20.5.08

Corrections after the time of printing

No real comment, but it is an issue that interests me, and of which I wish stay abreast.

Guardian readers editor explains web corrections policy

Open door

It's tricky to be sure, but one that needs to be monitored. I am minded of a tailor who lets someone out their door in a fine suit, but then pats them on the back with a 'kick me' sign.

I personally think that, beyond minor typographical corrections, any substance has to be flagged.

In my blogs, these usually take the form of addenda, clearly labelled as new and in addition to the main body text.

Addendum:

I am indebted to a Biased BBC poster for sharing a pretty go (well, you choose a word) example of what is being discussed, citing a revision in the Indy.

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