I think the real issue here is, as some have said, the deterioration of our capacity to write effectively. If people would bother to write online as if they were writing a standard paper letter, then this problem would likely be largely eliminated.
While it is true that body language plays a very significant role in verbal communication, I don't think we can shift the blame on to that, or rely on emoticons. After all, how many times have you seen ":-)" written in old letters? Letters which, I would note, were often used to communicate deep, complex, and important issues. Physical separation is certainly an obstacle, but by no means a barrier, to effective communication.
We have been conveying thoughts and moods accurately for thousands of years now, and with the faster and more dynamic nature of internet communications, the task should be made easier, not harder. In conclusion, dont writ lyek ur a dumb ase lol.
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I think the real issue here is, as some have said, the deterioration of our capacity to write effectively. If people would bother to write online as if they were writing a standard paper letter, then this problem would likely be largely eliminated.
While it is true that body language plays a very significant role in verbal communication, I don't think we can shift the blame on to that, or rely on emoticons. After all, how many times have you seen ":-)" written in old letters? Letters which, I would note, were often used to communicate deep, complex, and important issues. Physical separation is certainly an obstacle, but by no means a barrier, to effective communication.
We have been conveying thoughts and moods accurately for thousands of years now, and with the faster and more dynamic nature of internet communications, the task should be made easier, not harder. In conclusion, dont writ lyek ur a dumb ase lol.