Abbreviations.

[gavroche]

Am I the only one who struggles to understand abbreviations, commonly used nowadays, specially with the younger generation? I know it is quicker than conventional writing but, on the other hand, it takes longer for the brain to assimilate its meanings. I may be old fashion but I much prefer proper spelling.

 

[ufkacbln]

The problem is not knowing whether you are being complimented or insulted by the Yoofs

The other night I was informed that my recumbent trike was "sick"

Is that good or is the chain slack?

 

[Sharky]

YYURYYUBOICURYY4ME

 

[Scoosh]

The problem is not knowing whether you are being complimented or insulted by the Yoofs

The other night I was informed that my recumbent trike was "sick"

Is that good or is the chain slack?

My Nazca Fuego was described as "manky" a couple of weeks ago, so I enquired of the yoof if that was a good thing or a bad thing .

It was apparently !

 

[stevede]

YYURYYUBOICURYY4ME

Okay - Hands up who googled??

 

[vernon]

LOLOAQICI82QB4IP

 

[vernon]

Then there was the risque, well it was in my school days
BURMA4SIAM

 

[Archie_tect]

Cue that Two Ronnies sketch.... which I won't bore you with. I've given up on Vern and Sharky.

 

[Archie_tect]

...and also User13710 it seems.

 

[vernon]

Anyone old enough to remember writing/receiving love letters with these on the back of the envelope?

BOLTOP
MLO
HOLLAND
ITALY
SWALK
NORWICH
CHINA
BITS
WALES
MALAYA
BELFAST
TOY
TULIP
SWAMLAAMK

 

[gavroche]

I think what was a serious observation has turned into a p*** taking competition.

 

[welsh dragon]

I think what was a serious observation has turned into a p*** taking competition.

I don't understand a lot of them, and have to google them. But that's because im an old fart I suspect. And I have no doubt, others would agree.

 

[Archie_tect]

Nothing annoys me more than people who insist on using acronyms instead of words... after five minutes I've forgotten what the acronym stands for and care even less.

 

[welsh dragon]

Nothing annoys me more than people who insist on using acronyms instead of words... after five minutes I've forgotten what the acronym stands for and care even less.

Same here. If you can't speak properly, then don't bother. I can't deal with that nonsense

 

[Moon bunny]

Acronyms have their purpose, if you do not know their meaning you are not in "the clique" and so your opinion is worthless. On of the worst offenders in my experience is even known by a three letter acronym (TLA).