View Full Version : For the love of God, Don't type like an idiot!
Billy Golightly
07-17-2003, 07:33 PM
plz don tipe lik this k? I abosutely cannot stand that shorthand s-hit, its absoutely retarded. If your going to type something, take the extra 2 seconds and atleast type it in half assed english not some y r * so angry crap. From now on if you type a message like that to me, I will not answer it. I would encourage other members of the board to observe the same thing. Typing like that is not "Trendy" or "Cool". It makes you look like an idiot. Please refrain from typing in shorthand....or I'm going to be prematurely bald and unable to speak from pulling my hair out and screaming at the top of my lungs.
Kilborg
07-17-2003, 07:34 PM
KKKKKK THX BY
Billy Golightly
07-17-2003, 07:35 PM
I rest my case.
Psyonyde
07-17-2003, 08:26 PM
y not..its trailprotrailpro rite 2 b able 2 tipe da way u want.....
AirManCam
07-17-2003, 09:05 PM
psydone dont be dumb. your gonna get your ass booted! when the master speaks you shall obey lol
Psyonyde
07-17-2003, 09:11 PM
lol i'm just playin :D
Mobular
07-17-2003, 09:31 PM
Here, here! I wholeheartedly agree! Take the time to use what you've learned in school! Speak and write with intelligence, and others will treat you with intelligence and respect.
If you can't do that, use a spell checker...
Howdy
07-17-2003, 10:01 PM
plz don tipe lik this k? I abosutely cannot stand that shorthand s-hit, its absoutely retarded. If your going to type something, take the extra 2 seconds and atleast type it in half assed english not some y r u so angry crap. From now on if you type a message like that to me, I will not asnwer it. I would encourage other members of the board to observe the same thing. Typing like that is not "Trendy" or "Cool". It makes you look like an idiot. Please refrain from typing in shorthand....or I'm going to be prematurely bald and unable to speak from pulling my hair out and screaming at the top of my lungs.
Typing in all capitol letters is as bad ( or rude ) also. A lot of times I just take enough time to hit delete.
Howdy
NebraskaTrikeRider
07-17-2003, 10:18 PM
i agree ATC, it ticks me off when people type like that :x
roofinggun
07-18-2003, 12:28 AM
I thought I was the only one who didn't understand! I went to college for 6 years and when I first saw it I thought I was retarded because I didn't get it. I type a whopping ten words a minute and I try to write legibly and spell things correctly. I agree!
bigred110
07-18-2003, 01:58 AM
We can't use lol or lmao know?
Howdy
07-18-2003, 07:56 AM
We can't use lol or lmao know?
Yes, lol, lmao, lmfao, ect is fine. What gets Billy, myself, and others is typing like this:
Wrong way: Yr 2 young 2 know what it wz like trailprotrailpro.
Right way: Your too young to know what it was like before.
I didn't type every word in short hand just enought to show what was meant.
TimSr
07-18-2003, 10:20 AM
Im with you guys on this one. I also do not respond to posts that are all in lower case with no punctuation. Way to difficult to desipher!
Wickedfinger
07-18-2003, 11:13 AM
... Bill and I were talking about this the other day and we decided that this new form of internet language is to be from now on known as "Webonics".
I agree! How hard is it to hit a few extra keys! If you can type worth the crap it should not be a big deal!! ;)
nitekrawler
07-21-2003, 02:13 AM
I agree too! Now, to be honest, I type fast on a laptop and get misspelled words, but after I view it, if I made a mistake, I edit it. I do give a 100% effort. Dont get me wrong, wife looks over my shoulder and says..."Hon, ummmm.....spell check" Ya,ya! LOL...Anyways, Give a full effort and typo will happen, but its ok and all good.
Now, grammar, thats a whole new subject ;)
ATC crazy
07-21-2003, 11:50 AM
Keyboarding class paid off for me....'cept for the spelling sometimes.
AirManCam
07-21-2003, 09:24 PM
Yeah thats where english class payed off lol
Manny55
07-21-2003, 09:52 PM
right
ATC crazy
07-21-2003, 09:52 PM
Yeah thats where english class payed off lol
Ohhhhhhh...I thought that was nap time period. I see now...
