Why do I keep seeing people spell the words "night" and "doughnut" incorrectly?

[Doug]

They are both spelled correctly:
Donut is an alternative spelling used in America
nite is an informal spelling.

courtesy of the Oxford Dictionary

probably because DD made it into a word. language evolves over time. I hated to have to read that Shakespeare garbage in school.

 

[buddyboy]

probably because DD made it into a word. language evolves over time. I hated to have to read that Shakespeare garbage in school.

Unaware of what year it was, Joe wandered the streets desperate for help. But the English language had deteriorated into a hybrid of hillbilly, valleygirl, inner-city slang and various grunts. Joe was able to understand them, but when he spoke in an ordinary voice he sounded pompous and faggy to them.

 

[ck333]

as far as misspelled words go, don't think there is a word spelled wrong more on the net than definitely, seems 80% of the time it is spelled definately

 

[JustinCruise]

In real life (work documents, business presentations, school work etc...), no excuse.

Online or text messages, who cares.

 

[gynecologist]

In real life (work documents, business presentations, school work etc...), no excuse.

Online or text messages, who cares.

obviously only one person.