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    Oct 6, 2006, 06:13 AM
    I equate things like LOL, OMG, ROFL etc. into the category of emoticons rather that "text speak". These abbreviations came into being, during the early days of e-mail and chat rooms to help substitute for the lack of facial expression and tone of voice in online communications.

    Text speak has its place. Ever trying typng a message on a telephone keypad. I would definitely prefer typing U instead of You.

    Emoticons do help in conveying a message wherever, you have text only correspondence. But Text speak should only be used where speed and keyboard limitations make it necessary.
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    Oct 6, 2006, 08:23 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9
    My only problem with that is that I don't text message. As a secretary for so many years I am used to typing in correct english. Yeah I may get some typos, but text speak is hard to uderstand for those of us older folks. LOL
    I am a secretary also, and I agree totally. Also, if that is you in your avatar, you cannot possibly be that old. Is it you? Cool picture. You look like Sarah Michelle Gellar.

    P.S. That is me in my avatar? Perfect little china doll. HEE HEE (I wish)
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    Oct 6, 2006, 11:30 AM
    Hhhmmm, do I?
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    Oct 6, 2006, 11:38 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by J_9
    Hhhmmm, do I?
    Yes, from the picture.
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    Oct 6, 2006, 11:58 AM
    Picture that picture a few years older and with shorter, darker hair, and that is what I look like now.
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