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Abbreviations/Acronyms Need To Stop


I keep reading misinterpretations (mostly on other forums) because no one knows what the fuck the other is talking about? Is it so hard to type 3 more letters? Many have many meanings, especially in different parts of the world.

Anyone who replies with an acronym and/or abbreviation (in a stupid attempt to be hep) is an idiot.

People can't even spell anymore. And I think most won't bother to ask for clarification. I've seen non-English people speak just fine, so its not them. It's usually more proper, anyway. Respect language - it's the only way we communicate.

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I find them annoying and rarely use them. On a similar topic I keep trying to use emojis in my texts. I think I'm doing it just to feel young, but it feels stupid to me most of the time.

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GTFO!

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You are absolutely right! I hate it when films, tv shows, newscasters, newspapers use acronyms without explaining what it means! It happens all the time.

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Each countries also have their own.. Lots of other institutions use the same ones (military and medical, etc etc)

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