Captain Obvious with some helpful tips!

[Issac]

Yet another example of why you shouldn't post while sleep deprived, here comes another article of obvious things we're all aware of!

In case you missed my last fascinating, flattering article, see here:
http://forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/t...s-reporting-in

As we all pore over the new patch notes showing off the newest fruits of the developer's labors, mixed opinions seem to be aflutter. Now, of course this always happens as we all have very strong, reasonable, and logical opinions that many times conflict! Ah, but I promised tips, didn't I?!

If you want to be seen as a person of intelligence, reason, and/or capable of logical thought, it helps to use proper spelling and grammar.
Now, now. I'm not being a stickler here as all but the most distinguished linguists make occasional grammar mishaps. I'm not perfect, either! But proofreading yourself before posting shows that you are willing to learn from your mistakes! It shows that you know you, as a human being, are not infallible to errors in judgement!

Not sure where to start? Here's some helpful tips!
1.Unless you're using Internet Explorer 6 or under, modern browsers usually have spell-checking built-in that picks up spelling errors as you type. We've all used word processing software, right? Yeah, just like that! If it doesn't, there is a 99% chance that an easily accessible extension adds that ability to it. Try googling it!
2. Try googling "Common English grammar errors," as it might give some insight to common mistakes you might be making. Here, I'll provide a few rudimentary ones:
Its - possessive, ex. The gecko can climb many smooth surfaces with the pads on its feet.
It's - "it is," ex. It's dark outside tonight, isn't it?
There - directional, ex. I saw him over there.
Their - possessive, ex. There's some sort of stain on their shirt.
They're - "they are," ex. They're going to the movies later.

Now, there are many, many more. Try looking them up!

3. If you are unable to proofread your own writing and the browser's built-in functionality isn't enough to make your opinion any less illegible to your peers trying to understand what the heck you are saying, turn to some more advanced software. Not everyone has MS Word, but fortunately there are many free open-source alternatives. For example, Open Office is one of the most popular. Try googling it! Fire it up, open the word processor, copy/paste and follow the automated advice!

4. If English is not your first language, study! I'm not trying to come off as intolerant or insensitive, trust me! It's always a good idea to improve upon the language skills you enjoy communicating in. It's perfectly understandable to have grammatical errors in this situation, but not everyone can always assume the poster is new to English and not some careless fool that doesn't seem to give a damn! If you feel it necessary, let people know that English isn't your first language.

Well folks, that's all for today! Troll on and do all those things you so love to do.
I used to shoot arrows like you, but then I took a curved sword to the knee.

[HiirNoivl]

ur werd...

[Issac]

ur werd...

I'm sorry? Weird, word, or troll?
If weird, why thank you! I take pride in my personality!
If word, well yes, those are my words!

If troll, good day to you sir or ma'am!

[Sag]

Funny thread, I'm french and can't stand to read "se" instead of "ce" or "er" instead of "é".
Good luck man

[Dubont]

Thank you Captain Obvious -.-

[ShadowCadja]

I lol'd, GJ! xD

[Dhalmel]

eye spek gud engish

y u hatin

[Sputnik]

hey op, i hope you realize you wasted precious minutes of your life typing that and putting it on the XIV forums lol

[Issac]

eye spek gud engish

y u hatin

Dhalmels are excused. They aren't sentient creatures.

[Issac]

hey op, i hope you realize you wasted precious minutes of your life typing that and putting it on the XIV forums lol

Ah yes, but I have also provided possible copypasta for universal use, including my own! Also, I enjoy practicing my writing skills.