The latest beta version (3) of the Google Toolbar has a new feature that will excite our Spellcheck Nazi group of readers [looks at Pete]. A spellcheck toolbar button will now check spelling in form elements, eliminating any excuse (besides laziness) to comment with incorrectly spelled words.
Oh...another new feature of the Beta: turn street addresses listed on any page into links to online maps.
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Posted by John DeNardo at Monday April 11, 2005 at 7:18 AM
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i may be a correct-spelling enthusiast or even, a "phanboi" of correctly spelled words, but to be called a "nazi" is way too harsh! it is not like i'm advocating that you poor spellers be put to death (perhaps, just severely flogged).
English is my second language and I try to use to properly; don't you think you should, at least, write coherently seeing how it is your FIRST...
Posted by Pete on Monday April 11, 2005 at 1:07 PM at 1:07 PM
Spell checkers are no better than the person using them. I still recall the Columbus Dispatch article about the Native American tribal chief Geranium. 
Posted by Jan on Monday April 11, 2005 at 4:47 PM at 4:47 PM
Note that while Pete insists on quality spelling, grammar is optional.
Posted by Scott on Monday April 11, 2005 at 8:14 PM at 8:14 PM