[Z]

Thought this was interesting, although the thread is gone obviously... What do you think?

I think good spelling shows that you've been well educated, it reflects better on a person if they have good spelling and grammar.

[lily.]

I concur.

Obviously there are exceptions, such as dyslexics.

But aside from that, I'd say poor grammar/spelling does indicate poor education. After all, reading and writing are core skills in any education system.

[Shaun]

There's an obvious difference between typos and stupidity, so yes. :]

[InOne]

Ah but intelligence can be measured in many way. Spelling is only one way of measuring it. That why I don't really think how well you do at school shows how intelligent you are either.

[lily.]

Originally Posted by InOne

Ah but intelligence can be measured in many way. Spelling is only one way of measuring it. That why I don't really think how well you do at school shows how intelligent you are either.

'Intelligence' isn't the subject matter though Joe. Education is.

The poor spelling being an indicator of being poorly educated.

You can be poorly educated and still be intelligent.

[InOne]

Originally Posted by lili

'Intelligence' isn't the subject matter though Joe. Education is.

The poor spelling being an indicator of being poorly educated.

You can be poorly educated and still be intelligent.

Yeah, it might relfect better on the person, but does not mean they are a better person or anything.

[lily.]

And there's also an obvious difference between 'typing fast' or using shortcuts and stupidity.

[Beastie]

You could be good at spelling and grammar but not good at anything else.

[Jack_]

Not particularly, no.

I think it's knowledge of the subject you're discussing, and how you put your opinion across that indicates how well educated you are.

[WOMBAI]

Originally Posted by Zee

Thought this was interesting, although the thread is gone obviously... What do you think?

I think good spelling shows that you've been well educated, it reflects better on a person if they have good spelling and grammar.

It certainly enhances communication. Bad spelling often means you have to re-read things to take-in what they are saying! It probably does reflect a certain level of education - but not necessarily level of intelligence!

[Beastie]

I don't have the best spelling and was still educated well, same as Patrick.

[Billy]

Oh I was on the television for spelling lmao!
But I think bad spelling either says that someone hasn't been educated properly or hasn't allowed themselves to be.

[lily.]

Originally Posted by Billy

Oh I was on the television for spelling lmao!
But I think bad spelling either says that someone hasn't been educated properly or hasn't allowed themselves to be.

Wayhey Billy.. go on son! How come I didn't see that?

[Billy]

Hahahaha you were probably lying in front of the telly drunk :P
It was way back in 2004ish.

[lily.]

Originally Posted by Billy

Hahahaha you were probably lying in front of the telly drunk :P
It was way back in 2004ish.

Cheeky wee arse. I don't drink!

I could have been lying in front of the telly sleeping though. That's entirely feasible.

[Tom4784]

I think it can be but it's not a general rule, I'm quite a good speller but you wouldn't know on here since I type like an enraged ape. Text talk is more of a sign I think if it's used commonly outside of texts.

[Tom]

No. Look at dyslexic people.

[ILoveTRW]

on the hole yes but i can speel four **** and im clevor

[Patrick]

I dont know, Im not really the best speller in the world.
Im still trying to improve my spelling.

But Im smart, I got really good scores on my Exams last year and this year.

[Scarlett.]

Possibly, or maybe some people didnt like English lessons :P

I never use full stops on the interwebz though, for some reason

[lily.]

Originally Posted by Chewy

Possibly, or maybe some people didnt like English lessons :P

I never use full stops on the interwebz though, for some reason

Iz it cuz joo iz illitrit? :P

I jest.

[Twilight]

Not really because on here its just a site so idc if my spelling don't look good.
In real life though my spelling and grammar are amazing, True Fact.

[Enid]

Good grammar means you are literate, not necessarily educated.

[setanta]

I'm unsure about this one really. Obviously it's a good indication as to the level of literacy that a person has attained, but for me content is far more important than spelling, which is perfectly illustrated on this forum where even the most articulate and grammatically perfect of responses contain such absolute verbal diarrhoea.

[Jords]

I disagree, Im not that good at spelling but get a good education.