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I HATE AUTOCORRECT... I Love Auto-Correct

EdTheHeaterMan
EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,725
I was just typing a reply to a post herein, and the autocorrect changed my reply from "Aquastat Well Adaptor" to "Aquastat Good Adaptor" This invisible guy who "Fixes" my grammar mistakes has no clue about the Hydronics principles that I am endeavoring to pontificate upon this platform of heating and technical knowledge.

I believe he should be demoted to "Refrigerator Light Duty" but he would probably change his job description to Refrigerator Easy Duty on his employment application.

Which reminds me of the Priest, the Minister, and the Rabbit that walked into the bar, The bartender asked the Rabbit "What are you Drinking?" and the rabbit replied, " I don't know, the only reason I'm here is because of Autocottect."

I'm wondering if there are any other "AUTOCORRECT" boners the you would like to share. Better if they are related to the HVAC/plumbing industry. But all are welcome.
Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics
Solid_Fuel_ManMaxMercy

Comments

  • Big Ed_4
    Big Ed_4 Member Posts: 2,762
    My problem is I am not a good speller ...
    I have enough experience to know , that I dont know it all
  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 15,455
    @Big Ed_4

    I am in the same boat as you. Spelling isn't my thing so I love auto correct for that. But I hate when it inserts word it shouldn't.

    If I knew how to disable it on my phone i would do it.
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,725

    @Big Ed_4

    I am in the same boat as you. Spelling isn't my thing so I love auto correct for that. But I hate when it inserts word it shouldn't.

    If I knew how to disable it on my phone i would do it.

    look at this!
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YUG2mvCC8I
    Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 2,692


    , , , Autocottect." , , ,



    Autocottect ? ?
    known to beat dead horses
    mattmia2
  • hot_rod
    hot_rod Member Posts: 22,024
    I do like the predictive text function however, it knows the words I want or should be using next. Most times.
    Bob "hot rod" Rohr
    trainer for Caleffi NA
    Living the hydronic dream
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,725
    edited November 2020
    neilc said:


    , , , Autocottect." , , ,



    Autocottect ? ?


    YOU ARE THE WINNER! I was wondering if anyone was paying attention to the Rabbi.
    Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 2,692
    I've written whole texts using autopredict after starting the first word,
    didn't always make perfect sense, but then neither did the nonsense I was sent either,
    try it some time after a beer or two
    known to beat dead horses
    EdTheHeaterMan
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 2,692
    and no, this, /\ , wasn't one of them
    known to beat dead horses
    Solid_Fuel_Man
  • EdTheHeaterMan
    EdTheHeaterMan Member Posts: 7,725
    edited November 2020
    As a young boy of 14 years, My father has a sign posted in our basement near a wet bar he had installed when refinishing the basement.

    "BAR RULES"
    and I remember rule #8 was
    8. Ladies please keep your (.)(.) off the bar.

    I was reminded by @neilc's comment
    and no, this, /\ , wasn't one of them


    I had a customer that had a boob job and I put her contact info in my phone Susan (.)(.) Last name so I could remember her figure when she called my cellphone.
    Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 2,692

    neilc said:


    , , , Autocottect." , , ,



    Autocottect ? ?


    YOU ARE THE WINNER! I was wondering if anyone was paying attention to the Rabbi.
    Scwuwie wabbitt
    known to beat dead horses
    EdTheHeaterMan
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,796
    edited November 2020
    There used to be a site called http://www.damnyouautocorrect.com that had many hilarious examples of this, but its domain name hasn't been renewed.........................
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,722
    Steamhead said:

    There used to be a site called http://www.damnyouautocorrect.com that had many hilarious examples of this, but its domain name hasn't been renewed.........................

    You didn't think the internet would let that idea die did you?

    https://www.autocorrectfail.org/

    I think there is some on pinterest too.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
  • MaxMercy
    MaxMercy Member Posts: 507
    edited November 2020
    The weird thing that when I was in grammar school, I couldn't spell a lick. My 7th grade teacher corrected a paper and wrote in red ink that my spelling was atrocious. I remembered that word, and yeah, she spelled it correctly!

    As I grew older, my spelling became almost stellar. People would ask me how to spell a word and not only did I know how to spell it, I knew where their doubt was. If someone asked me how to spell "acceptable", I would respond with just saying Able.

