Corrections Policy | YEET Magazine Accuracy Standards

YEET Magazine is committed to accuracy. But we are also humans typing on keyboards while drinking too much coffee, and humans make mistakes. Sometimes a spec sheet changes after we publish. Sometimes a product firmware update breaks something we said worked. Sometimes we just plain screw up a number. When that happens, we fix it — and we tell you we fixed it. No stealth edits. No pretending the error never existed. No "updated for clarity" when we really mean "we were wrong."

What Counts As An Error

Not every disagreement is an error. If you think the iPhone is better than the Pixel and we said the opposite, that's an opinion, not a mistake. Here's what we consider a factual error worth correcting:

• Wrong specs: Battery capacity, processor model, screen size, weight, dimensions, connectivity standards.
• Wrong pricing: Incorrect MSRP, subscription costs, or availability dates.
• Wrong features: Claiming a product has water resistance when it doesn't. Claiming it works with Alexa when it only works with Google.
• Wrong testing results: If we said battery life was 10 hours but our retest shows 6 hours.
• Wrong attributions: Misquoting someone or misrepresenting a company's statement.
• Outdated information: A product got a firmware update that changed how it works. We need to update the review.

What Does NOT Count As An Error

• Your opinion differs from ours. We have strong opinions. You may disagree. That's fine. We aren't changing the article because you like the product we hated.
• You found a better price somewhere else. Prices change constantly. We publish MSRP or the price at time of testing. Use a price tracker.
• You think we should have tested something differently. We stand by our testing methodology. If you have a suggestion, send it. We might use it next time.

Our Correction Process (Step By Step)

1. Someone Reports An Error

Email corrections@yeetmagazine.com. Please include: the article URL, the specific error you spotted, and any evidence (screenshot, spec sheet, link to manufacturer page). Anonymous tips are accepted but verified more slowly. We will not publish your name without permission unless you're a public figure and the error is egregious.

2. We Verify The Error

Our editorial team investigates within 1 business day. We check our sources. We retest if necessary. We contact the manufacturer if the spec is disputed. If you're right, we move to step 3. If you're wrong, we will politely explain why and thank you for your vigilance anyway.

3. We Fix The Article

Corrections are made directly to the article. We do not delete the old version and pretend it never existed. The updated article includes a visible correction note at the bottom explaining what changed, why it changed, and when.

4. We Notify Readers (If Necessary)

For minor errors (typo, wrong spec number), we just add the correction note. For major errors that could affect purchasing decisions (wrong battery life, missing a major flaw), we also note the correction in our next newsletter. For catastrophic errors (recommending a dangerous product, saying something is compatible when it will literally explode), we write a separate follow-up article and link to it from the original.

Types Of Corrections We Publish

Minor Corrections (Typos, Formatting, Grammar)

Fixed without a note unless a reader reported it. If a reader reported it, we note it. Credit given if requested. "Minor" means it does not affect understanding or purchasing decisions. "The" vs "a" is minor. "10 hours" vs "12 hours" is not minor.

Factual Corrections (Wrong Spec, Wrong Price, Wrong Date)

Always noted. Note appears at the bottom of the article in italics, explaining what was changed and why. Timestamp included. No exceptions.

Retractions (We Were Completely Wrong)

Sometimes we publish something that is just... wrong. Not a typo. Not a spec mix-up. The entire premise was flawed, or the product changed after our review, or we missed something obvious. When that happens, we retract the article. The original article stays up but gets a giant red "RETRACTED" banner at the top with an explanation. The retraction also gets its own standalone post. We do not delete articles. The internet is forever, and we believe in transparency — even when it makes us look bad.

Updates (Product Changed After Review)

Products get firmware updates. Companies change specs. Prices drop. When new information becomes available after publication, we update the article and note it clearly. Example: "Updated June 2026: The manufacturer has released a firmware update that fixed the connectivity issues mentioned in this review. We have retested and updated our recommendation accordingly."

How We Prevent Errors (Before They Happen)

We try to get it right the first time. Here's our pre-publication process:

• Every article is read by at least two editors. The writer plus one copy editor. Sometimes a third if the product is complicated.
• Specs are verified against manufacturer sources. We do not trust third-party spec aggregators. We go to the source.
• We test everything ourselves. We do not repeat manufacturer claims without verification. If we say the battery life is 10 hours, it's because we got 10 hours. Or 9.5. Or 10.5. But we tested.
• We maintain internal style and fact-checking guides. Boring but effective.
• We track every correction. Patterns help us improve. If the same editor keeps messing up battery specs, we retrain them or reassign them.

Responding To Correction Requests From Companies

PR firms and manufacturers sometimes email us demanding corrections. We take these seriously — but we do not automatically assume they are correct. We verify. If they are right, we correct. If they are wrong, we explain why. If they threaten legal action over an honest review, we publish their legal threat alongside our response. That has happened twice. Both times, the companies backed down. We are not afraid of lawyers. We are afraid of being wrong. There's a difference.

Our Correction Tracking Log (Public)

We maintain an internal log of every correction made in the past 12 months. Upon request, we will provide a summary of all corrections from the past 90 days. To request the correction log, email corrections@yeetmagazine.com with the subject line "CORRECTION LOG REQUEST." We will respond within 7 days. This is not because we have anything to hide. It's because maintaining a public real-time log is technically annoying and we haven't built it yet. Maybe one day.

Contact Our Corrections Team

Email: corrections@yeetmagazine.com
Response time: Within 1 business day (usually faster if you're nice)
Who reads these emails: A real human editor, not an AI chatbot, not a customer service outsourcer.
What to include: Article URL, specific error, evidence if possible, your name if you want credit (optional).

Anonymous tips accepted. If you work at a company and want to tell us we screwed up without risking your job, we will protect your anonymity. Contact us via ProtonMail at yeetcorrections@proton.me for fully anonymous reporting.

Retroactive Corrections (Old Articles)

We periodically review our most popular articles from past years. If we find an error — especially one where a product's specs or performance has changed due to firmware updates — we update it and note the update with the current date. We do not go back and change historical facts (e.g., "the iPhone 14 launched in 2022" will always be correct). We only update when the product itself has changed or when we discover an error we missed at publication.