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I like things simple, and deciphering this type of message is all too hard for me.

Although I can see how this kind of message would draw in the readers attention, this is only useful if the attention leads is likely to lead to action, which is not likely to be the case if the message is not clear and simple.

With regard to grammar errors, I would think that the range of circumstances in which producing material with purposeful grammar errors would constitute an effective marketing practice would be very limited indeed. Perhaps one case where such errors might be appropriate in the case of a radio station aimed at an alternative audience – provided it is made clear to the target audience that the errors are indeed purposeful and deliberate.

But in the vast majority of cases, these types of errors will only serve to create questions with regard to the professionalism of your organization, which in turn will cause doubt in the minds of your target audience as to whether your organization can be trusted to provide reliable service on a consistent basis.