12-14-2003, 12:35 AM
1 - Can internet language (Netspeak, aka "1337-speek") be considered a new form of language, or is it just jargon or at best a dialect?
Jargon and slang. Possibly evolving into idiomatic usage, not sure on that score.
2 - Are there any teachers or professors out there that wish to share an anecdote of student usage of internet language? (Shortcuts in schoolwork, etc.) I'm all ears.
Not a teacher, per se, but I have heard "Row Full" out loud at work for ROFL.
3 - For everyone whose first-learned language is something other than English, how do you feel about the amount of English on the internet? Do you feel that you must communicate in English in order to get your point across?
NA, even if my first language is RubeSpeak. :)
4 - Anything else anyone wishes to add on the subject will be a plus.
Cite Orwell and NewSpeak for how language morphs, for better and for worse. :)
5 - If you post on this topic, I'll be looking at your answer to quote in my paper. Don't worry, I'll ask for permission before using it. Just a fair warning.
You have my permission.
6 - Y'all are my test audience with my final draft. You don't have to analyze it or whatever; I'm not looking for anything other than "I think it's neat" or "it sucks horribly" or "you misspelled this word here.
Did I miss an attachment? Do you want to email me a rough draft? PM me and we can swap email addies.
Jargon and slang. Possibly evolving into idiomatic usage, not sure on that score.
2 - Are there any teachers or professors out there that wish to share an anecdote of student usage of internet language? (Shortcuts in schoolwork, etc.) I'm all ears.
Not a teacher, per se, but I have heard "Row Full" out loud at work for ROFL.
3 - For everyone whose first-learned language is something other than English, how do you feel about the amount of English on the internet? Do you feel that you must communicate in English in order to get your point across?
NA, even if my first language is RubeSpeak. :)
4 - Anything else anyone wishes to add on the subject will be a plus.
Cite Orwell and NewSpeak for how language morphs, for better and for worse. :)
5 - If you post on this topic, I'll be looking at your answer to quote in my paper. Don't worry, I'll ask for permission before using it. Just a fair warning.
You have my permission.
6 - Y'all are my test audience with my final draft. You don't have to analyze it or whatever; I'm not looking for anything other than "I think it's neat" or "it sucks horribly" or "you misspelled this word here.
Did I miss an attachment? Do you want to email me a rough draft? PM me and we can swap email addies.
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In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete