Spell Checker for MessageBoards
Friday, April 25, 2003 by T-Man | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Over the past a few of you have posted some spell checkers that can be used on the websites. We are going to be making some mods to WinCust next week and I want to look into the idea of adding a spell checker to the message boards.
If anyone still has some of those links could you repost them here so we can look at them. Thanks.
Sorry Jafo.
If anyone still has some of those links could you repost them here so we can look at them. Thanks.
Sorry Jafo.
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bakerstreet
Reply #22 Friday, April 25, 2003 8:42 PM
Reply #22 Friday, April 25, 2003 8:42 PM
Some site's edit functions have a time limit to stop 'revisionists'.
I agree that there would be problems, but there ought to be some way for hasty folks to back out of a flamefest with their ego spared. Well, in that light, why not allow the creator of a string to delete it? The problem is people wander in 12 hours after it has cooled off, and start it all over again. Locking threads is worse than everything combined...
Ah, well, it was a thought.
I agree that there would be problems, but there ought to be some way for hasty folks to back out of a flamefest with their ego spared. Well, in that light, why not allow the creator of a string to delete it? The problem is people wander in 12 hours after it has cooled off, and start it all over again. Locking threads is worse than everything combined...
Ah, well, it was a thought.
goodmorphing
Reply #23 Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:31 AM
Reply #23 Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:31 AM
The problem is that if the person who started the string can delete it then he/she also deletes the efforts of everyone who contributed to it. That's a lot of power to give to some people.
In the MSN community post deletion (not revision) is possible with the caveat (I hope that is the right word) that a notation marks the deletion point in red print... 'this message has been deleted by the author' or '...by the assistant manager'. It took some time getting used to, and there is some game playing that goes with it. In the end, people have to weigh the benefit of having either a 'red scar' or a bungled post... Flames happen regardless. Knowing there is a deletion allows for conspiracy theories.
I was just really coming back to say that as I have used IE Spell I have noticed that I am getting better and better with my spelling. Kind of strange...
In the MSN community post deletion (not revision) is possible with the caveat (I hope that is the right word) that a notation marks the deletion point in red print... 'this message has been deleted by the author' or '...by the assistant manager'. It took some time getting used to, and there is some game playing that goes with it. In the end, people have to weigh the benefit of having either a 'red scar' or a bungled post... Flames happen regardless. Knowing there is a deletion allows for conspiracy theories.
I was just really coming back to say that as I have used IE Spell I have noticed that I am getting better and better with my spelling. Kind of strange...
goodmorphing
Reply #24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:34 AM
Reply #24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 12:34 AM
Oh, on deleting a post in the MSN communities, the general audience can not see who made the post. Moderators and managers can... If the person who made the initial post later deletes it, the ensuing posts remain... with only the red scar remaining as the primary post.
_Martin_
Reply #25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:37 AM
Reply #25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:37 AM
Is this really an issue? I can't say I get hung up on spelling. Even if things are spelt wrong it's usually just due to fast typing rather than mistakes?
I also don't see how this is going to work. How will it deal with all the custom names of software, files and people?
Also, remember that this is an international board. Please don't enforce US phonetic spellings of everything! Incidentally, why isn't 'phonetic' spelt 'fonetic'?
I also don't see how this is going to work. How will it deal with all the custom names of software, files and people?
Also, remember that this is an international board. Please don't enforce US phonetic spellings of everything! Incidentally, why isn't 'phonetic' spelt 'fonetic'?
craeonics
Reply #26 Saturday, April 26, 2003 5:28 AM
Reply #26 Saturday, April 26, 2003 5:28 AM
Perhaps a "preview" button and a "spell check" checkbox? Mark the "spell check" checkbox, hit the preview button, check what your message looks like, etcetera.
Perhaps, combined with a 15 minute edit time limit or something (as long as you haven't posted another post to said thread).
I'm rather against editing or deleting posts, but some people are so clueless they need it. And spellchecking still won't fix poor grammar.
Perhaps, combined with a 15 minute edit time limit or something (as long as you haven't posted another post to said thread).
I'm rather against editing or deleting posts, but some people are so clueless they need it. And spellchecking still won't fix poor grammar.
goodmorphing
Reply #28 Saturday, April 26, 2003 7:02 AM
Reply #28 Saturday, April 26, 2003 7:02 AM
...ah... so an 'issue' of colors could be in order? 
robsvoyage
Reply #30 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:07 PM
Reply #30 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:07 PM
Don't use IE - anyone know of a spell checker for Netscape 7.02? Ta. 
robsvoyage
Reply #31 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:22 PM
Reply #31 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:22 PM
Hi, can anyone recommend a spell checker for Netscape 7.02?
Don't use IE - thanks!
Don't use IE - thanks!
robsvoyage
Reply #32 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:24 PM
Reply #32 Saturday, April 26, 2003 4:24 PM
Opps - sorry about the double entry - am on nightshift!
Kimbabe
Reply #33 Monday, April 28, 2003 9:19 AM
Reply #33 Monday, April 28, 2003 9:19 AM
I use IE spell as well but a spell check would be a nice addition. Most other message thingies you can see your messages before you send it and catch mistakes.
*Kim*
*Kim*
John Falleirs
Reply #34 Tuesday, April 29, 2003 9:39 AM
Reply #34 Tuesday, April 29, 2003 9:39 AM
ASUtype 1.2 (2 out soon)is great on client side. Plus, you get to spell check your own work in any app
Personal responsibility....
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Personal responsibility....
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Reply #21 Friday, April 25, 2003 7:04 PM
Rewriting 'history' is fraught with danger. As it is, when done by the admins, it's done with much angst and trepidation, determining the lesser of two evils.
Mostly I think we get it right.
If someone posts something they particularly wish was removed just contact an admin and it can be removed or 'corrected' if need be, though the latter currently requires deletion and reposting so it'd be out of synch...