Re: Texting/True or False

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/23/2014 hckynut said: What is texting, and what dictionary is it listed? Whomever started this should put a skull and crossbone icon, warning next to it. Like some medications with "side effects".

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/texting

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/texting

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Jannabelle · ‎03-09-2010

How do you tell if something is a statement or a question,without periods or question marks?

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/23/2014 Lynnj said:
All grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules are off when texting. Your not writing an official letter or dissertation, your texting quick messages.

Text however you want, but don't judge others or hold them accountable. Texting is used as quick form of communication, mostly typed with your thumbs, not meant to put a lot of effort into the form of message. Cant appreciate the free flow rules - don't text.

...it is so nice to be able to keep up with the times!... ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}$

one of the benefits of having teenagers. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

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sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

On 11/23/2014 Jannabelle said: How do you tell if something is a statement or a question,without periods or question marks?

"how are you feeling"

"what time are you leaving"

(i do use question marks, but overall it isnt that difficult to understand)

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SnowPink · ‎09-20-2014

I use punctuation. You can get into some weird stuff if you don't use punctuation.

Lynnj · ‎03-21-2010

On 11/23/2014 sunshine45 said:
On 11/23/2014 Lynnj said:
All grammar, spelling, and punctuation rules are off when texting. Your not writing an official letter or dissertation, your texting quick messages.

Text however you want, but don't judge others or hold them accountable. Texting is used as quick form of communication, mostly typed with your thumbs, not meant to put a lot of effort into the form of message. Cant appreciate the free flow rules - don't text.

...it is so nice to be able to keep up with the times!... ${#emotions_dlg.thumbup1}$

one of the benefits of having teenagers. ${#emotions_dlg.laugh}$

I agree with you. Many times I see posts here that complain about family not communicating with them. Well, times have changed, and younger folks communicate differently. Start texting, and you may hear from your family more often. But...dont expect long, ongoing conversations through text. Thats not how this medium of communication is used. Keep it short and sweet and you'll have much success.