Question for the flist-mind

[thismaz]

Dear flist,

I think, for once, this is a question directed more towards the Brits on my flist.

The word 'alright'.

Is that an acceptable spelling?

Or would you always spell it as two words?

Would you feel differently, depending on whether you were writing narrative or dialogue?

Any and all opinion welcome.

*hugs wonderful flist-mind*

Comments

[llama1412.livejournal.com]

It is pretty ironic, isn't it? XD
I have to admit, as an American, I dislike it, but I see it all to often. However, I guess it's really just a matter of what people are taught and what looks better in context.
A lot of grammar (at least, the way I think it should be) seems to be for aesthetic purposes and flow. So really, it's author's choice.

[thismaz.livejournal.com]

Yes, you are right about many grammar 'rules'. They are designed to help the reader read and understand, but if they get in the way, many of them should be ignored.