how many people here know the difference between...?

I don't think it's that people do not know the difference as much as it is that they are just typing what comes easiest to them. Typing is like texting to most anymore so the idea is as long as the other person knows what you are trying to get across then it doesn't matter how it's spelled.

I don't necessarily agree but I have 18 and 23 yr old sons and a 15 yr old nephew who basically communicate through texting so I have kind of adapted to their style of communication. They all know the differences of the different types of spellings but they don't really make it important as long as they get their point across.

Add: Agreed using texting on a full keypad does make you look ignorant to the adults; however, to others twenty somethings and teens it is perfectly acceptable.

Understand the proper usage of the word you're. It is a contraction, or a combination of the words you and are.

"You're a good friend." ("YOU ARE a good friend.")

Understand the proper usage of the word your. The word your is the possessive form of you, referring to something that a person has, or something that belongs to the person in discussion [or, the person you are talking to].

"Is your stomach growling?"

There is about place. There it is! Over there!

Their is about belonging. The children keep their books in their desks. (The books and the desks belong to the children.)

They're is short for they are.

NOW

a. Used to introduce a command, reproof, or request: Now pay attention.

b. Used to indicate a change of subject or to preface a remark: Now, let's get down to work.

1. Of the present time; current: our now governor.

2. Slang Currently fashionable; trendy: the now sound of this new rock band.

KNOW

1. To possess knowledge, understanding, or information.

2. To be cognizant or aware

lmfao.

yeah, i do, but usually when im answering I want to type as fast as possible which sometimes stops me from changing

"your" to "you're"

but things like now and know are kind of "rediculous"

(idk how to spell it? :S)

and too/two/to

and the whole " i like 2 ride on me sk8bord."

it gets on my nerves sooo much.

I do, but I agree that the grammar and spelling here are pathetic.

I do, and i agree Sir.

your stand s for "thats your ball"

you're stands for you are

Type the right way people