I've noticed this starting a couple years ago and it seems to be getting worse and worse. I type a word that I used to know how to spell very quickly, note that it has a red underline, and then autocorrect it. I'd like to think there is a way to go back to perfect memory (not that I was ever a particularly great speller, but whatever).
Anyone else have this problem and/or a potential solution?
I have lost the ability to spell
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I have lost the ability to spell
by Tor » Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:33 pm
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Tinker » Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:34 pm
Yes, I have experienced this problem. My solution is more or less, "Doesn't matter".
The canary didn't die because this mine is dangerous, it died because it's lazy and wasn't raised with a proper work ethic.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by AzariLoveIran » Sat Jan 29, 2011 10:39 pm
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Marcus » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:06 pm
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Atmosphere » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:57 pm
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Tinker » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:59 pm
I don't think it's any sign of dementia or anything. I think it's more related to how when we have machines do work for us, our natural ability to do it reduces. If you are used to carrying heavy bricks, when you get a wheelbarrow your biceps will reduce. It's natural.
I was a Spelling Bee Champion in 3rd grade though. So for me the loss of spelling means very little. There is also something to be said for the inundation of poor spelling and grammar we see online. The thing that drove me the most nuts was 'are' as a substitute for 'our'.
I was a Spelling Bee Champion in 3rd grade though. So for me the loss of spelling means very little. There is also something to be said for the inundation of poor spelling and grammar we see online. The thing that drove me the most nuts was 'are' as a substitute for 'our'.
The canary didn't die because this mine is dangerous, it died because it's lazy and wasn't raised with a proper work ethic.
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Early-stage dementia . . .
by Marcus » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:09 am
If the problem persists, check it out with more than one medical opinion. Do Web research. Decide for yourself.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Tor » Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:54 am
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by AzariLoveIran » Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:11 am
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I am Dyslexia from childhood .. though fluent in 5 languages, but bad in spelling in all of them .. most of the time, when writing, omit words (must read again and correct), but that since childhood, in fact now have improved ..
But, as said, BANDWIDTH ..
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I am Dyslexia from childhood .. though fluent in 5 languages, but bad in spelling in all of them .. most of the time, when writing, omit words (must read again and correct), but that since childhood, in fact now have improved ..
But, as said, BANDWIDTH ..
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Hans Bulvai » Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:43 am
Now I'm far from home
Spending time alone
It's time to set my demons free
Been put to the test
My mind laid to rest
I'm on a psycho holiday
Spending time alone
It's time to set my demons free
Been put to the test
My mind laid to rest
I'm on a psycho holiday
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by YMix » Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:03 am
Humanity ought to be the first order of interest for humans.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Hoosiernorm » Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:46 am
I remember setting with a bottle of white out and a dictionary typing on a manual typewriter. When I had to go dig through the dictionary to check the word I committed it to memory. Now I just wait for the red line of stupidity to let me know that I am a lazy thinker.
I can never think of anything witty to put into a signature.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Colonel Sun » Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:43 am
Spelling? Isn't that what Google is for?
Never criticize anyone until you've walked several kilometres in their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Demon of Undoing » Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:31 pm
You graphic is flawed , CS. There is no portion ( and it should be significant) dealing with funny cat pics.
Don't know what it is, but I'm agin'it.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Colonel Sun » Sun Jan 30, 2011 3:30 pm
Never criticize anyone until you've walked several kilometres in their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Demon of Undoing » Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:03 pm
Don't know what it is, but I'm agin'it.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Colonel Sun » Sun Jan 30, 2011 5:37 pm
Never criticize anyone until you've walked several kilometres in their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by YMix » Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:15 pm
Goddamn furries.
Humanity ought to be the first order of interest for humans.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by I am ST » Sun Jan 30, 2011 6:49 pm
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by May O'Naize » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:35 pm
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Tinker » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:46 pm
The canary didn't die because this mine is dangerous, it died because it's lazy and wasn't raised with a proper work ethic.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Tor » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:52 pm
I didn't say it was a bad thing. If I can read French and Italian by putting blocks of text into Google translate, why learn the language well (esp. since I can write software that will optimize the translation)?
There are trade offs everywhere, but we are rarely conscious of what they are nor cognizant of possible correctives.
There are trade offs everywhere, but we are rarely conscious of what they are nor cognizant of possible correctives.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Tinker » Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:18 pm
The canary didn't die because this mine is dangerous, it died because it's lazy and wasn't raised with a proper work ethic.
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Re: I have lost the ability to spell
by Colonel Sun » Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:12 pm
Never criticize anyone until you've walked several kilometres in their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
Because
1. You're now several kilometres away; and
2. You've got their shoes.
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