Auto-correct will improve communication on BTT

[Zilon]

I don't know if a thread similar to this has been created in the past. I did check but did not find any, so I had to bring it up.  It is not enough having ideas, communicating them in a manner the reader will understand and comprehend can be a bit challenging.

A script to autocorrect and making word suggestion will not only make conveying ideas easier, it will also improve the vocabularies of Bitcoin talkers. I know there are many websites that can improve one's writing and communication skills that I don't dispute, but learning can be done anywhere and with the increase in users improved communication can make the forum more outstanding.

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It is just like you want someone to bath for you and feed you when you are an adult already, do not forget that this is a forum, communicate in a way as very simple that you know others can understand you.

If you want to learn more about English, there are YouTube videos and articles that you can check online. You can use grammerly for suggestion of correct words and good English too.

[LoyceV]

If you want auto-correct, you should use it client-side. Server-side auto-correct is very close to censoring, which shouldn't happen.

Proofreading helps a lot too: Preview your post and read it again before you submit it.

[TheUltraElite]

Improving vocabulary should be done separately than posting on bitcointalk and getting auto-corrected.

I prefer correcting my own spelling mistakes by the dictionary prompt and I have always found the auto-correct feature to produce more problems than solve problems, leading to its halt on my phone.

Besides, the forum detectives have often used patterns in spelling mistakes as a method to track down alt accounts being run by the same person.

[Pmalek]

Spell check is already available in internet browsers and it works just fine. If you spell something wrong, it will get underlined in red. You can then go back to that word and make necessary changes. I don't see theymos introducing some type of scripts or software to autocorrect people. You, the person is supposed to make the final decision of what gets posted and not a machine. You can also use Grammarly to your advantage if you want to.

[isaac_clarke22]

...it will also improve the vocabularies of Bitcoin talkers...

For Windows users, I believe there is already an option in Windows Setting that enables text suggestions. I think Android default keyboard even has one of those features.
Like LoyceV mentioned, it should be in client-side instead. Having a script for that in the server would be unnecessary if it can be done by user themselves anyway.

[BitcoinGirl.Club]

A script to autocorrect and making word suggestion will not only make conveying ideas easier, it will also improve the vocabularies of Bitcoin talkers. I know there are many websites that can improve one's writing and communication skills that I don't dispute, but learning can be done anywhere and with the increase in users improved communication can make the forum more outstanding.

There are many online tools even browser extensions too. Grammarly and such type of tools can help. You need to type there and once you are happy with the text then paste and post. Browser extensions are useful as free tools. Just install one of the extension it will do it's job.

I think browser itself has an option of auto-correct words or at-least it suggest when something is wrong.

[decodx]

I believe that auto-correct can make our work easier by correcting spelling and generating words to help us finish our own sentences. I like the idea of saving time and not worrying about any spelling errors while having a conversation with someone. But I am sure that many people would like to have this feature in their own devices. Auto-correct can be annoying for people who are not used to it or do not want the feature at all.

[electronicash]

auto correct will mess things up for it will write something else instead. grammerly corrects the sentences which is better even for the ginger fingers.

i don't see communication problem to be the worse in the forum.
there are just people that delivers the message differently and sometimes sarcasm is just not distinguished without emojis. the user just have to write longer explanations to be understood.

[Smartvirus]

Most devices comes with words suggestions and some even have a way to underline phrases that seems odd. The most you can to do is to have your device set to use the vocabulary of a particular nations dictionary to serve as default language. While typing, you'll continue to get pop-ups and that could help on the sideline other than having it directly on the site.
Also, having an autocorrect on the site could present some issues in the local boards aa native languages have no dictionary to it and by auto correcting, it changes the idea behind local board posting.

Proofreading helps a lot too: Preview your post and read it again before you submit it.

The most the forum has done to ensure you submit what is of intent is the preview. That's good enough to have an overview but, its rarely used by most and some aren't just native English speakers but still, you could try reading the errors right.

[PrivacyG]

Better express ideas your own way instead.  Using auto correct may change the meaning of a phrase.

