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We all make errors, and sometimes, those errors can make us look like idiots. Especially when that error gets published out in the world, even though it likely went through a host of gatekeepers to get there. And that's why we're here. To shame those gatekeepers with an internet scarlet S. I don't expect you to be perfect. It takes a village, and every village has an idiot. But for the sake of your company's reputation, hire a village that has at least one member THAT CAN SPELL.

Monday, December 17, 2012

Too early!

Those of you out there who are teachers - at what age do we learn the rule? Around 2nd grade? Say it with me now.

I BEFORE E EXCEPT AFTER C

Have a look:

screengrab by KG
Note: googling has revealed that "Buy Broken Arrow" is an event, and not also a mistake, so ignore that. But recieve most certainly is a mistake, and one spellcheck should have caught. RECEIVE. It makes me very uncomfortable when places misspell things in ads marketed to kids still in school. There's still time for them to internalize something that's wrong. Don't do it, company! Don't teach the kids the wrong stuff. Prom has its own questionable issues. This shouldn't be one of them. 

Be better! Try harder! Ugh. 

(Thanks, KG!)
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