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By *r Oreo OP   Man
over a year ago

Croydon

Just saw a profile - well written and descriptive, but written in text speak.

I found it a real struggle to read and it put me right off.

Is that an issue for others here too?

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

occasionally some of the text speak comes out like

u instead of U

or the emotions but i try to keep it to a minimum

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


"Just saw a profile - well written and descriptive, but written in text speak.

I found it a real struggle to read and it put me right off.

Is that an issue for others here too?"

It feels as if it's written by a 14 year old, can't stand it

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By *r Oreo OP   Man
over a year ago

Croydon

Think we all do that .... But it's when people start to miss out vowels to 'spk' is when I start getting turned off the profile.

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

When i read profiles or emails in text speak, I apply my favourite text correction option to them:

Ignore.

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


"When i read profiles or emails in text speak, I apply my favourite text correction option to them:

Ignore."

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London


"When i read profiles or emails in text speak, I apply my favourite text correction option to them:

Ignore."

Likewise!

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


"Just saw a profile - well written and descriptive, but written in text speak.

I found it a real struggle to read and it put me right off.

Is that an issue for others here too?

It feels as if it's written by a 14 year old, can't stand it "

Spelling kistakes don't bother me, I know some people have problems spelling. Typing on phones can be difficult too. Bt txt spk is ridicls, h8 it.

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

doesn't bother me, I just wouldn't read it.

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

Hate text speak!

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

its lazy and we hate it

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

Have to laugh at the guys on here who said hate txt speech puts us off won't read the profile, guys only look at the pics lol

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

As text speak is more commonly used by the 20's and younger age group, its of no consequence to be but if its from someone in my age group, it would put me off as I don't think there is any need for it

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

When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing

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By *njamesMan
over a year ago

Swindon


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing"

good point i guess

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

same as when i recieve a text on my phone which i dont understand.

i reply "english please!".

if they dont, up yours!

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

I think its immature and it puts me off

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing"

Why not just have a sticky note on your desktop with a standard reply on it then copy and paste? That would only take a few seconds - probably faster than typing out a text speak reply

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


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing

Why not just have a sticky note on your desktop with a standard reply on it then copy and paste? That would only take a few seconds - probably faster than typing out a text speak reply "
iwe like it to be personal from us lol

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing

Why not just have a sticky note on your desktop with a standard reply on it then copy and paste? That would only take a few seconds - probably faster than typing out a text speak reply iwe like it to be personal from us lol"

But a hastily banged out text speak message isn't really THAT personal is it?

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


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing

Why not just have a sticky note on your desktop with a standard reply on it then copy and paste? That would only take a few seconds - probably faster than typing out a text speak reply iwe like it to be personal from us lol

But a hastily banged out text speak message isn't really THAT personal is it?"
we think as u get older u can't keep up wiv the young uns who do this lol glad we have young nephews so we keep up wiv it lol

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing

Why not just have a sticky note on your desktop with a standard reply on it then copy and paste? That would only take a few seconds - probably faster than typing out a text speak reply iwe like it to be personal from us lol

But a hastily banged out text speak message isn't really THAT personal is it? we think as u get older u can't keep up wiv the young uns who do this lol glad we have young nephews so we keep up wiv it lol"

I work with teenagers and my youngest is a teenager so I'm pretty much surrounded by examples of text speak and modern phrases every day - but as far as using it myself is concerned, I feel it would be a bit like wearing jeggings - definitely best left to the young! I prefer good old fashioned English and grammar.

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


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing

Why not just have a sticky note on your desktop with a standard reply on it then copy and paste? That would only take a few seconds - probably faster than typing out a text speak reply "

What's a sticky note?

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

Txt speak is ok in some situations eg the odd lol at the end of a sentence.

Although prolific use would question the persons intellect and maturity and would probably end up on the infamous Block list!

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By *radleyandRavenCouple
over a year ago

Herts

I wouldn't say I hate it, but don't expect me to read it...

There is no excuse for text speak on here. It was acceptable on the old Nokia phones where the amount of characters in one text were limited, but when you have access to a full keyboard and unlimited space in your profile, I see no need for it. It just looks immature and lazy.

+ tryn 2 rd prfls tht r rtn lyk dis givs me a hdache, Bruv! _

- Amy. x

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

Really puts us off. It's quite lazy & think it's quite rude !! It doesn't take much to write a polite, 'adult' message, & also with the correct spelling - it can really make a difference to whether we reply or not.

