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Renew Deal

(81,801 posts)
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:34 AM Dec 2011

Sign up here to join the Poor Speller Removal Team

Spelling has sometimes been an issue at DU. Part of the DU experience is becoming a better speller. That's why we removed the Spell Check. It was a crutch used by the weak. At the new DU, you either learn how to spell, or you go away. In that spirit, I am authorized to impanel the first Poor Speller Removal Team (PSR Team).


Detailed Explanation of the PSR Team Process

For those who are interested, here is a detailed breakdown of the process for reviewing and handling poor spellers.
1. A member clicks the "Alert abuse" link on any post and then:
a. selects a Spelling Standards violation.
b. checks the box for a Terms of Service violation.
c. provides an explanation for the alert (optional).
d. submits the alert.


2. The alert is sent to a Jury which reviews the post for a Spelling Standards violation. The Jury will either:
a. vote to hide the post.
b. vote to leave the post alone.

3. Once the Jury has completed the review process, an email alert is sent:
a. to every member of the Poor Speller Removal Team as well as the Administrators, if the Jury voted to hide the post.
b. to the Administrators only, if the Jury voted to leave the post alone.


4. The subject of the email alert contains the alerted member's username as well as an "urgency score" which is calculated thusly (with a lower score implying a more relevant alert to the PSR Team): a.Alerted member's post count = 1 point per post
b. Alerted member's time of membership = 1 point per day
c. Time between post made and alert sent = 1 point per minute


5. The body of the email alert contains the alerted member's username, post count, and date of registration, along with the text of the alerted message, any comments the alerter may have added, any comments the Jury may have added, and a direct link to the post.


6. Members of the PSR Team, along with the Administrators, review the email alert. Note that:
a. Members of the PSR Team review the alert only for potential poor spellers.
b. Administrators review the alert for potential poor spellers and any other potential violation of the Terms of Service.


7. Optional: If they are not 100% sure that the alerted member is a poor speller, members of the PSR Team may discuss the alert in the PSR Workspace.


8. If any member of the PSR Team, or any Administrator, reviews an alert and determines that the alerted member is indeed a poor speller, they may revoke the member's posting privileges. However, it is important to note that members of the PSR Team can only revoke a member's posting privileges if that member has had a post hidden by Jury within the previous hour. The PSR Team is physically prevented by the discussion forum software from revoking the posting privileges of any other member. (Administrators can revoke the posting privileges of any member at any time.)

9. Revoking a member's posting privileges is not a simple one-click process. To revoke someone's posting privileges, PSR Team members must:
a. Manually enter detailed information about the member (username, post count, time of membership, etc.)
b. Provide an explanation for the revocation, which will become public on the member's Transparency page
c. Sign off on the revocation by confirming that they: i.understand that the member's posting privileges will be revoked, and that the information on the member's Transparency page will become public
ii. acknowledge that they are responsible for the revocation and that their username will be made public on the member's Transparency page
iii. believe that every other member of the PSR Team would agree that the revocation is necessary



10. Once a member's posting privileges are revoked, their Transparency page will be displayed (if it isn't already). A notation will be placed on the Transparency page containing the reason for the revocation, along with the username of the PSR Team member or the Administrator who performed the revocation.

