An IRL LOL.

Mittopotahis · 10-11-2008, 05:27 PM

Surely, this is a sign of internet addiction.

Online I've never been one to use internet acronyms. I sort of avoid using them like the plague. Okay not the plague. But some other highly contagious and deadly disease. Perhaps SARS.

However, I seem to have developed a problem: I use internet acronyms in real life. It started out pretty safely, I told others I would 'brb' when I went to the bathroom, or I'd 'wtf' so I wouldn't have to say the actual words.

But it's gotten to the stage where I will sometimes say 'lol' INSTEAD OF LAUGHING. I know, I'm a freak right?

So I guess I'm looking for some reassurance. Do you use internet acronyms in real life? Which ones? I think in this scenario I'd much rather be a sheep than a loner. =P

Rye · 10-11-2008, 05:40 PM

Depends on the group I'm with, but I definitely have before!

Funny story: When I was 15, my french class corresponded by letters to an english class in France. We met each other over a big video conference. Two french boys came onto camera and yelled "WE LIKE EHM.... EHMINEHM! LAWL!"

No lie.

Zeldy · 10-11-2008, 05:41 PM

Saying "lol" can be pretty funny, I think anyway. If someone says a joke and no one laughs, a "lol" to fill the silence works perfectly.

I'm my own MILF · 10-11-2008, 05:41 PM

Welcome to the evolution of language. It's how it works, it's not a problem.

Momiji · 10-11-2008, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF ^

Welcome to the de-evolution of language. It's how it works, it's not a problem.

Fixed.

I'm my own MILF · 10-11-2008, 06:09 PM

Originally Posted by Momiji ^

Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF ^

Welcome to the de-evolution of language. It's how it works, it's not a problem.

Fixed.

No. L2linguistics.

Momiji · 10-11-2008, 06:19 PM

Really? Replacing proper language with acronyms in regular speech isn't a step backward? Do tell.

Rantzien · 10-11-2008, 06:19 PM

It is indeed evolution and not devolution. If it was devolution we'd start saying things like Flivver and Flapper, go on with calling people barmy and in time proceed to start grunting and groaning.

A step backwards is when you start doing things like they were done before. Linguistics police has always complained about the evolution of language because everything new is inherently inferior.

Rye Sliding Down Your Hole! Location: Santa's pleasure! You'll Christmas!	#2 (permalink) Depends on the group I'm with, but I definitely have before! Funny story: When I was 15, my french class corresponded by letters to an english class in France. We met each other over a big video conference. Two french boys came onto camera and yelled "WE LIKE EHM.... EHMINEHM! LAWL!" No lie.
10-11-2008, 05:40 PM

Zeldy put a donk on it Location: Old school Hollywood	#3 (permalink) Saying "lol" can be pretty funny, I think anyway. If someone says a joke and no one laughs, a "lol" to fill the silence works perfectly.
10-11-2008, 05:41 PM

I'm my own MILF I shall watch over you. Location: Augustgrad	#4 (permalink) Welcome to the evolution of language. It's how it works, it's not a problem.
10-11-2008, 05:41 PM

Momiji Site Staff Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum Location: Loli, loli, loli, get your adverbs here~	#5 (permalink) Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF ^ Welcome to the de-evolution of language. It's how it works, it's not a problem. Fixed.
10-11-2008, 06:03 PM

I'm my own MILF I shall watch over you. Location: Augustgrad	#6 (permalink) Originally Posted by Momiji ^ Originally Posted by I'm my own MILF ^ Welcome to the de-evolution of language. It's how it works, it's not a problem. Fixed. No. L2linguistics.
10-11-2008, 06:09 PM

Momiji Site Staff Index-Librorum-Prohibitorum Location: Loli, loli, loli, get your adverbs here~	#7 (permalink) Really? Replacing proper language with acronyms in regular speech isn't a step backward? Do tell.
10-11-2008, 06:19 PM