atw: Re: Great Mate vs Gr8 M8
- From: Peter Martin <peterm_5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, <austechwriter@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:18:20 +1000
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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