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MTFBWY = "May The Force Be With You".... The ONLY reason I know that is because I googled it...Quote:
Originally Posted by happydays
WTF also means "What The Fuck"
I read a news article about text slang, and they gave examples of the ENTIRE message in slang. I didn't even understand the translated version. I'm petrified for the future generations and their lack of education.
Just because some type or text like that doesn't mean that they are uneducated. When it comes to texting it is a lot quicker than typing it out in full. Typing on the other hand doesn't really need to be abbreviated although sometimes if I'm in a rush ill abbreviate some words. The thing that is causing a lack of education is computers, specifically spell check. CQuote:
Originally Posted by sum1cull911
I wasn't making a connection between the abbreviated text situation and a lack of education. I suppose I should have made that a little more clear. That's my fault.Quote:
Originally Posted by Charbud
The previous coversations in this thread were talking about lack of education, and I was just adding my two-sense at the end of the news article I was speaking about.
LOL! It's really hard to convey sarcasm with text...Where's that dam sarcasm font when you need it???
Prolly = Probable sarcasm or probably...could be...maybe...:wtf:
I'm with WW....if you know how to use the English language properly, one should do so...If you don't...well, try to translate it into something close...sometimes it's a real challenge trying to figure out what some of these posts are asking for...and I just like doing the three periods thing....deal with it...I know it's wrong...LOL...;)
Sometimes I really like coming here blazed...deal with it...:stoned:
I am guilty of this one too... do it all time... can't seem to help myself... there is always something more to say...Quote:
Originally Posted by TANKJR
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Emmie
Yep, guilty here too . . . :DQuote:
Originally Posted by emilya
I can understanding folks using texting abbreviations when they are texting. I suppose that even some forum board posts are being made from a cell phone. Again, that makes sense to abbreviate. If you've ever tried to used those tiny keyboards, you know what a pain it is to type anything of any length. It's a mistake to equate texting language with lack of education.
That said, I'm sure some folks use that all the time regardless of where they are posting from. I'm like the original poster. If a post is in abbreviated jargon, I don't read it.
I'm old, less flexible, and have less patience for new things as time goes by. I'm sure the younger folks look at dudes like me and think, "who cares what that dinosaur thinks?" They better stay off my dang lawn though . . . :wtf:
Yes, that is my way of putting in a pause as I talk with my posts.Quote:
Originally Posted by emilya
Do not misunderstand, texting talk has it's place, such as in using a phone to text, and I use abbrevs there. When it carries over to actual places that have the concept of a full keyboard and a relaxed environment........ Well I digress again.
Welcome to the Internet, enjoy your stay!
I also am old.
I do my best with writing English, because I am Dutch.
On school about 30 years ago and I use a lot of English and German for my jobs. I have to write some languages because I work with a company, that has fabrics all over the world. Also in de US, China and almost in every country of the world.
When I make a mistake, I am sorry about that.
To all a merry Christmas.
And a happy New Year.
Blowsterke
Unfortunately I know people who actually use text abbreviation in their everyday conversations. I can't believe they are too lazy to actually say the words. :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by WashougalWonder