this really depends on your definition of "proper english". While I am not supporting the use of `net-lingo in school assignments [yet!] I think we all know that language evolves! Slang becomes "proper" eventually and that if it is understood by the majority, it is generally acceptable to use.
From street signs to supermarkets, a lot of the language I see (and use) is far from proper.
Think about how much your version of "proper english" differs from that used 100 years ago. I assure you that linguists (or wordsmiths or grammarians or whomever) are not at all surprised by the influence technology is having on our language.
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this really depends on your definition of "proper english". While I am not supporting the use of `net-lingo in school assignments [yet!] I think we all know that language evolves! Slang becomes "proper" eventually and that if it is understood by the majority, it is generally acceptable to use.
From street signs to supermarkets, a lot of the language I see (and use) is far from proper.
Think about how much your version of "proper english" differs from that used 100 years ago. I assure you that linguists (or wordsmiths or grammarians or whomever) are not at all surprised by the influence technology is having on our language.
A tip passed down by some family member - and it works! .. I put 'Avon Bubble Bath' on my windshield and it gives the same sort of effect.
Okay, I don't know what goes on when UV hits it, but the water sheets and it seriously keeps the windshield pretty clean.
It always makes me think of the infomercial for Durashine (c'mon, I know you've all seen it).