Spell checker issues

PetPirate · Post by **PetPirate** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 1:42 pm

The SpellingCow spell checker we currently use relies on an external service provided by SpellingCow.com.

Unfortunately, their server has become increasingly unreliable over the past few days. Users who have had auto spell check turned on in their profiles will have been unable to post during these episodes.

So, in the meantime, I have turned off "auto spell check" in everyone's profiles.

If and when SpellingCow sort themselves out, I will post here. I don't recommend that you re-enable automatic spell checking until then.

In the meantime, if you want an alternative spell checker, check out the Google Toolbar.

John

PetPirate · Post by **PetPirate** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 2:36 pm

Update: If you want a spell checker, you can try out the new "spell check as I type" feature (note: it is not available in quick reply mode).

It's also provided by SpellingCow, but apparently immune from the problems.

The pop-up version is still awaiting some spellingcow lovin' - so please leave it turned off in your profiels for the time being.

Thanks!

John

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:26 pm

Is that available in our profiles now?

PetPirate · Post by **PetPirate** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:36 pm

No the new one is avialable below where you type your messages.

Just check the "Spell check as I type"

If it is not available, you will need to upgrade your web browser.

Post by **Pufferpunk** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:02 pm

Gotcha, I see it now--usually use the QR.

PetPirate · Post by **PetPirate** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 11:03 pm

Me too.

It doesn't like the Queen's English, so I'm not a big fan of the spell checker

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