Language And Words

[Deleted member 1030]

I wouldn't say that it particularly turns me on or off, either way. It's usually what people are saying, rather than how they say it, that interests me.

However, I do think it's a shame, considering that we use such a versatile and descriptive language, that it is often reduced to a series of unrelated letters and numbers in 'text speak' (the very phrase annoys me - all writing is feckin text speak). On the flip side, I am a big advocate of an evolving language - I have no desire to be speaking Chaucerian or Shakespearian English - and the fact that people now actually say the word 'LOL' (for example) is a positive development, as far as I'm concerned. Smilies/emojis can be another bone of contention, but they are simply there to aid meaning and context, especially in the cold light of a computer screen.

Now, poor punctuation - that's a different matter. It pisses me off when I have to read a post three or four times before I can understand what on earth the poster is trying to say, when the addition of a simple comma could make all the difference

 

[Lips_Pearls]

Now text speak, I cannot stand. I have a very big dislike to it. I seriously cannot stand it. It also makes my job harder as I have to slow down and analyse each word (lol?) so I can make sense of it, thus slowing me down!

 

[Sammy]

Now text speak, I cannot stand. I have a very big dislike to it. I seriously cannot stand it. It also makes my job harder as I have to slow down and analyse each word (lol?) so I can make sense of it, thus slowing me down!

I have clients n friend who talk in text n also is broad scots n I often need it translated even after 16 yrs
Sx

 

[Lips_Pearls]

I wouldn't say that it particularly turns me on or off, either way. It's usually what people are saying, rather than how they say it, that interests me.

However, I do think it's a shame, considering that we use such a versatile and descriptive language, that it is often reduced to a series of unrelated letters and numbers in 'text speak' (the very phrase annoys me - all writing is feckin text speak). On the flip side, I am a big advocate of an evolving language - I have no desire to be speaking Chaucerian or Shakespearian English - and the fact that people now actually say the word 'LOL' (for example) is a positive development, as far as I'm concerned. Smilies/emojis can be another bone of contention, but they are simply there to aid meaning and context, especially in the cold light of a computer screen.

Now, poor punctuation - that's a different matter. It pisses me off when I have to read a post three or four times before I can understand what on earth the poster is trying to say, when the addition of a simple comma could make all the difference

Agreed and likewise with punctuation too. As I just posted above, it makes my/our job harder as we have to slow down and analyse what we're reading.
With regards to smilies, I despise it when they're used in place of a sentence of sorts. Even though I often do it myself. My point is, say something, anything to the person you're replying to or speaking with. Don't use them as a way to speak in place of English.
Being online, smilies can help express a post so it isn't blunt or seemingly offensive.

Oh shut up you fool.

Oh shut up you fool

Vastly different.

 

[Deleted member 3411]

There's a reason that books aren't written in text speak....

Sadly kwaka there is a book written in text speak, I guess the pubishers thouht it wd gv i cred. Yuck...
Glad you set dyslexia aside as I've often been accused of ignorance due to my spelling.
But... thread... sexy accent can get me going, and maybe it's a male thing, but graphic comment said by a woman in a sexy voice...ooo my!

 

[Sammy]

Agreed and likewise with punctuation too. As I just posted above, it makes my/our job harder as we have to slow down and analyse what we're reading.
With regards to smilies, I despise it when they're used in place of a sentence of sorts. Even though I often do it myself. My point is, say something, anything to the person you're replying to or speaking with. Don't use them as a way to speak in place of English.
Being online, smilies can help express a post so it isn't blunt or seemingly offensive.

Oh shut up you fool.

Oh shut up you fool

Vastly different.

Vastly lol
You sure lol
Sx

 

[Lips_Pearls]

Vastly lol
You sure lol
Sx

Yes... x

 

[Deleted member 3657]

It can do yes, I've said before how an Irish accent makes me melt but certain "common" accents are turn off as well.

P.s. I dislike the northern inclination of calling family members 'R (our) but completely and utterly hate these that use it for slight acquaintances.


P.p.s. the shortening of Matthew to math.

But... thread... sexy accent can get me going, and maybe it's a male thing, but graphic comment said by a woman in a sexy voice...ooo my!

Is this thread about accents or written word???

Sadly kwaka there is a book written in text speak, I guess the pubishers thouht it wd gv i cred. Yuck...

Fkin ell.

Glad you set dyslexia aside as I've often been accused of ignorance due to my spelling.

Big difference in my experience. People with dyslexia are often far from thick.

