Tired of reading online news..

G-Rex · 05-14-2009, 05:15 PM

I am referring specifically to *news* articles online from reputable sources, not posts that are found in online forums such as this one.

AOL News, MSNBC, and CNN are a small sampling of the sites where I have read articles recently with poor grammar, poor spelling, and a lack of proofreading. I am getting tired of it!

I don't care if you are unable to spell your way out of a paper bag on the forums. It is unacceptable for someone to claim they are a *journalist* and then spit out the kind of crap I've been reading recently.

The proper use of her, she, their, and there should be common sense by the time you are writing for print in one format or another. Proofreading is apparently a lost art as well.

I try to read enough current news to consider myself well informed on what is going on in the world. It is a pain when I read a news article that looks like a 10 year old wrote it.

/rant off

Homeslice · 05-14-2009, 05:18 PM

With the decline in the newspaper industry, it's only going to get worse. At least at newspapers they have real editors.

azoomm · 05-14-2009, 05:19 PM

I know what you mean.

I sent an article to a friend, it had SRSLY typed at the end of the page. And, it wasn't about l33t or text speak... it was used for emphasis.

Particle Man · 05-14-2009, 05:19 PM

I've noticed as well but attempted to tune them out... I'm seeing that more and more sites are allowing "amature" reporters (ie the general public) submitting articles with little or no editing.

shmike · 05-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Call me conceited but I read one’s text and instantly form an opinion of the writer.

On forums, misspelling and errors will happen. However, if you consistently write with little or no punctuation or structure, can’t spell the simplest of words and are too busy to use the SHIFT key, I can only assume it is due to a limited mental capacity or learning deficiency.

If you are a “professional” writer, the bar gets raised.

You may make a strong argument or publish the cure to cancer but if you can’t use the proper form of their, they’re, there, I won’t read it or will pay no more attention than that given to the ramblings of a blathering idiot.

werd.

05-14-2009, 05:15 PM	#1
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Tired of reading online news.. I am referring specifically to news articles online from reputable sources, not posts that are found in online forums such as this one. AOL News, MSNBC, and CNN are a small sampling of the sites where I have read articles recently with poor grammar, poor spelling, and a lack of proofreading. I am getting tired of it! I don't care if you are unable to spell your way out of a paper bag on the forums. It is unacceptable for someone to claim they are a journalist and then spit out the kind of crap I've been reading recently. The proper use of her, she, their, and there should be common sense by the time you are writing for print in one format or another. Proofreading is apparently a lost art as well. I try to read enough current news to consider myself well informed on what is going on in the world. It is a pain when I read a news article that looks like a 10 year old wrote it. /rant off __________________

05-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I know what you mean. I sent an article to a friend, it had SRSLY typed at the end of the page. And, it wasn't about l33t or text speak... it was used for emphasis. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

05-14-2009, 05:19 PM	#4
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I've noticed as well but attempted to tune them out... I'm seeing that more and more sites are allowing "amature" reporters (ie the general public) submitting articles with little or no editing. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

05-14-2009, 05:18 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	With the decline in the newspaper industry, it's only going to get worse. At least at newspapers they have real editors.

05-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#5
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	Call me conceited but I read one’s text and instantly form an opinion of the writer. On forums, misspelling and errors will happen. However, if you consistently write with little or no punctuation or structure, can’t spell the simplest of words and are too busy to use the SHIFT key, I can only assume it is due to a limited mental capacity or learning deficiency. If you are a “professional” writer, the bar gets raised. You may make a strong argument or publish the cure to cancer but if you can’t use the proper form of their, they’re, there, I won’t read it or will pay no more attention than that given to the ramblings of a blathering idiot. werd.