This one didn't hurt actually, I do believe that it was a lack of sleep that caused any pains earlier. Please, disregard my earlier comment. ... With regard to the manner of your post, however, I say this. Don't get your knickers in a knot. Seriously. Or use all-caps to stress on words when there's bold-face available. Gives on the impression you're yelling at them. *cough* Anyway, all you've done is prove [or tried to prove, at least] that a basic grasp of grammatical and communicational skills seems to be more intelligent than the communication of someone who has obviously acquired a grasp of the language to the extent that they can contract it and still get their point across. Also, while your definition of "Contraction" holds true to some extent, the fundamental definiton of "Contraction" is "That which is contracted". To "Contract", would be to shorten or abbrieviate something. In this case, words. Hence, chat-speak still falls under the definition of "contraction". There is a difference between a Newbie, and a n00b, said difference being defined by cultural associations. A 'newbie', is, as you put it, a novice at something. A 'n00b', is generally a more arrogant, egotistical newbie, who can often be heard spouting hot air at any given chance. Another interesting point. What processes data faster? Your eye, which processes data at the speed of light, or your ear, which processes data at the speed of sound? Any given person can read an amount of words that equates to more than double the lyrics of their favorite song while listening to it. And no. I do not support 'tlking lik dis' to 'talking like this'. Then again, phonetically, there is no difference besides a strange accent, so... I'll assume you meant typing, and there wasn't an easy way to shorten 'typing'. The answer is still no. Not on a public forum at least. One more thing. Cost is but a minor factor in whole txt tlk thing. Text messages were originally limited to 244 characters in length, and as such, the need arose for short messages that could completely convey their message. Also, say you're in a movie theater, and the need arises for you to communicate with someone. Yet you don't want to miss the movie. What do you do? Yes, we all judge. Without judgement, decisions cannot be made, and the very fabric of our existance crumbles. Either way, there are many kinds of judgement, and they lead to different things. Harsh judgement leads to oppression, unfair judgement leads to tyranny, the list goes on. One must learn... to judge wisely. Enjoy your day~! ^.^ PS - Less intelligent does not mean stupid.
... Being pranked by 4Chan n00bs is the best thing that could ever happen to you dood, too bad you don't realize it. =o Here's what you do; you sit, wait it out, and when they're done, you hit them with the "You do realize you're paying for this call, right?" Flawless victory. Most likely, they hang up and never call again. =D
... why? The game continues as though you've lost anyway. =|
Srsly. I mean, that's how much I paid for it, but I had it FedEx'd halfway across the world. Next day delivery ftw. XD
... your post makes my brain hurt. Ow. I couldn't speedread that monstrousity at all. Anyway, at least we know where we both stand. And I do agree with you. Except the life-or-death thing may be a bit too harsh. But honestly, do you really judge people like that? Do you really think that a person is stupid because they use txt tlk or chat-speak? Because, alot of people in my year at school use chat-speak, and they're definitely not stupid. Which brings back the topic. "Does it make you seem stupid." No. It makes you look like a big n00b when used at the wrong place at the wrong time. Like a public forum. However, most people jump to the conclusion that n00bs are stupid, and as such, people have come to associate anything n00bish with anything stupid. You were a n00b once, were you not? Were you a stupid n00b? I think not. Hell, I was a n00b, and I made Coder. And, yes, if you're thinking that I'm thinking what I think that you think I'm thinking, the adage did mean that. Then again, you seem to dislike contractions of any sort, so, to each his own, I guess. ... You make lazy people look bad. =|
It'd make the game a bit, Warcrafty, don'tcha think? Like, all RTS and stuff. ... that'd be awesome. :D
Whilst all that you say is verily accurate, I would recommend you do some research into communication studies. Methods of communication adapt to the situation. You wouldn't speak to a toddler in the way you would speak to your peers, and you wouldn't speak to your peers in the manner that you speak to your superiors. Likewise, you wouldn't communicate via cell phone the same way you would communicate on a forum's intellectual discussion board. Therefore, I object to your statement and as such quote the well-known adage... "Just because you can doesn't mean you should."
Oh, that's what he says, actually. It's just... sorta hard to tell that by listening alone. Xaldin - "Where's the fun in this?" Demyx - "Dance, water, dance!" Xigbar - "Clever little sneak..." Saix - "Can you hear their euphoria?" Sora - "Oh yeah? Well I've got something you could never imitate too!" Axel - "It really is salty, after all." Roxas - "I'm me!" Mickey - "Welp..." Ansem the Wise - "You are the foolish apprentice of a foolish man."
Rikunort - "Lead me into everlasting darkness!" Xemnas - "Nothing... is eternaaal...", "Curses... wooooo~!", "Graaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaghaah..." Axel - "Got it memorized?"
I'd ask him how Saix got that scar on his face.
... Uh, Nintendo didn't pay for your microwave. You paid for their game. =S
... *facepalms at daxma* Did you really have to quote the entire first post and break the html? =S
=| Kairi's gran-mum. KH1. Or at least I think it was her. I'm sure it was a KH1 quote though.
Um yeah. Thanks. And don't mention it. XD
Yeah, they sorta, freeze stuff. Kill everyone in the Northern hemisphere and stuff.
People find logical, more practical answers in experimentation and science. So, they shift away from the illogical answers that religion gives to them, and find more acceptable ones in science. =| Also, you do know that ancient religions were tyrannical, and would execute you if you didn't believe in them, right?
1. No, but I made a code that does that. XD 2. Stitch. Seriously. If you've having trouble, wait until he's done flailing around like an idiot and Stitch it to him. I'm serious. Also, make sure you have Mega-Elixers for this fight [Last Elixers, whatever.] You will need your party members alive. Final Form works wonders too. If you use it with combo-master, you're guaranteed about ten seconds of auto-countering invincibility. =S That's all I can help you with, as the rest of it is luck and nothing more, and you'll find yourself running far, far away from him just so you can restore your MP. But yeah, good luck mate.
IIRC, you can find Tidus's weapon from FFX in the secret movie. Or so I've heard. Brotherhood I think it was called? =| I'd say bond of flame and the face are kinda irrelevant though.
None, because the game would freeze, and my game store wouldn't give me a refund because I did something that screwed up the game.
While most habits die hard, Coder habits don't die. At all. =.=; But yeah... <.<
