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200Above
 Post subject: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:17 am 
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I see PPRUNe is deleting any replys that are not in 'Proper English'.

This seems a little over the top. I understand that some people use this type of writing style way to much, but PPRUNE has stated that even if they see you saying "U" instead of "YOU", the entire post will be deleted?

I do think that proper english is important, but small abbrev. (haha?) should still be acceptable, no?

Does AVCANADA have any interest in making changes similar to PPRUNE?

Thoughts?

(And you thought Widow was a hard a$$!) (No offence Widow :goodman: )


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moocow
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:22 am 
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Do you mean both "broken" and "improper" English or just "improper" English? I can understand someone trying to post & contribute when their primary language isn't English. However, it is very annoying and some what rude when people start to use "u", "yrs", "y" in a forum post. First, you're not charged by the letter like messaging on a cell phone. Second, speedy reply is not required like you're in a chat room.


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into the blue
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:26 am 
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Personally, it's pretty emberassing to see certain people on this board who claim to represent a very responsible profession, but, at the same time, don't make any effort to raise their grammar, spelling and punctuation from a Grade 7 level. So yes, I would support what you mentioned.


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200Above
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:27 am 
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The title says it all - do not use text message abbreviations instead of proper English.

"Text speak" (aka SMS language, Textese, txtese, chatspeak, txt, textspeak, txtspk, txtk, texting language, or txt tlk) is the substitution of characters for words - e.g. u for you, r for are etc. etc. and the abbreviation of words e.g. pls for please, thnx for thanks etc. etc.

Ignorance is no excuse! If in doubt, look it up on google.

Is it worth having your entire post deleted just to save the two letters of Y and O in YOU?

Persistent users of "Text Speak" will be banned from this forum for a few days until they understand that NO TEXT SPEAK is one of the few forum rules.

A reminder of the complete forum requirements - posts in this forum MUST:

•Be in English
•Not use text message abbreviations.
•Make sufficient use of punctuation & grammar to be readable.
•Not be used instead of private messages.
•Not be used to tell somebody else about a private message.
•Have a point (i.e. be relevant to the thread and not chatter)


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into the blue
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:32 am 
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Sounds quite sensible to me...


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 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:35 am 
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Personally, it's pretty emberassing to see certain people on this board who claim to represent a very responsible profession, but, at the same time, don't make any effort to raise their grammar, spelling and punctuation from a Grade 7 level. So yes, I would support what you mentioned.


I completely agree.

I routinely use google or a quick dictionary online tool when I write some of my posts, spelling isn't my forte (I looked that one up).

I try to be professional when I'm at work, so why shouldn't I be on here among my peers?


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Bede
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:48 am 
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I agree. Can we take a vote who wants AvCanada to do the same?

I understand typo's but some posters are just too lazy to proofread.


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Canuck223
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 2:05 am 
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I hate trying to read jibberish. Text speak on a forum is the equivilent of walking with your pants around your ankles.

However, I prefer to mock and ridicule.

My favourite reply to those who can't be bothered with capitols, punctuation, or grammar, is;


imsorryidlovetoansweryourquestionbutileftmy secretdecoderringinmyotherpants


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iflyforpie
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:23 am 
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This whole thread makes me want to lol... :lol:


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 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:40 am 
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into the blue wrote:
Personally, it's pretty emberassing to see certain people on this board who claim to represent a very responsible profession, but, at the same time, don't make any effort to raise their grammar, spelling and punctuation from a Grade 7 level. So yes, I would support what you mentioned.


Lol :)

Sorry ITB, it got passed over a few times, I couldn't resist...I actually Agree, I hate MOST short forms and text type, but in some instances it is worthwhile, helpful and much easier to read and write...in moderation


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North Shore
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 3:46 am 
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^Zing!

Ne1 hu uses txtspk s a lzy fukr! :roll:

Besides that, PPRUNE is full of plummy Brits named Nigel, so it's not surprising that they want the Queen's English..... :lol:


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into the blue
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:29 am 
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cdnpilot77 wrote:
into the blue wrote:
Personally, it's pretty emberassing to see certain people on this board who claim to represent a very responsible profession, but, at the same time, don't make any effort to raise their grammar, spelling and punctuation from a Grade 7 level. So yes, I would support what you mentioned.


Lol :)

Sorry ITB, it got passed over a few times, I couldn't resist...I actually Agree, I hate MOST short forms and text type, but in some instances it is worthwhile, helpful and much easier to read and write...in moderation


:o Please forgive.


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 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 1:51 pm 
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wH@ 1f W3 7Yp3 1n l337? :P


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moocow
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
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Wow, l337 speak should be instant ban. Sad that I can actually read that.


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 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
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istp wrote:
wH@ 1f W3 7Yp3 1n l337? :P


So I thought that I would copy that into a search engine and see if it could decipher what you were saying istp and it puked.


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moocow
 Post subject: Re: "Text Speak"
PostPosted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:04 am 
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istp wrote:
wH@ 1f W3 7Yp3 1n l337? :P


What if we type in leet. leet speak is another internet based English language.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet


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