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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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a lost language
comprehension...
it is definitely not txt speak but sadly lacking on fab
we went to school it appears some did not
"whatever" lol lol lol |
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"a lost language
comprehension...
it is definitely not txt speak but sadly lacking on fab
we went to school it appears some did not
"whatever" lol lol lol"
Did they teach you your amazing sentence structure at this school? I'd ask for my money back if I were you  |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum |
"I'll have you know my loquaciousness is suitably sesquipedalian.
Sounds like something from blackadder the third"
I'm anus-peptic, phrasmotic, even compunctious to have caused such pericombobulation.
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By *horltzMan
over a year ago
heysham |
"I'll have you know my loquaciousness is suitably sesquipedalian.
Sounds like something from blackadder the third
I'm anus-peptic, phrasmotic, even compunctious to have caused such pericombobulation.
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 very good |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
John McWhorter makes a good argument about the subtlety and sophistication of texting.
One thing which makes English such a wonderful and long - lived language is the nature of how it evolves.
I do, however, believe all should learn and know Standard English as this is what people are judged on in application letters, interviews, etc. No one should be excluded simply because they do not have a handle on their own mother tongue.
That said, on forums, IMs, and other digital communications, a less formal approach is acceptable. But excessive text speak can actually hamper communication.
If we wish to communicate effectively online clarity is essential. |
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By *horltzMan
over a year ago
heysham |
"John McWhorter makes a good argument about the subtlety and sophistication of texting.
One thing which makes English such a wonderful and long - lived language is the nature of how it evolves.
I do, however, believe all should learn and know Standard English as this is what people are judged on in application letters, interviews, etc. No one should be excluded simply because they do not have a handle on their own mother tongue.
That said, on forums, IMs, and other digital communications, a less formal approach is acceptable. But excessive text speak can actually hamper communication.
If we wish to communicate effectively online clarity is essential. "
Just out of curiosity , is John any relation to Norris ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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The OP, is surely being ironic...it's English. And it's not a case of 'going to school', that doesn't mean you'll learn standard language skills.
Sadly though, overall I agree, in the sense that language or at least messaging on here is crap.
And 'LOL' is just created from online speak, hate it... |
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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago
Northampton |
"Lol is text speak."
Never used to be.. I still remember sending love letters with *LOL* over the seal.
The first few weeks I had access to the net, took me a while to learn lol was 'laugh out loud', and not 'lots of love'  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"a lost language
comprehension...
it is definitely not txt speak but sadly lacking on fab
we went to school it appears some did not
"whatever" lol lol lol"
There is an "e" in text |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"10 PRINT FUCK
20 GOTO 10
takes me back to computer studies at school
Oh you plebian, I have a C&G in COBOL programing don't ya know  "
Bloody hell yeah - city and guilds - do they still have city and guilds?  xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Lol is text speak.
Never used to be.. I still remember sending love letters with *LOL* over the seal.
The first few weeks I had access to the net, took me a while to learn lol was 'laugh out loud', and not 'lots of love' "
So OP is sending us lots of love or...?
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum |
"Lol is text speak.
Never used to be.. I still remember sending love letters with *LOL* over the seal.
The first few weeks I had access to the net, took me a while to learn lol was 'laugh out loud', and not 'lots of love' "
I put BURMA on mine |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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English is truly a marvel due to both the ever evolving nature of the language and the wondrous and still more fascinating etimology. What we cannot yet comprehend is that some people actually say "LOL". It appears that we are not too far away from the book of Dave! |
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"Lol is text speak.
Never used to be.. I still remember sending love letters with *LOL* over the seal.
The first few weeks I had access to the net, took me a while to learn lol was 'laugh out loud', and not 'lots of love'
I put BURMA on mine "
You hussy you  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"a lost language
comprehension...
it is definitely not txt speak but sadly lacking on fab
we went to school it appears some did not
"whatever" lol lol lol"
I too wish to move in to a glasshouse so that I can throw a stone. |
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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago
Northampton |
"Lol is text speak.
Never used to be.. I still remember sending love letters with *LOL* over the seal.
The first few weeks I had access to the net, took me a while to learn lol was 'laugh out loud', and not 'lots of love'
I put BURMA on mine "
NORWICH  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Gotchya
yup
so many english professors on fab but non in the chatrooms or forums !
just as well I speak Geordie and English is our second language...
think you lost the thread oh to forum with the intellectuals!!!!! |
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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago
Northampton |
"Gotchya
yup
so many english professors on fab but non in the chatrooms or forums !
just as well I speak Geordie and English is our second language...
think you lost the thread oh to forum with the intellectuals!!!!!"
yipyip |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Language evolves. I don't care for text speak, but I can live with language evolving.  "
Language evolves constantly - we no longer verily hath jolly japes, which were spiffing daddio, but then they became wicked bad, and now they're just sick.
Goodbye is "text" speak of its day for "God be with you" - "Hello" was "hail to you". It's all pants (pantaloons) unless you move with the five and dimes. |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"Gotchya
yup
so many english professors on fab but non in the chatrooms or forums !
just as well I speak Geordie and English is our second language...
think you lost the thread oh to forum with the intellectuals!!!!!"
Which 'professors' and 'intellectuals' would these be? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"John McWhorter makes a good argument about the subtlety and sophistication of texting.
One thing which makes English such a wonderful and long - lived language is the nature of how it evolves.
I do, however, believe all should learn and know Standard English as this is what people are judged on in application letters, interviews, etc. No one should be excluded simply because they do not have a handle on their own mother tongue.
That said, on forums, IMs, and other digital communications, a less formal approach is acceptable. But excessive text speak can actually hamper communication.
If we wish to communicate effectively online clarity is essential.
Just out of curiosity , is John any relation to Norris ?"
they did the series on the guiness book of records or was it ross Mcwhorter. |
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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago
Over the rainbow, under the bridge |
"John McWhorter makes a good argument about the subtlety and sophistication of texting.
One thing which makes English such a wonderful and long - lived language is the nature of how it evolves.
I do, however, believe all should learn and know Standard English as this is what people are judged on in application letters, interviews, etc. No one should be excluded simply because they do not have a handle on their own mother tongue.
That said, on forums, IMs, and other digital communications, a less formal approach is acceptable. But excessive text speak can actually hamper communication.
If we wish to communicate effectively online clarity is essential.
Just out of curiosity , is John any relation to Norris ? they did the series on the guiness book of records or was it ross Mcwhorter."
He's an American linguist. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think a lot are underestimated in their ability many use text speech as they are on a mobile device or not the best typist so its quicker. Personally I don't think it matters too much as long as you can understand someone. |
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By *hortieWoman
over a year ago
Northampton |
"John McWhorter makes a good argument about the subtlety and sophistication of texting.
One thing which makes English such a wonderful and long - lived language is the nature of how it evolves.
I do, however, believe all should learn and know Standard English as this is what people are judged on in application letters, interviews, etc. No one should be excluded simply because they do not have a handle on their own mother tongue.
That said, on forums, IMs, and other digital communications, a less formal approach is acceptable. But excessive text speak can actually hamper communication.
If we wish to communicate effectively online clarity is essential.
Just out of curiosity , is John any relation to Norris ? they did the series on the guiness book of records or was it ross Mcwhorter.
He's an American linguist."
A cunning linguist?
Soz, just had to be the first, innit.
*Braap* |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"John McWhorter makes a good argument about the subtlety and sophistication of texting.
One thing which makes English such a wonderful and long - lived language is the nature of how it evolves.
I do, however, believe all should learn and know Standard English as this is what people are judged on in application letters, interviews, etc. No one should be excluded simply because they do not have a handle on their own mother tongue.
That said, on forums, IMs, and other digital communications, a less formal approach is acceptable. But excessive text speak can actually hamper communication.
If we wish to communicate effectively online clarity is essential.
Just out of curiosity , is John any relation to Norris ? they did the series on the guiness book of records or was it ross Mcwhorter.
He's an American linguist."
I think there,s some scots in there isn,t there with (Mc)whorter.. |
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