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Re: A Little Insight on Txt Lnguage
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on 2006-10-16 09:16:45 |
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right! they speak like a computer! it wouldn't hurt if they try to speak properly. ^^ @h4xor dude... shortening words is a headache! it looks like an alien wrote those text! ^^  |
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You know what's even worse? I know people that actually talk (with words, in real life) like that. If they get mad at someone they'll say: "STFU!" And they'll say: "OK, g2g, ttyl." instead of: "I have to go home now, see ya later." Its quite pathetic, really.
Wise Man says: "Take a dog off its leash and it will wander."
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Re: A Little Insight on Txt Lnguage
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on 2006-10-15 12:02:31 |
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Although I don't dislike txt speak and 1337 speak, I can see where you are going. Unfortunately people habitually use it everyday, be it on cell phones, messenger programs, even on forums. But it's the degree of usage and the vocab the person has. For example, I'll speak the way I normally do for a moment. personally i dun have any probs with this kind of stuff so long as ppl use simple terms and dun try to make things complicated using stuff that no one is goin to likely understand. But as you can see, not everyone uses extreme, but I can see where you're going with it. It does getting highly irritating when people start to really use complex terminology that most people would not understand. Actually it's kind of funny if you think about it. Txt speak was created to make things simplier, such as LOL, G2G, TTYL and such, but now it's gotten to the point that the once formerly simple language has turned into something that takes a little time to understand, rather than, a quick look, and then it clicks in one's mind. I have to agree on the fact that it's becoming widespread and the use of it on forums is quite annoying, in certain most cases. Personally that should be saved for instant messanging where people will for sure know a wide range of chat speak. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen, and people use it in forums. But thank god it's not an official form of speak. I shudder to think what would happen should such a thing happen.  |
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on 2006-10-15 11:29:44 (edited 2006-10-15 11:30:42)
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I agree completely. I don't use things like that except for well known sometime things like, g2g and so on. The one thing I hate more than that is this stupid 'leet' speak. I don't even bother to read anything written in that horrible language style. Some people say it's fun, but it's not it's just plain annoying.    |
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by MiCHiYo μ
on 2006-10-09 02:33:07 (edited 2006-10-09 02:33:55)
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hahahaha~ h4xor dude, you're lucky i didn't do the whilst instead of while, or spelt instead of spelled, and the likes. it's british, dear, british. >< engineer, thanks for backing me up, sweets. ^^ -michiyo- 
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No, capitalisation is also an acceptabe word. Capitalisation
Wise Man says: "Take a dog off its leash and it will wander."
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on 2006-09-27 14:46:56 |
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Yeah, I have to agree with you all. Shortening words like that is just annoying and generally just makes it take longer to read. |_337 15 7|-|3 0|\||_`/ 3><<3|^710|\| 51|\|<3 17'5 _||_|57 |=012 |=|_||\|!!1one! Oh, and speaking of proper grammar, spelling, and being proper and all, Michiyo, you know you misspelled capitalization in your initial letter. (it's got a z, not an s) (translation for above: 1337 is the only exception since it's just for fun)
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on 2006-09-21 17:35:35 |
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(damn it, free period's over!) i can't read the whole essay yet, but i so agree!! text language is a bad habit. err.. gotta go!  |
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Re: A Little Insight on Txt Lnguage
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on 2006-09-04 12:13:11 |
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R&D - Research & Development IMHO - in my humble opinion There are others, I guess... "IMHO" doesn't bother me, but "g2g" (got to go) does... I have no idea why. I'm in favor of complete words. Also, grammar is underrated...  |
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Eh, I'm not exactly used on making shortcuts whenever it comes to forums, it's just...wrong \(O_x)/ but I AM addicted to making shortcuts when it comes to tagalog chat, [eh, because I use dialect on texting]. so, I sgest we use cmplete wrds 2 mke ourslves undrstnd..k? [Send Message? Message Sent.]  |
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17 |v|µ$7 |>1$$ `/0µ 0/=/= |-|4/1||6 70 |234|) 7|-|3 1337. I'm not very good with the language but after several minutes of chin rubbing I think it says "It must piss you off having to read the leet." In anycase, I agree with the notion that frequent use of programs such as instant messengers have a negative effect on spelling and punctuation once it becomes a habit. However, I also believe that since I'm just "chatting" with a friend through a program on a computer, I don't feel perfect spelling is necessary as long as he or she knows what I am saying. All my pals never use capitals or apostrophies. I prefer to use full sentences on forums and I encourage others to do the same (it is enforced on the forums I moderate too!) When it comes to actually have a conversation in person, you are not going to hear me say "el oh el!" or "be be el" though I imagine some would. I think it's all up to the individual to decide where the limits will be. I mean, how would you say that sentence at the top differently in person to make it sound "leet" and is there even a way of doing it? Text language used as shortcuts do have benefits as in examples already described but also for note taking during lectures. They are your notes and since you can read them, why not. But of course, when it comes to writing your essays, reports, or even resumés, text language will be heavily frowned upon. I use text language frequently but can still maintain accuracy in spelling and grammar where it counts. My belief, use it when necessary but not to the point where it replaces your vocabulary. |