    Now that I'm in my 60s, I find myself sometimes having trouble recalling how to spell words that used to be automatic. Scary.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,796
    KC_Jones said:

    Steamhead said:

    There used to be a site called http://www.damnyouautocorrect.com that had many hilarious examples of this, but its domain name hasn't been renewed.........................

    You didn't think the internet would let that idea die did you?

    https://www.autocorrectfail.org/

    I think there is some on pinterest too.
    Thanks! >:)
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • foresthillsjd
    foresthillsjd Member Posts: 114
    edited December 2020
    My favorite thing to do is swipe friend's phones and put in a custom autocorrect. Something like "yes" turns into "You bet your ugly yellow keister."

    Example:
    Mother-in-law's text to husband: Did you remember to send your aunt a thank you note for the gift?
    Husband: Yes (autocorrected to) You bet your ugly yellow keister.

    That one had me laughing for days.

    ratiobburdZman
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 16,796
    I used to do that to screen savers and startup sounds on PCs. Nothing like starting your computer and having it play the chorus of "Macho Man" during a meeting.............. >:)
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
    foresthillsjd
  • Canucker
    Canucker Member Posts: 722
    Steamhead said:

    I used to do that to screen savers and startup sounds on PCs. Nothing like starting your computer and having it play the chorus of "Macho Man" during a meeting.............. >:)

    I preferred "Kung Fu Fighting"
    You can have it good, fast or cheap. Pick two
  • KC_Jones
    KC_Jones Member Posts: 5,722
    Steamhead said:
    I used to do that to screen savers and startup sounds on PCs. Nothing like starting your computer and having it play the chorus of "Macho Man" during a meeting.............. >:)
    There was an email attachment that went around many years ago that would, when opened, maximize the computer volume and play a wave file that said “Hey everybody I’m watching porn over here”.  One of my coworkers sent it around and for about 5 minutes all I heard was “hey everybody, hey everybody, hey everybody”. Like a never ending echo.
    2014 Weil Mclain EG-40
    EcoSteam ES-20 Advanced Boiler Control
    Boiler pictures updated 2/21/15
    Canuckerforesthillsjd
  • mattmia2
    mattmia2 Member Posts: 9,576
    you can tell who runs unknown files they are sent...
    CLamb
  • GroundUp
    GroundUp Member Posts: 1,889
    I have been a spelling and grammar nazi since I could read, which was pretty early compared to most. As a 1st grader, the English curriculum was boring and I was distracting to the others so I was placed in a senior high Spanish class where I ended up coming out fluent at 8 years old. The Spanish is mostly gone, my grammar is no longer perfect and I can still spell most things without thinking, but it's getting worse as the days go by. The autocorrect thing drives me crazy though, for certain things like the there/their/they're and to/too/two debacles. I can't stop myself from having a small stroke every time I see a grown person use the wrong form and I think my devices know that it drives me crazy, so the autocorrect will often change what I wrote to the wrong version and I never proofread so there I am looking like the hypocrite. I'm sure the tiny man who lives in my keyboard thinks it's hilarious.
  • Intplm.
    Intplm. Member Posts: 1,883
    I spoke clearly into my cell phone asking; Hi "Judy". Do you have time for the appointment tomorrow? Then I pressed send without looking at it?
    I then looked at the message about two hours later. The message scent said. Hi, "Pussy". Do you have time for the appointment tomorrow?
    Luckily she has become a friend recently.
    I called her as soon as I saw the auto-correct with an embarressed red blush on my face.
  • ratio
    ratio Member Posts: 3,617
    Whenever I see someone talking to their phone, I walk up & yell 'boobies!' really loud. I'm batting around .700!
    EdTheHeaterMan
  • neilc
    neilc Member Posts: 2,692
    I just had my sexual harassment training, again,
    I'm getting better at it two
    known to beat dead horses
    ratiounclejohn
  • rick in Alaska
    rick in Alaska Member Posts: 1,457
    I have just started making sure I read everything I type before I send it. Once in a while I get in a hurry on an im, but it is usually to my wife anyway. Lots of times we will leave the auto correct just because the interpretation is just amusing.
    Rick