This isn’t about mistakes in quotations specifically, but I agree with Lorenzo that “mistakes are expected and fine (please accept corrections, though)” — although taken out of context in this case — is a true norm on the Forum. You can see the same spirit here:
It’s ok to make mistakes (but try to be clear about why you believe what you believe)
Mistakes are normal. Don’t mislead deliberately, though.
(I won’t participate in this thread more, probably, but wanted to endorse this point, as I think it’s important. I might tweak the Guide to norms post to reflect this better in the future.)
This isn’t about mistakes in quotations specifically, but I agree with Lorenzo that “mistakes are expected and fine (please accept corrections, though)” — although taken out of context in this case — is a true norm on the Forum. You can see the same spirit here:
(I won’t participate in this thread more, probably, but wanted to endorse this point, as I think it’s important. I might tweak the Guide to norms post to reflect this better in the future.)