AirManCam
07-22-2003, 01:03 PM
LMFAO!!!!!!
FullBore
07-22-2003, 05:52 PM
If I see a message typed like that I usually don't bother to read it. Annoys me. I might not be the worlds greatest speller and sometimes I hit the wrong keys but I use "Proper English" old fashioned jolly good British style! Spiffing eh old chap?
Nat ROFL
nitekrawler
07-22-2003, 10:54 PM
Yeah thats where english class payed off lol
Ohhhhhhh...I thought that was nap time period. I see now...
You mean that wasn't for "Lets see who my friday date is" :D 8)
ATC crazy
07-22-2003, 11:22 PM
Girls suck in High School these days....all they want is the strongest, funniest, best looking guy there. I'll wait a couple more years :D
AirManCam
07-23-2003, 04:01 PM
Well thats me but im not in highschool anymore :(
ATC crazy
07-24-2003, 11:30 AM
also please use some punctuation in your paragraphs when you dont it all runs together and i cant understand them because i have to read through it 10 times it is very annoying and I would like to ask that you use some periods and commas.,.,...,.,.,,.,..,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,Thank you. ;)
AirManCam
07-24-2003, 04:01 PM
Well then why didnt you use some periods and commas in your parragraph. Its just a run on sentance!!
FullBore
07-25-2003, 01:55 PM
he knows it is thats why he typed it to demonstrate the fact that some people dont use punctuation and that makes it very difficult to read if it is difficult to read it annoys people especially me who gets annoyed and just doesnt read it!
ATC crazy
07-25-2003, 04:29 PM
Exactly ;)
AirManCam
07-25-2003, 10:43 PM
Well i think you guys should practice what you preach.
ATC crazy
07-25-2003, 10:47 PM
LOL ...That was just an example...I bet you couldn't find another one of my posts like that. 8)
AirManCam
07-25-2003, 11:00 PM
O sure I could lol. If i had the time to look at all of your like 5555500000000 posts lmao.
Billy Golightly
07-25-2003, 11:02 PM
Why don't I settle this argument and reset BOTH of you guys' post counts? hahaha :D
Howdy
07-25-2003, 11:15 PM
Why don't I settle this argument and reset BOTH of you guys' post counts? hahaha :D
This could be fun. lol How ever everyone has forgotten or don't remember that when you reach a certain number they get a title under their name that they may not like. Ryder had it for a while on the old forums. ;)
Howdy
ATC crazy
07-26-2003, 10:39 AM
This could be fun. lol How ever everyone has forgotten or don't remember that when you reach a certain number they get a title under their name that they may not like. Ryder had it for a while on the old forums. ;)
Howdy
Do I dare ask...http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
Howdy
07-26-2003, 03:38 PM
Do I dare ask...http://www.thumpertalk.com/forum/images/graemlins/thinking.gif
You can ask but that don't mean I will answer. lmao
Howdy
ATC crazy
07-26-2003, 10:27 PM
Well, If you ever decide....I'm listening :rolleyes:
ATC crazy
07-26-2003, 11:28 PM
http://smilies.crowd9.com/cwm/cwm/piss2.gifSSJ3Goku
ATC crazy
07-26-2003, 11:38 PM
http://smilies.crowd9.com/cwm/cwm/piss2.gifATC crazy
YOU SOB
*I have a feeling like this thred is going to be locked*
AirManCam
07-26-2003, 11:42 PM
you guys are funny trailprotrailprotrailprotrailpro!
Uhh....why did you piss on me TWICE??
ATC crazy
07-31-2003, 10:13 PM
Uhh....why did you piss on me TWICE??
Well...the first time, you edited my post so the monkey was pissing on my name. So then I posted the monkey thing again and after that, you changed the first post back to the was it was origionally and since I can't delete my posts...now there are 2 :rolleyes:
AirManCam
08-01-2003, 12:36 PM
Hahahaha!
junjun01
12-03-2003, 06:21 PM
I Agree With The Spelling Thing; Now Atc Crazy What's The Meaning Of That Stuff Under Your Name?.
danny_250r
02-13-2004, 12:55 AM
No shorthand, huh? Well, thats going to be a rule hard to enforce.
