Sorry to butt in, guys, but just so I can mouth off at 8:15 in the AM, I think I'd have to agree with KBay. Correct spelling and grammar are one of the key indicators of one's level of professionalism, and while I know mine isn't perfect, either, I do make a sincere effort during posts, IM conversations, e-mails, etc.
Look, we at Airwarriors are representatives of our chosen services, and there are a lot of people who come here looking for information about joining up. I think we owe it to them and to the Navy/Marine Corps to be professional in our conduct at all times. It's annoying enough as it is hearing from friends/family/complete strangers "Oh, he's a Marine, that's not exactly rocket science..." or "I respect what you do, but *I* want to do something that will utililze *my* talents to their full potential...so I'm a business major." (Not to offend anyone here who's majoring in business...'cause I'm a business major too =P)
A typo here or there is not a big deal, btu to wriet lik this constntly is a poor reflction o f teh high standrd of marine corps officer training and basically makes us all look bad. We need to maintain that standard even when shooting quick posts to each other, or sending IMs to each other. How strange would it be if I were speaking with lieutenants at TBS or the fleet and they were typing like 13 year-olds?
Not to be an ass, GTodd, but I think that's why the other folks here were hounding you.