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This was just a device to counteract the tendency of young writers to write like this:
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
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This was just a device to counteract the tendency of young writers to write like this:
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
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This was just a device to counteract the tendency of young writers to write like this:
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
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This was just a device to counteract the tendency of young writers to write like this:
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
I had a birthday party. And all my friends came. And I got lots of presents. And Philip was sick. And Jeremy won dead lions but it wasn't fair because he moved loads. And I should have won because it was my party.
It's not autobiographical.
Last edited by NotoriousREV; 10 January 2009 at 07:18 AM.
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I think thst "textspeak" is fine when used where it was designed to be-that is to say on telephones. I don't think it should ever be sustituted where the use of English is required.
I support the English language and want to see it preserved as far as possible. It is certainly a shame to see it being destroyed in normal communications.
I would never support "textspeak" on this forum.
Les
I support the English language and want to see it preserved as far as possible. It is certainly a shame to see it being destroyed in normal communications.
I would never support "textspeak" on this forum.
Les
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What you said^
So far phone conversations are concerned, text speak is acceptable IMO. Text speak for phones bears a logic. Every text is meant to be no more than 60 characters, I think. Character means letters, smileys, Xs etc. Every text costs a certain amount of pennies. Young students and even working adults try to save time and money in writing lengthy texts, and expect other party to work out what they are saying by M8, and L8R kind of language. As long as its understandable, IMO its fine on phones. I dislike texting, I'd rather talk instead. So, when I have to text, It will be short and sweet with U for you, and soz for sorry. I still remain confident that it doesn't make me "feel" or "look" like an uneducated person, just because I have saved hassle in pinning full words in.
In forums like this and others, text language is not necessary at all. Standards can be maintained by using the language as normal. Its not a rocket science, really. Spell-check is also available for people with difficulties. Just like Leslie, I am a strong supporter of preserving languages. I don't even like wrong spellings, but I myself am not exactly some Wordsworth or William Blake , so I keep my mouth shut on that.
I don't see so much of text speak here. If I do, I just can't be bothered reading and understanding it. If we all do that, text speak users will soon get the message, and make necessary changes to get some attention and response to their posts.
Last edited by Turbohot; 10 January 2009 at 12:19 PM.
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It's not the end of the world when someone's literary skills are wanting but bear in mind it's a portrayal of your character on here. It's all we can use to distinguish one another. The English language is a wonderful tool for expression and communication, use it or lose it!
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It's not the end of the world when someone's literary skills are wanting but bear in mind it's a portrayal of your character on here. It's all we can use to distinguish one another. The English language is a wonderful tool for expression and communication, use it or lose it!
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U is the chemical symbol for Uranium, Ur is an ancient city, M8 is a motorway that links Glasgow and Edinburgh and Gr8 is just an abomination.
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LOL, i don't "insist" on anything, James, i'm just the old-school fuddy-duddy who remembers when it mattered whether you knew the difference between to and too, and your and you're. I never pick up on anything other than the sort of spelling and grammar that the average seven year old should be aware of. And i make no apologies for doing so, car forum or not.
Read Eats, Shoots and Leaves by Lynn Truss of you want to see a real pedant at work.
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I dont care how its spelt, or if its text speak, or if its gramatically correct so long as I can understand it.
I get regular texts from my 16YO niece and I cant make head nor tail of them.....
The last one I got is in my phone and reads...
Iya yz OK can u pk me up @ mcds lpool 9bels menmts l8r gud gud lu x
Do they think they get charged less for using less letters?
PS. I read the text and understood it, other than the fact that she had mates with her..."me and my mates" = "menmts"
I get regular texts from my 16YO niece and I cant make head nor tail of them.....
The last one I got is in my phone and reads...
Iya yz OK can u pk me up @ mcds lpool 9bels menmts l8r gud gud lu x
Do they think they get charged less for using less letters?
PS. I read the text and understood it, other than the fact that she had mates with her..."me and my mates" = "menmts"
Last edited by yoza; 10 January 2009 at 05:34 PM.
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Iya yz OK can u pk me up @ mcds lpool 9bels menmts l8r gud gud lu x
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Do they think they get charged less for using less letters?
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I dont care how its spelt, or if its text speak, or if its gramatically correct so long as I can understand it.
I get regular texts from my 16YO niece and I cant make head nor tail of them.....
The last one I got is in my phone and reads...
Iya yz OK can u pk me up @ mcds lpool 9bels menmts l8r gud gud lu x
Do they think they get charged less for using less letters?
PS. I read the text and understood it, other than the fact that she had mates with her..."me and my mates" = "menmts"
I get regular texts from my 16YO niece and I cant make head nor tail of them.....
The last one I got is in my phone and reads...
Iya yz OK can u pk me up @ mcds lpool 9bels menmts l8r gud gud lu x
Do they think they get charged less for using less letters?
PS. I read the text and understood it, other than the fact that she had mates with her..."me and my mates" = "menmts"
Last edited by Turbohot; 10 January 2009 at 05:50 PM.
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Help is at hand.
[/url]http://transl8it.com/cgi-win/index.pl
Translate text messages or chat lingo ...
I dont know what wrong with the link, maybe not enough letters....
[/url]http://transl8it.com/cgi-win/index.pl
Translate text messages or chat lingo ...
I dont know what wrong with the link, maybe not enough letters....
Last edited by yoza; 11 January 2009 at 06:47 PM.
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Car runs well under low gentle load. if put under high load the car hessitates and over boostes and pops under de exelaration. Any answers 4 me pls.
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