User:Wizardboy777/Newbie Guide/Common Mistakes

This is a list of common grammar/spelling/wikicode mistakes that everyone makes on the wiki. As we all know, peepl dont tink vry hyly ov u if u rite liek dis. Even though most people understand what you're writing, it can disrupt the flow of conversation.

Common Spelling Mistakes

 * Taht -- A very common misspelling of "That", usually caused by typing too fast.
 * Liek -- Common misspelling of "Like" for the same reason.
 * Capitalizing the first two-three letters of a word instead of the first letter. Example: "I was running SHadow PRison the other day, I fought this noob with MEnding." This is commonly caused by holding down "Shift" too long while typing quickly.

Common Grammer Mistakes

 * Apostrophes:Many people leave out apostrophes in words like Dont, Cant, Wont, Theyre, Youre, etc.
 * Your -- Used in the wrong context as in "Your an idiot". Insults usually don't come off as strong when not grammatically correct, but you shouldn't be violating PvX:NPA anyway xD.
 * Unneccesary Capitalization -- Possibly the most annoying typeof grammar mistake. Don't you hate it when you're reading a build note like this: "Run in with Flame Burst. The Opponent should Be Dead by Now, move On to another Target." Only capitalize names of skills, locations, names (of people and builds alike), and the first word of every sentence.


 * There are many more, but learning to spot and fix mistakes like this in your writing will probably make builds you write more respected and make you a more respected writer.