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[I'm my own MILF]

Originally Posted by Momiji ^

Of course not, but I was just taking the example to its extreme form. Can you imagine how hard it would be to pronounce some acronyms? And spelling them out...wouldn't it be easier to just say the words?

*Headdesk*

YES, which is why only SOME acronyms exist, whereas the rest of the time we continue using the full words or phrases. That's pretty much my original point. We use certain acronyms because they have proven more convenient/efficient/in some way superior or preferable.

[Momiji]

That still doesn't make saying 'brb' or 'lol' or 'wtf' in person any more reasonable.

[I'm my own MILF]

Originally Posted by Momiji ^

I'm talking about acronyms in speech in general. Sure, there are some easy ones, like "light amplification through the stimulated emission of radiation" = laser as Hux already mentioned, but what if you were speaking of something that didn't flow as well?

Then, like three of us just said, the acronym wouldn't take off and become used.

[Momiji]

Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF ^

Originally Posted by Momiji ^

I'm talking about acronyms in speech in general. Sure, there are some easy ones, like "light amplification through the stimulated emission of radiation" = laser as Hux already mentioned, but what if you were speaking of something that didn't flow as well?

Then, like three of us just said, the acronym wouldn't take off and become used.

I edited that, since you all posted while I was posting.

[Rye]

Tbf, most people don't even realize how many acronyms and short-hand phrases they use every day! It sure helps when we need to communicate something ASAP, whether it be online, or IRL, imho. And whether anyone likes it or not, we're so accustomed to these acronyms and short-hand, that we read them like and hear them and just understand the meaning. That's how our language works. We don't even realize it happening eventually. That's the point some people here are trying to make, imho.

Anyway, brb watching Amelie, later.

[I'm my own MILF]

Originally Posted by Momiji ^

That still doesn't make saying 'brb' or 'lol' or 'wtf' in person any more reasonable.

There is no question of reasonability. It is not about that. You are using completely irrelevent criteria. It's about ease of communication. There's nothing reasonable or unreasonable about it. The only question is whether you communicate effectively.

[Momiji]

Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF ^

Originally Posted by Momiji ^

That still doesn't make saying 'brb' or 'lol' or 'wtf' in person any more reasonable.

There is no question of reasonability. It is not about that. You are using completely irrelevent criteria. It's about ease of communication. There's nothing reasonable or unreasonable about it. The only question is whether you communicate effectively.

Oh fine.

Y-you'll never make me like it though!~ *hmph* < /false huffiness>

[Serapy]

There's nothing wrong with using internet acronyms at all, like what MILF said, they are used for making communication easier, i.e. less typing.