Comments on: My Top 3 Cellphone Peeves

By: Mr Z

Mr Z — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:10:36 +0000

Mullygrub, the only real issue I ever have with cell shorthand is the way it seems to supplant correct grammar when its’ users move to other modes, i.e. email, for example.

If you wanna speak the dialects, you should begin with a grounding in the basics. Am most concerned when my Nieces and Nephews are more fluent in cell jargon than actual written and spoken English.

Imagine writing a business letter, a complaint, or a contract in this sort of language. I just don’t want folks to let their command of English in all its’ forms atrophy, for the sake of brevity.

By: Mullygrub

Mullygrub — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 02:51:15 +0000

I don’t think sms language is a bad thing, provided there’s a time and a place for it. It’s just part of the evolution of our language. Think about people in the 1800’s – they’d think our “proper english” was quite ridiculous.

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By: Jet

Jet — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 19:50:00 +0000

Jay and I hate text lingo and texting drivers with a passion. Here in CA we do have a law in place against cellphone use while driving but we still see a lot who get away with it and we’re pretty miffed.

Anyway… hey Ajay!

By: sha

sha — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:22:47 +0000

i use a lot of public transport, i do not pick up my phone while on transit…

By: Lawrence

Lawrence — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:06:27 +0000

You will be pleased to know that on some ailines in Europe mobile phones are now allowed for the whole duration of the flight on an experimental basis, which probably means that it will soon be the norm to use them on all planes at all times. Just imagine how awful long haul will be with all them pointless overly loud calls…..

By: witsandnuts

witsandnuts — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:03:33 +0000

Gladly I’m not used to text lingo. I’m having a hard time reading SMS from some of my contacts, especially those from my Mom. Looks like they’re all acronyms. =)

By: mari

mari — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:54:10 +0000

true, true. avoid using gprs when roaming. you’ll get a heart attack once you see your bill.

By: Em Dy

Em Dy — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:59:56 +0000

Great post. My friend Zara says that if you think an incoming call or message is very important then you shouldn’t get on the plane in the first place. I wonder my people have to be told to turn off their phones before they actually do. I still remember the day somebody texted me wru. Personally, I don’t use shortcuts. I think the dictionary and predictive texting that come with the phone are great aids.