Chat Speak
 

Has anyone else noticed how "chat speak" is slowly taking over other forms of written communication? You know what I mean... short sentences, abbreviated words, no punctuation or structure, all ended with smilies and LOL's. I have noticed that a lot of people, especially in this biz, are using chat speak in emails, letters and other writings - even "business" documents. I am guilty of using it too, but mostly in ICQ and here. Have you guys noticed it popping up all of the place like I have?

I love it when someone says "LOL" while talking in person. :winkwink:

lol btw omg ur hot

LOL... ur 2 cute! :winkwink: I knew someone was going to do this!

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thx 4 da info!

I know several people that do that... It's hysterical!

Yes, and it drives me bugbuts!! I'm guilty of the occasional LOL and in an icq conversation I'll say brb if I have to elave for whatever reason.

Otherwise, I speak in plain English. *sigh*

Oh....I'm a smiley addict. Is there a 12-step program for this?

MDISFH

I am bad about the "brb" and especially the smiles too!! I'm a smiley addict as well, and I am not afraid to admit it... The first step is admitting that you have a problem. :winkwink:

...and there it is!! :winkwink:

And there it is. :glugglug

Nice!:thumbsup

I too find this phenomenoe to occur quite seldom!:)

its fine for quick messages, but dont try to send me e-mails full of that shit.. I will send it back and ask you what the fuck is wrong "wit yo azz":1orglaugh :1orglaugh

I do use LOL alot and smilies..is this a girl thing :winkwink:

No its ok, I do it too. :(

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It totally is a girlie thing! I can t stop making smilies all the time!
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Somebody beat me to the leet translator....

A girl thing and a Juicy thing.... He tends to use them a lot too! :1orglaugh