Common Writing Mistakes that make you Look Stupid

[BrandonD]

lol. Quick!! someone call the cyber police!

[yoyo]

lol. Quick!! someone call the cyber police!

I think you mean Grammar Nazis :P - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4vf8N6GpdM

Seriously though... there's value in using proper grammar and correct spelling. Not only does it make a better first impression, it also improves readability. It doesn't have to be perfect... just has to be close.

[ChasRE]

Why did you post this? You mean youve seen bad grammer on the intranet recently?

[JohnWoodward]

Thanks for the info. Writing was never my best skill. I at least run them through Word first. I find, going back the next day and reading it again through fresh eyes reveals errors or just phrases that don't make sense. You can't just write and forget it. There are several passes you need to make...does this make sense? Is the reader hearing what I am trying to say? Passive? Subject first etc etc etc... I wish there was a faster way but if there is, I haven't found it.

[MPower]

Some great points to consider but I feel many sites are simply cutting and pasting articles. I can't tell you how many times I have read the exact same article on different sites with a different author name.