It irks me when people type things like ur (your), b4 (before), eva (ever), etc.
[question posted by zuri25]
responses and comments:
I hate it so much that when I see a questiom or response using it, I just skip reading it...I don't even try. I hate trying to figure out what the person is trying to say. Who knows why...maybe it is the Virgo in me (perfectionism, you know) but the computer shorthand just rubs me the wrong way. [ilse72]
I don't think I'm being "so judgemental" it's just a pet peeve of mine that's all. [zuri25]
Not really, what gets to me is the number talk that people do, example : I h4v3 70 g37 7h47 70n1gh7!!! = I have to get that tonight!!! THAT annoys me! [Tatsuya]
Fortunatly, I don't run into that very often (I hope I didn't just jinx myself). But, I can see how that would annoy you. [zuri25]
Not really. We use it almost everyday here when sending SMS/TEXT messages. GRAY [graysource]
Perhaps if I spent time texting, it wouldn't bug me so much. [zuri25]
Yes, indeed it does. Language is the one thing in this world that keeps people together and we as human beings need to keep our languages alive. English and Spanish are two of the most common languages spoken on this planet. We need to keep our languages alive by learning how to spell and use our languages correctly. [rogue13xmen13]
I agree with you that we need to keep the written word and language alive through correct usage. But, I don't think language is the one thing that keeps people together...that's LOVE. Thanks for posting!!! [zuri25]
I admit to using imo on a regular basis, but other than that I really don't like the shorthand. I also skip questions that have ur's and u's in them. My snap judgement is, if two extra letters are too much, it's doubtful the questions or topics will have any depth. [Angelwriter]
Sometimes I wonder about that too, but I try to give people the benefit of the doubt and at least read their questions. [zuri25]
I abbreviate allot of things just to type it out and be over. I think anybody that types everything out needs to take it easy and relax. Anybody who uses a IM use abbreviations or text message on a cellphone. Maybe I should have typed out instant messenger instead of IM above ...lol. [all_n_one]
I have to admit that when I used AIM regularly I did type lol and brb and so forth. I still use lol, even here in mylot. Much of my adult life has been devoted to helping people learn how to write in a manner that will get them good grades, land them their dream job, or get them accepted into graduate school. It's hard to switch my "academic" brain off. [zuri25]
nop it doesnt annoy me at all.. i mean ur and be4 is just to make it simpler.. for the person to type online.. thats all.. i mean its known abriviations.. but when the word begins with numbers and continues with numbers.. thats weird!.. i mean when there r known abriviations thats fine.. i use them all the time.. like : r, ur, cuz, be4, f9 thats wat the usual ones that i use.. but more than those.. i dont think i would get it... oh and when im chatting like brb, wb, im bk. (those r used by everyone if im in ahurry!!.. thats all.. but those who contin 5-6-9-1-0-.. i mean those types. i dont even know wat the word is.. [rockbaby]
I find typing the way I speak is just as simple. I think I would find it difficult to get used to typing shorthand or using numbers as well as letters to spell words. [zuri25]
it kind of bothered me on the computer until i started text messaging and realized how much time it saved when you were typing on your phone so now I guess I don't mind it so much on the computer anymore. I don't normally type like that though - i mean "tho." haha [stru9559]
I can understand it when people use shorthand to text message if they get charged per word. I've seen teenagers enter text amile a minute with their phones and I'm amazed. [zuri25]
iam ok with it if it is a long post or if I am chatting with someone. But for a short post I dont see the point in using computer shorthand. [magikrose]
That sounds logical. [zuri25]
Yes, it does bother me. Maybe its cool when you're 12, but not for adults. [kesfylstra]
I can't stand it. What's so hard about writing out the whole word or pharse? And when people use it on text messaging it drives me nuts! Sometimes its harder to understand the message when they use the shorthand! [kody00]
I think it's harder to understand shorthand than it is to have to read a long fully written out post or message. [zuri25]
It drives me nuts, I hate it. Also "lite" instead of "light" and "nite" instead of "night." It's one letter, people, type it out! [pasychosheep]
True, but there's not much I can do about it other than continue to use correct English on a personal level. [zuri25]
Bothers me a lot. People prove their slow writing skills and stupidity when they use computer shorthand and I always feel that they should get less points on Mylot. [nake89]
