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Journalism at its finest

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MissInterpreted Fri 14-Jun-24 13:56:41

It's not just that - it's also the fact that the vast majority of newspapers and associated websites got rid of their sub-editors and proofreaders years ago, so there is literally no-one checking the reporters' copy before it goes into print or online. I know this from bitter personal experience!

M0nica Fri 14-Jun-24 13:53:26

Astitchintime I am feeling intimidated and despised. Many of my posts are littered with typos and mistakes.

If you feel like this about one slip of the fingers on a website. What must you think of me.

In this modern age journalists no longer have the time to proof read an hone their prose and anyone can have a slip of the fingers. Can i assume that everything you type is always 100% perfect ans that you never ever make a mistake or error.

Namsnanny Fri 14-Jun-24 13:48:22

I agree the ability to spell correctly is a recommendation for the job, but, my respect for the profession has dropped to its lowest level, and I would be happy if they could just tell the truth

HelterSkelter1 Fri 14-Jun-24 13:39:06

It sounds very upper class!

Astitchintime Fri 14-Jun-24 13:32:50

You would think that even a tabloid journalist could spell correctly wouldn't you............"Holidaymakers were left waiting in the rain for hours following new rules introduced by the Gorvernment - as airlines warned passengers to arrive three hours early"

Quote from the Mirror online today grin