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I usually have a knee-jerk reaction when I see grammar and spelling errors in blogs, but I try to remind myself that these posts aren't published works that mad

I usually have a knee-jerk reaction when I see grammar and spelling errors in blogs, but I try to remind myself that these posts aren't published works that made it through an editorial staff. Mistakes happen, especially when the author isn't a professional writer.

pkdpic_y9k 5y ago
I agree, the guys clearly legit. I was just indulging some recreational morning pedantry before actually getting some work done.
- organsnyder 5y ago
  I wouldn't normally point this out, but you're missing an apostrophe (should be "guy's"). Good example of Muphry's Law.
  - d3ckard 5y ago
    You mean Murphy’s Law, perhaps?
    - organsnyder 5y ago
      Nope, I mean Muphry's Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law
pc86 5y ago
This is all true of course, but is it really so much to expect someone to proof-read something they're publishing? All things being equal, more of these types of simple-to-catch errors will make people think less of your [skill, dedication, attention to detail, etc.], whether right or wrong.
- bonestamp2 5y ago
  I ran a very popular site for a decade and won multiple writing awards. There are many elements that make a well written piece, and of course, spelling and grammar are two important ones. Unfortunately, over 12 years, I had two spelling mistakes slip through my hours of editing and proofreading. Some people absolutely eviscerated me for it. I mean, how could I not know how to spell X word? I must be a moron! In my opinion, these "simple-to-catch" errors are not always simple-to-catch when the writer knows what it is supposed to say and they are trying to proofread their own work. That said, it proves you're right -- people do think less of you when you make such a mistake. I think we should all strive to cut people a little more slack, at least on Slack.

pkdpic_y9k 5y ago

I agree, the guys clearly legit. I was just indulging some recreational morning pedantry before actually getting some work done.

organsnyder 5y ago
I wouldn't normally point this out, but you're missing an apostrophe (should be "guy's"). Good example of Muphry's Law.
- d3ckard 5y ago
  You mean Murphy’s Law, perhaps?
  - organsnyder 5y ago
    Nope, I mean Muphry's Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muphry%27s_law

pc86 5y ago

This is all true of course, but is it really so much to expect someone to proof-read something they're publishing? All things being equal, more of these types of simple-to-catch errors will make people think less of your [skill, dedication, attention to detail, etc.], whether right or wrong.

bonestamp2 5y ago
I ran a very popular site for a decade and won multiple writing awards. There are many elements that make a well written piece, and of course, spelling and grammar are two important ones. Unfortunately, over 12 years, I had two spelling mistakes slip through my hours of editing and proofreading. Some people absolutely eviscerated me for it. I mean, how could I not know how to spell X word? I must be a moron! In my opinion, these "simple-to-catch" errors are not always simple-to-catch when the writer knows what it is supposed to say and they are trying to proofread their own work. That said, it proves you're right -- people do think less of you when you make such a mistake. I think we should all strive to cut people a little more slack, at least on Slack.