People that you know typing in text-speak when NOT texting

[KristaTX]

I mean this in regards to people you actually know - not just strangers posting here in the DIS or elsewhere. I have a few adult friends that I know are intelligent people, who can spell well at work, use correct grammar, etc. However, they constantly use text-speak on Facebook, and in the back of my mind I can't help but wonder. . ."What the heck?"

 

[superme80]

I HATE it!!!

 

[lovetoscrap]

Not only less intelligent but immature. I find it very hard to take someone seriously if they use text speak on a message board, in emails, or even on Facebook.

 

[antmaril]

I HATE it!!!

Me too!

 

[Handbag Lady]

I don't even like people who use text language while texting.

 

[Ceila]

I don't even type that way when I am texting, and it does annoy me when others do it. But, I don't think it reflects on their intelligence. I do think it makes them seem like they're trying way too hard to be young again

 

[KristaTX]

Dang . I messed up the poll. I forgot to include the option of "I think it makes them seem more intelligent." I KNOW someone would have chosen that, and I would have loved to see them defend their position .

 

[Ceila]

Dang . I messed up the poll. I forgot to include the option of "I think it makes them see more intelligent." I KNOW someone would have chosen that, and I would have loved to see them defend their position .

Hey, you got "other!" They can just use that one! (And I'm sure someone will )

 

[lovetoscrap]

Dang . I messed up the poll. I forgot to include the option of "I think it makes them seem more intelligent." I KNOW someone would have chosen that, and I would have loved to see them defend their position .

Hey, you got "other!" They can just use that one! (And I'm sure someone will )

My money is on Monkeyboy for that choice!

 

[lyncecelia]

Ugh yes! It drives me CRAZY!

It doesn't take that much longer to type the word out, just do it!

 

[cats7494]

i don't even like people who use text language while texting.

ditto!!!!!

 

[bicker]

Not only less intelligent but immature.

Actually, most likely neither. Don't mistake participating in community memes with lack of intelligence or immaturity - quite the opposite generally. And, indeed, ignoring community memes could legitimately be considered excessive arrogance. Indeed, I'd be more likely to interpret as unintelligent and/or immature the practice of imposing one's own personal preferences on others, or on a community that the person making such a judgment is not the owner of.

 

[LuvCuteBoys]

idk y this bothers u




Meh... depends on my mood whether or not I'll type something out or not. I especially don't understand why it would bother people on Facebook. 90% of my Facebook posts are done via my phone. If I can use texting shorthand while texting, why can't I use it when doing something else with the phone?

I don't have the energy to care about this stuff. And it is driving me crazy trying to figure out the logical difference between choice #2 and choice #3. LOL.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I chose "other". I have no idea how it makes the writer sound. I read English, muy pequito Espagnol, a little French (so little, I can't even express myself), and I can follow along in Hebrew if someone else is reading it aloud. What I don't read is text message shorthand.

I changed my mind. Text-speak makes the writer appear lazy.

 

[EveDallas]

I don't even use text speak when I am actually texting. I use full sentences and proper punctuation. I guess it's the grammar Nazi in me.

 

[Kimberly]

Even as I'm fairly young (26), it drives me completely batty. I usually make fun of men that attempt to chat me up while using it. I equate it to as if they were talking to me like you would a baby or a puppy.