I rarely write to papers or magazines, but I felt I had to after reading the latest issue (Nov 2008) of Canal Boat magazine. As I read it I made a list of all the typos and other errors: more than 50 in all. Some were serious ("it's" when it should have been "its"; a quotation in bold with "english" for "English"; "there" for "their"); some just annoying (such as "Chick" for "Chirk"; "Lowsondord" for "Lowsonford").
ouch!
A couple of days ago I e-mailed the editor, Nick Wall, complaining about the poor standard (and enclosing a copy of my list). I haven't yet received a reply. Perhaps he's getting someone to check his spelling! Or perhaps he thinks I'm a sad nutter who has nothing better to do than pick holes in an otherwise enjoyable mag. Perhaps sending him the list was the wrong thing to do.
OUCH!
Hi Halfie
ReplyDeleteI always try to respond to emails, but I'm afraid we can't find yours; could you resend it to me again at editor@canalboat.co.uk
Many thanks
Nick
Nick - I've resent the original e-mail. Sorry for the delay: we've been away for a few days sans internet.
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