I find a lot of posts containing incorrect spelling. If one puts aside regional differences and typos, it still leaves a lot of words that are either misused or spelt incorrectly. This reduces the quality of a post, and can be the reason a post is skipped over by a merit awarder. This is because it shows a lack of care, and disrespect for other members reading the thread.

It's really easy to make a quick check - just copy the word into a Google search box, and hit enter. This will either confirm your spelling, or suggest a correction. Also, it will indicate whether the word is apposite. Just look at the first few search results, and you will see if your use of the word is correct for the context of your post.