Hw txt fx yr spelin

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:45 pm

I don't know if it's the onset of premature dementia, but I've noticed lately that where my spelling used to be excellent, I now have to stop and think.

Sometimes this is on fairly basic words.

It seems to have come about since I started texting on my phone, as it's a whole new language where most words retain their shape in the absence of vowels. Double letters seem to be a no-no as one will suffice to be phonetic.

What is the long-term impact on the spelling abilities of kids?. Will spelling evolve to acommodate (had to think about that one) this dumbing down of the written word?.

Will b c r u 2 and 4 replace the words they sound like?

I hardly write by hand these days either. As you just have to punch in your P.I.N. number when buying anything, it feels really strange when I write my own signature and I almost feel like I should practice it.

Wd b gr8 2 hear wht u guyz thnk

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:51 pm

Hw txt fx yr spelin

That could mean anything!

If I squint real hard while reading it, it says Have wonderful time go shopping at my expense

:-6

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 4:55 pm

Hw txt fx yr spelin-How texting faxes your spelin

And why wouldn't you put in vowels? I'm not writing ancient Hebrew or anything like that!

I never text message, my kids do. I just pick up the phone and call them.

"Hey, it's your mom here!"

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:07 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Hw txt fx yr spelin-How texting faxes your spelin

And why wouldn't you put in vowels? I'm not writing ancient Hebrew or anything like that!

I never text message, my kids do. I just pick up the phone and call them.

"Hey, it's your mom here!"

Hw txt fx yr spelin = How text affects your spelling.

The omission of vowels to reduce a word to its minimum recognisible shape is because the aim of the texter (usually young) is to get as many words as possible for the cost of one text message.

That extra letter could end up costing another 10 pence (or 2 shillings in old money)

MzInterpret · Post by **MzInterpret** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:16 pm

This is one of my bug bears, Uncle Kram.

I suspect I could be seen as rather anal as I will only use predictive text on my phone and never resort to text spelling. I even have to teach my phone to spell as it accepts words such as color and favorite **evil grin**!! :sneaky:

If the text is becoming too long, then I would rather spend the 12p extra, or phone the person.

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:25 pm

MzInterpret wrote: This is one of my bug bears, Uncle Kram.

I suspect I could be seen as rather anal as I will only use predictive text on my phone and never resort to text spelling. I even have to teach my phone to spell as it accepts words such as color and favorite **evil grin**!! :sneaky:

If the text is becoming too long, then I would rather spend the 12p extra, or phone the person.

So would I but this predominantly affects the generation who are at school and who don't necessarily have the money. The amount of mobile phone credit my daughter and her friends get through is alarming, but the same messages spelt correctly would significantly increase the cost

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:26 pm

I wondered if it was money. Most cell phones here don't charge per letter, you have a maximum amount you use per message.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:29 pm

Oh, if a cell phone goes off in class, it is mine! The parent must come up to the school to retrieve it.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:35 pm

How much did this text cost? The story is dated today.....

http://www.mistupid.com/news/

LONDON (Reuters) - British offenders who fail to pay their court fines could receive a text message warning them "to pay up or get locked up."

Under plans outlined by the government Thursday, magistrates courts in England and Wales are to look at sending messages by text or email to fine evaders and those who fail to show up to court or for community service.

The messages warn those that don't comply with their court orders that they could face further action.

It follows a successful trial in Staffordshire, central England, when 150 offenders were sent messages to their mobile phones. Seventy-five percent then immediately paid up.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:38 pm

I do, it's cheaper to call long distance on a cell then the regular phone now.

Mine is on in class, for emergency reasons. Kids know to freeze when it rings.....

Hasn't happened this school year yet!

DesignerGal · Post by **DesignerGal** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:40 pm

Uncle Kram wrote: IWill spelling evolve to acommodate (had to think about that one) this dumbing down of the written word?.

I hardly write by hand these days either.

I always write "thank you" notes, and other small notes for news from home, being the SOuthern Belle that I am (not something I was taught-just thought it was the right thing to do in my adult life), so I still get writing practice and I always spell out words when "texting" often followed by receivers asking why I write everything out...LOL. I cant tell you how long it took me to figure out what LMAO and BRB were!