No shorthand, huh? Well, thats going to be a rule hard to enforce.
I disagree. Anyone posting with that crap will have it removed, and a PM sent to them.
Wickedfinger
02-13-2004, 01:13 AM
... we MODs do a pretty good job of it actually .... you guys just don't see alot of it because we remove and send a PM to the offender or edit it out. The truth is ... its not as much of a problem right now as it once was. However ... the general grammar of the site is attrocious. - but - this isn't English 101, its 3WW.
bentwrench
02-13-2004, 10:16 AM
"atrocious" ;)
Wickedfinger
02-13-2004, 11:04 AM
I see someone found their spellcheck button ...... next we'll move on to "How to cut and paste and that mouse thingy".
Howdy
02-13-2004, 11:32 AM
I see someone found their spellcheck button ...... next we'll move on to "How to cut and paste and that mouse thingy".
rotflmfao, Thanks I really needed the laugh this morning.
Howdy
TALLSUP
04-23-2004, 09:06 AM
come on Howdy you have to remember they do not work for IBM they ride trikes and they get on this site for fun and not school :D
venom
05-06-2004, 09:34 PM
Good Idea, I Get Enough Ubonics In The Hood At Work. Wut Up Wit Dat Suka!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
threewheelin-feelin
07-17-2004, 10:52 PM
yall need to have spelling and typing classes for dumb a$$es like me haha
BigGreenMachine
10-31-2004, 06:32 PM
I think its about time for another spelling class around here. Sorry to say but its gotten bad this past month. Happy Halloween!
LonesomeTriZ
01-31-2005, 08:10 PM
It sure is nice to see so many people agree with this. I can not see why so many people will go out of their way to appear so stupid and lazy. It actually takes less effort to simply use propper english. I think some of them have done it so long they are stuck in idiot gear.
Oldshell4481
02-07-2005, 07:21 PM
I have a hard time not typing in shorthand. i have been on the comp since i was 8 and learned shorthand in chat rooms and it just comes natural.
a-camp
02-07-2005, 07:54 PM
If we let this text (message short hand) become normal, we will be paying for school books to be printed in it in 4 years like ubonics or spanish. Not that Spanish is bad. If you live hear more than a year learn English. If I lived in Mexico I would speek Spanish .
Billy Golightly
02-07-2005, 08:16 PM
I have a hard time not typing in shorthand. i have been on the comp since i was 8 and learned shorthand in chat rooms and it just comes natural.
I have been around computers and in chat rooms, message board for a long time as well, and I do not have any problems. Effort made=Progress made. That is all.
Oldshell4481
02-08-2005, 07:00 PM
doesnt take too much effort, just quicker.
faf_racing
02-27-2005, 02:06 PM
its just an easy way for the people that can't spell,too get their point across. but i understand your point.
Howdy
05-31-2005, 07:38 AM
I guess a lot of the newer ones have never seen this thread. Hopefully they will read it now.
Howdy
Rm250RF900R
10-13-2005, 02:23 PM
^^ yup I agree. For the love of god, use puncuation! It is so hard to read when they don't. Its a pet peeve of mine I guess. :crazy:
CorbinKale
12-17-2005, 03:33 AM
^^ yup I agree. For the love of god, use puncuation! It is so hard to read when they don't. Its a pet peeve of mine I guess. :crazy:
For those of you needing a bit of instruction. :) Not safe for work!!!!
http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2004/11/03
hondaxr100
04-30-2006, 06:35 PM
Isn't that kind of typing so stupid?! It's completely pathetic the way people think they're so cool when they type like that!- Hay Ill talk to *Edited* 2morrow k! C ya l8tr! It's such a stupid way to type!
Billy Golightly
04-30-2006, 07:23 PM
Indeed it is.
Bryan Raffa
04-30-2006, 09:09 PM
hey i type like that sometimes, its justs because i dont know how to type yet LOL! they call me pointy!
