Why can't people use even basic grammar in emails?

[WingedWolfPsion]

Actually, this was my first thought when I read this thread, but in a different direction - In the past I've worked with "higher" functioning mentally handicapped people (not dyslexia or ADD that can be "worked around.") They hold down sheltered jobs and, in my mind, should be allowed the hobby of their choice if they can accomplish what is required. Can't they use craigslist too?

Sure, they can. They usually don't, but they can. These posts weren't written by folks who are intellectually handicapped, they were written by people who simply don't care.

Sometimes, there is entertainment to be had. I saw a post somewhere the other day from a fellow selling a snake. He said it had 'great regime'.
Quite a feat, isn't it? lol...

[apple2]

You'd think it would be harder to write like that. I mean, you have to think of things that sound like the real words. To write this took about 45 seconds. If I had 2 thnk of difent stf i wud tak longa.

Someone on a Minecraft server I was playing on wrote all their signs like that. Being an admin, I 'corrected' them. xD

[Anatopism]

Just leaving work, no time to read through the entire thread, but I laughed at the first post, and thought I would try to help....

Yeh i have did severl ball clutches man im a big in too herping and make me a offer on both on is modifed to circulate air and i will take 60 that one and 30 for basic and that was my ole lady that email so im sorry man both work and hold heat

Translation -

Yes, I had several ball python clutches, sir. I am also rather enthusiastic about herping. Make me an offer on both. I am willing to accept $60 for the incubator that has been modified to circulate air, and $30 for the standard, or more basic incubator. The previous email was my wife (or girlfriend, or possibly mother), so sorry about any confusion or inconvenience. Both incubators work and hold heat.

[RyanT]

There are many, MANY illiterates all over the place out there. I talk to government and military employees all day, so I get a nice sample.
It's very surreal when you encounter an authentic idiot.

[MasonC2K]

So after a week of trying I've given up on this guy. He would ask if I was gonna get them and then I'd say I need to see them first. I asked for pics at least by email because my phone has too small a display and he wouldn't send any.

Looks like I'll just bite the bullet and spend a couple hundred setting one up myself.

[Mike41793]

So after a week of trying I've given up on this guy. He would ask if I was gonna get them and then I'd say I need to see them first. I asked for pics at least by email because my phone has too small a display and he wouldn't send any.

Looks like I'll just bite the bullet and spend a couple hundred setting one up myself.

It shouldnt cost you a couple hundred. There are people getting rid of broken fridges ALL the time. Pick one up, add some flexwatt, a fan, a light and you should be good...
And you obviously need tubs to put the eggs in and a t-stat...

[Slim]

There are many, MANY illiterates all over the place out there. I talk to government and military employees all day, so I get a nice sample.

As a military retiree, and current employee of the government, I feel like I should be offended by this comment. Sad truth is, it's more true than not...

[MasonC2K]

It shouldnt cost you a couple hundred. There are people getting rid of broken fridges ALL the time. Pick one up, add some flexwatt, a fan, a light and you should be good...
And you obviously need tubs to put the eggs in and a t-stat...

Not here. I've been watching CL like a hawk for months. I've gone to appliance repairs shops to see if they had some lying around. Nothing less than 200 for one.

So today I went to Home Dept and got a 150qt cooler for $90. Big enough for 5 clutches or a little more.

[Mike41793]

Not here. I've been watching CL like a hawk for months. I've gone to appliance repairs shops to see if they had some lying around. Nothing less than 200 for one.

So today I went to Home Dept and got a 150qt cooler for $90. Big enough for 5 clutches or a little more.

Oh nice. Thatll be good for you

[SquamishSerpents]

I just received this is response to a query about incubators a guy was selling:



I may not respond back solely based on it looking as if written by a 5 year old.

I haven't had a chance to read this whole thread, but your best bet might be to email back and ask for his phone #.

My boyfriend is dyslexic, and was never really able to grasp language, spelling, and grammar. He's 30 years old now, and he still types sort of like what the person in your email typed. However, he's actually very intelligent and can use "big words!" in speech, he just cannot for the life of him spell anything or use proper language in text.

Give the guy a chance and maybe you'll have better luck talking to him over the phone.