I totally agree with you, nanahearn. It drives me crazy, especially with so many people dying to do this type of work. Nobody is proofreading this stuff?

Who gives a crap? sheeesh Anything to bitch about. It's not like it's so bad it can't be figured out. I hope the girls return home safely.

Packin,

Return home safely?! They're dead dude. I think you're referring to the two missing cousins. Wrong article man.

Creek Dog,

This story was updated this morning, they posted their comment yesterday.

DOH!

Nanahearn - did you see anything other than gramamtical errors in this article? Did you see the relevant details about the two missing women who have been found dead. What about the two babies who no longer have a mother?

What two babies don't have a mother? This article doesn't confirm that the bodies were related to the babies. They haven't found the two missing women - they have found two Caucasian female bodies in a field.

As for the grammatical correctness, proofreading etc of the article - it is literally outsourced to third world countries for writing and then electronically transmitted for publication.

nanahearn and PAObserver..........both of you get off the computer and go back to grading your papers. The public is interested in what others think and could care less about your grammar correctness. Get a real life.

Gramamtical?? Lol, sorry catlady, I couldn't resist!

Sorry, all you nay-sayers. I, for one, DO care about correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, etc. I find it very distracting to read over these kinds of errors. Didn't you learn anything in school? You stick this kind of junk on a resume, and then wonder why you weren't called in for an interview?

It's the little things. They add up.

Then send in your resume to the paper and get a job with them. Correct spelling, I agree with and grammar to a point 99 percent of the time. However, there is a point where you are being just plain bitchy about it. Everyone understood what was meant. It's not as if the sentence was so illogical no one could have made any sense of it. Did you bother to get anything from the article itself or did you do nothing but proofread? Just apply for a job as a proofreader!! I think you missed the big issue here. We are not discussing grammar on this page normally unless it is so bad it sticks out to the point where it should have never been put in print. That is not the case here. Pick your articles for griping more carefully.

nanahearn, stop coming here and reading the articles. problem solved.

Those of you who do not understand the importance of using correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc., are missing the point. A society can't function well if its citizens can't read and write. Period. Unfortunately, the fact that our society is becoming more uneducated and ignorant coincides with the fact that we are losing our position as a world power. Ever think of it that way? What is even more pathetic than our decline in the ability to read and write is that so many of you don't have enough pride or care to read and write correctly. Shoddy workmanship, shoddy product, declining sales, etc.

Part of the problem with grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors is that the people who are writing these things are doing it in a 24 hour news cycle that is very competitive. They have to get their stories up as fast as they possibly can, and this doesn't always allow for extensive copy editing. You often find that after the stories have been initially posted that the errors will be corrected in a later version. Also, they are often updating the exact same copy and inserting information, which leads to errors of duplication, or occasionally a lack of consistency in the narrative. If you don't like these kinds of errors you really ought to stick to newspapers, where there is extensive editing, revision, etc. before the paper goes to print. I am not saying that you shouldn't expect the same level of excellence in writing online, only that if you do expect it you will be constantly disappointed. Journalists are expected to put things up as soon as they have information so that they don't get "scooped" by another news agency. The pressure to be first is enormous, and they sacrifice something for it. I think the hope is that people will care more about the story being told then they will about a couple errors.

Wow, those of you who are so concerned about grammar are frankly sad and a bit scary. Life is messy and imperfect and you guys must live in a constant state of annoyance -- your neighbor doesn't cut his lawn, someone isn't driving to your liking, your soup is too cold, a kid is too loud, etc. You're literally poisoning your life with your focus on imperfections. I hope you didn't have kids 'cause I expect they never lived up to your expectations. It is scary too, because it means that you want to control everyone else by laying your values over them. I would suggest that you stop to smell the roses more often, but I suspect you'd just complain about thorns or bees ...

For the grammatical naysayers, let me point out that we are all imperfect. However, many of us make the effort to improve ourselves. I value good communication skills. I appreciate those who try to convey their thoughts and ideas in a succinct manner. Yes, being first with a news story is important; however, it's just as important to get as many details correct as possible. I do get annoyed at the laziness I've seen regarding simple errors, and a quick proofread would correct most. That being said, I see no evidence of any proofread, and that is the bone of contention. It used to be that journalists were very well schooled in grammar. Unfortunately, these days, I see very little of it.

So shallow....really, what was this story about again???If it were your daughter's I'm sure spelling would not matter. Have some compassion people!

Actually, larrym, it still would matter. When my niece was murdered back in 1991, one newspaper reported that a man and his SON were found in Big Bend Natl Park. They also reported that "his" name was Austin. SHE was my niece, Boston, and it DID matter to my sister that they didn't fact check and put the right information. Grammar, spelling, facts...ALL should be checked before publication. It does matter.