In this world there is a variety of styles for a variety of things. For example, in self-defense one could use submissions to defend themselves or with blocks and kicks. Both are the generally the same thing but in a different style. This is the same with computer language and texting abbreviations as well. It is all derived from the English and is a natural evolution of the language.
These new terms invented by people should definitely not be prevented. The human race constantly finds new things to improve on or change throughout time and the evolution of language should never be neglected. Within spontaneous online conversations or texting, people should say whatever that can to express how they feel however they want to using the English language. However, to simplify how one may feel, they abbreviate words or use emoticons. For example, LOL is to laugh out loud or OMG is “Oh My Gosh/God. These words have become so common that sometimes it has a reverse effect. People will say words that they would normally say in an online conversation; like “IDK”. These are some of the many abbreviations that people use to express how they feel and are even advertised in the media.
Without such evolutions of language a large proportion of peoples’ creativity and emotions can be stripped from them. That being said, new slang that is invented through texting or online conversations should not be used in formal situations: such as essays, classroom assignments, or resumes. There are times when these colloquialism are acceptable and sometimes they are frowned upon because the lack of class. This is not to discriminate illegitimate words from the legitimate words, but to keep a level formality and class.
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Hi Andrew :)
ReplyDeleteI think your consideration on using slangs when it comes to texting or computer language is very reasonable. I agree with your belief that language evolution should not be prevented or neglected because everyone should have the right to express their feelings with words according to their own wish and creativity. I also agree with the fact that texting abbreviation has become such a popular trend in the modern generation that there are some who would even say the abbreviations verbally. However, I like your idea that allowing computer language or textism to be used in classroom assignments is inappropriate because we should "keep a level of formality" in class. I think your thoughts are great, thanks for sharing them with us. :)
Hey Andrew!
ReplyDeleteI would most definitely agree with everything you've shared in this post. It's become a norm for some people now, even at school to literally say "L-O-L" or "I-D-K" when having a voice conversation and occurrences like that really tends to bother me. Also, you mentioned that the media advertises in the same way to promote sales. The media is a great influence to everyone in society nowadays therefore I believe that the media should monitored for such language. I take a strong stand in keeping English the way it is and I would stand up for my cause if I was a person of greater influence.