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[–] [email protected] 37 points 3 days ago

No, but your spelling is.

[–] [email protected] 84 points 3 days ago (14 children)

Why can nobody read or spell anymore? Wtf is happening

[–] [email protected] 44 points 3 days ago (12 children)

Gen A got left behind on spelling and grammar. Too much of it that they use is automated, they find grammar to be lame, and thanks to our "pass kids or lose funding" system of public schools they all just get to coast through while not really learning much.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 days ago (7 children)

Alpha, the one after Gen Z, which is after Millennials, which is after Gen X, which was named that not because it was the 24th, but because they didn't have a good name so they used X as a placeholder for an unknown name.

Generations are slightly bullshit tho. Birthdate definitely matters, but it more of a continuum / spectrum than discrete generations.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 days ago (7 children)
ChatGPT said:

Great question — and kind of a loaded one, right? It definitely feels like reading and spelling skills have taken a nosedive in recent years. There are a few reasons people often point to:

  1. Tech dependence: Autocorrect and predictive text mean we don’t have to think about spelling anymore. Same with grammar checkers. It’s like outsourcing our brains to our devices.

  2. Less reading for fun: People, especially younger generations, tend to read less traditional material (like books or long articles) and more short-form content (texts, tweets, memes). That impacts vocabulary and attention to proper language.

  3. Educational shifts: Some argue schools have moved away from foundational skills like phonics and spelling drills in favor of broader literacy or test-focused approaches. Others say students aren’t getting enough one-on-one help, especially in underfunded schools.

  4. Language evolution: English is constantly changing. Spelling gets looser, grammar rules shift, and new words enter the mix all the time. Some see this as decline, others as evolution.

But what’s your take — are you seeing this in schools, at work, online?

[–] [email protected] 16 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Thank you for thinking for me. I was afraid of doing that for myself.

(I get that your comment is tongue-in-cheek, not sure everyone else will)

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

I was about to downvote the AI slop, but your reply gave it enough context that Imma leave it alone.

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[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

This got a literal laugh out of me

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago

I once searched for whale song on YouTube and got one of those.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 days ago

Honestly, it took me a minute. Then a laugh.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Marge Simpson in shambles.

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Can confirm - yes. It would look that bad. Or maybe it’s just my face.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 days ago

It was probably the shade of blue that didn't suit your coloration. If you really did want blue hair, there is likely a shade that would harmonize with your features better.

[–] [email protected] 192 points 3 days ago (2 children)
[–] [email protected] 38 points 3 days ago

"View resources" links to English courses

[–] [email protected] 110 points 3 days ago

Well that was rude.... They just want to know how to die their hair! Reported...

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