I know for myself and others text speech in a story can throw the whole story off. What is the one that annoys you the most?
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All text speech annoys me. There are enough word variations--including slang-- to say what you're trying to say without making a complete mockery of the English language.
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Clumeleon
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I've seen that in stories which were otherwise quite well-written. I die every time.
I've seen that in stories which were otherwise quite well-written. I die every time.
Sophisticate
All of it. I hate it. It is lazy anywhere except in that context and I am not sure I like it even there.
Weaver of Words
txtspk blongs only in txts, & only if u ned to sv spac. mite fel dif 2moro, but hw i fel 2day
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All of it. I hate it. It is lazy anywhere except in that context and I am not sure I like it even there.
I'm partial to a wee "LOL" now and again. It has become a word that is used in place of actually laughing out loud and I find that really interesting. Language is an incredible thing and I find it fascinating to watch it evolve. I don't like to put restrictions on what people can do with language - it's important to have fun.
That said, there's a time and a place. The purpose of language is communication and when you're writing a story, you want your writing to come across as clearly as possible to as many people as possible. It's not some cool, modern age thing to write in a "hip" way; it's just being an idiot. Don't do it.
Active Ink Slinger
As with just about anything there's a place and time but generally I don't like it, so I refuse to use it. I do not however, put a stop to the constant evolvement of the language. The rules stay the same but addition of words as the LOL to quickly give a tone to a short sentence could be worth using it and see what happens. Why limit ourselves, like it or not anything evolves. Look at music... Or hear, lol. Hum hum is lol a little laugh compared to LOL, ooops lol.
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Life is simple; we are what we eat and what we read. Talk is superfluous.
Life is simple; we are what we eat and what we read. Talk is superfluous.
Sometimes txt spk cn b useful bt most of it annoys me, especially "k". I try to avoid using it but it can be useful when black boxing people here, or when you're making a point, as with some of my first sentence. Still I do find it annoying having to translate it.
Edit: I just realised that I may have missed the original point, so I will say this: I think in certain stories it can have a place, for example if one was writing one about two teenagers hooking up and wanted to convey their textversation, it could be useful to add a bit more depth but in the main body of the story, there is no excuse. Like everything, it has a time and a place.
Edit: I just realised that I may have missed the original point, so I will say this: I think in certain stories it can have a place, for example if one was writing one about two teenagers hooking up and wanted to convey their textversation, it could be useful to add a bit more depth but in the main body of the story, there is no excuse. Like everything, it has a time and a place.
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'Prolly' is the one that prolly annoys me the most.
oh... i had to break myself of this habit, but it still slips in when i need the extra space while chatting...
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I personally HATE it in stories but have had to use it on occasion to convey actual text conversations in my story dialog. But to use it in the very body of the story...NO WAY. I have never and would never shorten "you" to "U" or any other text-speak abomination. I don't even like using it when i am texting on my phone but rather I prefer to resort to the tried and true language of English.
That's all for now. TTYL (couldn't resist).
ps. I need a text-speak dictionary so I can understand what the fuck my kids are trying to converse with me though!
That's all for now. TTYL (couldn't resist).
ps. I need a text-speak dictionary so I can understand what the fuck my kids are trying to converse with me though!
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Active Ink Slinger
I hate when people use text speak for anything. I don't read enough stories that it bothers me there, but if I meet someone online and they're too lazy to type out at least 90% of their words it is an instant turn off. Granted I have my moments, but I actually cringe when I have to change 'you' to 'u' in a black box. It not only makes you look uneducated but also lazy to shorten everything.
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'Prolly' is the one that prolly annoys me the most.
That drives me crazy. Most of them do, but that one really freaking gets to me.
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All of it drives me crazy, even in text messages. When I compose a text message to my friends, mine are always perfect and spelled out correctly.
I guess with my English degree, I take it to heart.
I guess with my English degree, I take it to heart.
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If you loved me,
You would be here with me.
Don't lie to me,
Just get your things.
I've made up your mind."
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"K"
Im guilty of txtspeak now & again, especially when I'm not sure what word to use. English isn't my native tongue, and verb tenses, prepositions, etc. sometimes confuse me. And I had no idea that some words and phrases aren't grammatically correct since I see and hear them often. Prolly, for example.
Im guilty of txtspeak now & again, especially when I'm not sure what word to use. English isn't my native tongue, and verb tenses, prepositions, etc. sometimes confuse me. And I had no idea that some words and phrases aren't grammatically correct since I see and hear them often. Prolly, for example.
Alpha Blonde
Hmm.... I actually don't mind 'K'... or its more fun and energetic variation 'KK'... 
Overall I think a bit of text-speak is fine, but best to keep it to one or two uses per text - when every other word gets shortened, that's what annoys me. And if you're doing it while sexting, it can be a total mood-killer. Then again if the guy is hot enough, these minor spelling glitches can always be forgiven.
Overall I think a bit of text-speak is fine, but best to keep it to one or two uses per text - when every other word gets shortened, that's what annoys me. And if you're doing it while sexting, it can be a total mood-killer. Then again if the guy is hot enough, these minor spelling glitches can always be forgiven.
Active Ink Slinger
i find text text speak interesting when you see it in foreign languages - in italian textspeak 6 means "you're" (i think)
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The ones that REALLY annoy me are the ones that aren't actually any shorter... ie:
bai = bye
kk = ok
kewl = cool
and so on. All that is achieved by that kind of nonsense is making yourself look like a fool.
or even a fewl
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Sophisticate
The faces/expressions made out of punctuation marks drive me crazy. Are we all three years old and unable to read words like grown-ups?
This is not cool (or kewl) but symptomatic of the dumbing down of everything in popular culture. It is a deliberate laziness and ignorance that will not lead to anything good. Try applying to a professional school or for an upper level position writing in text speak. I don't think it will make a great impression. Literacy matters.
(I just read what I wrote and understand that I am now officially an old curmudgeon, but I don't take it back.)
This is not cool (or kewl) but symptomatic of the dumbing down of everything in popular culture. It is a deliberate laziness and ignorance that will not lead to anything good. Try applying to a professional school or for an upper level position writing in text speak. I don't think it will make a great impression. Literacy matters.
(I just read what I wrote and understand that I am now officially an old curmudgeon, but I don't take it back.)
Active Ink Slinger
I'm going to submit a story written totally in text speak. Or maybe just ban all vowels.
I might try it phonetically and see how it goes... But I'd probably just mess it all up and spell something correctly.
I might try it phonetically and see how it goes... But I'd probably just mess it all up and spell something correctly.
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I'm going to submit a story written totally in text speak. Or maybe just ban all vowels.
I might try it phonetically and see how it goes... But I'd probably just mess it all up and spell something correctly.
Principessa would love to verify that for you, I'm sure.
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Principessa would love to verify that for you, I'm sure.
You bet!!! Just let me at it.
