Chalkie Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 One of the headlines today: Bristol City at Wembley: Behind the scenes pictures showing City players celebrating there win the there dressing room. How the hell does a does a major city put up with a rag who employs "journalists" with no ability in written English? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 One of the headlines today: Bristol City at Wembley: Behind the scenes pictures showing City players celebrating there win the there dressing room. How the hell does a does a major city put up with a rag who employs "journalists" with no ability in written English? Because people keep reading it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E.J.Thribb Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Drunk hacks strike again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Crime of the century. Front and back page, page 2, 3, 4, 5, 16-page photo pullout, six more pages in the sports section... What terrible coverage, considering they would have had three hours or so to get it out after post-match interviews etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I hope they do a pullout if the mutants fluke it this year. Will be right handy on a nail in my outdoor privy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!james Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Crime of the century. Front and back page, page 2, 3, 4, 5, 16-page photo pullout, six more pages in the sports section... What terrible coverage, considering they would have had three hours or so to get it out after post-match interviews etc. It's not the fact it got past checking, it's the fact that someone wrote it in the first place. Anyway I'm not sure OTIB is the right place to crow about spelling and grammar. If I had a pound for every time someone wrote "brought" instead of "bought".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The proof reading at this paper is dreadful to be fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 It's not the fact it got past checking, it's the fact that someone wrote it in the first place. Anyway I'm not sure OTIB is the right place to crow about spelling and grammar. If I had a pound for every time someone wrote "brought" instead of "bought".... Because under pressure and time constraints you're far more prone to make errors? I don't know when the Post goes to print but I do know the press box at Wembley closes a couple of hours after the final whistle. Factor in the celebrations, waiting for the press conferences etc. and you're up against it at best. Whatever you think of Stockhausen, the vitriol about something so petty is a bit pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Red Hat Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The proof reading at this paper is dreadful to be fair. .......proof reading? Whassat? Many thanks, Editor BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Because under pressure and time constraints you're far more prone to make errors? I don't know when the Post goes to print but I do know the press box at Wembley closes a couple of hours after the final whistle. Factor in the celebrations, waiting for the press conferences etc. and you're up against it at best. Whatever you think of Stockhausen, the vitriol about something so petty is a bit pathetic. You're quite right it is a tight squeeze perhaps; mistakes more likely to get through etc. Funnily enough on Wednesday immediately following the Budget I managed to access many articles, each coherent and well written containing thought and debate within minutes. A luxury to the time that the Post had. In any case a real time mistake is one thing. To not amend several hours later is appalling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 Because under pressure and time constraints you're far more prone to make errors? I don't know when the Post goes to print but I do know the press box at Wembley closes a couple of hours after the final whistle. Factor in the celebrations, waiting for the press conferences etc. and you're up against it at best. Whatever you think of Stockhausen, the vitriol about something so petty is a bit pathetic. I agree with you about Stockhausen, he always comes across as a decent bloke on Twitter and there is no doubt he wants the club to do well. I have nothing against him and didn't even realise it was his mistake (if indeed it was). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin1988 Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 You're quite right it is a tight squeeze perhaps; mistakes more likely to get through etc. Funnily enough on Wednesday immediately following the Budget I managed to access many articles, each coherent and well written containing thought and debate within minutes. A luxury to the time that the Post had. In any case a real time mistake is one thing. To not amend several hours later is appalling. I hadn't realised this article was online, and published the day after the game; yeah, that's pretty poor. A slip-up in today's paper would have been far more forgivable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickolas Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 .......proof reading? Whassat? Many thanks, Editor BP. Shu'nt that be 'whassit', er, like?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhistleHappy Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 The proof reading at this paper is dreadful to be fair. Its the paper most people still buy out of habit...... There's not much proof anyone reads it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelton’s Love Gravy Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I agree with you about Stockhausen, he always comes across as a decent bloke on Twitter and there is no doubt he wants the club to do well. I have nothing against him and didn't even realise it was his mistake (if indeed it was). I like Andy Stockhausen too. He is a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted March 23, 2015 Report Share Posted March 23, 2015 I hope they do a pullout if the mutants fluke it this year. Will be right handy on a nail in my outdoor privy. You have an outdoor privy? Bloody posh git. So much for football being the game of the working classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Lewis Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Why buy any newspaper, If your on here you have internet access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Because under pressure and time constraints you're far more prone to make errors? I don't know when the Post goes to print but I do know the press box at Wembley closes a couple of hours after the final whistle. Factor in the celebrations, waiting for the press conferences etc. and you're up against it at best. Whatever you think of Stockhausen, the vitriol about something so petty is a bit pathetic.I don't know the ins and outs of journalism, but for the thing to go through whatever process and to press and NOBODY picking up on it can go down as a **** up, transferable too any job. Written language on this forum is at best, generally poor. But these guys jobs are to produce professionally written newspaper articles and they failed to do that. Hopefully, amateurism like this will lead to the non-football supporting reader to not take them seriously re their reporting on us. I don't read it and personally think City should ban them from Ashton Gate, for multiple reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whoever wrote that probably has to churn out 10,000+ words in a day, and whoever subbed it may have to look at 100,000. Proof readers? They belong back in the "hot metal" days when there were proof sheets. No such thing now, it's press button to publish! Given the time pressure that the modern, cash-strapped regional press puts on its dwindling number of staff, a mangled sentence occasionally is hardly a surprising find! Oh,and what's that sound I hear? Is it stones breaking glasshouse windows? It should be, for there are few posts on this thread or any other here that aren't littered with grammatical and spelling errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whoever wrote that probably has to churn out 10,000+ words in a day, and whoever subbed it may have to look at 100,000. Proof readers? They belong back in the "hot metal" days when there were proof sheets. No such thing now, it's press button to publish! Given the time pressure that the modern, cash-strapped regional press puts on its dwindling number of staff, a mangled sentence occasionally is hardly a surprising find! Oh,and what's that sound I hear? Is it stones breaking glasshouse windows? It should be, for there are few posts on this thread or any other here that aren't littered with grammatical and spelling errors. Bang on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTFiGO!?! Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whoever wrote that probably has to churn out 10,000+ words in a day, and whoever subbed it may have to look at 100,000. Proof readers? They belong back in the "hot metal" days when there were proof sheets. No such thing now, it's press button to publish! Given the time pressure that the modern, cash-strapped regional press puts on its dwindling number of staff, a mangled sentence occasionally is hardly a surprising find! Oh,and what's that sound I hear? Is it stones breaking glasshouse windows? It should be, for there are few posts on this thread or any other here that aren't littered with grammatical and spelling errors. You bit! Well written, btw. In my work, we are absolutely slaughtered by the media for **** ups, people's lives are on the line. It's a mess and we are all under huge pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whoever wrote that probably has to churn out 10,000+ words in a day, and whoever subbed it may have to look at 100,000. Proof readers? They belong back in the "hot metal" days when there were proof sheets. No such thing now, it's press button to publish! Given the time pressure that the modern, cash-strapped regional press puts on its dwindling number of staff, a mangled sentence occasionally is hardly a surprising find! Oh,and what's that sound I hear? Is it stones breaking glasshouse windows? It should be, for there are few posts on this thread or any other here that aren't littered with grammatical and spelling errors. You checked this three times before hitting 'add reply' didn't you. I'm right aren't I? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 A gem journalistic gem here - http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Steve-Cotton-s-view-Bristol-City-fans-haven-t/story-26213768-detail/story.html Seriously? Inbetweeners I get, but never have I looked at Freeman and been reminder of Jay Jay That is shockingly bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 I werk as the bristol Post head proff reader. I thinks you're comments is unfair. I dont come into you're playsis of werk and knitpick so dont think ewe can do so ect with mine. It isnt Nice. I have good grammar. Ewe have to in this liner werk. My grammar has always bin supportive and i goes to her whenever eyes upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Seriously? Inbetweeners I get, but never have I looked at Freeman and been reminder of Jay Jay Never :S Weirdo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollywhyte Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whoever wrote that probably has to churn out 10,000+ words in a day, and whoever subbed it may have to look at 100,000. Proof readers? They belong back in the "hot metal" days when there were proof sheets. No such thing now, it's press button to publish! Given the time pressure that the modern, cash-strapped regional press puts on its dwindling number of staff, a mangled sentence occasionally is hardly a surprising find! Oh,and what's that sound I hear? Is it stones breaking glasshouse windows? It should be, for there are few posts on this thread or any other here that aren't littered with grammatical and spelling errors. I've spotted one small mistake in your post mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Seriously? Inbetweeners I get, but never have I looked at Freeman and been reminder of Jay Jay That is shockingly bad Football ****** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Orns Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Football ****** Cap doffed, Drew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted March 24, 2015 Report Share Posted March 24, 2015 Whoever wrote that probably has to churn out 10,000+ words in a day, and whoever subbed it may have to look at 100,000. Proof readers? They belong back in the "hot metal" days when there were proof sheets. No such thing now, it's press button to publish! Given the time pressure that the modern, cash-strapped regional press puts on its dwindling number of staff, a mangled sentence occasionally is hardly a surprising find! Oh,and what's that sound I hear? Is it stones breaking glasshouse windows? It should be, for there are few posts on this thread or any other here that aren't littered with grammatical and spelling errors. The difference being that we don't get paid for writing on here. Chances are that the Post are employing people with hardly any experience, because it means they can pay a pittance. And I'm not convinced it's because they're cash-strapped (why would they be?), but more because there's a common misconception that 'proof-readers are ten to a penny, so we can pay them what we like). Sadly, good ones are not ten to a penny, hence all the mistakes. A lot of greedy publishers are making this error of judgement, which is why a lot of mags are going down the sh*tter. On a separate note, I thought it was an odd cover. Mark Little taking a selfie with his mates was a great moment, but surely the cover should have featured more of the City players, not a bunch of randoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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