Circa2000
09-20-2006, 01:01 AM
Ok, So today this thread popped into my mind from reading it the other day.. Why you ask?? Because all day I have been writting Tho instead of Though.. ITS MAKING ME SO MAD!! haha! I dont know why I do it.. I dont even notice I do it until it's too late. Anyways. If you ever catch me doing it. You'll know I'm fully aware of it.
El'Capitan
09-20-2006, 01:24 AM
tat is fine if you ppls wnt 2 type tho not though, it just takes so mch mre time to do dat. kkthnxroflcopterlolerskateslolercaustggglhf.
El'Capitan
09-20-2006, 01:28 AM
yeah...so please just take the extra .01 seconds to type out the whole word. ;)
lilangel1980
10-11-2006, 06:35 PM
Hi Billy,it's lilangel.I'm the one that told you i wanted to to a memorial page for my good friend Tim.The montages have started.If you can get back to me at fastech_angel@hotmail.com ,I would appreciate it alote.And since you are good with all this when they are all done,I will have you put them on because I get all mixed up in here.Hope you get back to me soon.Bye Bye for now,lilangel(Marty)
84honda200s
02-08-2007, 04:53 AM
Allot of people use "short hand" while text messaging someone on a cell phone. (the more you can say in less words the less money you spend) When you text on a cell phone it looks like its done in retard but if your around it enough you will understand it 100%.
My friends hate it when i spell it out like we are on here. It cost them 0.10 per text to look at it then 0.10 per text to respond. It adds up real fast. I talked to a friend for 1 hour using text messaging. I ended up giving her 20.00 for just the text messages i sent her. This is what it looks like (i gtg eat som fod *Edited**Edited* i go 2 wrk 2day ttyl) 40 spaces What was said (i have to eat something before i go to work today i will talk to you later.) 74 spaces You are only allowed 137 total spaces on some phones. that includes spaces, punctuation, letters, and numbers.
You don't get charged per post here so you may as well do it rite and save people from trying to make sense out of it. There is a time for "short hand" however its not here.
Hair Bear Bunch
12-19-2007, 03:26 PM
At risk of dredging up an old thread, something worth remembering is that the internet is worldwide, and english isn't everyones first language. If a post is typed properly, there's a chance that anything they don't understand can be referenced somewhere and made sense of. It's even quite interesting how different our English use of english is to yours!
From across the pond...
cody2
12-19-2007, 05:25 PM
KKKKKK THX BY
U shut *Edited**Edited* trapz. Y U Be h8n on uzzz? I b3 typ1n lyk da othaz, there ant nuthin wrong wit tha way i be typin! dunno whatta matta wit u?
Yes. I agree. Its horrible, and rather annoying. I'm guilty of it sometimes myself, but amen to that!
The Goat
12-20-2007, 05:16 AM
At risk of dredging up an old thread, something worth remembering is that the internet is worldwide, and english isn't everyones first language. If a post is typed properly, there's a chance that anything they don't understand can be referenced somewhere and made sense of. It's even quite interesting how different our English use of english is to yours!
From across the pond...
And that my friend is why I wish it was mandatory for every person to learn at least two languages. My favorite English phrase would have to be "knocked up". "What time would you like the bellman to come by and knock you up?" Sounds so dirty by U.S. standards.
TravEX
12-20-2007, 08:46 AM
I was looking for this thread the other day. We've had a couple on here this week that need to read this.
I think that this deserves a BUMP...
Just re-read it and I think some members (not stepping on any toes) need it.
tri again
11-21-2013, 10:51 PM
I think that this deserves a BUMP...
Just re-read it and I think some members (not stepping on any toes) need it.
Yupp.
T.O.U. says we should keep old topic alive as opposed to rewriting them.
I think some of it comes from the old texting stuff when they charged by the letter or something.
JasonB
11-21-2013, 11:58 PM
Yo dawg I heard u like poor spelling and bad grammar so we put some bad spelling and poor grammar in you poor spelling and bad Grammar boards.
Dirtcrasher
11-22-2013, 01:00 AM
New tech brings along laziness.
Learn to spell, use punctuation as well as when adjectives or pronouns need to be used.
