hogmaw Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I don't like txt spk as a rule and I think the majority of people on this board would agree. True it does creep into a few things I write, I think I get away with a bit here and there, but thankfully 99.9% of what I write is in proper English. I saw this article and, I am ashamed to say, I agree with the Daily Mail here. Now that's a first. What I don't understand is, with most mobile phones having predictive text, what is the point? Surely it's easier to write a word properly, even if it's misspelt, than to use brain energy into twisting simple words into bizzare combinations of characters and numbers? Answers in English please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 the point is getting the most message in 160 characters, txt spk was invented to fit messages into phones that could only do 1 text message at a time, now it doesnt matter so much as phones can send multi text messages, but back in the day you were restricted to 160 characters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Shane_ Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 no wat dya mean m8 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoFuture Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 the thing is this "language" has evolved and kids in schools now use it fluently to communicate, to a really worrying degree, personally im dyslexic and hate it, but i cant spell anyway but i dont thing we are going to see the end to this new form of communication anytime soon ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyafc Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Fook me, i couldn't understand half that ad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 In response to this thread I'd like to use a massive amount of swear words. Unfortunately they're censored, yet m8 isn't. I'm not sure the public at large realise what this is doing to our language... we're turning into a list of abbreviations! HTH. ...On a serious note, I won't take anyone who uses txt speak to communicate with me seriously. Use it and expect a stupid answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lbm Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I thought that ad just looked like a load of Welsh to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Is anyone really able to read that ad fluently like they would with normal English. That is the question, it seems like people can read their own abbreviated txt spk easily enough, but it's a job deciphering someone else's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I can't believe they paid £3K for that pile of sh1te! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc_p Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Is anyone really able to read that ad fluently like they would with normal English. That is the question, it seems like people can read their own abbreviated txt spk easily enough, but it's a job deciphering someone else's. Can't make one sentance out of it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsween Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Ironic that the title of the thread is in text speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Can't make one sentance out of it myself. sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Just got my little niece to translate as i didnt have a clue 1.you have the right to feel safe all the time, including when using information,communication technology or your mobile phone 2.If anything makes you feel unhappy or uncomfortable online tell a responsible adult straight away dont be afraid you'll get into strife 3.if you get a nasty message or get anything that makes you feel uncomfortable, dont reply show it to a responsible adult 4.Only email/message people you know, or those whom a responsible adult has approved 5.messages you send should be respectfull 6.Talk to a responsible adult before joining chatrooms or networking sites 7.Keep your personal details private when using information,communication technologies or your mobile phone. Your name,kin information,journey to school,your quite interested in hobbies are all examples of personal details 8.Dont show anyone photographs of yourself, friends or family without checking first with a responsible adult 9.Never agree to meet an online pal in real life without checking with a responsible adult Responsible adults include your teachers, parents and the carers with whom you live. If you've any frets using information, communication technologies safety at home or in school, please speak to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kill1308 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I hate text speak.... I can see why it came about though, just never bought into it myself though when I had a 160 word phone and just sent 2 messages if I needed to, or shock horror, just phoned the other person Think it's pretty sad though that they feel they need to write an advert in 'txt spk' to get through to children. Does this mean all the lessons that children have aren't going to sink in because they are taught in standard English instead of text speak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 XXX is an adult now ? Thats crazy , the team that designed that poster want shooting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 It makes me feel old. My sister in law uses it constantly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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