Originally Posted by Lykofos
From my experience, it depends on whether or not it's "broken" English (aka as spoken by a non English speaker who only has a rudimentary understanding of the language) or if it is "lazy" English (as used by many English speakers online). "L33T speak" is a form of "lazy" English. Since I an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher, I can usually spot the difference. I am much more tolerate of "broken" English than I am of "lazy" English. I usually don't even bother trying to decipher "lazy" English.
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Completely agree. Sometimes I misjudge whether or not its 'lazy English' or not, but if there's even a question, I ignore it. If it's broken English, I do try to comprehend it. Now where I have real trouble understanding... is broken lazy English. If English isn't your first language, for the love of God, do NOT attempt l33t-speak. It makes me hunt for kittens to kick (or punt, if you prefer).
Originally Posted by Lykofos
I find that rather interesting as I went an American public school system in Montana for my entire primary/secondary education. All of my grade 1-6 teachers and my grade 7-12 English/Literature teachers hammered both grammar and punctuation as well as spelling. This was particularly true in high school as bad grammar and punctuation could mean the difference a good grade on my homework and having the "talk" with my parents. My teachers were successful in hammering home the point of good grammar, punctuation and spelling as I, even now 15 years after I graduated high school, continue abide by my education even online.
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I went to private school k-3, and I can remember getting whacked on the palm of my hand if I used anything other than proper English, or if the word "ain't" was spoken (my mother and sisters were southerners and the accent and words they used were hilarious, but it got me into trouble if I 'picked up' on how they spoke). In public school I had trouble adjusting to how lax the teachers were and I was in trouble a lot for correcting teachers. Then when I moved to Georgia from South Florida, I felt as though I was in another country. I was moved up two grade levels for both English and Math to keep me from being bored. I find it sad how in different parts of the country (and world), there are such varied standards of teaching. Children are capable of learning at an extreme pace under the right conditions, but different cultures frown on it, describing it as discipline or abuse (when humans are wired for learning, it's the only thing we are truly good at).
Enough of my rambling, where'd that kitty get off to?
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