The run on sentences here are also extremely a PITA to try and decipher...........
ditchmud
11-22-2013, 03:57 AM
181104
This sums it up.
hoosierlogger
11-22-2013, 06:28 AM
New tech brings along laziness.
Learn to spell, use punctuation as well as when adjectives or pronouns need to be used.
The run on sentences here are also extremely a PITA to try and decipher...........
Capatilization is also very important. For example...
Fabiodriven helped Jack off his mule. Now if Jack were not capitalized, Fabiodriven would have a completely different job.
fabiodriven
11-22-2013, 07:30 AM
Haha! That's fawking great Greg!
JasonB
11-22-2013, 10:22 AM
Capatilization is also very important. For example...
Fabiodriven helped Jack off his mule. Now if Jack were not capitalized, Fabiodriven would have a completely different job.
holy crap i just spit coffee on my monitor hahahahahhahahahahha
LastFoolerInVA
11-22-2013, 01:21 PM
I'll be the first to admit I'm not a stickler for punctuation & I suck at spelling... English was always my worst subject, but I do hope a majority of my posts are readable... my favorite punctuation: ... - its kinda like the f word... so versatile... it works for a period, comma, semi colon, & sometimes a question mark... its more like a Captain Kirk... dramatic... pause... just to let the previous statement sink in before the next is read... :lol:
atc007
11-22-2013, 01:23 PM
Capatilization is also very important. For example...
Fabiodriven helped Jack off his mule. Now if Jack were not capitalized, Fabiodriven would have a completely different job.
BEST post ever???? POSSIBLY!! Thanx for that one Hoosier!!!!!!
Really, this should be stickied. I don't know why it isnt already
rlly this shud b stiky IDK y it isnt alredy
See the difference?
c the diffrence
hoosierlogger
11-22-2013, 07:20 PM
Haha! That's fawking great Greg!
John, I used your name because I knew you would be completely okay with it.
atc007
11-22-2013, 07:34 PM
In all seriousness.. That ONE sentence would teach TENS OF MILLIONS of boys to pay attention and learn! No joke.
hoosierlogger
11-22-2013, 07:39 PM
In all seriousness.. That ONE sentence would teach TENS OF MILLIONS of boys to pay attention and learn! No joke. I hope you all pay attention and remember this, as it may be my best contribution to society.
redsox
11-23-2013, 10:49 AM
This is a good thread. Having never read it, I took the time to go through the entire thing. Its interesting, especially in the beginning, to see the influence that the introduction and proliferation of texting has had on language. This thread is a kind of time capsule, as it started before texting was mainstream. I love the english language, and the written word. I'm a huge fan. At times, I try to write so precisely that I will think about what i've written while lying awake at night. Other times, (mostly on 3ww) i'll lose the caps and drop an "ain't" or two. to me, this is a casual atmosphere, and should be treated as such. I agree that ebonics are a detriment to society and the "your/you're" misuse drives me absolutely crazy. What is important to remember is that we do not own the language. It is a common error of the middle aged to think otherwise. We can do our best to pass on our conceptions and "rules" of language but it won't do a damn bit of good. Language is going to change. it always has, and it always will.
Look thou be true; do not give dalliance
Too ... much the rein: the strongest oaths are straw
To the fire i' the blood: be more abstemious,
Or else, good night your vow!
Thats billy shakes. If you know what the hell he's talking about there, you're a better man than I. My point is that we write and talk differently than previous generations, just as subsequent generations will differ from us. We may not like it, but we cannot stop it. The feelings are compounded at this particular point in history because a technological advance has accelerated the change. texting, the typed word, is the new standard. i think back to all the time i spent with the nuns trying to teach me the palmer method. what a waste. pens, paper, books, will all soon be gone. we'll be left with screens. its not so bad, really. think of everything you can do! think of how many people can easily communicate. its unprecedented in human history. so we've gotta deal with a few lol's and OMG's. Get over it. I think that if we sat down twenty years ago, and i told you that in 2013, the main form of communication among the youth in America was the written word, you'd have told me i was crazy. look at us now. "selfie" is in the dictionary. thats my hangover rant for the week. cheers.
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