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Before we despair that language is going to hell in a handcart, we should remember two lessons. First, normativeness in language goes through cycles, much like taste in music and politics. All is not lost.
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I do agree with this article to a point. The amazing amount of LOL's and OMG's that are in text messaging and online instant messaging is incredible. I also am a victim of this linguistic attitude. I read this and started to notice how many emoticons and other shortening of words that i actually use in my day to day messaging. Needless to say i have started to "slow my roll" on using these in text messaging. This definitely has opened my eyes and mind to the new norm of language and how it is evolving. Good article.
Reference:
Baron, Naomi S. "Are Digital Media Changing Language." Educational Leadership 66.6 Mar. (2009): 42-46. Web. 2 Sept. 2011. <http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/mar09/vol66/num06/Are-Digital-Media-Changing-Language%C2%A2.aspx>.
I like you reaction to this quote. After reading this I also noticed how many times I shortened my words. Very interesting!
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