Text speak - Should we have a ban on NMS

View Poll Results: Should we ban Txt Spk on NMS;

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  • Yes, I'm a literate adult and don't want text speak on NMS

    23 74.19%
  • No, txt speak rules

    8 25.81%
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  1. #1
    The Dogfather
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    Can we have a ban on all text speak, surely there's no advantage in using text language in posts. If you can be bothered to reply then do it in plain english, does that seem like a reasonable request?

    So can we have a ban?
    Last edited by The Dogfather; 5th May 2008 at 08:54 AM.

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    wot u onabt u nuttr.

    nutin wrng wth txt spk. my m&d evn use it now.

    can't tell a wrd thr syng.

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    Got to agree with you, Oh fellow vertically challenged one..

    If you're posting on here, 99% of people use a proper keyboard.. d@mn well learn to use all the keys properly ffs!


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    Correct typing gets my vote, as well as grammer

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    personaly i dont see a prob with using it
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonnie Scotland View Post
    Correct typing gets my vote, as well as grammer
    PMSL.

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    I don't mind it if its easy enough to understand and not over used. hwevr some ppl go ovr the top

    From Factory JCW to Audi TT Quattro - Might be back one day!

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    eh dinnae gee a toss...eh speak in Dundinease! ...maist the time enyhoo

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    What is txt speak ?


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    GAJ
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bonnie Scotland View Post
    Correct typing gets my vote, as well as grammer
    And grammar!!

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