SMS lingo/speak/language

[KillerByte]

From the day I started using SMSes and MXit I have refused to shorten my words. I type out complete sentences with correct grammar and punctuation.

In my mind if I do not take the time to write a message of the best quality I am showing the person on the other side complete disrespect.

I often send the message "huh" to a person as I do not understand the gibberish that they type.

I have learnt to type like a mad man even while driving and I never shorten words to make my replies quicker. If you want to have a decent conversation then make sure you take the time to make it a legible one.

[Synthesis]

If you want to have a decent conversation then make sure you take the time to make it a legible one.

+1

Get call-per-second and phone the dam person and say what you want. Works out cheaper and quicker than an SMS.

[Hex_Rated]

The irony. These people that complain about shortening SMS's but condone driving while SMSing.

[KillerByte]

The irony. These people that complain about shortening SMS's but condone driving while SMSing.

you are probably thinking that I look at the cellphone while typing. I don't. I picture the keys in my head while I am driving.

[Hex_Rated]

Still illegal and still affects your ability to drive. Especially if you aren't using an automatic.

[c0d3r]

KillerByte, it is still a distraction IMO.

[hamin_aus]

I'm calling the cops.

[Synthesis]

jamin_za, snd thm n sms, itll b kwikr.

[hamin_aus]

sry 10111 2 bsy
try agn 2mrw

[KillerByte]

lol.

you is da funnies jamin

[KillerByte]

I'm calling the cops.

the irony is that I was driving to work cellphone in hand doing a few KMs over the speed limit this morning and saw a police road block (as is usual for the area - 2km from Diepsloot) the cops initially point at me and when I make gesture to find out if they want me to stop they wave me off and point at the taxi behind me.

LOL

[Hex_Rated]

Love it when that happens.

But seriously, SMSing while driving is even more distracting than speaking and driving, don't do it.

[Bladerunner]

13375p34k >SMSspeak

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[Stuart]

But seriously, SMSing while driving is even more distracting than speaking and driving, don't do it.

especially on a phone with a qwerty keyboard

[rustypup]

13375p43|< |=7\/\/ |)00|)

bludgeon me with a blunt instrument

people who are using their cellphones to SMS whilst driving are ripe for the reaping... if i'm paying attention in an attempt not to kill you, you will offer me the same courtesy....

what sort of sms is this important? really?... only a self-absorbed git imagines this to be acceptable behaviour...

[Monty]

-. --- -

Let me translate: NOT

[Tribble]

I used to use a hands free while driving (no I do not sms while driving). I found it more distracting trying to find the bluetooth headset than just answering the phone. Now I don't answer the phone at all - they can wait until I get where I am going. If they don't leave a message - it cannot be that important.

[Ryan_Cooper]

the irony is that I was driving to work cellphone in hand doing a few KMs over the speed limit this morning and saw a police road block (as is usual for the area - 2km from Diepsloot) the cops initially point at me and when I make gesture to find out if they want me to stop they wave me off and point at the taxi behind me.

LOL

You went over the speed limit dont you like drive your Gran around with you......?

on a serious note you lucky but that doesnt mean its not dangerous to SMS while driving

[WiK1d]

You went over the speed limit dont you like drive your Gran around with you......?

on a serious note you lucky but that doesnt mean its not dangerous to SMS while driving

Can anyone please tell me what this guy just said?

[Ryan_Cooper]

You went over the speed limit dont you like drive your Gran around with you......?

on a serious note you lucky but that doesnt mean its not dangerous to SMS while driving

Can anyone please tell me what this guy just said?

I dont even know what i just said....I'm known for not making any sense

[OnlyOneKenobi]

There's just one thing that annoys me more than SMS speak, and that's AFRIKAANS SMS speak... when people become too lazy to type out the word "Ek" then you have to wonder what's happening to soceity.

[c0d3r]

I always get confused between the k for "ek" and the k for "okay", especially if they mix the languages.

[Tribble]

I find leet speak takes more thought than actually just typing the actual word

[Monty]

I find leet speak takes more thought than actually just typing the actual word

+1