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On FB this morning ....

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Katek Thu 29-Jan-15 08:56:02

First thing I read was 'surface it to say' and further down the same post 'probray'. Er...,pardon?

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vampirequeen Thu 29-Jan-15 09:04:46

omg grin

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Anya Thu 29-Jan-15 09:40:38

FB is certainly an eye opener re spelling and grammar. Makes me cringe and I have to stop myself pointing out mistakes! Brings out the snob purist in me I try to keep well buried.

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petallus Thu 29-Jan-15 10:19:00

Might be dyslexicia.

Anyway, I agree it doesn't do to be snobby about people who have had inferior educations or who don't have an aptitude for spelling.

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Ariadne Thu 29-Jan-15 10:29:40

Same on GN sometimes, but you're right - not our place to criticise. I always have a metaphorical red pen in my hand, but use it metaphorically too!

I do have a lovely little group of ex students on FB - all now in their 40s - and they love it if I tell one of them off, and revert being 16 in an instant.

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petallus Thu 29-Jan-15 10:38:49

Yes I know it should be dyslexia. Thanks for not having a laugh! grin

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Katek Thu 29-Jan-15 10:59:20

Haha Petallus! Thought you were just having a laugh given the topic!

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Anya Thu 29-Jan-15 11:10:31

Love that phrase 'metaphorical red one' Ariadne grin

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