Posted:Sat Nov 7, 2009 4:34 PM CST
Freelance Limited Time Offer:
I am now extending my blog proofreading services to anyone that cares to post legible and intelligible blogs. Just send me your blog via email. I will proofread it and send it back to you accompanied with possible corrections you might want to consider making.
This offer will expire at my leisure.
Disclaimer: I reserve the right to deny my services to anyone I so chose.
Conditions: If your blog was proofread by me, you are protected from my criticism via comments about mistakes regarding your spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure, in said blog. Please note: This does not protect you from my postings about the content of your blog.
RDM59
Edinburgh, Lothian, Scotland UK
Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:14 PM CST
Barrellofart
Montcalm County, Michigan USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:26 PM CST
Hey man, why so serious?
solost82
Half Moon Bay, California USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:37 PM CST
Conditions Continued: Furthermore, there are no terms in place that protect you from me taking you apart piece by piece in the event that you post a comment, that is not in agreement with my point of view, upon any of my blogs. This condition applies to all blogs posted by me.
I jest. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

But yes, I'm serious.
Barrellofart
Montcalm County, Michigan USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 5:48 PM CST
Oh, I know you're serious. ;)
The question wasn't if you were serious, but rather why you are so serious. It would seem nigh detrimental.
solost82
Half Moon Bay, California USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 7:13 PM CST
Yes readers. I am being serious. This is not a joke, it's an act of kindness. I am only mocking the ones that think they do not need help when all actuality, they need it more than anyone.
Also, allow me to further clarify. I am not referring to those whose first language is not English. Make no mistake, this is NOT a racist gesture. I do not discriminate those who willingly ask for help. My inbox is open to everyone.
And Mr. Barrel, I'm serious (referring to my countenance) because I've grown weary of all the misunderstandings and confusion created by poorly written blogs. I am especially frustrated with people whose native language is English. It's almost as if they just don't care anymore. It's absurd. It's no wonder everyone thinks we are a lazy, self centered nation. Just look at the way we write. Everyone gets upset when people post overly critical remarks about how they write, but no one wants to put forth the extra effort to prevent negative feedback and misinterpretation.
I think this is also symptomatic of a larger problem in educational institutions. Too many teachers/professors pass students through coursework to graduation when they still have the literacy of grade school (or worse). People don't know what a proper noun is so they capitalize the word City instead of the name of the city. Their spelling and grammar is atrocious, but they laugh it off because they think it is of no importance.
Basic literacy is the ability to read and write. Just look up, "The Dumbing Down of America" in good old Google.
solost82
Half Moon Bay, California USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 9:17 PM CST
I think you are right as well Ms. Calmheart. You are always bringing enlightenment to the table. I love you for your wisdom. You fill in the gaps in my explanations superbly!

Thanks, my friend.
solost82
Half Moon Bay, California USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 10:16 PM CST
You're ever so welcome! Having a good evening I hope?
Yes, it's 9:20 p.m. here in Sunny California. I can't complain. I hope you are doing well ... people keep disappearing from this site, you never know.
Barrellofart
Montcalm County, Michigan USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 11:22 PM CST
Speaking of proof reading, and I don't mean to be rude, simply ironic- Shouldn't that be 'Freelance' in the blog title?
solost82
Half Moon Bay, California USA
Sat Nov 7, 2009 11:29 PM CST
I've noticed. It does feel more peaceful now that certain people don't seem to be around anymore. I know for a fact that I destroyed the last blog a certain someone posted about some events that were less than reputable. He removed the entire blog post, and I haven't seen a trace of him since. Good riddance I suppose.
It's pretty quiet here on the East coast. Not a whole lot going on. I'm actually bored out of my mind. I can't sleep, and I have writer's block. My hand doesn't seem to want to stay steady enough to draw either. I even tried reading, but my is elsewhere. I've read pages and pages without even comprehending what I just read. I guess it's just one of those nights I suppose.
No, it means he will lance (sharpen with a spear) your writing for free.
I think a lot of people on CS are bored out of their mind. That's why there are so many crazy blog entries and forum posts. I hope tomorrow is a better day!