 

[Deleted member 1030]

2b or nt 2b dat iz da Q
tiz nobla in da mind 2 suffa da slingz n arras ov outr8ous 4choon
- or 2 tak against a c ov trubbles n bi oppozin n dem

Innit doh, bruv?

 

[Sammy]

2b or nt 2b dat iz da Q
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- or 2 tak View attachment 51819 View attachment 51819 against a c ov trubbles n bi oppozin n dem

Innit doh, bruv?

Feck lol got first line
Sx

 

[Lips_Pearls]

2b or nt 2b dat iz da Q
View attachment 51818 tiz nobla in da mind 2 suffa da slingz n arras ov outr8ous 4choon
- or 2 tak View attachment 51819 View attachment 51819 against a c ov trubbles n bi oppozin n dem

Innit doh, bruv?

Oh man... I need more coffee..

 

[Deleted member 3411]

Does how someone talks or the words they use turn you on or turn you off ?
Sx

@Kwaka_Rider to answer, the lovely @Sammy did say "talks". But fair point, sexy literature can be far more sensual than graphic profanity.

 

[Deleted member 3657]

@Kwaka_Rider to answer, the lovely @Sammy did say "talks". But fair point, sexy literature can be far more sensual than graphic profanity.

I read that as more to do with words rather than accents.

 

[Sammy]

@Kwaka_Rider to answer, the lovely @Sammy did say "talks". But fair point, sexy literature can be far more sensual than graphic profanity.

The s was an error
But yes when I was thinking about the post originally - I was thinking about how we Speak .........the words we use both in an Intimate and non Intimate way

What's turns people on n what turns people off

But fab discussions so far
Sx

 

[Sammy]

I read that as more to do with words rather than accents.

You are right it is to do with the words
Sx

 

[Lips_Pearls]

But fab discussions so far

okay. x

Does how someone talks or the words they use turn you on or turn you off ?
Sx

Ahhh I think it's semantics now. I read it as everything in communication, in written text etc.

 

[Deleted member 3411]

Yes... in truth I'm with it on this thread. There is a huge improvement between "I gave her one" to "I slid slowly into her quivering body and she exploded with sexual desire".....

 

[Looby&Lew]

Now decide which you'd prefer....

"I want to hold you, kiss your neck, your lips and to make you feel sexy. You're going to be wet from my fingers caressing and stroking your clit."

Or

"I wnt 2 hld u n kiz ur nek n ur lipz an 2 make u fill sxy. Your guna b wet fm my fingerz tuchin an strokin ur clit"

50 Shades of Grey wouldn't have had the same impact of it was written like the latter.

You sweet talker you xx

 

[The_Bibas]

Absolutely
Xx

 

[Vanezza]

There are about 2 short cut words i cannot bare and they grate on me something terrible. Why do people use gonna, wanna, why can you not type going to and want to. Aside from that i am tolerant but to a point as i think using correct words shows more intelligence although i wont have a hissy fit over the odd short cut as i do it on odd occasions myself. Plus i cannot spell for toffee If a certain softly spoken Scottish accent was whispered in my ear or a well spoken English one i would go to jelly

Vxxx

 

[Sammy]

There are about 2 short cut words i cannot bare and they grate on me something terrible. Why do people use gonna, wanna, why can you not type going to and want to. Aside from that i am tolerant but to a point as i think using correct words shows more intelligence although i wont have a hissy fit over the odd short cut as i do it on odd occasions myself. Plus i cannot spell for toffee If a certain softly spoken Scottish accent was whispered in my ear or a well spoken English one i would go to jelly

Vxxx

What are the two words
Sx

 

[Vanezza]

Now decide which you'd prefer....

"I want to hold you, kiss your neck, your lips and to make you feel sexy. You're going to be wet from my fingers caressing and stroking your clit."

Or

"I wnt 2 hld u n kiz ur nek n ur lipz an 2 make u fill sxy. Your guna b wet fm my fingerz tuchin an strokin ur clit"

50 Shades of Grey wouldn't have had the same impact of it was written like the latter.

Oh my

Vxxx

 

[Vanezza]

What are the two words
Sx

They are in there hun, Gonna and Wanna

Vxxx

 

[Sammy]

They are in there hun, Gonna and Wanna

Vxxx

Dohhhhhhh know I thought that was a statement lol
Sorry blonde moment
Sx

 

[Vanezza]

Dohhhhhhh know I thought that was a statement lol
Sorry blonde moment
Sx

Vxxx