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 5:57 pm

I text message my son and my husband all the time and I refuse to abbreviate anything or use u for you or c for see or any of that nonsense. I refuse to use that online "lingo" either. If you can't simply spell out what you're trying to say, you're just friggin' lazy. Sorry to anyone who uses the abbreviated form of communication, but that's my opinion and I'm stickin' to it.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:05 pm

i'm with you BR...when i see R U whatever posted, i immediately think teeney-bopper brain.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:27 pm

Far Rider wrote: R U nuts?

I like spellin fer instead of for, its how a tauk... re'kin I ben doin it a fer a long bit now.no. i'm not nuts, the thread is about text abbreviations, not local dialects or vernacular.

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 6:30 pm

Far Rider wrote: ooops I shudda put a laughing guy in there... I was kidding!:yh_rotfloh, OK ....happy new year Far!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 9:21 pm

Far Rider wrote: ooops I shudda put a laughing guy in there... I was kidding!:yh_rotfl
FAR, I've got my on YOU!

*SoJo now inserts laughing guy, on the first pass.*:yh_rotfl

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:08 am

lady cop wrote: i'm with you BR...when i see R U whatever posted, i immediately think teeney-bopper brain. I have to admit doing it sometimes when i IM, sorry LC, I just type way too slow.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:22 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Alright, on a serious note here... what's so urgent that text messages must be sent during class, etc? I find the whole thing appallingly rude, and I'm sometimes tempted to attack the nimrod that's in the milk aisle asking his wife what brand he should buy. Get a grip, people!:-5

Have to agree with you Snooze. The mobile phone has turned some people into selfish and rude individuals....my eldest grandaughter who I love dearly, came round with the family on Boxing day. She spent most of her time talking to her mates.

The mobile phone is a great invention ( for me anyway). I rarely phone but do send messages to my kids and vice versa. It is an essential for women who go out and about on their own (for emergencies)......It is also useful for people to get hold of me at work as we have no Tannoy or 'paging' system.

I rarely use abbreviations....don't understand them. When I joined FG, I got a glossary of abbreviations from somewhere on the internet just so that I could understand what was being said......before that I used to PM Minks for translation!:-6

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 4:01 am

Mobiles are useful for texting the person sitting next to you to go and make a cup of tea :wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:04 am

I'm texting your right now Uncle Kram to wash the dishes, it's your turn......

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:14 am

chonsigirl wrote: I'm texting your right now Uncle Kram to wash the dishes, it's your turn......

Excuse me folks - I've gotta turn my phone off

As I live alone Chonsi , it's ALWAYS my turn to wash the dishes

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:15 am

Oh, that stinks! That's what my teenagers are for!:wah:

They can take turns doing your too!

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:21 am

chonsigirl wrote: Oh, that stinks! That's what my teenagers are for!:wah:

They can take turns doing your too!

Just noticed that there's some washing-up waiting in the kitchen sink. Boy - I must have drunk a lot of tea yesterday!.

My daughters coming later so I'll have the Marigold gloves and Fairy Liquid on standby. She will be pleased. :sneaky:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:26 am

That's how to make family feel loved and needed-in the kitchen!

You just sit down and have her make you a nice hot cup of tea too, while she's puttering around in there.

*I dream alot:) *

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:30 am

chonsigirl wrote: That's how to make family feel loved and needed-in the kitchen!

You just sit down and have her make you a nice hot cup of tea too, while she's puttering around in there.

*I dream alot:) *

She might even peel me a grape if I ask nicely

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:34 am

Oh, the Sultan of the Kitchen.....................

I'm on my way over to prop up your feet properly, so you can enjoy your regal rest........................

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:59 am

SnoozeControl wrote: You seem to spend a lot of time in gloves, Unc.:-2

It must appear to be so. I bought the Marigolds a couple of years back to clean my oven with some serious chemical. Didn't realise they came in different sizes!!. As I was no longer 7 years old they didn't fit so I've never worn them.

The latex gloves are just for painting cus I can't be arsed to spend hours after cleaning my hands. Did I manage to wriggle out of that one?