text talk is a real turn off

This is my pet hate! I often find myself reaching for my red pen to correct posts and emails! I see other clubs list events on A Nother swinging site and I hold my head in my hands at the spelling and grammar; it is SO unprofessional! In the days of spell checkers, businesses especially should be double checking their entries online, in order that they portray the right online presence. I understand that some people have learning difficulties, but again...spell checker! Type your entry into a Word document first and it even suggests any grammar alterations that may be apparent.
On a social level, I think text speak on emails and forums is sloppy. It says that I don't really have the time or want to put in the time to make an effort with this conversation and I don't care what people think about me. Text speak should be kept to phones. I understand that many people access forums on phones, but this does not mean that they should resort to text speak online. Grrrrr
If this makes me a grumpy old fart, then so be it, but I would walk on by if someone emailed for a potential meet in text speak.
Vic xx

amboman said:

Slightly to one side of the topic (yes I hate text speak) but I had to share this. Even a university educated matron didn't see why this was wrong... in a Wigan hospital!

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I did get a notice removed from a local swimming pool where the management would not 'except' responsibility for items not placed in lockers. Very worrying

Therapon said:

Yes I saw a council notice yesterday which read "Danger children do not run in the road" Bearing in mind this was at a children's nursery where they are a tad too young to read this I assume the road must be dangerous.

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And actually children frequently do!

We agree totally, No to text talk it maybe, wrongly, gives an impression of a person, and not always a good one, even if that impression is totally wrong the damage is often done, we would presume the majority of people suffering with text talk are those like ourselves (a little over 30 ish ) We don't feel its our responsibility, to learn a new version of the English language, so we can understand a younger generation when they have had access to the same language as us during their school years !! Rant Over !!

The-A-Team said:

We agree totally, No to text talk it maybe, wrongly, gives an impression of a person, and not always a good one, even if that impression is totally wrong the damage is often done, we would presume the majority of people suffering with text talk are those like ourselves (a little over 30 ish ) We don't feel its our responsibility, to learn a new version of the English language, so we can understand a younger generation when they have had access to the same language as us during their school years !! Rant Over !!

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And no text talk throughout !!

zebo said:

I have been browsing a few of the threads on here, and have noticed quite a few posts with wot, wat, u, carnt, aint etc. this type of talk really grinds on me. Posts with bad grammar, punctuation and spelling, and especially text talk just annoy me, and are a HUGE turn off. Does it bother anyone else or is it just a grumpy old man thing ?

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Short hand like "u", "k", and similar don't bother me. But fuck, please use the correct "your", "you're" and "two, too, to" hehehehehe

Cannot stand and any message sent like that will get a sarcastic reply from me...especially as on my profiles on sites I do say that I am a sapiosexual......

blindfoldedandkinky said:

Cannot stand and any message sent like that will get a sarcastic reply from me...especially as on my profiles on sites I do say that I am a sapiosexual......

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Now there's an educated term We've not heard for a while !! How refreshing !!

Another person in agreement here! I delete messages containing 'u', 'wat' and other similar terms. (I also despise the use of 'hun', 'hunni', 'babe' and 'doll' - argh!!!!)
If a profile is a shop window to entice someone in (and I am well aware that our profile text currently leaves a lot to be desired!) then a first message to someone is akin to unsolicited/ junk mail - without something to make it alluring or interesting (which 'txt spk' certainly is not!) it will go straight into the (recycling) bin!
Mrs xx