Trouble with literacy

[Obriens3]

Please be aware that some adults suffer with literacy problems. If they reach out please try and be understanding and not disrespect them. It's more difficult for them to put their point across.

[UnwelcomeVisitor]

I fully understand and would never ever knowingly reply to anybody in such a mean and horrible way.

[Obriens3 in reply to UnwelcomeVisitor]

I take it then you have seen Doreen36 post and the replies.

[Hidden]

I don't think anyone disrespects anyone with literacy problems. The issue lies in being able to understand what they say coz if you can't then it is not possible to offer help and support and we all want to do that.

I don't think it is disrespectful to try to make clear what they are trying to say. With Doreen unfortunately many of us couldn't understand her post and were asking her to clarify it.

In my reply I was merely pointing out that she has another alias on here - Dcollins as well and she received many good replies on that post (19 I think) coz she seemed to think we were ignoring her and not trying to help. x

[Doreen36 in reply to Hidden]

No I'm not think that at all l just come on here for some freley ed is but u all want to abut me behind my back

[Hidden in reply to Doreen36]

Doreen

I wrote a script at the bottom of this thread,

If you need to talk to someone go onto the private page of that person and we can take more time with your needs

BOB

[Obriens3]

I'm not in the business of judging anyone. Many of the replies to Doreen asked if she was English and she repeatedly said she was. That made me think she had a problem with adult literacy. I believe in giving people the benefit of the doubt. If indeed she does have a problem with literacy like many adults do then we just have to be patient until she can peice together the story. It's difficult as we all have our own problems and lack of patience but I feel we should try. If I'm wrong fair enough ! But I'd rather give someone the benefit of the doubt.

[Doreen36 in reply to Obriens3]

Thank you oriented 3 you are right

[Doreen36 in reply to Obriens3]

Yes u are right

[Doreen36]

I'm sorry

[Obriens3 in reply to Doreen36]

Don't be sorry Doreen I think some of the people on this thread should be apologising to you. We are here for you hun xx

[Doreen36]

Yes u are right

[Doreen36]

I think it's best if I leave this group I am sorry if I have upset eney one on here I was only wanted some sport

[Hidden in reply to Doreen36]

Please don't leave Doreen.I can understand your posts.you shouldn't be upset or have to apologise.you will get the support here. And its wrong to criticize you,

[Doreen36]

I think it's is a good idea to leave this group I am sorry to upset ene y one i was only arking for a bit of sport

[Photogeek in reply to Doreen36]

Hi Doreen please don't leave, I can understand you , and I think most

Others will too if they get used to your way of spelling. Lots of people

In the world are bad at spelling so please don't feel bad about that.

We are all different, so don't be apologising at all. Are you feeling

Any better today?

Hannah

[Doreen36 in reply to Photogeek]

Not too bad

[gardengnome in reply to Doreen36]

Doreen lots of groups have arguments, they normally calm down after a while .

Dyslexia must be frustrating when you want to write about your life and feelings, and the flipping "spellchecker" on the computer can make things worse.. You have plenty of time when writing on the forum. No need to write so fast, take a minute to check if a sentence written looks right, you can always change words and spellings around before posting. And you can also edit a post even after it has been posted.

[Hidden]

Hello BOB here

I private messaged Doreen to see if she would feel easier on the private pages as I could see that she was having problems. I also said that if she felt someone on the site was understanding Her script she could contact them using their site name. Personally I do not feel that was nasty in any way, as it was a means to an end that gave this lady a chance to explain her needs.

On site if something appears to be a problem we need to try and go that extra mile.

If that is wrong what would any one else suggest ??

BOB

[deejames in reply to Hidden]

Doreen . I can u derstand nearly everything you write by the way . I think I'm lucky in that I studied words and how they are spoken and written so I just give you that extra bit of time . I hope this is a better day for you

[Obriens3]

Doreen sorry in my delay I had a problem with my internet connection. If you want to talk you can private message me or I am here xx

[deejames]

Absolutely. Its not just a question of using a spell checker. Its a complicated system to listen for and recognise the speech sounds we make to enable us to translate them into the written word even spelt phonetically.

Just listen one day when you are out and about to the different ways people speak and try to see how that would translate into words on a page.

[Doreen36]

Thank you all

[Tabbz]

I am sure everyone here can understand others difficulties.Lets hope no one is ever made to feel understood and respected and Doreen please feel free to privately speak to me if you ever need to. I am a good listener, like many others here, and would gladly give you my time if ever needed