Where Oh Where Has It Gone ....

What has happened to the english language? Apparently the cell phone generation with text messaging has created their own shorthand that has basterdized the english language.
If you are too lazy to type out the full word when you are on the computer, then don't bother writing anything at all!
Why don't you try expanding your vocabulary beyong "wazup". There is a wonderful text called a THESAURUS, try using it.

Fri. Jan 11, 9:21am

I have a recptionist i actually have to send to training due to her poor grammar and spelling.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 9:31 AM

Ok, receptionist, I should really proofread my spelling after typing.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 9:33 AM

hukd on fonics wurkd fer me.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 9:52 AM

i have a master's degree in journalism, yet for speed in forums such as this i frequently use l33t-speak and keep everything lowercase. i use proper grammar and spelling in my job, the only place that really matters.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:23 AM

pp- i completely agree. Op get off your high horse and quit your bitchin'

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:26 AM

I agree! I do not check my spelling when I am chatting, however, at work I am anal about my work.

Like the OP should be correcting others. English is with a capital E and three letter words or shorter in headings need not be capitalized. And BEYOND is spelled with a D, not G.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:33 AM

LOL- PP that was awesome! Wow I hope she feels like an idiot. hahhha

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:35 AM

Thanks. I thought it was funny! I wish the spelling and grammar and old thread police would find something better to do with their time.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:36 AM

"basterdized" is spelled wrong too.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:41 AM

11:33 here

i was also going to point out that a thesaurus isn't really "text" it's a book or a resource. And if you consider it "text" then she used it in the wrong content. but, hey, she's perfect, remember!

Friday, January 11, 2008, 11:53 AM

Hello PP Morons

First of all - I love the way that you jumped to the conclusion that my comment was in reference to this site, as opposed to my work environment.

Should I just turn a blind eye regarding the essay that I received from a student who felt that it was appropriate to use "text talk" in the exam, because of so little time.

So ..... who's feeling stupid now?

Perhaps we should have a battle over whether it is color or colour, check or cheque ........ run along !

Friday, January 11, 2008, 12:07 PM

11:33 here.

I re-read your original post and I feel the need to apologize to you. I don't know what I was thinking. Apparently, I missed your class of Mind Reading 101. That must have been the day I was in English class learning how to spell BEYOND. And that course you taught, what was it called again......oh, now I remember: how to be a hypocrite, I apologize for missing that one! Then I could be on the computer misspelling while complaining about others being on the computer misspelling. Oh, where were my manners?

Just one more question: in your last title, you stated "PP". I believe your post stated this:

"If you are too lazy to type out the full word when you are on the computer, then don't bother writing anything at all!"

who's the moron now?

Friday, January 11, 2008, 12:25 PM

I had to put it in a form that even a simpleton could comprehend, because I am obviously dealing with juveniles. Oh look it caught your attention, I must be right.
So why don't you take that twinkie and shove yet another down your throat. It must keep that brain activity just racing along.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 12:43 PM

Someone is having a bad day.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 12:46 PM

take a midol and call it a day or get laid.

boy, thank god my kids don't have you as a teacher.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 12:48 PM

What makes you assume I am a woman?

Friday, January 11, 2008, 1:28 PM

if yer a guy, then you really need to get laid if this is what get's your man-panties in a twist.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 1:33 PM

that's the funniest thing I've heard all day! Thanks for the laugh at the OP's expense.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 1:35 PM

i have totally heard men be told that they need a midol- its even a better insult.

Did the student understand the concept and answer it correctly? If so then using the quickest form of communication also makes sense- unless you tell them specifically you will be grading for grammer. But then you need to give them enough time to ensure a proper answer in that form. Do you also not allow outlines?

Obviously your post would seem like an attack on the people of PT. Rereadit and think about that.

Friday, January 11, 2008, 1:45 PM

It'sTrue

You did direct the thread by stating "you" therefore we the readers assume that it is meant for us to "correct" our "texting"styles...next time just state..NEED tO Vent about a student, we all would of loved to hear about that!
None the less this bantering that I have read"Oh my God it was actually better then the morning talk show I listen to daily on the radio. So thanks I found the entire dialogs to be hysterical! I had such a crapy day so it was exactly what i needed!

Saturday, January 12, 2008, 10:03 PM

Many non-native English speakers have embraced our text shortenings and love to show off their knowledge - and then get them wrong. True life example, written by a computer techie to the teaching staff of a school, regarding a workshop. He had double-checked his spelling, but not spell-checked it:

U R invited to an HTML seminar!
Date: 12 December
Time: 4-6pm
Registr8tion is first cum first serve

You've really got to wonder where he was checking his spelling...craigslist??

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 12:03 AM

do us all a favor and LOG OFF

Sunday, January 13, 2008, 10:10 PM

Man panties. Loved that one!

Monday, January 14, 2008, 2:26 AM

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