Do you pay attention to typos in other's (sic) writing?

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As a (sometimes) editor, I was trained to look for typos in others' writing. I am so "anal" that I correct typos when I find them in my own writing, even on MyLot. That said, I am a good writer, but not a great writer. I don't read that many books, and try to eschew obfuscation when I can. I try to be a "blue collar" writer. Reviewers have described my writing as "user-friendly," because I try to be clear, and not overly pedantic in my writing. As bad vision and senior status take over, I discover more and more typos in my writing. Mark Twain, one of my favorite authors, may not have actually gone to college. But he was a reporter for several newspapers, and is thought to be a good American writer. I share with him some struggles in the proper use of commas. I think I over-use them. And sometimes I neglect them when I should have used one. When I read the writing of others, I do take note of things like spelling and sentence structure. An argument by someone who writes (or speaks) well is more compelling to me than an argument by someone who does not write well. Does that make me a "snob"? Today, I read about "a lot" versus "alot." A lot means a large quantity. I write a lot because I am trying to get a book done. Al(l)ot means distributing objects to another (or others), as in, "I try to allot an equal number of stacky blocks to each of the kids when we are building a stacky tower." Do you look at quality of writing when you read the writings of others. Does it affect (not "effect") your sense of the writer's credibility as a thinker? Note: If you catch typos, or brainos, in this post, point them out, and I will correct them.