It annoys the crap out of me.
2007-03-06 18:11:38 · 11 answers · asked by Jason D 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I don't mind that as much as OMG R U going 2 go 2 the movies. I understand that it is quick, but that is what annoys me the most. It makes me wonder whether these people can actually spell, or whether they are very young. Caps can be annoying too.
2007-03-06 19:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kelly s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a great way to flash a little bit of personality. Of course, those can be overused, but it really gives you a strong clue to that person's personality if s/he is using them all the time.
Expression in writing has always been a problem. Some people have *always* felt that mere words can't convey all the emotions they want to express. In the 18th century, letters between friends often had things underlined (and double or even triple-underlined), with stars and punctuations and various symbols beside the basic alphabet. (-: And people gave them crap too.
I think you're just making yourself grumpy. Try to associate in groups where people are more uptight and reserved, and maybe you can fix that little crap problem you've got.
2007-03-06 21:00:43 · answer #2 · answered by Madame M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've come to terms with the use of these type of 'text conventions'. Not being able to spell is something different. Mind you, I believe that they should only be used in appropriate situations - to speed up a typewritten response.
Anyway, as far as technology goes, it won't be too long before voice recognition technology makes the old keyboard a museum piece.
2007-03-06 18:31:08 · answer #3 · answered by chrisviolet4011 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People use OMG and LOL too much. I guess they like using them so much because they can't type out the full words for them.
2007-03-06 18:15:28 · answer #4 · answered by Josh D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't think so. It's just a quick way of telling someone which reaction they've evoked - in a way it's a more honest response than a considered description.
2007-03-06 20:09:05 · answer #5 · answered by Iridflare 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its simply shorthand which makes typing faster and easier, these are about the only two i use, i still have trouble abbreviating words (eg: gr8, thanx) because i want the spelling to be right! lol
2007-03-06 18:16:33 · answer #6 · answered by sydneygal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. i use it all the time. but writing it in CAPS does make it a little annoying.
2007-03-06 18:14:58 · answer #7 · answered by shimoz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's just youthful expression.
2007-03-06 18:25:00 · answer #8 · answered by birdwatcher 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course not. it saves effort to type=)
2007-03-06 18:47:26 · answer #9 · answered by WAHMaholic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I look at it this way , LOL means loser on line .
2007-03-06 18:18:48 · answer #10 · answered by BajaRick 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