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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It saddens me to think that text speak is beginning to be included into the Oxford English. I totally agree with you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

10 PRINT FUCK

20 GOTO 10

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grammar is part of English too.

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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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lol is text speak.

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham

I totally agree , but is there really a need to laugh out loud three times

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

After reading a few of your posts I'm slightly amused at this!

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"10 PRINT FUCK

20 GOTO 10"

takes me back to computer studies at school

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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

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham


"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 *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

bewildered !!

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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 *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"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

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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.

"

very good

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"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 "

No one likes a smart arse

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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 *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Not that I am aware. Look him up on the web.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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


"10 PRINT FUCK

20 GOTO 10"

RUN

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

Just to let everyone know.....I went to school.

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"Not that I am aware. Look him up on the web."

I did , he isn't

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By *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school. "

Did you pay attention ?

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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


"10 PRINT FUCK

20 GOTO 10"

Lol, basic, indeed a forgotten language

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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


"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


"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

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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By *andACouple
over a year ago

glasgow


"10 PRINT FUCK

20 GOTO 10"

RUN

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school.

Did you pay attention ?"

I did indeed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't pay attention

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Left over lasagne.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"10 PRINT FUCK

20 GOTO 10

RUN "

I was waiting! Thankyou! X Now my program can live!!

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ


"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


"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 *horltzMan
over a year ago

heysham


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school.

Did you pay attention ?

I did indeed "

So you were a good girl then

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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 *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

Language evolves. I don't care for text speak, but I can live with language evolving.

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By *ire_bladeMan
over a year ago

Manchester

Sits on hands

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By (user no longer on site) OP   
over a year ago

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


"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

Incidentally, the first recorded use of OMG was in a letter received by Winston Churchill. Don't remember from whom.

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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


"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 (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school. "
I hope you drank your milk at break time..

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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 *illbillMan
over a year ago

dublin

English is a hybrid language which over the last 800 years has evolved to what it is today. It will continue to evolve and will be totally different in 800 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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 *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school. I hope you drank your milk at break time.. "

Nope thatcher put stop to that lol

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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)
over a year ago

I just think that people who harp on about proper English are boring in bed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

and people who quote other people don't have an original intelligent thought of their own

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Didn't read any of the above posts, but suspect there was lots of lolling.

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By *xoticloverMan
over a year ago

newcastle


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school. "

I too went to school but missed my english classes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went to school too...woop de doo!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just to let everyone know.....I went to school. I hope you drank your milk at break time..

Nope thatcher put stop to that lol "
Awwww sorry to hear that, I wondered why they stoped giveing milk Out at Infants schools being good for calcium etc It was one of the treats I remember when at Infants I also remember Them filled with orange juice At times I think at christmas time They use to have a silver & green foil lid haha not bad saying that was about 50 years ago..

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By *xoticloverMan
over a year ago

newcastle


"I went to school too...woop de doo!!! "

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