Texting-Speak might not form the best basis for an argument in favour of a
linguistic free for all. It is so limited in its capabilities and nuances that
it really doesn't require rules or standards. Call me back when someone writes
the Great English Novel in Text-Speak and we'll discuss this further.
Patrick
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From: Bill Crider <macavityabc@gmail.com>
To: rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, 3 August, 2010 18:37:01
Subject: RARA-AVIS: Language is . . .
Kerry said: "Ah but Kevin, new languages are being invented as quickly as
old ones are being standardized. Think "texting." Language is as language
does."
I can't refudiate that.
Bill Crider
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