[quote=@NuttsnBolts]
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I know a fair few schools are failing students for txt-tlk use in exams, assignments and essays. Sadly though, the trend started with people trying to fit a message into a limited character space on the old Nokia phones in order to save money on pre paid plans, and it's just evolved to what it has become now.

Funny how technology seems to make more people stupid to so many things...
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Now that we don't really have character limit for messaging services like WhatsApp etc., it's no longer about saving money.

People are just plain lazy and expect instant response.

I mean, using one or two short forms here and there is fine, but at least make an effort to let the other party to be able to easily and quickly understand you.