Personally I like to read "clean" blogs without typos, it sure always looks professional, but I know - since I do it too, that typos sometimes happen and I try not to worry too much about it.
Even after proof reading some typos slip into my blogs and I always welcome someone to correct me since it drives me nuts that I have typos. And I do go and correct all that I can find after posting. I'd hate to have somebody (read potential client) read my blog and think I can't spell!!! ~Rita
Nate, I understand what your saying and feel your pain. But you need to put this in perspective. For example, as a home inspector, I put myself in a report mind set when posting, thus grammar is VERY important. Also, since this is a public website and potential customers could see your posts, isn't it in your best interest to be correct. If the first impression you got of someone was multiple spelling and grammar mistakes, what other mistakes do they make?
I also appreciate every correction sent my way as it only improves my skills. If we were on a World of Warcraft guild forum discussing how we were going to kill Dragon X, well grammar and spelling isn't that important. Don't take the corrections as an insult (unless the are a jerk about it of course) and carry on. But to answer your question, here in this setting, yes I do care, as here we are professionals looking to expand our business base through contacts, training, advice and information gathering.
Yes I agree with everyone else. Proof reading your posts is a good practice to use when you can.
Dennis Kanakis
I read everything 3 times, but I know I am anal about typos and grammar. But I still consider content over errors. We can all make mistakes time to time.
And if English is a person's second or more language...well, I just applaud their ability to converse at all. I know I can't in their language.
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