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[Scooby Steve]

I think people do it unwittingly because they text a lot.

[Death_WIsh]

nice speech

[Lakonian]

Originally Posted by kalnaren

Wasn't a warning, just a request, or a friendly point. Using "leet speak" and stupid notations doesn't make one look cool or anything. On an internet forum it generally makes one look uneducated, immature, or just plain stupid. Not to mention it's a pain in the ass to read. In a hobby where we try and promote maturity and responsibility, making one's self look like an illiterate 12 year old doesn't do much for credibility.

+1

Really makes people question yer age, too

[Moz]

Originally Posted by kalnaren

Wasn't a warning, just a request, or a friendly point. Using "leet speak" and stupid notations doesn't make one look cool or anything. On an internet forum it generally makes one look uneducated, immature, or just plain stupid. Not to mention it's a pain in the ass to read. In a hobby where we try and promote maturity and responsibility, making one's self look like an illiterate 12 year old doesn't do much for credibility.

It also makes me and others hate you and want to punch you in the face.

[Death_WIsh]

scary