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      Is txting killin Nglsh @skool? No way sez Prof
      Submitted by Duncan M on 5 March, 2010 - 14:33

      If you’re worried that texting and instant messaging are destroying children’s respect for proper English, Kristen Turner, Ph.D., assistant professor of English education, wants you to relax. “I can’t tell you how many times I introduce myself to parents, and the first thing I hear is, ‘Oh, this texting language is ruining English. All my kids do is text,’” she said. “That’s a big misperception of what’s happening. Read More

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      tendency to go for shortcuts
      Submitted on 13 March, 2010 - 09:03

      We have a tendency to use shortcuts. Texting and instant messaging language destroying our respect for Standard English as we use short forms and clippings to express our ideas. The texting language  is ruining proper English and we very often see students use texting language even in academic writing thinking that it is acceptable.