RastaRicanAir 0 #1 January 27, 2008 Call me an old fart, a caveman or an English language fetishist. It's all somewhat true, and nicer than what I'm usually called. But I still refuse to use "LOL" much less any of those other cutesy abbreviations that I feel are serving to render our already suffering language and written communication within it completely FUBAR. Sure I'll throw a "U" instead of "you" into a text, or employ a "WTF" if I'm in a hurry to say "What the F*CK!" (Even "WTF" seems more expressive and masculine than "OMG") But if you catch me using something like "IMHO" or "OMFG," you can rest assured that I'm suffering from some clear psychological SNAFU. Besides, has anyone ever really read a message in all of cyberspace that actually left them R-ing O T F, L-ing their MF-ing A O? What's left for us truly dedicated rant-ologists to turn to when gross hyperbole becomes commonplace? I say spell it out! I mean, you're already taking your eyes off the road and one hand off the wheel. Might as well push the envelope. Anyway, if you can recall my original question, feel free to respond.OrFunV/LocoBoca Rodriguez/Sonic Grieco/Muff Brother #4411 -"and ladies....messin with Robbie is venturing into territory you cant even imagine!-cuz Robbie is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #2 January 27, 2008 Are the emoticons OK? A couple years ago I started a thread that asked the question if people write ROTFLMFAO, are they actually rolling on the floor laughing their fucking ass off. I'd search my posts for it, but I really don't care. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #3 January 27, 2008 You're an old fart. GWTP, man! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #4 January 27, 2008 This thread made me laugh audibly while sitting on the couch. At no time did I fall on the floor. Textspeak or SMS is a new language and it is being accepted more and more. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/11/09/asia/AS_ODD_New_Zealand_Text_Exam.php To me it's a logical quicker evolution of language. This is why 133t never caught on, thank God. So WTF? GIY & GWTP. Besides, once speech recognition technology becomes better it'll be moot. You can communicate in your way and it will be translated for them to their way. 23 skiddoo!!! Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gulaz 1 #5 January 27, 2008 I tend to spell things out... I dont know why people call it "text speak"... since T9 came out for cellphones (which was when texting really took off) it is easier to spell words out that are actually in the dictionary... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #6 January 27, 2008 I used to use abreviations alot on my cell phone. But the i got an Envee with the full keyboard. I love that thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #7 January 28, 2008 Quote Besides, once speech recognition technology becomes better it'll be moot. You can communicate in your way and it will be translated for them to their way. A scary thought! I cut and pasted what you wrote and ran it through one of those web-based free translators ... from Enlgish to Spanish and then back again. The result: This thread of spiral did laughter audibly to me whereas it seated in the sofa. I never fall in the floor. Unimpressed Textspeak or SMS is a new language and it is being accepted more and more. http://www.iht.com/...ealand_Text_Exam.php to me is one more a evolution faster logic of the language. This is the reason for which 133t never took ignition, it thanks for God. Crazy So WTF? GIY AND GWTP. Machihiembre in addition, once the technology of the recognition of speech becomes him is better debatable. You can communicate of your way and will be translated for them to your way. skiddoo 23! Tongue-piece Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #8 January 28, 2008 Text messages on cell phones are an ok place to use the abbreviations. E-mail and other written communication should be written observing correct spelling and grammar. I have an ulterior motive for my statement. I can't figure out too many of the abbreviations in use today, even with the use of the urban distionary. My daughter is a better source, but that has led to hysterical laughter on her part when deciphering some of the more sexually oriented ones for me. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 January 28, 2008 ROTFLMAO!!!!! Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #10 January 28, 2008 The key word is better. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #11 January 28, 2008 Quote The key word is better. You did notice that the only part of that that translated correctly was, " So WTF? GIY AND GWTP." Didn't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #12 January 28, 2008 Dude!!! Is that MR Bean in your avatar? ROFLMAO!!! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #13 January 28, 2008 NO ,59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #14 January 28, 2008 Quote Dude!!! Is that MR Bean in your avatar? ROFLMAO!!! I've also heard Pee Wee Herman. Surprised no one has said Jason Biggs. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DangerRoo 0 #15 January 28, 2008 Quote ROTFLMAO!!!!! Walt (I.C.D#2 VP) ""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #16 January 28, 2008 Quote NO , That's only because you can't spell ROFLMAO. ...nevermind the PIMP TMI.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #17 January 28, 2008 Quote Besides, has anyone ever really read a message in all of cyberspace that actually left them R-ing O T F, L-ing their MF-ing A O? I doubt it. In fact, I'm even sceptical about reports of coffee spat out all over monitors. I hate seeing text-speak in emails, but I guess I'm an old fart too. There's a good case for it in SMS, since you're restricted to a certain number of characters per text, and texts cost money. So that's a tradition as old as telegrams (STOP) The worst thing is when people (seems to apply mainly to the older generation) make up their own text shorthand and you end up with messages that are completely incomprehensible! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #18 January 28, 2008 About the only abbreviations I use are IIRC, YMMV, or some other 4 letter or more abbreviation... All the exclamations and cuss words get spelled out in full regalia, and anybody that doesn't like it, can shove it up your ass! "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyChile 0 #19 January 28, 2008 this is not directly related to your question, but what is now going on that i HATE is people actually saying these things... like speaking "lol" "OMG" and stuff like that, or if you're playing a game online some little brat saying you got "pnwed"..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #20 January 28, 2008 FFS M8 ABCD it BFF!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #21 January 28, 2008 In order to answer this question I'm going to need a more precise definition of "real men." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #22 January 28, 2008 Quote This thread made me laugh audibly while sitting on the couch. At no time did I fall on the floor. Textspeak or SMS is a new language and it is being accepted more and more. http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/11/09/asia/AS_ODD_New_Zealand_Text_Exam.php To me it's a logical quicker evolution of language. This is why 133t never caught on, thank God. So WTF? GIY & GWTP. Besides, once speech recognition technology becomes better it'll be moot. You can communicate in your way and it will be translated for them to their way. 23 skiddoo!!! So - the computer will know what a Britzkey is?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #23 January 28, 2008 Real men don't give a shit. ok, I don't give a shit and really don't think about it. of course I imagine there are a lot of tough guys in the Army/Air Force/Marines/Navy/etc that are regularly subjected to what I like to call the alphabet soup. For example when I started in my current position in March of 2007 I was introduced to the PACE and AIM-E programs and it took a good 3-5 months to figure out what each of these acronyms actually meant...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertimeunc 0 #24 January 28, 2008 I hear ya on the military acronyms. I went active duty in October and have spent much of my time since then trying to figure out what the hell everyone's talking about. True story, my supervisor's first tasking for me was to "get on the AFP and take the CBT on the DTS and GTC, and then get trained to be the new UFPM." The best things in life are dangerous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #25 January 28, 2008 I have used LOL in a text-WTF is more common just because of the people that I usually text (Bolas, Sunshine, twardo, billyvance, etc..) I could not use OMG because it's not a phrase that I use anywhere.You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
