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   9/14/09

   timethief

   Yes. I'm not inclined to read blog posts that are poorly written. I acknowledge that I'm not a great writer, and that's why I'm focused on improving my writing skills.

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   9/14/09

   TJlubrano

   For me, yes. The writing style captures me and keeps me reading.
   
   But sometimes an image can say more than a thousand words.

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   9/14/09

   celticmusicfan

   Indeed.Sometimes when you are excited to post what you think is a good article you miss little things like punctuation marks and this can be frustrating to readers. In my recent article about Sleepthief, I had to send the final draft to Justin for editing because it's about him and I don't want to make an article that murders my subject.
   
   I learned the hard way when one of my articles got discussed in a fan forum. It so happened that I misspelled the last name of my sister's subject (she is a famous musician) and I was all over the forum lol. So I had to go back and made some changes and of course I apologized. Thank goodness they're understanding(also giving credit that it's a positive article).

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   1. 

      9/14/09

      TJlubrano

      Hehe otherwise I think, you would be running, just like how you ran from the angry waves ^_^
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      9/14/09

      celticmusicfan

      Hahahaha indeed. It's the first time my writing has been scrutinized in that manner and it feels like I was running away from the waves naked!
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   9/14/09

   aspotofblog

   Some blogs are visually oriented, so then it doesn't matter.
   
   A blogger doesn't have to be a brilliant writer, but yes, his/her posts should be of a certain standard.

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   9/14/09

   DailyBeerReview

   Damn straight. Good writing skills are essential for a great blog. I stop reading with too many careless typos and grammatical mistakes, or rants that make no sense.

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6. 

   9/14/09

   celticmusicfan

   I also have to add that no matter how you edit, you can't be that perfect. My post above "my sister's subject" should have been " my subject's sister". Which proves the point LOL.

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      9/14/09

      DailyBeerReview

      yes, dude, we're not writing a final edition here or in our blogs. But I believe that there shouldn't be that many errors and it should make sense. If you want great, give me something serious to write about (not sure if you've read my blog, but there will be none of that) and a deadline and it will be perfect.
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   9/14/09

   teodora9

   Yes, I believe that a blogger should be a good writer. When a blog has words that are well written and has it's own voice. It's intrigues me.

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8. 

   9/14/09

   ericcapacia

   I also agree.
   
   Just to add, we have a big responsibility to our blog readers. That's why we need to make sure that our work is presentable to most sectors, at least. Somewhere along the way, we also inspire people (even the younger ones) to blog.
   
   Just my simple analogy. We don't leave our house undone - and that should also apply to our daily blogging.
   
   Thanks for replying guys

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   9/14/09

   nothingprofound

   I'm a pretty fussy writer, but I don't expect that of everyone. Some people have an amazing spirit that shines through the lack of polish in their writing. That spirit is the most attractive thing to me.

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      9/14/09

      JenniferWrites

      I agree, Nothing Profound. I am following a handful of bloggers who are very passionate, and this is what always keeps me coming back for more. I think it helps that they're articulate, but overall, their spirit definitely plays a tremendous role.
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      9/14/09

      mariosa

      I hate that kind of spirit because always is somthing simple. Lets do a good work.
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    9/14/09

    BeamingBalance

    "Good" is in the eye of the beholder I guess. I personally prefer to read blogs which show some attempt at respect for the language. There are exceptions of course, i.e. visually oriented blogs and blogs which have a unique "voice" such as my friend BabblinBob.
    
    Then again, a lot of sins can be forgiven in favor of great content.

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    9/14/09

    crpitt

    Nothingprofound and Beamingbalance summed it up for me.
    
    Also if you don't give a flying fig about who is reading your blog, then you can do what you like. There is no 'should' or 'responsibility' owed to anyone.

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    9/14/09

    webmoney

    A BIG Yes! Your readers will be back for more because of the great information you provided.

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13. 

    9/14/09

    laurencefosgate

    If you want an audience, then the writing should be strong. It's really your only chance to emote a positive response. If you don't care then it's really a shame to waste your time and one might consider making compost instead. At least on the internet bad bloggers only use up cyberspace and not paper.

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    9/14/09

    harriselizabeth

    Not specifically a good writer, but it must be well-written. Anybody can be a blogger, if you are uncertain of your writing abilities then you should consult a friend or someone who can check the grammar.

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    9/14/09

    mariosa

    I dont think so, if you havent the virtue of a good writing what can you do, a blogger can be anyone, we have many around the world, I believe only a few have a good writing talking about high level, but you can express yourself anyway.

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    9/14/09

    DaneMorgan

    You haven't defined what a good writer is. If you mean they can effectively communicate with people that are likely to make up their audience, then, yes. If you mean they should slavishly follow some set of rules imposed by people who generally aren't all that adept at communicating in the first place, then, no.

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