I wouldnt go that far, I'd just say they are somewhat lazy. Thanks for sharing though. [zuri25]
It doesn't bother me as much as it use to. I don't personally use any type of computer shorthand, maybe an occasional lol. What really irks me is if I hear someone say 'lol' when they are speaking in a real life conversation. [rachelynn]
Oh my gosh. I've never heard someone actually do that, but I know a few people who admit to having done it on accident. I just shake my head at them. [zuri25]
Yes it does bother me. This practice started to become prolific when the mobile phone text messaging craze began, and has now become so integrated with everyday life for some people that it is totally natural for them. The general standard of english here in the United Kingdom is poor enough to start with, but now people have an excuse not to bother even trying. My neoghbour uses this system and sometimes his text messages are so abbreviated that they become difficult to follow. [Asylum]
To some extent changing the way we communicate is neccessary for the growth of society, but let's not go overboard here people. [zuri25]
when people write u for you and ur for your its ok with me but when they add numbers and wrong speellings it annoys me alot. [smughal]
It does not bother me in chat rooms b/c your typing so fast its easier to use the shorthand versions of some words [tallulah210]
I don't use chat rooms so I wouldnt know about that. [zuri25]
Sometimes it bothers me. There is no need for it on here. I mean, if it's in a text, that's different because there is limited space but I do find it hard sometimes to understand things on here if it's typed in shorthand. [pumpkinjam]
it gets on my nerves sometimes, but I guess not too bad, I can handle it *lol* [massaj03]
Drives me absolutely nuts, next to working at home. It has become a plague in society to talk slang and shorthand in letters, email, blogs, posts, and whatever else there is to write. Next you know poems will be written that way, then songs (I think some already are being written that way), then books, then text books, and before we know it people will be eye lazy too. [wrcurtisjr]
Drives me absolutely nuts, next to working at home. It has become a plague in society to talk slang and shorthand in letters, email, blogs, posts, and whatever else there is to write. Next you know poems will be written that way, then songs (I think some already are being written that way), then books, then text books, and before we know it people will be eye lazy too. [wrcurtisjr]
Brain farts are so annoying aren't they? I agree with you that slang is becoming like a plague because it's spreading so rapidly. I think you are right that some songs, poems, and the like are being written with this new "language". You and I can help keep our language alive by not playing into the trend. [zuri25]
Drives me insane. It takes me longer to read what they wrote because I can figure out the code. [missybal]
Drives me insane. It takes me longer to read what they wrote because I can figure out the code. [missybal]
I'm not bothered by that method. sometimes I don't understand what they're trying to say, but am totally fine with it. [prue187]
I prefer people to type out a word. I have a friend who uses the shorthand version of words. I feel it is a half-baked effort to communicate. If you have something to say, say it. Don't use baby talk. [ElusiveButterfly]
Not really... I am quite fond of it and can do it easily..Aneewayz... Thanks for your question... Its really nice to be here at mylot... Are you guys here for money or just for fun... [manzician]
Not really.. I can do it quite easily..Aneewayz... Thanks for your question... Its really nice to be here at mylot... Are you guys here for money or just for fun... [manzician]
Not really.. I can do it quite easily..Aneewayz... Thanks for your question... Its really nice to be here at mylot... Are you guys here for money or just for fun... [manzician]
YES. It bothers me very much. Sadly when I was first a newbie to the whole online chatting thing (when I was 15 or something) I used to type like that. But it's so annoying, and looks very childish. It makes me think that the person typing is a 13 year old. English Education major here... I'm a grammar and spelling freak. (I hate this one specific thing that my friend says the most: 2maro. *Shudders*) [Aeval39]
YES. It bothers me very much. Sadly when I was first a newbie to the whole online chatting thing (when I was 15 or something) I used to type like that. But it's so annoying, and looks very childish. It makes me think that the person typing is a 13 year old. English Education major here... I'm a grammar and spelling freak. (I hate this one specific thing that my friend says the most: 2maro. *Shudders*) [Aeval39]
