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

[sleepygeckos]

I think they reinforce one another's apathy. "Oh, spelling doesn't matter, you shouldn't criticize people for their spelling, what if they have ADHD or dyslexia". What if they do? Dyslexia might cause some letter or word transpositions, but that's not what we're seeing, is it? Did you pass 6th grade? Ok, then, you should be able to use basic punctuation, regardless of learning disability. If you can't, then obviously your teachers shouldn't have passed you.

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 you can argue that, perhaps, they could have someone look over their emails and "translate" them - but maybe they are really, really, excited about their hobby and sent the email off as soon as they received it? However we are talking about a business transaction - if you don't like it, don't bother.

On the other hand: a slick talking, nicely dressed, friend of the family sold me a car. Supposedly all fixed up after his daughter used it for a year. I got it with 5% braking power, starter went dead in weeks with the battery, driver's seat didn't adjust, and when the whole thing went kablooey 10 months later- I also found out I never had emergency flashers. I just don't trust anyone now - equal treatment that way.