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on 2006-09-02 09:40:08 |
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heh.. i think its normal for people 2 use some shortcuts..ill give u some examples: remember the 1st day u saw a keyboard and how much u are amazed on it..especially if the letters u push/tab/etc began appearing on the monitor..normally it would take days for a avarage kid to memorize the letters on the keyboard..then they would just say this : WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH IS THERE A SHORTCUT 4 THIS THING !!! people people..try 2 understand that maybe some of our users have a problem on their speech or maybe some people are used to it..^____^ tnx to CELLPHONE ADDICTION OR TEXT ADDICTION! applause applause!! ^____^ i think my english in this post are better than the other threads..hehhee!  |
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by MiCHiYo μ
on 2006-08-29 18:09:17 (edited 2006-08-29 18:11:50)
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LOL!!! >_< i love you too! heehee... =D hold on. what's R&D and IMHO...? okay. it's obvious i'm not used to it. AT ALL. *sighs* NOTE: SHORTCUTS, NOT TEXTISMS. or, maybe not. scrap that. i'm contradicting myself if i make that suggestion come to life. can't have dAngel go around telling me i'm contradicting myself... heehee! >_< -michiyo-
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Re: A Little Insight on Txt Lnguage
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on 2006-08-29 17:55:22 |
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@Michiyo - I love you. Seriously. I have no idea how people can assume that text-language saves time, when you have think about what letters to drop, what gets replaced with numbers, changing over what to what, etc. (Although I can surmise, with practice, it would become quicker, once someone becomes used to it...) And reading it takes even longer! I always assumed that the acceptable times to abbreviate words were to avoid use of profanity, or when there's a set precedent for it (abbreviation of latin terms comes to mind, as well as R&D, IMHO, and so on.) Then again, as an aspiring writer, I feel it's important for me to use standard english when I write; I'll never get published if I pepper my writings with textisms. Or it may be that I'm another Gemini who nit-picks, whatever. Or I'm just showing my age... I get a headache trying to read all those numbers and such. Get off of my lawn, you dang kids! |
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on 2006-08-25 22:08:03 |
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I also type in all corrected form. I was IMing with this girl a while back in my old city, and I used to type, not completely using the "internet-chat-type" talk, but a bit along the lines of it. She couldn't understand me (cause she wanted me to type like her. XD), so I did and then I started to see how a better of an idea that really was, so now I doit all the time. I do have some occasions where I have my own abreviations and stuff like saying "Hi" and "Bye". Now with situation involving Cell Phones, people can either just tpye that way beacuse of what you said, they're more used to doing so, or they're just simply...lazy...dead on! ^_^ 
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@ Michiyo and Lord Shishio: (Hahaha, that rhymes) I'm a gemini too! Just one thing, I believe its spelled "okie-dokie" not "okiedowkie" But ya, I agree completely.
Wise Man says: "Take a dog off its leash and it will wander."
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Re: A Little Insight on Txt Lnguage
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on 2006-08-24 17:12:02 |
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Yes...I agree! Sometimes it's too hard to interpret what the person is saying, and it feels like you're speaking a different language!! The only ones i use are yeah = ya, want to = wanna, and going to = gonna. ^^" I don't think those are considered very hard to understand, though... |
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Re: A Little Insight on Txt Lnguage
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on 2006-08-24 06:20:04 (edited 2006-08-24 06:21:09)
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I'm okay with shortcuts as long as I understand it. Though I have to admit "txt language" gets on my nerves. I usually ask my classmates to send me a message so I won't forget anything the next day. Unfortunely giving my number away wasn't a very good choice, a few of my classmates send me messages late at night, ruining my sleep just to tell me this, "eLow,,, mSta 2log nyO?!? iNgatz kYo sA mGa gaGaWiN nYo nGaYoN,,, eHe,,," They texted me at 2 o'clock in the morning just to say, "Hi, how's your sleep? Be careful on what you're going to do now. Ehe." 
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Uhm... I guess if they use the txt language while chatting or smsing, then it's ok. But using it in forums are... Wrong... You type in txt language to give a fast reply. But you don't really need to hurry or anything to reply in a forum, it's not a chat after all. As for the language mixing problem... Everything seems to be mixed up with english! Well, there's no helping it since english is a global language after all... Sometimes when people speak in Bahasa Indonesia they also use english words inserted here and there. That's because the english word sounds more simple and 'modern' than the original word. But geez, whenever someone overuse it i feel like i wanna slap them for even speaking... Instead of sounding cool by inserting english words excessively, they sound more like a failed american wannabe... If they try to be cool, then at least speak english completely... So, my conclusion: Speaking with mixed language is ok as long as people understand you. But using it too much... Will have me feed you with poo. I mean stupid... |
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Well, in this world we have lots of lauguages. And when they clashes(as in multi-racial country), they get mixed up. Ever seen or heard Singlish?(Singaporeon english) It sounds so funny they deliberately use it in their movie!(and the audience especially kids love it) So it keeps happening down every generation. *WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF PEOPLE STARTS USING ENGLISH+MANDARIN IN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE?* 50 years later students will get to learn 'web-chatting shortcuts' and Hawaiian in school!  |