YES. It bothers me very much. Sadly when I was first a newbie to the whole online chatting thing (when I was 15 or something) I used to type like that. But it's so annoying, and looks very childish. It makes me think that the person typing is a 13 year old. English Education major here... I'm a grammar and spelling freak. (I hate this one specific thing that my friend says the most: 2maro. *Shudders*) [Aeval39]
No problem. I hope mylot fixes that soon, it's very annoying. But, not as annoying as your friends "2maro" AHHHHHH!!! That's so cool that you're an English Ed major, I was just straight English because I don't want to teach in the traditional sense of the word. Grammar and spelling are so big on my personal no-no list that when I would write a paper I couldn't just write it all out then go back and fix mistakes, I had to do edit as I was writing because it would drive me so nuts that I couldnt concentrate on the actual content of the paper until it the error was corrected. [zuri25]
It is hard to read computer shorthand. [Meljep]
That it is! Thanks! [zuri25]
Oops! I think it's rather cool and use it from time to time. In fact, I find it necessary to use it when I want to say something and my character capacity is limited. However, I will try to remember NOT to use it when I'm responding to your discussions or responses, and my apologies if I already have. [AJ1952Chats]
Oops! I think it's rather cool and use it from time to time. In fact, I find it necessary to use it when I want to say something and my character capacity is limited. However, I will try to remember NOT to use it when I'm responding to your discussions or responses, and my apologies if I already have. [AJ1952Chats]
Oops! I think it's rather cool and use it from time to time. In fact, I find it necessary to use it when I want to say something and my character capacity is limited. However, I will try to remember NOT to use it when I'm responding to your discussions or responses, and my apologies if I already have. [AJ1952Chats]
I don't mind general shorthand that people use such as lol, btw, and the like...it's when people start substituting numbers for letters and writting things out phonetically instead of in SWE (Standard Written English) that bugs me. Thank you for your apology and your acknowledgement of my pet peeve lol. You're very sweet. [zuri25]
Finally!! I stumbled onto this one!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you. Shorthand (whether it's handwritten or computer written) should be for your own personal use! Imagine trying to hand your boss your shorthand notes and him/her trying to read it. (Yes, I'm dating myself badly here!!) And . . . The post about "ain't" - Amen! [grammabean]
You're welcome! I hope that most people who use computer or handwritten shorthand would know not to hand their bosses that kind of work. If they don't, they'll learn real fast not to do that. Thancks for posting! [zuri25]
I get so tired of typing all day. Then I drop into mylot and great. I have so many open minded people who understand. I thing ur right to feel the way u do. I think it is fine for me. Thanks [giftsandbagscom]
Yes! That drives me insane. I call it chatspeak though, not shorthand. I started a thread on it before and I thought it was amazing that no one else cared about this. I don't even bother attempting to read such posts. None of my friends use chatspeak frequently. Occasionally is fine, frequently and I wouldn't talk to them anymore. [Pigglies]
yes sometimes it annoys those who are not practised to these kind of things. but i internet and text messages these have become common as people want to convey more in less time. but typing something that is really not easily understandable is not good. [RacerX]
No, I am not irritated with it. Now I have got used to it. Nowadays with this fast world, with no time for anyone to do things, i don't think there is anything wrong in doing so. Even some big dictionaries like oxford, webster, etc., have also added these words in their dictionaries. So i would request you to get used to it rather than cursing it. We need to adapt this fast world. [milott]
Maybe people who think this is faster need to get with the program and learn to type! I type over 135 wpm. It is faster for me to just type out words than to even think about how I could abbreviate them. [Pigglies]
Oh, it bothers me SO much! Except... well, there's this one person who does it and it doesn't bother me when HE does it and he's like, the only exception, but I really do hate it! [Poison_Girl]
I only use if for stuff like LOL (laughing out loud). I really despise short forms. I don't even short form states and provinces when addressing an envelope. And shortforming the word Christmas! Ugh! Hate it! Don't take Christ out of Christmas. [patgalca]