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By *enithWoman
over a year ago

closer than you think


"Just saw a profile - well written and descriptive, but written in text speak.

"

bit of a contradiction there!

you know I jest with you .... but agree it is totally off-putting

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


"

It feels as if it's written by a 14 year old, can't stand it "

Agree, txt spk and total use of CAPITALS put me right off a profile, don't care how attractive she sounds!!

This might sound a bit 'lofty', but it portrays a certain mentality which I don't find attractive!!

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


"I wouldn't say I hate it, but don't expect me to read it...

There is no excuse for text speak on here. It was acceptable on the old Nokia phones where the amount of characters in one text were limited, but when you have access to a full keyboard and unlimited space in your profile, I see no need for it. It just looks immature and lazy.

+ tryn 2 rd prfls tht r rtn lyk dis givs me a hdache, Bruv! _

- Amy. x"

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By *issy louWoman
over a year ago

Staffordshire Moorlands

I get messages from guys who cant even spell "cock" or "fuck" - instead they say cok and fuk!! Surely on a sex site, the ability to spell certain words correctly is an advantage??!! Lol

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


"Just saw a profile - well written and descriptive, but written in text speak.

I found it a real struggle to read and it put me right off.

Is that an issue for others here too?"

I hate text speak even in texting

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


"When i read profiles or emails in text speak, I apply my favourite text correction option to them:

Ignore."

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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago

Here occasionally, but mostly somewhere else

OP - aren't "well written" and "text speak" mutually exclusive?

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By *r Oreo OP   Man
over a year ago

Croydon

Not really .... Profile was very good - lots of description and the couple had def taken their time and put some real thought into it.

Sadly they decided to use text speak rather then full words to write it all out.

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

aye widney meet anywan who rites like dat !!!! ...Scottish slang lol Yeah text chat is boring cant desipher it,seen one a few weeks ago and it was like war and peace in text chat, stopped reading it two minutes in

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By *njamesMan
over a year ago

Swindon


"aye widney meet anywan who rites like dat !!!! ...Scottish slang lol Yeah text chat is boring cant desipher it,seen one a few weeks ago and it was like war and peace in text chat, stopped reading it two minutes in "

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

I ignore it. Along with anyone using it.

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By *john121Man
over a year ago

staffs


"When you get loads of MSG,s of guys it's a lot easier to send a txt speech back rather then nothing"

It's not easier it's just lazy.

Don't assume that the person receiving your message has a clue what you're saying.

Would you use it for a job application or to complete any kind of official form?

I doubt it!

It was created to maximise your text messages due to the limited number of characters you could use in any one text.

Yes it has caught on but the problem as I see it is it's use in everyday speech.

Just as annoying as those who find it impossible to speak with out saying "like" at the start of evey sentence and conversation...

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

totally h8 it

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

W luv txt spk, cnt gt enuff on profiles. Think its gr8.

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

im just old and cant understand a word of it

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


"W luv txt spk, cnt gt enuff on profiles. Think its gr8.

"

U feeling it m8 lol

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


"Just saw a profile - well written and descriptive, but written in text speak.

I found it a real struggle to read and it put me right off.

Is that an issue for others here too?

It feels as if it's written by a 14 year old, can't stand it "

same here

Its quite annoying to read them so i give up. If they dont have the time to write a profile then they dont have time to meet me as im fairly long winded and I like to use the Queens English its how I was taught.

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By *urious.coupleCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

When I see that I automatically switch off! I cant stand it.

Typos and standard abbreviations are one thing, but

'I wz lyke so hapE lol lol lol'

I think, really? You're thirty. Grow up.

And if you really are lol'ing that much, you need sedation.

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By *akpleasuresMan
over a year ago

Chester

The occasional emoticon is OK, but text speak is a real turn off.

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By *kywatcherMan
over a year ago

Southwick


"same here

Its quite annoying to read them so i give up. If they dont have the time to write a profile then they dont have time to meet me as im fairly longwinded and I like to use the Queens English its how I was taught."
Don't you mean.... Same here. It's quite annoying to read them so I give up. If they don't have the time to write a profile then they don't have the time to meet me as I'm fairly long-winded and I like to use the Queen's English. It's how I was taught.

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By *orth West CoupleCouple
over a year ago

liverpool

Is it just me being thick with text speak but what the fuck does "wtf" mean??

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