trying our best!

I love the part where you say "We must all keep trying our best!". Thanks. - dc-alien-z, Mar 22, 2011