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It was acceptable in the 80's

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LOL It's not just you, I didn't understand it either...haha
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote Roguishness Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 08:58
I think poprock that if you read the other posts posted earlier you will see that there are arguements for and against its use. You will see that those against it are because the majority of peole cannot understand any of it and from a different angle and one that I stronlgy advocate is that it encourages poor language skills, punctuation and promotes the skill of not speaking properly.

Think of it in another way. Hopefully you will be looking for a good job with good pay when you finally leave the educaiton system. What do you think your potential employer will think when you use txt.talk in your application form?

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote I Lion Heart I Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 09:27
txt talk is bad, but 1337 is even worse.
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote whiteghost Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 12:49
Leet-speak is totally stupid...

1 m34n, why 7h3 h3|| wr173 |1k3 7h15?  7h15 15 7ru|y 4wfu|, |1k3 4ny0n3 15 601n6 70 (0n51d3r y0u 8r1||14n7 wh3n y0u 7yp3 |1k3 7h15....8451(4||y y0u 4r3 831n6 4 pr47.

And as well as that it looks stupid too.
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote Da' King Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 17:22
I'm no fan of text talk, and usually can figure out what it says (after a minute or soEmbarrassedLOL), but WG, help, I'm confusedConfused
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote I Lion Heart I Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 17:27
Originally posted by whiteghost


1 m34n, why 7h3 h3|| wr173 |1k3 7h15?  7h15 15 7ru|y 4wfu|, |1k3 4ny0n3 15 601n6 70 (0n51d3r y0u 8r1||14n7 wh3n y0u 7yp3 |1k3 7h15....8451(4||y y0u 4r3 831n6 4 pr47.
I mean why the hell write like this? This is truly awful, like anyone is going to consider you brilliant when you type like this....basically you are being a prat.
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote Da' King Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 17:29
I think I can see that some how in the mess.....

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What the hell is an Aluminium Falcon?

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote whiteghost Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 25 November 2007 at 17:31
And this is my point about leet speak....and this is the only time you willl see me say that I think "txt spk" is a damn sight earier to comprehend...still hate it though.

I basically said anyone who does it is a moron.  For a full translation, paste into the translator HERE

EDIT - cheers for doing the translation John, I couldn't be bothered!LOL


Edited by whiteghost - 25 November 2007 at 17:32
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It was acceptable in the 80's

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote adele Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 26 November 2007 at 11:46
Goodness! I managed to work it out but now have a right headache!
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hi im eoghan a new joiner Smile
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Hi Eoghan. Nice to have you here. You may wish to introduce yourself in the Introductions thread rather than here mate. Enjoy the boards.
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It was acceptable in the 80's

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote adele Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 04 March 2008 at 10:12
Hello Eoghan, I have heard a lot about you from fellow mods...

Good to have newbies though, so welcome Smile
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I love Trumping. 'brrp!' More Tea vicar?

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote Roguishness Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 04 March 2008 at 11:03
Hi Eoghan and welcome to these Boards. Hopefully you will get as much help, advice and information that you need as well as loads of fun with the competitions and games!

If you or any of the other new members need any help then feel free to ask one of the MOD's or you an check out the FAQ's and Rules section!

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote I Lion Heart I Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 04 March 2008 at 14:49
Originally posted by adele

Hello Eoghan, I have heard a lot about you from fellow mods...
Eh? Joined yesterday and that was their only post.
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What the hell is an Aluminium Falcon?

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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote whiteghost Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 04 March 2008 at 14:54
Not so John, was here user a different name and IP.
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote I Lion Heart I Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 04 March 2008 at 16:04
Thought that, but name didn't ring a bell and being Irish, and for mods to talk about someone... Plus saying you're new here...

Yeah. He's also on here under eoghan780.
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote ell bop Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 April 2008 at 10:50
Hi My name is ell bop
 
I agree when you say about text talk but i think using u for you is ok
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote adsdpial Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 April 2008 at 10:58
Welcome ell bop ! (cool name)
 
Yes, I think on this type of forum, where its also used for collectors to search for packs etc., proper language is better than text talk from a database point of view - plus for oldies like me stuck in the 70/80's, we wouldn't know what was being said otherwise Embarrassed
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote I Lion Heart I Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 April 2008 at 11:22
Proper English, including both grammar, spelling and punctuation to the best of your ability is what is preferable. But really, as long as it's easy to read it's okay. However, some people find it annoying (including me) when people use text talk. It turns out it's only younger people who use text speak, bought up in the world of mobile phones, where quick texting helps. But on the internet forum:- you have the keyboard.

There really is no reason that one should use text speak on online forums. It is preferred by all, and how will it effect you if you do you use it? Surely you have to learn English before you learn txt so why not get used to it? Writing essays in text speak doesn't help."[insert sentence in txt tlk here]"
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Online Status: Offline 		  Quote adsdpial Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 05 April 2008 at 11:24
Wow ILHI - couldn't have put it better myself Clap
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