Mrs Frugal Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Sorry to come across as a real kiljoy again but please could we ask forum members not to post using text speak as it's really hard to work out what's been said half the time. It doesn't take much longer to write what you're wanting to say in proper English and means that your post is likely to actually be read and not just overlooked as no one can be bothered to try and decipher it . It's also extremely bad netiquette to write messages using entirely capital letters as this is the equivalent of shouting . It really doesn't take any time at all to write "you" instead of "u", "great" and not "grt" or worse "gr8" or to check that your caps lock button is switched off and you'll make the majority of forum members much happier if you do as they'll be reading your posts instead of ignoring them. Thanks everyone . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Thank you Kate - I had found myself avoiding ceratin areas of the forum because i can't understand some posts... and I thought it was my age Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 It's been putting me off too, Clare. I can and do use text speak on my mobile phone but there's no need on a forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hear, hear . It really gr8s on my nerves (sorry ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I hardly ever text to be honest - I prefer to talk to people. But when I do, I'm one of those anal people (like Lesley ) who insists on using correct spelling and punctuation. Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 It would be a shame for someone not to have their post read wouldn't it. Makes perfect sense Kate BBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanie Bean Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I hardly ever text to be honest - I prefer to talk to people. But when I do, I'm one of those anal people (like Lesley ) who insists on using correct spelling and punctuation. Sorry I'm not alone then, Phew. Sarah.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Me too. I'm so anal, I yell at shops that have naff or gramatically incorrect signs - ie "Krazy Kuts", or "please return your shopping trolley's" . (Obviously under my breath or in the car when there's someone to listen to me - I'm not THAT mad .) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Me too. I'm so anal, I yell at shops that have naff or gramatically incorrect signs - ie "Krazy Kuts", or "please return your shopping trolley's" . (Obviously under my breath or in the car when there's someone to listen to me - I'm not THAT mad .) Me too, "Kwality Kleaners" Please give me a break Tessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh same here! I'm forever getting cross about things like that. No wonder children have trouble spelling these day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 It's like the horrid one that Te$co had saying 'Helping you to save money everyday' Arrrgghh! They're certainly NOT helping you save money - they want you to spend it in their stores. and it's EVERY DAY... two seperate and distinct words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 It's signs saying "banana's" that get me. Banana's WHAT? Something belonging to banana??? My kids just go . Loved that book Eats, Shoots and Leaves. Could identify with it all . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziggy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Oh same here! I'm forever getting cross about things like that. No wonder children have trouble spelling these day! I hope my ten year old wont read that line Kate, or that will for ever now be her excuse for her poor spelling ability... I am all or nothing when I text... with my friend I text in full text speak, and we understand each other just fine, whereas with everyone else I text in full correct sentences... takes for ever to type though, on a mobile phone!! On forums, I tend to find it quicker to type in normal speech cause for text speak I have to think!! Though I probably let some text speech sneak in occasionally by accident when rushing, especially if I've just sms'ed my friend... The thing I do that irritates me is that I tend to type 'I' as 'i' now in emails, which I never did before... I don't know why I do it, it's no harder typing I than it is to type i, yet I do it a lot... sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I cant' stand text speak either. My mother in law makes up her own new version every time she sends us a text and we have a heck of a job understanding what she's going on about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 there is particular piece of text speak that really makes me and that's 'kk' instead of 'ok'...........why Is it sooooo hard to move your thumb from the 'mno' key to the 'jkl' key........are they that far apart : : : *calming down now* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I actually had a child (11 year old) write me a story where all the "You" s were U. I put them in a detention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I actually had a child (11 year old) write me a story where all the "You" s were U. I put them in a detention... Too right Annie-Pie; it's not big, smart or clever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 How come I haven't seen any text speak on here? I'm clearly not spending enough time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 How come I haven't seen any text speak on here? I'm clearly not spending enough time. I've noticed a couple of posts - normally from new members before they get the hang of the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ana's flock Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I agree with all of you. I'm glad I'm not the only one! I often feel like carrying a bottle of Tippex and a fat black felt-tip pen and become an apostrophe activist! As for the Ks and Us, that's another pet hate of mine... And what do you think of the people who speak with an upward tone at the end of their sentences? it makes me think they're asking my opinion on something rather than giving me information. The other one is the Californianism 'so' - as in 'you're soooooo not cool', or my answer: 'you are so not watching any more of those TV series...!' or should I write: 'U R sooooo...' ...am I showing my age here...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey Lucy Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 I agree with everything said so far. Can I just check though about OH, DS etc? I hope these are still acceptable but will refrain from using them if the majority think it's best to avoid these abbreviations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 They are fine but have to say I have no idea what half of them mean BBx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted April 24, 2008 Author Share Posted April 24, 2008 I'm fine with those but if anyone objects, we will have to do something about them. If no one objects, it might be worth us compiling a little list of these abbreviations and putting them in the How to use the forum section? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...