ivan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I like LOL - in fact I like lots of TLA's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Oh how I hate abbreviated speak.... Word of advice then, don't ever work for International Business Machines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don’t mind text speech in a text! but not on a forum, oh and only if it makes sense, my mum has a habit of removing all vowels in words and then her texts make no sense at all, I don't think she really understands proper text speech if there is such a thing. I hate it when people say "I don't want to offend you but" which blatantly means they are about the offend you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don’t mind text speech in a text! but not on a forum, oh and only if it makes sense, my mum has a habit of removing all vowels in words and then her texts make no sense at all, I don't think she really understands proper text speech if there is such a thing. I hate it when people say "I don't want to offend you but" which blatantly means they are about the offend you! It's the same as saying "im not being funny"...but they are really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 It really "grinds my gears"* as well - the apparent "evolution" of English, both in spelling and punctuation, is highly irritating. There are a lot of people on this forum that can type at a reasonable pace, even if they cannot manage touch-typing, so why can they not type in near proper English with the odd bit of punctuation thrown in? Does it take that much longer? I am the first to admit that my spelling is not perfect and I do not have a full command of the Queen's English, but I can at least string together a post that is understandable! Some of the threads started in a similar vain to this one have been absolutely hilarious, but at the same time, very depressingly true. When posts appear that are hardly legible, let alone intelligible - and in no way are they answerable it is a sorry state of affairs! Made even worse when these posts are on the quest for "more power innit" - these people are allowed to aim 350bhp+ down the Queen's highways? And another thing, why do we have so much trouble with threw, through, though, your, you're, their, there, they're, know, no, brakes and breaks??? Surely when your brakes break when instead they should be braking you know you're in for fun, can't people manage to put this into a coherent sentence? I'm waiting for the following threads:- "Can ny-1 help coz my breaks breaked last night innit!!!!!" Ah certainly friend, I can clearly see what your problem is from your well defined self analysis. What you clearly need is a dictionary. If one of these is not available, you could pop along to your local Ripspeed counter and beat your head repeatedly on the counter until concussion sets in. Once revived please then avail yourself with the largest "phat" alloy wheels you can find in the store, and have them inserted anally. For the final touch you should use the self-adhesive carbon fibre sheeting to cover your nose and mouth - your problem should now be resolved. "Who wantz me break pads? Dun hardly no miles innit?" What the hell is a break pad? Is it a small piece of rubber matting you can put things on, then beat them with a hammer until you are satisfied with your handiwork? Maybe this sale could be combined with the first thread for a quick sale? * I watch far too much Family Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Holy cow. My thoughts written out on paper Loved the "self-adhesive carbon fibre sheeting" part... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzi Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Cnt b 4ss 2 reed da ole tang init lik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlotte Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 I don’t mind text speech in a text! but not on a forum, oh and only if it makes sense, my mum has a habit of removing all vowels in words and then her texts make no sense at all, I don't think she really understands proper text speech if there is such a thing. My mum can't text in a normal fashion - in fact I blame the phone companies for providing a 'helpful' fact sheet with txt words on them. She must have read it one night and it's like receiving a text from a child. Although hats off to her, she does at least text, my dad just replies with one word answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonus_2000 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 And another thing, why do we have so much trouble with threw, through, though, your, you're, their, there, they're, know, no, brakes and breaks??? Surely when your brakes break when instead they should be braking you know you're in for fun, can't people manage to put this into a coherent sentence? I have to agree with this, it seems to be everywhere these days too. Not just an exclusive thing to this forum. I hate having to put up with this sort of thing going out over emails at work, and that is supposed to be a corporate enviroment. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 LOL and IMHO are not TXT speak, they were invented before the TXT revolution in Internet chat rooms. Like BRB and all the others. Here's a list for you to pin on your wall - http://www.real-knowledge.com/chatacro.htm Funnily I hate txt too, but find those quite acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 I did specify abbreviated text in the first thread but forgot to change the title... Still doesn't make me like it more though. IMO I can tolerate and things like WTF. LOL is just used as a full stop more than anything else lately lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 LOL and IMHO are not TXT speak, they were invented before the TXT revolution in Internet chat rooms. Like BRB and all the others. Here's a list for you to pin on your wall - http://www.real-knowledge.com/chatacro.htm Funnily I hate txt too, but find those quite acceptable. Great list by the way. I saw a few I've seen before but not known WTF they were on about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Saw this on another site: Typing EXcremenT To Anyone LiKe thIS FOR Me OR anyONe Stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Saw this on another site: Typing EXcremenT To Anyone LiKe thIS FOR Me OR anyONe Stinks. Haha... :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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