Holy crap. Is it really that hard to type the word ‘to’ instead of 2? Ok, ok, I’ll admit I use the dreaded 'lol' sparingly, but for gods sake does no one realize how moronic this looks:
Q: my gf wont say she loves me. Why?
A: like ur gf used 2 be hot 4 u but dosent want u n e more, when u say she told u b4 did she said it online or sumthin? cuz ur gf says tons of stuff to any1, maybe she likes u, but prolly not, she prolly felt pressured 2 go out w/ u. have you seen her nakid? if she doent say it nakid she not in2 u. theres no way around it, i'm not sure tho cuz ur question was unclear
The question was unclear? The question? Holy ****. Is this even considered English? Seriously, why would anyone want to look this stupid?
2006-07-03 13:08:17 · 14 answers · asked by Bellora 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
Amen. It's not that difficult to type properly, and it gives people one less reason to think you're an idiot (there's always the content of what you're writing, naturally ;).
2006-07-03 13:11:23 · answer #1 · answered by Eric 3 · 7⤊ 4⤋
Netspeak is becoming a common problem on many websites, forums, blogs etc.
I know it's very annoying but you start to get used to it eventually. Just try to make sure you don't write on paper in the same way ;-)
I don't think there is anything that can be done to stop it in all reality - most people can't type properly so it is quicker for them to use netspeak.
I admire your spirit though - not many of us still out there that like to use proper english!
2006-07-03 13:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the age of "texting." When you have an itty-bitty phone and you are constantly messaging someone, it is understood that one abbreviates (a loose use of the term, I know)whenever one can so as to speed up communication. I'm amazed anyone spends any time trying to use a phone to type messages, but then, I'm not a 16 year old girl.
I agree, however, that one should take time to be clear, succinct, and pithy when one has access to a keyboard and a pc.
2006-07-03 13:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually some people do it's just some people cannot type as fast and would like to get their say in quicker than someone else and sometimes it helps on online games.
2006-07-03 13:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by geoff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The funny thing is most of these people are college students. I guess it stems from text messaging on their cell phones so much. Just a hunch.
2006-07-03 13:12:49 · answer #5 · answered by SkyBird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Due to the constant use of shortcuts and ms autocomplete shortcuts pervade our verbage ad nauseum. gf must mean good friend. Just find the shortcut for "flibbertigibbet."
2006-07-03 13:32:09 · answer #6 · answered by clarence15 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to know also. I think people are just lazy. Most of them probably can't spell either. Proper use of capitals is gone also. You would think that the keyboards were defective.
2006-07-03 13:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by Norm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No it's not difficult it's just shorter. U know it's like using short hand in class when taking notes.
2006-07-03 13:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Who me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apparently, yes. And it annoys the living day lights out of me too, especially when girl go: lYk3 OMGZZZZ iim s0 C0o!
2006-07-03 13:11:57 · answer #9 · answered by violet 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My problem is punctuation. I wonder if people realize there is a check spelling available.
2006-07-03 13:13:18 · answer #10 · answered by scorpgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Granted, shorthand can be a good thing; Provided that you're the only one that has to read it!!!
2006-07-03 13:15:36 · answer #11 · answered by muthapopcorn61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