sunshine 2 #26 January 25, 2006 LOL is ok. I can't stand people that use stupid shortcuts like "R U" L8R. Just type the freakin word already. I refuse to IM with anyone that doesn't spell out words. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #27 January 25, 2006 Sweety, I actually TOLD my mom "LOL" in a IM it would have been okaySudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #28 January 25, 2006 QuoteLOL is ok. I can't stand people that use stupid shortcuts like "R U" L8R. Just type the freakin word already. I refuse to IM with anyone that doesn't spell out words. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #29 January 26, 2006 there are so many people now that have IM on the cell phone. on some phones it's a real pain to punch in everything and you knew what they meant, so what's the difference? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RhondaLea 3 #30 January 26, 2006 Quotethere are so many people now that have IM on the cell phone. on some phones it's a real pain to punch in everything and you knew what they meant, so what's the difference? Predictive text technology makes it unnecessary to use such shortcuts. It's faster to use whole words and sentences. rlIf you don't know where you're going, you should know where you came from. Gullah Proverb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #31 January 26, 2006 yeah, I know how to use "WORD" mode and that most of them learn the more you use them. But people in general.... are luck if they can even reply. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #32 January 26, 2006 I often find myself thinking to myself [ i ]Wwoohooo!!! [Snaps someone's cute butt with towel and runs.][ i / ] or just FREQUENTLY [ evil ] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #33 January 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteLOL is ok. I can't stand people that use stupid shortcuts like "R U" L8R. Just type the freakin word already. I refuse to IM with anyone that doesn't spell out words. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. rl A lot of deaf people use the shortcut letters and numbers in email, even wireless email. Drives me nuts. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites