Using complete WORDS instead of TXT SPK

This bothers me too. I do think it's a sign of the times, but it won't change. Rather it will become customary to use that sort of spelling. Many schools even teach invented spelling in the early grades to encourage kids to get their points across, rather than worry about spelling. My SD did this and not even she could read her invented spelling! I also read something a while back about high schoolers who were unable to write a basic paragraph because of all the made up spellings. At the time, texting wasn't big yet, so the words were things like "toys r us", "mac n cheese", etc. Now those people are in the workforce, and people are surprised when they can't get a decent job. I'll make sure that my DS knows how to write properly. Yet another reason that I hope to homeschool him.

I know what you mean! It really irrates me! Even when I text I use complete sentences with actual punctuation. Another thing that makes me mad is when people don't know how to differentiate between "Your" and "You're", or "There", "Their", and "They're" oh and of course when people spell "a lot" as if it was one word. I mean come on no one had to tell me that they were two separate words, they LOOK wrong together. Please people you're not illiterate, don't write/type like you are. Sorry for that long response but really got me going =D.

I actually don't like the "text talk" as sad as it sounds, it actually takes longer to read and word together than if you wrote it out properly. Text talk is good for photos but when making a long sentence or post here, use the correct words.

i don't use txt spk on mylot only in a messenger. i think txt spk is bad for your discussions or responses because the rating will go down if someone doesn't understand what you're talking about. i always use complete words. it's much more appropriate. sometimes i don't understand some txt spk. it doesn't really bother me at all. i just don't think it's appropriate here.

I don't come across chatspeak too often, and when I chat I spell out most things.... usually only abbreviating for LOL. When I see chatspeak where it doesn't belong... it makes me question the person's intelligence a bit.

THANK YOU! I have made decent income at writing, and for approximately 57 years have kept my PASSION close. Certainly there have been times when I have to follow one of my early works, "101 ways to prepare and enjoy Peanut Butter." :) I never took TYPING 101, and admittedly do on occasion fall into the NET shorthand in chat, but I keep a WEBSTERS close at hand, as well as already having a decent command of My language. I also rely on "Spell Check" :) What saddens me, as much as this medium is the accepted way to connect globally, and the technology expands exponentially, offering opportunities on many levels, it does, in some case, DE-Evolve our ability or reasoning, in communicating. Obviously I use such things as TY (Thank You) BRB (Be Right Back) for the SPEED of it more than to "Bast***ize my language ability. I have to wonder though, if at some point we'll all DE-Evolve to a point where Everyone actually understands "ROTFLMAO." I certainly hope not. One more BOOK to have to carry to refer to in trying to interpret, and one that is outdated as rapidly as this technolgy, smile. "Good On Ya" Steven Wolf

"Txt Speak" bothers me a lot. I have suggeste several times that Mylot put it in their guidelines not to use it. When I see a question or answer in text messaging jargon I usually mention it when I reply. I have also checked the profiles of the people who use it and find it is usually a young person. We should all remind people that this is a forum and complete sentences should be the order of the day.

this new way of writing does not bother me. I actually think that it is cool. This generation is the FIRST to use this way. Just like our normal language changed from Shakespearean language, now we are changing.

I can't stand it either Denmarkguy. It drives me crazy. If a discussion is started in that manner, I just skip right over it. Though, now that I use that special feature of only seeing the discussions that your friends start, I haven't had a problem with it. It's just laziness - bet it doesn't help in that obesity issue. I feel that when respond to a discussion that wasn't started in text speak, they should respond the same way. Similar as if you life in different places and have a different English speaking. If that made an sense at all. Text speak is NOT a global "language" that everyone understands, so people shouldn't assume that everyone will understand it. They're wrong, we don't understand. How can we appreciate what these people type if they can't do it in real words? It's just not right. On a seperate thing: That's good that you're can write for a living, so kudos to you!!! I'd love to write for a living, but it's taking too long - UGH!

You're not alone, I hate it also. But then, I'm no teenager, either. I just think it's a bad habit to get into and makes a person seem illiterate. I don't understand why people rely so much on text messaging to begin with.

It drives me nuts! I know I'm not the most eloquent person in the world, but I do at least put in the effort to write real words. I expect others to do the same. Like you, I agree that allowances must be made for non-native English speakers, but they aren't the ones generally typing this way. It's a major pet peeve of mine, though I have been known to use smileys. They don't detract from the ability to understand what I'm saying though, so I think that's a different issue.

Good post. I agree with you. I think that it is just rude. I mean, if you do not have time to type out the whole word, which will only take another few seconds, don't even bother. I can top this though, as I have 2 teens, who "speak" this written language. So, I have to figure out what they are saying. "idk" "jk" "we" no wonder I have a hard time communicating with them. They also use phrases like 'rolls eyes' or "wags tail" to let me know if they are disgusted with me or happy. I can't keep up.

Yes, it's annoying. It's also a fad here in the Philippines, using txt , and shortcuts. its because they use it in texting, and it is a lot easier to text in shortcuts. I personally do not agree to this.

The first time I read ''Dnt use abbrvs b/c thr 2 diff 4 ppl 2 read'' I read diff as different and not difficult.I use text speak,but only in messengers.When I began using internet,I was using abbreviations generously until my mentor pointed out to me that people like what I say ,but not how I say it,referring to the abbreviations.Since then I have stopped using them on websites or forums.The only one I use these days is 'coz'.When I come across them from newer members here,I feel by the time they reach 100 posts they'd realise that Mylot doesn't take them favourably and will stop using that.I came across a discussion a few days back asking if the technology is negatively impacting the art of conversation and I had to concur.People are being miser with words to make the most of their time,but it doesn't always help things and sometimes negatively reflects on our intent.

I think it's more better if write in correct manner, though my primary language is not english, I try to make it a point that I can convey my words and express what I am trying to say. I too, am not used to reading 'txt msg words' used here in mylot, as I do not do it myself. Eventhough I am not that a fast typer, I do try to make the sentences that I put here in complete form. They also told me that mylot has no problem for using words, as long as it is conveyed. But I do am not with this type of style of writing, you are right, this is not a cell phone!;) And I guess, some of them are just stubborn or maybe are really having hard time in making correct spellings on using the english language. I hope that most of us would come to realize this and take it us a reminder to all of us.. I am with you my friend, good work..

I am with you all the way. I'm 45 and always annoyed at the deliberate destruction of years of education, billions of dollars spent on it, just for those to write like a 3-year-old talks. It is like all my years of learning down the tubes, because I have to forget all my education to instead decrypt messages that should have been typed in proper English. People forget that education teaches the brain how to think and relate, including words typed out in messages. For me, this is saying a lot since I'm a very technical person for many years now. Speaking of, can you Denmarkguy, refer some good sites who pay for writing work? Could you send me some of your samples of what you have written? There are so many scams on the Internet that makes it hard to know who to trust. I wonder how the person who always types "text message encryption in online messages" all the time, is able to think and function in the everyday world. I also wonder why they feel it is proper to expect anyone to respect what they have to say, if they cannot say it in basic proper English. I mean in your message, they obviously did not relate to you as a writer, nor respected your many years of experience as such. They were in their own little world with a narrow eye on their message. I always guess their age is below 25, or 30 at best, for the most part when I see that. I think studying the thinking and brain functions of those people would be a very good research study for phychologists. It would be a really good thesis for university students too.

Well, I have to say that I do agree with you. Except, about the college students part. I believe that it is the high school kids that use text messaging speech the most. There are so many people who respond or write discussions in incomplete English, because they are so used to doing that in high school. Many college students (such as myself) do not use shorthand, and it is a rare thing if we do, because we are so used to writing speeches, papers, etc. It does bother me when people do that, and, sometimes, it can be difficult to read also.

I have a serious problem trying to decipher anything written in text form! I really hate it, when I get a text message full of, m8, l8r, gr8 and so on. When I ever write a text message, I will write it the same way as I would if it was pen to paper writing, the way a proper sentence was meant to be written. Often my text message, will end out being the equivalent of 3 text messages. I think i'll stick to my way and not move with the times.

i cant say that texttalk is that too bad.. I am using it especially during texts. Somehow it speed me up to text and send message.. Also the receiver find it easy to read if he/she is familiar to it.. This also help the space and characters to be sent.. But i dont use texttalk in formal chat and postings. Bad is that this tolerate the wronng spelling and grammar...

This New-Language so to call has bad and good things in it, but there are more bad things than good. For example it is easier to write with words like: thx, msg and here are some from my own country(ROMANIA), sal, ms, plm and many more and even ok is abbreviated to 'k'. Beside the 'good' things I know a lot of persons that even in real life speak with these abbreviation. It is unacceptable!