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Post by andrewh on Mar 2, 2011 18:08:34 GMT -5
We approach on-line language and formal language in very different ways. On line, there's already a sort of set precedent that language is casual. There's almost a pressure to conform to the trendy short hand of LOLs and BRBs. These terms add to a perhaps guilty pleasure in an atmosphere where one can get away from everyday grammar.Offline however, no one really expects this sort of talk, so using it comes across as a weak and half-hearted attempt to communicate.
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Post by sarinaw on Mar 2, 2011 18:17:16 GMT -5
the language we use online depends on who we are talking too. if you are talking to a friend online or in person you would be less formal than if you were talking to a teacher. even in person you would use much less formal grammar when talking to a friend. talking to adults makes you much more conscious of what you are saying any way you are talking to them.
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Post by laurenp on Mar 2, 2011 18:19:00 GMT -5
The language we're taught in school and the language we use on the internet are completely different. In school, it looks bad to be using improper grammer, bad spelling and "text talk". Teachers wouldn't be too impressed. However, on the internet, it's much easier to get away with inappropriate typing and such. Basically, the point of texts, IMs, ect. is to make it quick to write and easy to read. As Harrison said, we do all know the right times of when to use each type of language.
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Post by celinas on Mar 2, 2011 18:22:06 GMT -5
In school, English particularly, there is an art to the language we're taught to use. We're not writing simply to write; rather we're doing so to *contribute* something. Part of the point of using the language we use at school is to show that we CAN. We're graded on every aspect of what we write, from grammar and spelling to idea structure and creativity. We're writing to communicate, but the writing is meant to be read and absorbed and thought over again - we're not simply passing on a message.
Online language is entirely different. Online, unless writing for a blog or other online writing space, the purpose is simply to communicate a message - and quickly. This is the source of common abbreviations such as "np," "brb," and "gtg." Although people do converse over the internet, it's generally while they're performing other tasks as well. It's really just a substitute for speaking - typing and reading generally take a little bit longer than speaking and listening do, so people use abbreviations to pass on information on more quickly. Unlike in school, when the point of the writing is to really make people think about your topic, the internet is just a substitute for face-to-face contact - and therefore involves much more informal language.
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Post by Julie O on Mar 2, 2011 18:48:29 GMT -5
I too agree with many of the responses my peers have posted above. Whenever I am typing to someone online, I usually don't want to type out my words correctly spelled or my sentences grammatically correct. It takes a longer time than using just using abbreviated words or slang- "lol", "omg", "np", etc. Whomever I am talking to will usually understand me, because that is the way that communication has evolved. In return, the other person will usually start communicating the same way.
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Post by isabels on Mar 2, 2011 19:00:41 GMT -5
When you write online you are communicating with people in a completely different way. When you post something you are just trying to get a message across, usually in the lest amount of time, which is why we use slang and abbreviations online. Also, when you post something your brain goes in a completely different way than normal. You start to think about how you are saying things, and how people will think about what you said. Since people have the time to think and type out what they say you think about what you are writing more than you normally would when you are just speaking.
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Post by rachelk on Mar 2, 2011 19:08:52 GMT -5
The way we are taught to write in school and how to speak to others is different from how we communicate to our friends and others on online or in text. In school, we write in complete sentences and we are normally not allowed to use abbreviations in essays. Online or when we text, almost everyday, we abbreviate common words like "thanks" or "because". I believe, like many others do, that it does make typing quicker and it is easier then typing the full word out. Agreeing with what Hannah said, I normally chat with my friends online, not caring about my grammar or spelling, but in school, where we get graded, I try to pay close attention to what I write or say. ;D
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Post by Aaron E on Mar 2, 2011 19:17:44 GMT -5
The language we use in school and online are very different. In school we have to use more formal language. This is more relavant in writing than speaking. In school we would not use abreviations in our writing because it is not formal and looks bad. Online however there is a different atmosphere which is much more relaxed, and the use of abreviations isn't even questioned. That's how online and formal communications are different.
