A strange strategy but one that actually works.
It’s weird to see how some people who never comment will actually stop their trolling for a second to point out a spelling error.
Humans are really weird creatures…
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- - May 30, 2010
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- - June 7, 2010
[...] I’m in the book of Isaiah. Several posts are coming out of it. I’ve got a few more lined up. This one should spark a little discussion. And I’m perposely mispelling alot of werds in this sentince to try to get you OCD’ers to chime n. I’m trying some of John’s advice on how to get lots of comments on a blogpost. [...]
Even stranger still is how patchy it is. People go nuts for grammar and spelling on many blogs but don’t seem to care for iTunes reviews, youtube comments and anything than involves discussion of Justin Beiber or Twilight.
yes they are!
http://billspondering.blogspot.com/2010/03/people-are.html
This is so true.
I think it comes down to the fact that when we read something online, no matter who says it, we are seeing that person set themselves up as an authority. Consequently if we disagree with them but have nothing constructive to say we instead pick up on grummer and spoilings.
puhahahaaa!