atw: Re: Great Mate vs Gr8 M8

Nikki Ward:
On Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:37:41 +1000,  you wrote:
> Hi Everyone!
>
>
> Yesterday as I was trawling through the Macquarie Dictionary, I noticed a=
 page at the
> back of the book dedicated to SMS English (I often refer to it as:=
 Smenglish.. and I
> got to thinking about why some techwriters pull up our noses at Smenglish=
 (or do we?)
> and why?  Consider the following example:
>
>
> Great Mate vs Gr8 M8
>
>
> What is the difference between the two and why should one set of symbols=
 render the
> other as useless when in fact they are still the same in pronunciation and=
 meaning and
> in fact nothing has really changed or has it? Has the meaning been=
 diminished in any
> way?
>

Despite the fact that opposing digits are one of the most important genetic=
 advantages provided to the human race, there are limited things you can do=
 with your thumb... 

However, if survival depends on communication, there is a chance that things=
 will revert, as the human race develops "cell thumb" syndrome, where a=
 flexible 6 inch (15cms ?) thumb is a common feature of future males and=
 females alike. 

--Peter M

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