Is it just me...

[Kirby]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
...or am I getting old?

 

[Gothgar]

Originally posted by: Kadarin
¿It's evolving into español, comprende?

that's what I thought this thread was going to be about.

 

[sutahz]

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
This place is a product of free internet discussion and commentary.

No its not, otherwise that one guy wouldnt have got a weeks vacation for a simple rebuttle/comment/opinion.

 

[potato28]

Well, generally I try to use the proper grammar because I get more keyboard usage. It also rubs off on other people most of the time, and helps me move up in people's good books as a professional.

 

[oznerol]

When it comes to these forums, if I come across really poor grammar and spelling I generally assume that English isn't the poster's first language. I tend to forgive that kind of stuff. And especially since these are tech forums, I expect the nerd-speak (rofls and r0x0rz and whatever).

Looking on other forums - in particular ones with a younger user base - the rampant shorthand stuff irks me a bit, but I credit it to just being a product of the instant information generation - in which case shorthand is actually more useful to get a message across as fast as possible with the least effort. I generally assume they will grow out of it the older they get. If not, so be it, language evolves. It's not like we're losing words entirely in Orwellian fashion.

When I start seeing it creep into emails at work - using acronyms for things and smileys and improper spelling and whatnot - I just generally lose a little bit of respect for the person every time it happens. I imagine others do the same. On the flip side, if you can do your job well while having poor writing skills - then it really shouldn't matter.

And English is definitely not a dying language.

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
...or is English a dying language?
I mean I don't speak to good (<-- on purpose for the humorless) but some of the posts I read here are such gibberish that it embarrasses me to be a member here.
Is there a point where we adulterate the language so much that it becomes worthless?
Or will we all get so stupid that it all seems normal?

i'm sure there's a Mensa Board out there that suits you.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Cdubneeddeal
Besides the fact this is a thread regarding the use of slang either in verbal contact or internet contact you do realize Chris rarely posts a thread of his own? I believe the end of the world is coming and gas prices will drop back down to .99 cents.

Wow, not bad. 101 gallons for a dollar. Even I can afford that.

 

[RadiclDreamer]

Look at youtube comments if you want teh epic spelling FTW LOLZ!

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
...or is English a dying language?
I mean I don't speak to good (<-- on purpose for the humorless) but some of the posts I read here are such gibberish that it embarrasses me to be a member here.
Is there a point where we adulterate the language so much that it becomes worthless?
Or will we all get so stupid that it all seems normal?

i'm sure there's a Mensa Board out there that suits you.

While you're, what, more comfortable with lazy ignorance and relentless mediocrity, Mosh?

 

[cdmccool]

Sucks to be you.

 

[jjones]

Forums are hard evidence that the internet was never idiot-proofed. I blame Al Gore for this oversight.

 

[maziwanka]

it's not all that unexpected considering the writing most people do is via text messaging

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: nkgreen

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
...or am I getting old?

That too.
:laugh:

 

[moshquerade]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: moshquerade

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
...or is English a dying language?
I mean I don't speak to good (<-- on purpose for the humorless) but some of the posts I read here are such gibberish that it embarrasses me to be a member here.
Is there a point where we adulterate the language so much that it becomes worthless?
Or will we all get so stupid that it all seems normal?

i'm sure there's a Mensa Board out there that suits you.

While you're, what, more comfortable with lazy ignorance and relentless mediocrity, Mosh?

No, I would say more comfortable with sarcasm, insults, and overall holier than thou attitudes.
Why else would I be here, Perknose?