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Post by nikitar on Mar 2, 2011 19:18:59 GMT -5
When people type to each other, generally on chat boards, they take out vowels or any letters that will just make it quicker for them to type the word or phrase, and it will still make sense. "Chatspeak," as it's called, is usually just a way for people to communicate faster. But I do agree, typing with perfect spelling and grammar does add a seriousness to what you are saying. When you are applying for a job online, if you put "I THNK I AM GR8 4 THIS J0B" vs. "I think I am great for this job," the difference is obviously noticeable. You can compare Chatspeak and regular typing to talking verbally as well. If you were taking that same job interview in person, you would want to talk as if you are well-educated, instead of talking in slang. It is up to the writer to distinguish whether or not what they have to say is appropriate to put in Chatspeak, and whether or not the person they are telling it to will appreciate it.
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Post by ribhie on Mar 2, 2011 19:31:10 GMT -5
The way that school teaches us to write is in my opinion taught to allow us to be formal in essays. But when it comes to talking with your friends on Facebook chat I believe that typing in abbreviations is suitable. It allows you to speak more quickly and fluidly which is useful. But if one were to write an e-mail you should write in a formal manner as it leaves a good impression on the one u are trying to communicate with.
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Post by janicet on Mar 2, 2011 19:33:20 GMT -5
There are many differences between the language that we are taught to use in school and the language that we use to communicate online. The language online is more casual than the language we are taught in school. Abbreviations, slang words, incorrect grammar are all used online. Capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and more are unimportant and unnecessary to be used. On the other hand, in school, we are taught to use the language in a more formal way. The language we are taught is the correct way. When writing, we have to focus more on grammar, punctuation, structures, etc. In school, the language tends to be more important. Slangs and abbreviations are forbidden to used when writing a paper and doing assignments, unlike online. The language we are taught in school is to help us for the future in jobs, interviews, and much more. However, online language is only a way to get away with being lazy and doesn’t help us with anything important.
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Post by arelicg on Mar 2, 2011 19:38:33 GMT -5
The type of language we use in school is very different than the type of language we use to communicate with each other online. Online, people tend to communicate in a very informal and grammatically incorrect way by using abbreviations, incorrect spelling, and joining words together. Yet during school we are encouraged to speak and write correctly, using proper English. In school, we have to end sentences with punctuations, capitalize words, use commas, etc., while online many people don't even bother to do that. Although the type of languages we use online and at school are different, they are both used appropriately in particular situations.
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Post by elizagf on Mar 2, 2011 19:54:56 GMT -5
I think that the difference between language we use in school and slang we use talking online or talking to our friends is all in the eye of the beholder. As the person trying to get the ideas out, we should be aware of how the person we're talking to will interpret the language. Online language is acceptable in context, but in school or other things of the sort, it shouldn't be used. This type of language should be acceptable, as long as the person using it know when it's appropriate.
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Post by brandonb on Mar 2, 2011 19:56:44 GMT -5
There are many differences between the language we are taught in school and the language that most of us use in online and cellular communication, such as the grammar, punctuation, and vocab. In school, we use proper language that is grammatically correct and punctual, or at least we try to. However, you can see a whole different- and possibly more efficient- display of language online or from a text. The large majority of frequent users of online communication tend to use abbreviations and shortened words, such as LOL for laugh out loud or no prob instead of no problem. There are people who even spell things wrong and use incorrect grammar to get their point across much faster. With everyone doing this, it is sure that everyone also understands what each other is saying. In this way, this form of communication is becoming increasingly popular and can be seen used everyday even when people are talking to one another. It might just be that what we perceive as "proper" language could slowly start change...
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Post by lianab on Mar 2, 2011 20:05:36 GMT -5
There is a very clear line separating the more formal language that we are taught in school and the much more casual language that we use to communicate online. In school we capitalize, spell out words, and don't use abbreviations. Online, you are able to let your guard down and let go of all of the grammar rules. Both types of language are important to know and can help you succeed in life. Some people will pay more attention to what you are saying if you speak formally, while others will do the opposite. The important thing is to speak or write in a way that fits the setting that you are currently in.
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