On Editing and…Ichthyosexuality?

Jun 15, 2012 15:20


Originally published at Quantum Matrix Scribe. Please leave any comments there.

Data validation is like a condom during sex. Sure you could go w/o one and finish faster but you never know what kind of bug you'll catch!

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The same thing could be said about editing. Always go back and read through at least once, and if you have the time, at least twice. Otherwise, you’ll end up with embarrassing stuff like this:



Missouri: Totally down with Ichthyosexuality

Then again, there is the argument that you can look at something a dozen times and not catch it. That’s why you always have at least two or three people to check it.

Unless you’re in Missouri, apparently. They need to ask the fine folks in Lousiana for help.

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