it pays to check for grammar & spelling...

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Look at it this way, everyone. Every time you post on this board, you are networking. The impressions you give can be good or bad.

I had a PM about a year ago from a JCer who was looking for a job as a CFI in my area. Before I recommended him to a friend of mine who runs a little flight school here, I checked out his profile, called Doug to see if he had any issues with Mr. JCer, and then went back and READ EVERY SINGLE POST he had ever made. I then made my decision to recommend him. If I had seen an attitude, or a history of rambling, misspelled posts, then I would have said "Sorry, I don't know of anything."

Remember, first impressions are hard to do over the second time. Make good ones, and never burn bridges in aviation. That's my advice, and those of you who want to misspell things, talk like you're on a chatroom, or love to argue on a moments notice, keep it up. It makes it easier to figure out who to help out.
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I guess I'm screwed then.
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yea... well, i'm not *usually* anal but because I care & spoke out, I have a new signature I can add to my profile (yippee for me, i'm so proud to accept this title)...

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grammer basher of Jetcareers.com forums

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I never thought of myself as a "basher", i'm like the nicest person in the world that only wants everyone to succeed - but so be it, grammAR basher it is!

At first glance I was like "Oooh, that kinda bites!
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", but then I figured I'd better suck it up like a parent has to suck it up for their kids
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and say:

"I honestly wasn't trying to play "mean adult" or anything, but if that's how ya'll want to view it, then fine by me. Sometimes adults can't be your friends because they have something to teach and it's up to you to take it, learn from it and be mature about it"

and you know your parents would say something attune to this:

"I'm not your friend.. i'm here to make you succeed and if you don't like that - too bad! now, go to your room and stay there - no TV for a month for you!" hahahaha
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Grammar goon squad - signing out for lunch!
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Kristie! Oh no, I can totally tell from your posts that you're so sweet, I was just venting
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You and doug both sound so nice. Also, "basher" may have been a bit harsh, sorry! I am proud to bestow upon you a new (HIGHLY RESPECTED) title lol. I saw that and I was like oh snap... spelled grammar wrong...
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Look at it this way, everyone. Every time you post on this board, you are networking. The impressions you give can be good or bad.

I had a PM about a year ago from a JCer who was looking for a job as a CFI in my area. Before I recommended him to a friend of mine who runs a little flight school here, I checked out his profile, called Doug to see if he had any issues with Mr. JCer, and then went back and READ EVERY SINGLE POST he had ever made. I then made my decision to recommend him. If I had seen an attitude, or a history of rambling, misspelled posts, then I would have said "Sorry, I don't know of anything."

Remember, first impressions are hard to do over the second time. Make good ones, and never burn bridges in aviation. That's my advice, and those of you who want to misspell things, talk like you're on a chatroom, or love to argue on a moments notice, keep it up. It makes it easier to figure out who to help out.
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True! You are in fact networking!

The funny thing is that people that read my rantings form opinions about me before I even meet them, so it's funny that some people that think I'm a blatant a**hole breate a little sigh of relief that I'm actually a friendly guy, and others that think I'm a flaccid puffball look a little suprised when I drop the first accidental "F Bomb" when I first meet them!

Hilarious!
 
Well I'm very anal....about spelling,grammar and punctuation. But hope this sight doesn't turn into gestapo.com.
Brian why does a 15 yr. need to be looking up his 7th grade teacher.
Should he still be a teacher having contact with a former student who is still a minor might possibly put his job and future in jeopardy. Even though you wouldn't be doing anything wrong perception is often greater then reality. More especially in a student teacher relationship!

i.e. tread lightly.

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lol I know probably my name was brought up when it came to this, yes I understand that it is a learning experience for us and also a very useful tool. I too was flammed by the "loveable" falcon capt and other about my grammar and spelling on the threads and I have corrected myself. However, some people on these boards are just out to flame one another for the smalest reasons.
 
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lol I know probably my name was brought up when it came to this, yes I understand that it is a learning experience for us and also a very useful tool. I too was flammed by the "loveable" falcon capt and other about my grammar and spelling on the threads and I have corrected myself. However, some people on these boards are just out to flame one another for the smalest reasons.

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btw.....lol is correctly spelled LOL
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....kidding..
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Well I'm very anal....about spelling,grammar and punctuation. But hope this sight doesn't turn into gestapo.com.
Brian why does a 15 yr. need to be looking up his 7th grade teacher.
Should he still be a teacher having contact with a former student who is still a minor might possibly put his job and future in jeopardy. Even though you wouldn't be doing anything wrong perception is often greater then reality. More especially in a student teacher relationship!

i.e. tread lightly.

Matthew

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Ummm..No
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The only reason I want to look up my 7th grade teacher is to see what he is doing in aviation. I always told him I wanted to be a pilot and I learned a lot from him just from asking questions during class. It would be nice for him to know that it actually paid off.
 
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stumbled upon this lovely post here by Flavorflav and thought i'd use it as an example on how to check your post one final time before hitting the submit button

thought i'd take it out of the thread it was in so as not to disturb said thread!
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the funny thing is that usair KNOWS they're bad across ...