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Sign up here to join the Poor Speller Removal Team (Original Post) Renew Deal Dec 2011 OP
How do you deal with disagreements about alternative spellings? And British vs. American spellings? valerief Dec 2011 #1
DU is an American website and we speak American. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #2
So why does DU have International Groups? valerief Dec 2011 #3
Those are english only groups. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #5
But not American only, yet you state DU is American only. valerief Dec 2011 #7
DU is hosted in America by Americans for Americans that can spell. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #9
"Who" can spell. nt valerief Dec 2011 #13
Like I said, grammar is in the next version Renew Deal Dec 2011 #16
So is DU American only or English only? Your ruling is vague. nt valerief Dec 2011 #15
It is up to the PSR Team if they accept people that don't have an American experience with Renew Deal Dec 2011 #17
So it depends on your mood and your statement 'DU is for Americans only' is incorrect? nt valerief Dec 2011 #19
DU is for Americans and others that can spell. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #20
"Who" can spell. nt valerief Dec 2011 #22
I can't find 'comprende' in my dictionary muriel_volestrangler Dec 2011 #37
lol Renew Deal Dec 2011 #38
Not all of the 'hosts' are Americans. Bluenorthwest Dec 2011 #28
Of course. RC Dec 2011 #32
And them teach them proper American spellings! ellisonz Dec 2011 #44
You didn't capitalize "English". What was I supposed to do again? nolabear Dec 2011 #43
Which regional dialect? sharp_stick Dec 2011 #4
If it can't be found in a dictionary.... Renew Deal Dec 2011 #6
Which dictionary? Any dictionary? What is the arbiter of DU spelling, dahlink? valerief Dec 2011 #8
Part of the PSR Teams duties will be choosing the dictionary. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #10
Urban? nt valerief Dec 2011 #11
I vote for urban sharp_stick Dec 2011 #12
And, of course, there are homonyms, e.g., yawl. nt valerief Dec 2011 #14
No, we speak Americish! krispos42 Dec 2011 #48
I ain't never used none impropular englishes. HopeHoops Dec 2011 #18
I hereby deign that every member of DU be an active member of the PSR. valerief Dec 2011 #21
lol, I like that idea Renew Deal Dec 2011 #23
Jeepers, if you're going to agree with me, it ruins all the fun. nt valerief Dec 2011 #25
What about this? valerief Dec 2011 #24
What about it? Renew Deal Dec 2011 #29
Indeed, what about it? nt valerief Dec 2011 #36
Yes! deucemagnet Dec 2011 #26
lol Renew Deal Dec 2011 #30
GREAT gif. Stolen!!! n/t MiddleFingerMom Dec 2011 #33
I will sign up Broderick Dec 2011 #27
Okey chrisa Dec 2011 #31
I actually STARTED to reply with a poorly-spelled "Count me in!!!" MiddleFingerMom Dec 2011 #34
what about Chaucer? IcyPeas Dec 2011 #35
Chaucer is up to the special Old English Hosts Language Management Squad Renew Deal Dec 2011 #39
Oh my! I'm in deep trouble. Does anyone know applegrove Dec 2011 #40
Not soon enough for you! Renew Deal Dec 2011 #41
LOL! applegrove Dec 2011 #42
OK, it's time to kick the PSRT into high gear. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #45
Do we get to banish those genetically predetermined to mis-spell to a special camp? krispos42 Dec 2011 #46
That's nicer than what I had in mind. Renew Deal Dec 2011 #47
Recommended. (nt) NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #49
WTH with that hidden reply of yours? NYC_SKP Feb 2014 #50
What about the poor grammar removal team? Sanity Claws Feb 2014 #51
The punctuation analytics artificial intelligence bot should be ready to deploy by July 4th. littlemissmartypants Mar 2017 #52

valerief

(53,235 posts)
1. How do you deal with disagreements about alternative spellings? And British vs. American spellings?
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:40 AM
Dec 2011

Are misspellings limited to English?

What about poor grammar? Are there plans to ban sentence fragments?

Renew Deal

(81,801 posts)
2. DU is an American website and we speak American.
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:49 AM
Dec 2011

Grammar Teams will be in future releases.

I hope that answers your questions.

valerief

(53,235 posts)
3. So why does DU have International Groups?
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:54 AM
Dec 2011

I don't think you've thought this spelling thing through, dear.

Renew Deal

(81,801 posts)
17. It is up to the PSR Team if they accept people that don't have an American experience with
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 12:12 PM
Dec 2011

the American language. Comprende?

muriel_volestrangler

(101,154 posts)
37. I can't find 'comprende' in my dictionary
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:21 PM
Dec 2011

Please report to the Language Readjustment Section for processing.

 

RC

(25,592 posts)
32. Of course.
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 02:15 PM
Dec 2011

The solution is to grant them Citizenship. Or are least Honorary Citizenship, if they don't have a star.

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
4. Which regional dialect?
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 11:58 AM
Dec 2011

When I'm trying to connect with some guy from the South may I use the term y'all or all-y'all or will that result in instant banishment to the North Carolina group?

valerief

(53,235 posts)
21. I hereby deign that every member of DU be an active member of the PSR.
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 12:22 PM
Dec 2011

I can deign, can't I? Of course, I can. I deign I can deign.

MiddleFingerMom

(25,163 posts)
34. I actually STARTED to reply with a poorly-spelled "Count me in!!!"
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 02:19 PM
Dec 2011

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Boy HOWDY, did I ever change my mind about THAT immediately!!!!!
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IcyPeas

(21,747 posts)
35. what about Chaucer?
Fri Dec 9, 2011, 07:59 PM
Dec 2011

This frere bosteth that he knoweth helle,
And God it woot, that it is litel wonder;
Freres and feendes been but lyte asonder.
For, pardee, ye han ofte tyme herd telle
How that a frere ravyshed was to helle
In spirit ones by a visioun;

krispos42

(49,445 posts)
46. Do we get to banish those genetically predetermined to mis-spell to a special camp?
Sun Dec 11, 2011, 01:55 AM
Dec 2011

Where they will be giving a dedicated curriculum of grammar to learn without distraction? A concentration camp, perhaps?

Sanity Claws

(21,822 posts)
51. What about the poor grammar removal team?
Sat Feb 8, 2014, 04:41 PM
Feb 2014

Are you going to combine the two teams?
I am willing to lend my prodigious talents to either a poor speller removal team or a grammar removal team.

littlemissmartypants

(22,418 posts)
52. The punctuation analytics artificial intelligence bot should be ready to deploy by July 4th.
Fri Mar 10, 2017, 04:57 AM
Mar 2017

Independence Day seems an appropriate day for a decisive divisive device If that's not soon enough for coherent comments here's the analog version

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Feel free to put them where ever you like

Algorithms will be doing the rest

The malicious punctuation removal team will defer comention to the PSRT

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