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Bad Sign

by Dennis Gaskill
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Take a look...do you see anything wrong with this:



This is a sign that was erected about 40 miles from me. The only word spelled correctly is exit.

There's a lack of professionalism everywhere, it seems. If you want to set yourself apart from a good many online businesses all you need to do show a little professionalism.
  • Proofread
  • Spell check
  • Make sure your links work
  • Respect other people's time
  • Use real words, u r not in a chat room
Act the part of a professional if you want to be respected as one.

I just got called to supper while I was writing the list. What would you add to it?
#bad #sign
  • Profile picture of the author williamd52
    It is a sign of the times, also a testament to the fact that the U.S. has been in a dumbing down process for qute a few years now.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rod Cortez
    Dennis, u r so right.........lol

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  • Profile picture of the author Zeus66
    Photoshop. Dennis is a fraud.

    Jhon "I got your bakc" Zesu
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  • Profile picture of the author TheRichJerksNet
    Dennis,
    R u going report to HD for - spelling ?

    Yep cell phones have ruined people to the point where they cannot even talk any longer because all they want to do is SMS. They are too lazy to type and have a real conversation. Not too mention 80% of the schools in this country pass students up no matter what their grades are.

    I am sure we all know people with a diploma and they cannot even read..

    James
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    woha. I mean whoa.
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    • Profile picture of the author Zeus66
      Originally Posted by Lisa Gergets View Post

      woha. I mean whoa.
      copycat.

      Shut it, Gergets.
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  • Profile picture of the author TheKeys
    Dang! That's crazy I tell you.

    I don't believe that cell phones have corrupted us.... I believe its your personal choice.
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  • Profile picture of the author Barry Unruh
    It is not the cell phones which have destroyed spelling, it is the computers. No one believes they need to spell correctly any longer because we have this wonderful thing called "Spell Checker".

    The problem becomes when you almost spell a word right. I commonly type "your" instead of "you" or insert other words in place of what I really meant, when I'm typing full speed chasing a thought. Without proofreading, they would just fly right on through, because they are spelled properly.

    The computer is both a great tool for productivity, and an evil tool to make us dumber.

    Dennis, I assume your "respect people's time" equates to provide real value, actual content, rather than key word stuffed garbage. If not, you can add that one to your list.
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    • Profile picture of the author All Night Cafe
      Dennis, you always bring us good info, and I also
      like the way you find something sad and funny
      for us.

      As far as what you are saying, I agree. Be professional
      always.
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  • Profile picture of the author aaallday2010
    Originally Posted by Dennis Gaskill View Post


    I just got called to supper while I was writing the list. What would you add to it?
    Wow... you're pretty old school. You just said 'supper'.

    The last time I heard that was on an episode of the Waltons.
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    hhah, you said "erected"..
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  • Profile picture of the author Lee Wilson
    Technology and machines aren't to blame, they don't demand apathy - humans do!

    It's a sad state of affairs really.

    Lee
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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Wow, what a bunch of jokers!

      It looks liek Rdo was teh one taht strated all the troblue.

      Originally Posted by KansasDragon View Post

      Dennis, I assume your "respect people's time" equates to provide real value, actual content, rather than key word stuffed garbage. If not, you can add that one to your list.
      You get credit for that one, KD, and it's a good one. I was referring to people who, for example, ask for help and then can't be bothered to even say thank you once you help them.

      Stuff like that.

      Originally Posted by aaallday2010 View Post

      Wow... you're pretty old school. You just said 'supper'.

      The last time I heard that was on an episode of the Waltons.
      Old school...yeah, I guess in many ways I am, but I'm old enough to have earned it.

      Not sure if it's old school or more a Midwest thing though.

      Originally Posted by L Wilson View Post

      Technology and machines aren't to blame, they don't demand apathy - humans do!
      Good observation, Lee.

      The list isn't growing very fast. Surely there's more to presenting yourself as a professional than I listed. Who else can contribute?
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        Don't put down your competition. You should be able to emphasize the benefits of your product without slinging mud at your competitors.

        Don't insult your customer's intelligence with fake scarcity tactics or other deceptive practices.

        Don't email your list with a long, whiny rant about how [insert company here] screwed you and how much you hate them.

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        • Profile picture of the author Jeremy Morgan
          Spell checkers are to blame. I think they're making people lazier and less able to recognize mis-spellings.
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          • Profile picture of the author George185
            That sign is evident of a text messaging culture.
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            • Profile picture of the author marketingguy2
              I worked for a Highway sign shop and I did cc or some of the large signs like that one and I can not believe anyone could miss those.
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              • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
                Originally Posted by marketingguy2 View Post

                I worked for a Highway sign shop and I did cc or some of the large signs like that one and I can not believe anyone could miss those.
                Not only did they missed them when the made the sign, they missed them when they put the sign up as well. It took a citizen to point out the flaws.

                By the way, the two towns are really spelled: Rothschild, Schofield
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  • Profile picture of the author James Blair
    Seriously? I mean I certainly agree that there is a time for professionalism, such as when printing road signs to display directions on a highway LOL, but I mean I personally feel like I can, and will talk/type however I see fit and I don't feel like I should have to worry about being possibly critiqued on it just because people have different beliefs. Anyway no harm meant so hopefully you wont take it that way, just noticed the thread and thought I'd drop my 2 cents while passing through.


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    • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
      Originally Posted by James Blair View Post

      Seriously? I mean I certainly agree that there is a time for professionalism, such as when printing road signs to display directions on a highway LOL, but I mean I personally feel like I can, and will talk/type however I see fit and I don't feel like I should have to worry about being possibly critiqued on it just because people have different beliefs. Anyway no harm meant so hopefully you wont take it that way, just noticed the thread and thought I'd drop my 2 cents while passing through.


      -James
      No offense taken. You're free to do as you please. If it turns out you aren't making a lot of money, but would like to, you might want to reconsider your choice. Everyone that I know that earns their living from IM strives for a measure of professionalism. After all, it is a business.
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