It seems like most of the people who do this are female and younger. Are they too lazy to type out a complete word or sentence or do they not know how to use the spell checker if necessary??
2006-12-28 08:21:35 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
"Acceptable" by whom? This is mostly done as a result of "chatting" and "texting" where you are limited or rushed in your ability to use words so "compression" tactics are used. But "acceptable" -- I don't THINK so!!
2006-12-28 08:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My answer appears to have disappeared into the Yahoo system on the other question but here it is:
One explanation could be to do with the rise in use, and popularity, of SMS or Text message on mobile phones (cell phones) It's a quick, easy way to keep in touch while not having to bother with ringing someone (sometimes the call charges in the UK are a lot higher than sending a text)
The shortening of certain words is to be able to fit everything you want to say into one message. I've noticed it's since spread more widely across the internet, although people have been using 'u' to mean you, and 'r' for are for quite a long time.
Another explanation is that certain groups of people, especially 'teen' groups, develop their own language as a way to determine who is part of their group and who isn't. In a basic sense it's a tribal thing. 1337 language is another example.
It is hard to read sometimes, and can be annoying but I'm sure when you were young you had slang noone else knew!
2006-12-28 08:39:54 · answer #2 · answered by toe_jam_on_toast 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teens yes both female AND male. Do you really want to see some words or characters that have the "cringing effect? Wait till spring break and summer vacation. This site will become an age group frenzy of words like, huh, youngin, dagnabit, like uhm, and much more. And as far as the spell check goes, laptop vs keyboard......Lazy? Why didn't you capatalize your W in the question. Hey come on were here to have fun and insight right? Have a Very Happy New Year, Auguri
2006-12-30 05:07:42 · answer #3 · answered by lin 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Come on now loosen up a little. I guess people use computers more and more these days. They just started there own lingo. As long as you type how you want to that should be enough to make you happy. Just think about how you would feel if you would just let people do those little things, and stopped worrying about small things like that. Life changes, and so do people. You will have a miserable life getting upset about things that are so petty.
Just let it go. I can imagine that you must let everone elses imperfections bother you. You can never change people. I am sure your not perfect either. LET IT GO!!!!!!!!!
Have a nice day!
2006-12-28 08:36:35 · answer #4 · answered by idontknow 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm a boy but i sometimes use those shortforms, i don't mean to use it when i reach the word but when i type fast it automaticlly comes in with my fingers, but why we don't have to use those forms if people understand it well?
2006-12-28 08:49:31 · answer #5 · answered by Laith Attar 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No we women are not lazy............we save time in order to utilize it well
2006-12-28 08:26:55 · answer #6 · answered by sahar_kf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