English will be improved on the go anyway.  If someone does not understand certain words, they will not get better by shoving them randomly in between words.  All you need to hang around here is the very basic English vocabulary.

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[KingsDen]

This forum is a multi-lingal forum where different languages are used in different local boards. If you should implement auto correct in the forum, what happens to other the local languages?
Maybe different scripts would be run in different local boards based on their different languages. The effort doesn't worth it since this forum is not an English learning forum. It would be better to suggest that it should be made compulsory for every member of this forum to run a full node.

[TelolettOm]

Do you mean to provide an auto-correct feature in this forum?
It may be good to improve instantly the bitcointalk members' writing procedures but it makes them lazy to learn.
So, I don't think it is a good idea to apply, it possibly brings negative impacts to the members of this forum.

If someone wants to have the feature of auto-correct, we actually can use Grammarly. It is free, we only need to install it in our browser. But I suggest not using this forever, just making it as an additional tool to help us in writing during we are learning. Then, we mustn't rely on it again if we think we already have enough skills or knowledge in writing English.

Anyway, this tool won't increase the post quality, it only helps us to have correct writing procedures.

[NdaMk]

Your sense of communication is something that is peculiar to you only. A word you feel you understand might not be understood by the person you’re passing by the message to actually, but no matter what, there’s this sense of communication between the two parties even though not properly understood. Everyone should be entitled to his/her comment in the forum on how they feel to write and pass the message but passing an easily to be understood message is more important. Let autocorrect not be introduced here, everyone should have their persona autocorrect I’ve suggested.

[Welsh]

I don't need to be all wordy durdy to get my point across. Also, I absolutely despise any sort of auto correction, especially any that connect server side, and therefore potentially collecting data to learn your personal dictionary.

However, going back to my original point; We don't need forum users to expand their vocabulary, we just need effort. That's all really. Plus, I'd wager that most users have a dictionary on their system that can auto correct for them. All the most popular browsers ship with it by default.

[drwhobox]

Auto correction improves spelling and vocabulary or typing mistakes but overusing those auto-correction apps or scripts can be bad. It is going to make anyone lazy, and most importantly, it forces you to make mistakes because you depend on it to correct the mistakes for you. You will not want to write down correct sentences by yourself.

I used Grammarly, but now I only use it on my phone, not on my computer. When you start using this type of application, you will see its bad effects.

[Sandra_hakeem]

Well, I'd say -- something like an auto-correct -- the type he proposed would be helpful though but -- at the same time -- I think it's not a necessity as Theymos has alot of priorities on his waiting list.
Every smart phone/tab should have an auto-correct initialized in it keyboard right? (Incase you're using one), otherwise grammerly should be a nice take....like me, I don't really get stressed out when typing an idea that's formulated already; I'd just have to vet 'em properly to avoid UNUSUAL typos. Vacab-builder does a good job anyways -- the hardest part anyone would wish to conquer everytime is "proving, arguing, illustrating a point, an idea -- where and when it's necessary.

I'd bet that -- that's simply the truth behind these pin-drop silence from 'em clodpolls lately... lmao, that ain't derogatory though but "you" ...(C'monnnn, when I said YOU, it meant everyone that got some stress with the topic in question) so YOU gotta learn up; stick to the proceed and never forget that learning is a process

Sandra 🧑

[libert19]

Nah, might as well bring every Internet feature on bitcointalk.

[Agbe]

Detecting spelling and grammatical error is already in most or if not in all browsing smart phones to help users to correct themselves and build their vocabularies. That is once you type the first alphabet, there would be a different suggestions of words and if the one you are looking for is on the option then you just click it. That is also an auto-correct.
And one thing you have to know is that, if you want to build your vocabulary, make research, navigate the internet, you will learn more than the auto-correct system.

[Mpamaegbu]

Wait until computer/keyboard makes an autocorrect of your words that changes the word completely from what it's intended and gets you into trouble with a boss. Until it happens, you won't know there's another side of explanation to needless content. Again, form the habit of always previewing your comments before hitting the post tab like LoyceV added. Every wrongly spelt word has a red underline (even on phone) and that should alert you to make corrections.