Why are some words off limits as swear words exactly? I'm of the opinion that if we try and restrict their usage, they simply become more attractive. It's just human nature.
I wouldn't go so far as to call abbreviations and SMS type communication stupid or immature, but they can certainly be improved. I look at abbreviations similar to contractions in the English language. They save a bit of time but are appropriate in casual settings but not in research papers. I avoid lol just because it's used so often it has lost most of its meaning. On the other hand, abbreviations like brb, wtf, and idk legitimately save time and are easily recognizable and understood. I don't see a reason to avoid these if they have no drawbacks other than people feeling as if the English language is being polluted.
Do you find it annoying when ppl fcking tlk liek this?
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Why are some words off limits as swear words exactly? I'm of the opinion that if we try and restrict their usage, they simply become more attractive. It's just human nature.
I wouldn't go so far as to call abbreviations and SMS type communication stupid or immature, but they can certainly be improved. I look at abbreviations similar to contractions in the English language. They save a bit of time but are appropriate in casual settings but not in research papers. I avoid lol just because it's used so often it has lost most of its meaning. On the other hand, abbreviations like brb, wtf, and idk legitimately save time and are easily recognizable and understood. I don't see a reason to avoid these if they have no drawbacks other than people feeling as if the English language is being polluted.