Does Anybody Use Grammarly?

[Kitter Bitters]

I have Grammarly installed for academic reasons, and when I use it here, it messes up all of my posts. I'm just wondering if anybody else has the same issue?

 

[Sibylla Abrantes]

I don't understand what you mean by it messes up your posts. Can you explain?

 

[Srina Talon]

I do because I can't spell for chit and speak fluent typonese. Sometimes, yes. If you let it auto correct a sentence for you or a word it can mumble jumble the sentence.

It doesn't happen to me all the time or even rarely but I've def seen it suck lol

 

[Sibylla Abrantes]

I use it in the grammerly app, not on the actual board, so it hasn't messed up for me. But yes if you select something too fast to correct while it is still analyzing it can go all wonky.

 

[Kitter Bitters]

Oh is that what I’m doing? Selecting it too quickly?

Basically I’ll click on a red squiggle showing it’s messed up and it will pop up with the answer. I click the answer but then it like … puts the fix right in the middle of a different word until it’s all nonsense.

 

[Rolcor Wildstar]

I have used it all the time, never had that issue before.

 

[Kito]

never had an issue, I use it recreationally and professionally

 

[Kitter Bitters]

hmm maybe some extension on firefox is messing it up.

Let me go play

 

[Kitter Bitters]

Here is the issue I'm having.

Kito Rolcor Wildstar Sibylla Abrantes Srina Talon

 

[Sibylla Abrantes]

Ohhh!

Ok yes. It has happened to me before in the actual forum text box before. I think it just may be a glitch with how grammerly works in the text box. I use the grammerly website directly to make my posts then I copy and paste them over ( because I enter definitions so it doesn’t flag things like Twi’lek).

Try using the grammerly website directly and see if you still have issues with it?

 

[Kitter Bitters]

Ohhh!

Ok yes. It has happened to me before in the actual forum text box before. I think it just may be a glitch with how grammerly works in the text box. I use the grammerly website directly to make my posts then I copy and paste them over ( because I enter definitions so it doesn’t flag things like Twi’lek).

Try using the grammerly website directly and see if you still have issues with it?

Thank you so much!!!

 

[Rolcor Wildstar]

AI Overview



Grammarly messes up words due to
integration conflicts (especially with other add-ins), its AI misinterpreting context, user habits like rapid backspacing, or bugs, causing text corruption, reverted changes, mashed words, or unnatural suggestions that don't fit your style. Issues often stem from complex documents (citations, tables), AI misjudgments on emphasis, or software glitches.


Common Causes & Solutions:

• Integration Issues:
  • Conflict with other programs: Other Microsoft Office add-ins can interfere with Grammarly's Word integration.
  • Solution: Try disabling other add-ins or use the dedicated Grammarly desktop apps (Windows/Mac) for better performance.
• Cursor & Text Corruption:
  • Rapid editing: Quick backspacing or retyping can confuse Grammarly, merging words or moving the cursor erratically.
  • Solution: Accept suggestions carefully, use Undo (Ctrl+Z/Cmd+Z), or try editing in a plain text editor first.
• AI Misinterpretation:
  • Filler words/Emphasis: It might flag intentional filler words or repetitive emphasis for stylistic effect, making writing sound unnatural or overly corporate.
  • Solution: Turn off clarity/engagement goals or simply ignore suggestions that don't fit your voice.
• Bugs & Overlaps:
  • Text area interference: Browser extensions sometimes overlap text or delete content.
  • Solution: Deactivate the extension on specific sites or use the desktop app.
• Over-correction:
  • Unnatural phrasing: Blindly accepting suggestions can lead to overly formal or "other non-native speaker" sounding text (e.g., "I'm eager to" instead of "I can't wait to").
  • Solution: Develop your instinct; Grammarly makes writing sound "correct," not always "natural" or authentic.

Quick Fixes:

• Restart: Close and reopen your application or browser.
• Update: Ensure both Grammarly and your software are up-to-date.
• Customize: Adjust settings in your Grammarly account to manage personal dictionaries and language preferences.

 

[Kitter Bitters]

Rolcor Wildstar thank you! I did try starting the browser in troubleshooting mode to disable any add ons but I'm thinking it might be THIS site it hates. I'm testing that theory.