Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

How the Internet Is Changing Language

Posted by samzenpus on from the l337-speak dept.

Ant writes "BBC News reports on how the internet is changing language. What was once understandable only to the tech savvy has become common. From the article: 'To Google' has become a universally understood verb and many countries are developing their own Internet slang. But is the Web changing language and is everyone up to speed?'"

1 of 295 comments (clear)

  1. H3Y GUYS by TheVelvetFlamebait · · Score: 0, Redundant

    I FOUND THES N3AT ANGLISH 2 INT3RNAT SP3AK TRANSLA2R!11!!! OMG LOL

    http://ssshotaru.homestead.com/files/aolertranslator.html

    --
    You know, there is a difference between trolling and pointing out the flaws in your reasoning. Just saying.