A simple mistake. An
error. A misstep that eventually was corrected. But a couple
of you had to tweet about it. As if we’re all six-years-old and have to tell on each
other. You want to know why the state of journalism really sucks? Because of
that. Not because of economics. Not because of misguided resources. But
because everyone’s in the playpen. Are you seriously going to call out a
freakin’ typo by a fellow professional? Does that mean your
newspaper or website never has small gaffes? Considering all the copy that gets posted, an error in a word here and there is just
normal. Has been ever since printing presses were invented. And thank God we can now correct
them instantly online. But Jesus, to even mention it is just unbelievable. You're right. There was a typo in a headline…for a story that everyone else followed
because that writer did her job.
great post and i agree! However you have to beware of trolls
ReplyDeleteAgree, great post from a very mature editor. And you know what? I couldn't help but notice that your copy is spotless. Might you have been a copy editor in a previous life, Ms. Fools?
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