Stating a fact - Page 2

maas · September 7, 2006, 12:52 AM

thanks bluesman for the link. i bookmarked it

**Mike Irwin** · September 7, 2006, 12:33 PM

"They say that Elmer Keith's originals were a nightmare for the editors..."

His edited works sure as hell weren't a lot better.

I struggled mightily to get through "Hell I Was There."

Nothing like being introduced to the same individual 3 times in the span of about 25 pages.

**tyme** · September 8, 2006, 02:54 PM

Also consider that when you misspell a word, it makes it impossible to find your post by searching for that word.

**Mike Irwin** · September 9, 2006, 09:41 AM

"Also consider that when you misspell a word, it makes it impossible to find your post by searching for that word."

The way I see it, that also seriously impacts google's ability to find the pertinent thread, as well.

Yes, Google does have some ability to determine the relevance of alternative spellings, but it's not a sure thing.

September 7, 2006, 12:52 AM	#26
maas Senior Member Join Date: November 13, 2005 Location: The state of Jefferson Posts: 897	thanks bluesman for the link. i bookmarked it __________________ I don't try to offend....some times i get lucky! There's always one thing that makes Republicans look good on election day...........Democrats!

September 7, 2006, 12:33 PM	#27
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	"They say that Elmer Keith's originals were a nightmare for the editors..." His edited works sure as hell weren't a lot better. I struggled mightily to get through "Hell I Was There." Nothing like being introduced to the same individual 3 times in the span of about 25 pages. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

September 8, 2006, 02:54 PM	#28
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Also consider that when you misspell a word, it makes it impossible to find your post by searching for that word. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

September 9, 2006, 09:41 AM	#29
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,381	"Also consider that when you misspell a word, it makes it impossible to find your post by searching for that word." The way I see it, that also seriously impacts google's ability to find the pertinent thread, as well. Yes, Google does have some ability to determine the relevance of alternative spellings, but it's not a sure thing. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.