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8. It messes with grammar but it encourages users to be concise.

Wed Aug 1, 2012, 11:42 AM

Aug 2012

The best test of linguistic communication is whether or not it was understood as intended by the writer.

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Does Texting Affect Grammar? Absolutely, May 2012 Study Confirms. [View all] RadiationTherapy Aug 2012 OP

LOLcats have done it as well. GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #1

"Or repair their grammar should the need arise" lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #2

Learning is a lifelong process, sure. lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #4

There's a vast difference between having a suboptimal grasp of language... lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #18

Yes, but can you explain the significance and value of that difference? RadiationTherapy Aug 2012 #21

Sure. It's like this: lumberjack_jeff Aug 2012 #29

This. redqueen Aug 2012 #20

I'm glad this came up. zzaapp Aug 2012 #6

good points all zzaapp Aug 2012 #14

sounds very logical. zzaapp Aug 2012 #25

OMG! I dno wt ur tlkn bout! Dat has 2b fak. HopeHoops Aug 2012 #7

It messes with grammar but it encourages users to be concise. KurtNYC Aug 2012 #8

I agree with your take Johonny Aug 2012 #9

I hope WTF, LOL and 'smilies' are not filling papers written to teachers RadiationTherapy Aug 2012 #11

you'd be surprised justabob Aug 2012 #15

Thank you. I find this startling but able to be overcome. RadiationTherapy Aug 2012 #24

yes, there are worse things justabob Aug 2012 #26

I have seen him referenced a lot justabob Aug 2012 #30

I used to believe in 'gramatically correct' language. No more. randome Aug 2012 #12

I get tired of DUers who think 'Series!!' or 'Hugh' are still funny. randome Aug 2012 #17

I don't text, almost never post anything on Facebook SheilaT Aug 2012 #19

Capitalization, too! Bake Aug 2012 #27