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Now don't be lazy with the shift button. Capatilize the I in i'd!
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And Tony you mean "affect" is the verb and "effect" is the noun. I was an English major in college. Then I proofread papers for two years afterwards. It sucked.
 
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However, some people on these boards are just out to flame one another for the smalest reasons.

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At the risk of being one of them, here's another one: change the avatar. Who wants to see a close-up of your do-it-yourself mug shot, anyways? Sheesh...how about an airplane, or a cute little kitten or something?

As for the spelling/grammar issue, why not get into the habit of typing correctly the first time? Sure, its "just an internet message board," but aside from making a good impression for networking, it's also good practice. If you repeatedly type with poor form, it becomes a habit. If you repeatedly type with good form, it becomes a habit. Which habit would you prefer to have? After constantly typing properly (spelling and grammar), you'll do it automatically. Of course everyone makes mistakes, but at least your posts will be readable. I for one, skip right on past posts that look like they were composed by an eight year old, and I'm certain that I'm not the only one. [This paragraph not meant toward anyone in particular, just everyone who can't create a coherent post.]

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Kristie! Oh no, I can totally tell from your posts that you're so sweet, I was just venting
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You and doug both sound so nice. Also, "basher" may have been a bit harsh, sorry! I am proud to bestow upon you a new (HIGHLY RESPECTED) title lol. I saw that and I was like oh snap... spelled grammar wrong...
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[/ QUOTE ]No worries mate! I don't take things too personally anymore since that just makes you go crazy after a while (esp being a g.i.r.l.) - You've been fine in my book and as far as i'm concerned you still are! I'm still kinda just having some fun with the whole grammar goon squad thing now! hahaha

Altho, I have to admit that I won't be policing as much as MikeD's Good Squad!
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just every now and then...

btw - I was going to mention (about you mentioning becoming an official member?).. that you are an official member once you sign onto the board, just that the new user title doesn't disappear until you reach I think 50 or 100 posts.. after that, you'll become member or something like that...it's an automatic update!
 
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Well I'm very anal....about spelling,grammar and punctuation. But hope this sight doesn't turn into gestapo.com.
Brian why does a 15 yr. need to be looking up his 7th grade teacher.
Should he still be a teacher having contact with a former student who is still a minor might possibly put his job and future in jeopardy. Even though you wouldn't be doing anything wrong perception is often greater then reality. More especially in a student teacher relationship!

i.e. tread lightly.

Matthew

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Ummm..No
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The only reason I want to look up my 7th grade teacher is to see what he is doing in aviation. I always told him I wanted to be a pilot and I learned a lot from him just from asking questions during class. It would be nice for him to know that it actually paid off.

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btw - I thought Captchris did a great job this time with his grammar and spell checking compared to all the past posts... both him and brian are starting to look like they have much brighter futures!

and no, I don't think anyone will be running a gestapo type grammar check on here, just maybe in worst case senarios that the "law" might have to be laid down
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However, some people on these boards are just out to flame one another for the smalest reasons.

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At the risk of being one of them, here's another one: change the avatar. Who wants to see a close-up of your do-it-yourself mug shot, anyways? Sheesh...how about an airplane, or a cute little kitten or something?

As for the spelling/grammar issue, why not get into the habit of typing correctly the first time? Sure, its "just an internet message board," but aside from making a good impression for networking, it's also good practice. If you repeatedly type with poor form, it becomes a habit. If you repeatedly type with good form, it becomes a habit. Which habit would you prefer to have? After constantly typing properly (spelling and grammar), you'll do it automatically. Of course everyone makes mistakes, but at least your posts will be readable. I for one, skip right on past posts that look like they were composed by an eight year old, and I'm certain that I'm not the only one. [This paragraph not meant toward anyone in particular, just everyone who can't create a coherent post.]

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I already tried that argument and lost big. I don't want to see any pictures of any dude's ugly mugs either but there just seems to be no use fighting it. They put a picture of themselves in a C-152 with a close up of them and their dave clarks and they think it's the coolest thing since sliced bread.
 
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They put a picture of themselves in a C-152 with a close up of them and their dave clarks and they think it's the coolest thing since sliced bread.

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Well, it is an aviation board....
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They put a picture of themselves in a C-152 with a close up of them and their dave clarks and they think it's the coolest thing since sliced bread.

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Hey, that is a C172 that I am in front of, and I do not have my Dave Clarks on.

I hate those things. Who came up with that ugly green color anyway? Did they get a sweet deal on plastic in such an ugly color?
 
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Tony looks like a tourist in that photo.
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(Just kidding!)

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Careful, man, you might get me in trouble.

The Homeland [In]Security people might think you typed in terrorist instead of tourist, and I'll be spending some down down in sunny Gitmo thanks to you.
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i think u guyz r makin 2 much of a big deal out of nuthin! look @ urselves ... this is an aviation website and hear u r tryin 2 teach proper grammer;

/sarcasm (and loaded with pet peeves)

I have nothing more to add to this thread.
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