Lode Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'm wondering if I should see all these spellings some people use as creative or as dumb. Actually I'm not wondering, I know the answer: dumb. Here's some of the things I've seen people use to interchange words. Is this due to lack of knowledge of the English language, or are they doing it on purpose? or -> are (that's not even an abbreviation!) why -> y why - > I they're -> their their -> there there -> they're you -> u you're -> your your -> ur see -> c anyone -> ny1 are -> r And the list goes on. I wish people didn't do it. It degrades my experience of reading forums as well as playing Runescape. Is it so hard to not look like a moron and spell properly? Runescape: Lodev (Combat level been fixed at 101 for years now, Total level 1500+, playing since march 2002)Arenascape: Lode (Level 240+ Warlock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_the_Viscous Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 i duz is cz its more easyer u shd 2 n all ur frnds deviantart account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deloriagod Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I hate when people type with abbreviations.. It's really annoying as is typing with numbers. I find I can type at least 3x as fast if I type everything as it should be. 4nd n0t lyk3 d15. Internet Marketing For Newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadburys_egg Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 wut r u tlkin but u nub. evre1 shud tlk lik dis cus it is su fun dur. No. Chatspeak should be outlawed. On forums atleast. Forums have almost unlimited space to type a message. While RPGs usually have a limited amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thief2668 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Both. Creative, because they thought about saying words without using much lettles, but dumb because of being lazy and using them when they have good working fingers which they can use and make their sentences more understandable. Actually, scratch the first, I'm staying with dumb. Religious Text is not permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatsilverwyrm Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Both. Creative, because they thought about saying words without using much lettles, but dumb because of being lazy and using them when they have good working fingers which they can use and make their sentences more understandable. Actually, scratch the first, I'm staying with dumb. Never have so many words been used to say so very little. People are just stupid and/or lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
____ Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Creative stopped when people started using it just because. Now it's just dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thief2668 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Both. Creative, because they thought about saying words without using much lettles, but dumb because of being lazy and using them when they have good working fingers which they can use and make their sentences more understandable. Actually, scratch the first, I'm staying with dumb. Never have so many words been used to say so very little. People are just stupid and/or lazy. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? :| :oops: Then again, that is what I think of it, and the full reason of why I think of it that way. Maybe I should change the scratch part and instead say that I'm more inclined to it being dumb? I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. :( Religious Text is not permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greatsilverwyrm Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Both. Creative, because they thought about saying words without using much lettles, but dumb because of being lazy and using them when they have good working fingers which they can use and make their sentences more understandable. Actually, scratch the first, I'm staying with dumb. Never have so many words been used to say so very little. People are just stupid and/or lazy. Is that a good thing or a bad thing? :| :oops: Then again, that is what I think of it, and the full reason of why I think of it that way. Maybe I should change the scratch part and instead say that I'm more inclined to it being dumb? I don't even know what I'm saying anymore. :( Just ignore me. I'm unneccesarily cynical oftentimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragen Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 It can be done creatively in jest, but when people seriously type like that, they embaress themselves. So I'll say dumb. Thanks Venomai for this super sig and Kwimbob for the awesome avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duke_Freedom Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 they're -> their their -> there there -> they're :lol: I'm ok with useful chatspeak as long as it stays in chat places where typing something fast / short is important. Actually, I'm amazed that the words 'buying' and 'selling' haven't been abbreviated in RuneScape. In nearly all other MMO's people either say 'buy' or 'b>' when they want to buy something. But since you got all the time and space you need to write whatever you want on forums it shouldn't be used on there. The value of my bank at its height. Estimated value at the peak of the rares market: 250 billion+.Most likely the largest trade in RuneScape ever. Estimated value at the peak of the rares market: 70 billion+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phrack3r Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 they're -> their their -> there there -> they're :lol: I'm ok with useful chatspeak as long as it stays in chat places where typing something fast / short is important. Actually, I'm amazed that the words 'buying' and 'selling' haven't been abbreviated in RuneScape. In nearly all other MMO's people either say 'buy' or 'b>' when they want to buy something. But since you got all the time and space you need to write whatever you want on forums it shouldn't be used on there. yea i was going to point that out when i played WoW for a few months and from maple tree or something that my brother plays he always say buy.... and Pete_the_Viscous u spelt easier wrng :D and its the same amount of letters lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubsa Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 How can they lack a concept of the language? That means they'd be abbreviating words they didn't know. This is how much you all raised for charity. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_the_Viscous Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 yea i was going to point that out when i played WoW for a few months and from maple tree or something that my brother plays he always say buy.... and Pete_the_Viscous u spelt easier wrng :D and its the same amount of letters lol Whoops: 'ezr', sorry. (Loath though I am to use an abbreviation which makes use of the letter z pronounced "zee"). deviantart account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lode Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 they're -> their their -> there there -> they're :lol: I'm ok with useful chatspeak as long as it stays in chat places where typing something fast / short is important. Actually, I'm amazed that the words 'buying' and 'selling' haven't been abbreviated in RuneScape. In nearly all other MMO's people either say 'buy' or 'b>' when they want to buy something. But since you got all the time and space you need to write whatever you want on forums it shouldn't be used on there. I see "buy" instead of "buying" used now and then in RS though, things like "buy ur legs" are no exception. Also, I'm ok with abbreviations like "bs" for "bow string" or "ammy" for "amulet", because that are shorter words for long words. But "u" for "you" or "ur" for "your", only wins two letters and looks just plain ignorant... Runescape: Lodev (Combat level been fixed at 101 for years now, Total level 1500+, playing since march 2002)Arenascape: Lode (Level 240+ Warlock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uldric Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'll type everything out in its entirety. But on the other hand, if it's irc or rs, I'll just not worry about capitals and commas etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete_the_Viscous Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ah -- you see, I type things out properly on the internet. It's in real life that I tlk lk dis. deviantart account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoondude334 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I personally believe that if someone wants to use it let them, because it degrades themselves socially to the gaming public. I'd love if everyone typed better, well just because it's easier to read, it puts a better appearance for you and makes sure your points get across...Usually. Proud Member of "THE" Clan and former member of "The" Futures for over 1 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
How2PK Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I hardly see it anymore, besides it's not worth the precious energy to get all worked up about it. Signature by Maurice SendakWhen the stars make you drool just like a pasta fazool, that's amore! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giordano Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 If you type normal, you'll get used to it and type fast. I remember when I typed super slow, now I type fast. I dont even have to look at the keyboard now. (not using that bogus thing when you put your figners at asdf & jkl;) "The cry of the poor is not always just, but if you never hear it you'll never know what justice is." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faux Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 It's dumb, but I got used to it from the people on my list. :: Guess the Movie Contest Champion: pfilc23 :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGBR Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 i dont like abbreviating words like friends or anything, ill usually only abbreviate you're to ur but thats it, i hate it when people go i h8 the way m frnds pk whn i nt dere thats just [developmentally delayed]ed, it seems all my rl friends do it, its more of an unintelligent habit that is used on aim soo much The world would be a whole lot better if little green men in UFO's came down to earth to abduct rednecks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katha610 Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 i think its just lazyness. (and a COOL!...............yo) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigUso Posted August 4, 2006 Share Posted August 4, 2006 I'll type like that some times but just when im in rush to get the point across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issy2 Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 i duz is cz its more easyer u shd 2 n all ur frnds *looks puzzled* I...does? (no grammatical moral sense whatsoever? Dear me!) it because...it's more easier...(really...this should be added to criminal records, you know)...you...should...2 and all your friends... 2 and all your friends? What the heck? Sorry! Oh no. I just wasted forty seconds of my very own precious life decoding linguistic trash. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Thanks alot for your amazing contribution to online education. 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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