Grammar and 1337speak
 

Debate on the topic of Internet Grammar. Should one use proper grammar when speaking on forums?

I believe that forums require proper grammar to attract members, but MSN is okay for talking in 1337speak. What I personally do is filter 1337speak words into proper words therefore giving a sensible look to my forums. Debate. What is your opinion on talking properly?

Nice topic.
I believe that everyone should know, and use proper grammar.
It just doesn't have to be a 100% of the time thing. I'll use good grammar a lot of the time, but then I'll mix in a "3" for an "e" to mix it up.
I don't go all out with it and stuff, it's sometimes just funny to talk like that with people.
Mmm, but yes everyone should have and practice good grammar skills.

Proper grammar should be used at all times. Why let others think you are less of an intellectual by talking with "1337". Especially on a forum where you are trying to impress.

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Instead of spamming for your post count in the Debate section, would you like to list some reasoning behind your choice?

Lmfao, Vista I love you dude.

On topic: I personally think you should use a little bit of both. In most conversations over Msn, or in the shoutbox, you don't use periods and such. But, when posting use proper grammar. It actually makes you look a lot more intelligent when you speak properly.

Idiot.

Non-idiot.



See what I'm getting at?

In my opinion, proper grammar is necessary for forums to sound more professional. I will sometimes uses "1337 Speak" while joking around with my friends, but after long periods of time, it starts to get annoying. It's very unprofessional and may detour other members from joining.

I essentially think people should be able to type in any way they want. But I often judge people by how often they use "Leetspeak", and find it hard to take people seriously when they tok lyk dis.

I think 1337 depends on the time.

Say if u make a thread, that requires proper grammar as comared to general posting 'sometimes' can use 1337.

I guess though its mainly a persons choice.

CSG is correct. If you are on a portable device, 1337 is acceptable but not if you have a keyboard avaliable, then proper grammar should be utilised.

Meh, I use proper grammar when I'm on a portable device. xD
If I don't it bothers me.

I always use it. Even in texts to people. I just can't stand it when people want to be taken seriously and they type like that.

I'll talk with bad grammar in a spam thread or if I'm just joking around with people, but when I want to be taken seriously or not sound like a complete moron, I'll always use proper grammar.

It should always be used unless you are purposefully trying to sound like an idiot.

I use a mix of all really, i use commas; as you can see and all the correct punctuation and CAPITAL letters and i don't say things like u or r, they just belittle your inteligence. You should try and keep your appearence up. like dressing correctly.

It's so annoying when some uses capitals and 1337 speak every time then chat too you!

Grammar <3

I hate when people spell like idiots and don't even try to use grammar. They say it's because it's faster to type, but I don't think so. When people do type like morons, it annoys me, a lot. ;)

I agree i also think it depends on the situation.