Does anyone proofread the reviews?
 

I'm guessing "no".

Case in point, the current review for Mary Pickford's Little Lord Fauntleroy. http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/read.php?ID=14876

Here's the very first sentence: Mary Pickford, near the end of her life, thought that time had made her movies obsolete, and that no one would be interesting in seeming them any more. :whofart:

Sadly, that's not the end of it. The review is replete with spelling and grammar errors.

Just curious as to whether there is any kind of editorial staff that reads these reviews before posting them, or if they're simply shoveled onto the website once submitted. IMO, it takes the professional appearance of DVD Talk down a notch when things like this are put out there.

Well, you'd be right. We reviewers usually proof our own material, but sometimes things slip through the cracks.

That one is my fault. :blush: I was trying to finish that review, and write up Silent DVD in time for today's newsletter (in addition to work and other things that get in the way.) I just didn't proof it as closely as I should have. Thanks for the heads up.

-John

I'm here to help. :D

Concern for lack of concern
 

I've noticed a number of those. I think the reviewers would do well to "buddy up" with another reviewer or regular member before the submit. It isn't a big deal, but it happens a fair amount. Then we could mock two people for not correcting the mistake. :D

I wish somebody would poofread my posts.

There, there it's ok. -ohbfrank-

There ya go.

Fixed.

-ohbfrank- -wink-

Re: Does anyone proofread the reviews?
 

No.

then how do people know that something is inappropiate and lock the thread?

Reviews are separate from the forums.