Beauflow, and all - I think I'm right that you read this thread in the humorous spirit in which it was intended, but just in case! Everyone makes mistakes. I find I make them a lot when I'm tired.

I can't imagine anyone here considers mistakes in writing or speaking to be a character flaw, so there's certainly nothing to apologize for. Sometimes I grumble inwardly when I encounter a mistake - usually a common mistake or cluster of mistakes - but it's usually directed at the educational system, not at the individual. Or at the fast-paced world that doesn't value rereading and editing any more. Don't get me started!