Big Bloggers, Bad Grammar

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by jon2k6, Jan 22, 2008.

  1. Qryztufre

    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    #21
    I don't read either of their blogs, but I know that both are rather popular. I could not imagine that they would or should begin to think they can get too sloppy. Maybe a bit more relaxed in their blog compared to their main sites or written articles, but still there needs to remain a certain level of readability. I know on my own blog, I am a bit more lax then I am compared to my other endeavors, and I'm even sloppy when it comes to my forum posts...I do expect others to be the same way.

    However, I bet if Shoemoney posted 1337 in his blog for an entry or two it would be some funny linkbait.
     
    Qryztufre, Jan 23, 2008 IP
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    charlietree Active Member

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    #22
    I think its a great way to communicate with certain people...but not everyone as a whole...the use of slang and other types of bad grammer can sometimes be used as a way of relating to the younger users...
     
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    #23
    Well, no one writes perfectly all the time that I am aware of. What I do find ironic though is that you have a handful of grammatical mistakes in your article about how bad other bloggers grammar is.
     
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    #24
    Good call Gator
     
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    #25
    Many big bloggers are not usa/english native. Many readers neither.
     
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  6. Qryztufre

    Qryztufre Prominent Member

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    #26
    Then maybe they should not be posting in English? Nothing against then or anything, but if you can not properly convey a meaning, maybe the market is wrong...

    (EDIT: And seriously, nothing against them, I'm a native American and I have issues, lol)
     
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  7. jon2k6

    jon2k6 Guest

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    #27
    I'd like you to point some out :)

    Also notice I mention in the article 'my grammar isn't perfect' obviously I'm not saying all grammar should be spot on. I was referring to blatant lazy mistakes like spellings of very basic words and cheesy slang in place of real words on professional blogs.
     
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    waxingpoetic Well-Known Member

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    #28
    First...if the blogger's first language is not English, but they have written good stuff and been kind enough to put it in English so that I can read it with my unilingual self, then I have no problem whatsoever with some grammar mishaps.

    However, if the blogger is just a careless idiot, then they don't deserve to go anywhere with their blog. Your content represents you...just like when you write an e-mail or post on the forums. Typos here and there are unavoidable, but writing utter grammatical vomit is unacceptable.
     
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    #29
    Good grammar is definitely a plus, but content is definitely #1.

    Certain jargon like "gotta" instead of "need to" sometimes makes blogs seem more visitor friendly...

    Grammar use really depends on site content and audience...

     
    AndrewPavelski, Jan 24, 2008 IP