Comments on: Texting VS Writing: The Problem with Instant Messaging

By: Jeff Segal

Jeff Segal — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 19:45:56 +0000

Your article on texting vs Writing is absolute dead on for the new generation. If they don’t build the correct structure in reading and writing and using texting acronymns to communicate Ameria is in a hole lot of trouble moving into the future.

By: Juliette M.

Juliette M. — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:59:32 +0000

Hello, I am a fourteen year old year and when I text, I use proper english. I have an iPhone, therefore, I have access to a full keyboard. It bothers me when people have access to a full keyboard and they talk in “text lingo”. If you still don’t have a full keyboard, it’s very hard to type, “Hi, Mom. I just got off the bus! What’s for dinner? I am starving! Anyway, I love you! I will see you later! Bye (hugs and kisses).” When people have access to a full keyboard and they use “text lingo” is uncalled for. Granted, some terms would be acceptable, for example, LOL. Wouldn’t it be awkward if you found something funny and instead of typing, “LOL.” You type, “Laughing Out Loud.” or “I am currently laughing out loud.” So, basically, my point is, texting does not erode the English dictionary, unless you allow yourself to do that.

By: “Textese”- The Language of Texting | Millennial Youth

“Textese”- The Language of Texting | Millennial Youth — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:57:22 +0000

[...] and “BRB” won’t help you pass your English essay. As is pointed out in this blog, grammar problems are on the rise now that abbreviated text messages are becoming more popular. And [...]

By: amor

amor — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:07:22 +0000

This article is very beneficial to mine. I am writing a paper entitled “CELLULAR PHONE USAGE: ITS EFFECTS TO PUPILS’ SPELLING PROFICIENCY”. I humbly ask for the author’s name to be able to use this as my reference.
Thank you so much!

By: OriginalCin

OriginalCin — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:46:55 +0000

Heya, Brett. Proofread your own stuff much? Hypocrites, I swear.

As a contribution to the thread, though…I think “txt” speak is a crutch for the feeble-minded and lazy. If someone is capable of typing, spelling, punctuating, et cetera, they’ll have no problems making transitions or writing an entire thought to completion.

If someone learns incorrectly, is never encouraged or required to use proper writing, or simply doesn’t care, then by all means…let them be left out of the top-paying job positions. More advancement for me! Mwahahaha! I’m not saying it’s always going to be the *student’s* fault (as it could and probably IS the institution of education’s influence or lack thereof), but I believe that if someone really wants to do well and figure out how to write, it can be done.

By: Brett

Brett — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:05:13 +0000

Hey man, I don’t want to single you out as an idiot, but I just watched two people your age write in perfect English. Now I’m reading your comment, wondering what your teacher is on. Let me help you with your spelling first. I believe the word you meant to use when you typed “loos” would be “loss.” The second thing I’d like to highlight is the fact that you’re supposed to capitalize the first letter of ever sentence. in regards to what you wrote in your first sentence–we aren’t complaining about a loss of grammar, it’s a degradation of grammar. Last point because I don’t feel like correcting anything else, I’m going to restructure your last sentence so it flows better. Whoever is affected by “texting” (in quotes because it’s not a real word) to the extent of grammatical failure is a dumbass (I’d come up with a better word, by the way) and shouldn’t be allowed to text.
Long story short, congratulations kid, you just proved his point. Hopefully, your English teacher will teach you the seriousness of proofreading sometime soon. @shane steelflex

By: Margol

Margol — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 06:14:25 +0000

I would also like to use this article for a paper I’m writing about the affect of texting on students in an EFL classroom. Would you please send me the author’s name?

By: risa gettler

risa gettler — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:12:03 +0000

What is: I M-ing?

By: shane steelflex

shane steelflex — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 03:08:26 +0000

texting does not cause a loos of grammar. im currently in 8th grade and i am passing writing with exceeding standards and i text constantly. whoever is affected by texting and in result loses knowledege is clearly a dumbass and shouldnt be texting in the first place.

By: Survivor

Survivor — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:34:19 +0000

Hey, I am 18 years old and I have survived those 18 wonderful years with out a cell phone. I was priviledged on my 18th birthday to get a phone. The deal? No texting until I get a job and can pay for it myself. Personally, not having a job yet, and not having texting, I am still here and don’t personally care to even get texting on my phone when I do get a job. Why text? If you’re so desperate to talk to the person you are texting…why not call them?! If it takes you an hour long texting conversation to get a point across, why not call them?! I just find it pointless to text. Sure I can see it being ok to text in an emergency…but wouldn’t it just be faster to…call the person? That way, in your emergency situation the person you would be contacting can hear your voice. Texting, or text messages don’t show emotion. You could be meaning one thing in a text, when the person receiving it could think you’re saying and meaning something totally different. Like sarcasm. Unless you hear a person’s voice, you will have no idea if they are being sarcastic or not.
So again, I find texting to be pointless and dissocializing. If you want to be social with your friends, don’t text, but actually hang out in person with them.

-Survivor