TBH, this is not a problem... AFIK no one is using SMS shorthand here, IIRC the last time this happened was a long while ago... and BTW, there is a limit on the number characters: 6000. HTH.

NP m8.  ;)

As someone who gets confused with it and likes predictive text I like things to be spelt out, when I see text messaging it looks like an indecypherable mess.

Martin Imber wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 13:39:

As someone who gets confused with it and likes predictive text I like things to be spelt out, when I see text messaging it looks like an indecypherable mess.

Since I became 40 some time ago, everything looks like an indecypherable mess to me...  ;D

Luckily the MID has BIG letters, otherwsie I would have to drive with my reading glasses!

thx 4 this m8 ;)

Markie wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 13:42:

thx 4 this m8 ;)

http://www.thx.com/ for all you want to know about THX certification

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M8_motorway Our Scottish members will know about this

SMS/TXT shorthand???????????????????
Aaaaargh......I hate texting >:(

So much easier (and quicker for me) to dial the number and TALK!! :D

Must be an age thing :-[

if i wanna send a text at work, I lob the phone to one of the kids and dictate. If i did it, it would take all day....

[quote author=bob.dent link=1156422851/0#6 date=1156424297]SMS/TXT shorthand???????????????????
Aaaaargh......I hate texting >:(

So much easier (and quicker for me) to dial the number and TALK!! :D

Must be an age thing :-[/quote]

Don't like phones, don't like text, I'm a luddite I LIKE EMAILING

COme to think of it am I a luddite for rejecting SMS and promoting emails?

Texts are good and i think it makes sense to use simple shorthands, like "u" instead of "you", or "tbh" for "to be honest", it just makes sense when you have limited space. Although i cant stand some shorthands like "later" "dat" and some people even use words like "wos" instead of "was"!!! What's the point?!?! Also, text typing on a forum really annoy's me to the point where i'll say something and moan at them  >:(

Nothing wrong with texting I cant say I use it alot but makes life easier if its someone you dont want a long chat with  ;D

I must admit though a few abbreviations I still dont know what they mean but I manage to muddle through.

I hate phones, i hate making phonecalls, i despise texts. I dont like nokia i am not even sure what model of phone i have.

You all do know what i do, as a profession, Dont you?

Yes i manage direct sales teams for a major uk phone network :-[!

Markie wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 14:39:

I hate phones, i hate making phonecalls, i despise texts. I dont like nokia i am not even sure what model of phone i have. You all do know what i do, as a profession, Dont you? Yes i manage direct sales teams for a major uk phone network :-[!

A sound career move that Mark ::)

Markie wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 14:39:

I hate phones, i hate making phonecalls, i despise texts. I dont like nokia i am not even sure what model of phone i have. You all do know what i do, as a profession, Dont you? Yes i manage direct sales teams for a major uk phone network :-[!

I guess if you have dealings with them day in day out within the work place thats more than enough reason to despise them, handy to have though would hate trying to flag a lift in the pissing rain if I was ever to break down. :)

Tezray wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 14:34:

Texts are good and i think it makes sense to use simple shorthands, like "u" instead of "you", or "tbh" for "to be honest", it just makes sense when you have limited space. Although i cant stand some shorthands like "later" "dat" and some people even use words like "wos" instead of "was"!!! What's the point?!?! Also, text typing on a forum really annoy's me to the point where i'll say something and moan at them  >:(

968 select supplies a you rather than 8 right right  select - same number of keys!

TBH predates texting.

dat - what is it?
wos is moronic

what is funny is some of their supposed abbreviations are LONGER than the correct words and are more effort to type in when you have predictive text

yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D

Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:17:

yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D

Buy your own bl**dy curry!! ;D ;D ;D

bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:39:

Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:17: yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D Buy your own bl**dy curry!! ;D ;D ;D

Don't talk to me like that, just 'cause you're a full member now, remember I'm senior to you, I'm an expert ;D ;D ;D

Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:45:

bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:39: Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:17: yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D Buy your own bl**dy curry!! ;D ;D ;D Don't talk to me like that, just 'cause you're a full member now, remember I'm senior to you, I'm an expert ;D ;D ;D

PMSL  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:49:

Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:45: bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:39: Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:17: yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D Buy your own bl**dy curry!! ;D ;D ;D Don't talk to me like that, just 'cause you're a full member now, remember I'm senior to you, I'm an expert ;D ;D ;D PMSL  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

More text shorthand  :(

Pass My Slippers Love.....something your not telling us Bob? AA?  ;D

Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:17:

yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D

Heavens, havn't seen this one for years,

Too wise you are, too wise you be, I see you are, too wise for me .

Do I get a gold star? [smiley=2vrolijk_08.gif]

Taxi Driver wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:57:

bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:49: Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:45: bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:39: Auto Addict wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 17:17: yyuryyubicuryy4me ;D Buy your own bl**dy curry!! ;D ;D ;D Don't talk to me like that, just 'cause you're a full member now, remember I'm senior to you, I'm an expert ;D ;D ;D PMSL  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D More text shorthand  :( Pass My Slippers Love.....something your not telling us Bob? AA?  ;D

DOH!! got sucked in there hook line and sinker :-[ ;D

'Text' abbreviations should be banned.  I don't understand them.  They indicate laziness and degrade The Queens English.    IMHO.

Hillper wrote on 25. Aug 2006 at 10:01:

'Text' abbreviations should be banned.  I don't understand them.  They indicate laziness and degrade The Queens English.    IMHO.

;D  [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Hillper wrote on 25. Aug 2006 at 10:01:

'Text' abbreviations should be banned.  I don't understand them.  They indicate laziness and degrade The Queens English.    IMHO.

Thats already happened to Rons MV6 hasnt it?

Instant Mash Huge Omega   :o

[quote author=bob.dent link=1156422851/0#6 date=1156424297]SMS/TXT shorthand???????????????????
Aaaaargh......I hate texting >:(

So much easier (and quicker for me) to dial the number and TALK!! :D

Must be an age thing :-[/quote]


Fully agree with this it is what I do.  I am 32 so not sure if it is an age thing or not!

Also agree with Hillper (but cannot work out how to quote two things at once).

People send me texts - half the time I cannot work out what they mean.  Every time, I just ring them in order to reply!!

bobdent wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 14:49:

Markie wrote on 24. Aug 2006 at 14:39: I hate phones, i hate making phonecalls, i despise texts. I dont like nokia i am not even sure what model of phone i have. You all do know what i do, as a profession, Dont you? Yes i manage direct sales teams for a major uk phone network :-[! A sound career move that Mark ::)

Hee Hee i know - still pays the bills and the horses vet fees!!

what about putting up a glossary of the most used terms :-/