Quote Originally Posted by tikiroom
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.
hah, yeah I met someone that did a text abbreviation while talking, might not have blinked if it was some ditzy white chick in the burbs somewhere, but nahh, black chick in Harlem tells mi "omg" when I say I think I dropped my phone under the table....nearly slapped her
RedLocks Reviewed by RedLocks on . Using texting talk in posting. Folks, I am old, almost as old as dirt. I text, but I still spell out my words. I find trying to read 'texting english' extremely difficult and essentially when I see it I don't bother reading the post. I figure if someone is too lazy to type the word, or learn to spell, I am too lazy to read the post. I would assume some of the other older members would be the same. I do realize old dogs need to learn new tricks....and I do often, but to read out a post in jargon is something I do not Rating: 5