[Cranky Old Man]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

American english originated from Britain

No it did not. All languages where created by God! Genesis 11:9 "Therefore is the name of it called Babel; because the LORD did there confound the language of all the earth: and from thence did the LORD scatter them abroad upon the face of all the earth."

[Dirk]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

Well if it wasn't quicker and more efficient, you couldn't they wouldn't do it and you can't call them lazy. I would comment more but I'd be wasting my breath.

Lazy and efficient? Sounds like a contradiction to me.

[Levi Jones]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

You cant compare me(?) to Hitler...
American english originated from Britain, so american-english is not as pure as you are saying, and our english isnt gods language anyway since english wasnt spoke until centurys after jesus's time.

Friend, I don't know how you can say a country that has a larger GDP than that of China and Japan combined hasn't been blessed by the LORD.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

[FISHBRAIN#2]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

Friend, I don't know how you can say a country that has a larger GDP than that of China and Japan combined hasn't been blessed by the LORD.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

I would say its the people that affect this, not God. But we'll agree to disagree, and we'll let this thread carry on on what it's intended for rather than derailing it further when there's no need =].

[Bobby-Joe]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

You cant compare me(?) to Hitler....

If the Jack Boot fits,..

You know who else doesn't believe in American Uniqueness in World History? Barrack Obama. You keep company with Nazis like Obama, you are a Nazi Frishy.

[BelieverInGod]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

Texts had a character limit and so people would write like this so they can write more, and it's also quicker. Quickness is why it's used online. And the church did it so they can get more people into religion and attend church. Believe it or not, but if every church followed how you think church should be masses of churches will be shut down. Also English is not gods language.

So you think it's better for a church to tell people what they want to hear to keep their pews and pocketbooks full rather than for a church to teach what the Bible actually says?

Luke 12

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

[FISHBRAIN#2]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

If the Jack Boot fits,..

You know who else doesn't believe in American Uniqueness in World History? Barrack Obama. You keep company with Nazis like Obama, you are a Nazi Frishy.

You clearly have no idea what a nazi is. (Of course you probably do, but you are using the term so incorrectly its a joke). And yet don't you say that the jewish religion is wrong and full of sinners. That would make you closer to being a nazi than me.

@BelieverInGod No but theres nothing wrong with drawing in the crowd. Churches are becoming less popular as they used too.

[handmaiden]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

Also English is not gods language.

(sigh) And neither is yours.




By the way, (notice how I went through all the trouble of writing out "by the way" instead of btw? ) (Twice, actually) many people besides the posters on this forum, --be they True Christian or Hell bound sinners-- such as educators and employers, are concerned with the effects of text messaging on the writing skills of the younger generation. All that quick, short cut communication is like living on candy and snack foods, it does not nourish the mind or the thinking processes involved in expressing intelligent content.


Most of what is expressed in text messages is banal in the extreme.


Call what goes on here conversation or expository writing, but its demands are more sophisticated than text messaging ( and most text users ) can provide.

Here, people in this forum are expected to take their time and contribute something meaningful to the community. This is not a "c u l8r" venue.

Remember, not everyone here agrees with everyone else. The problem that you keep running into is how you express you ideas verbally. You simply don't write very well, Frishy. And learning how to write can have a tremendous influence on learning how to think.

And THAT, my dear, is why people are worried about text-speak in non- text message applications.

Properly Yours,

Handmaiden

[FISHBRAIN#2]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

(sigh) And neither is yours.

our english isnt gods language anyway

Exactly what i said.

As for writing, i write in full, capital I's, punctuation, and no u instead of you, since there isnt really any reason for it. Online is different than writing by hand, unless it's for formal occasions. But this being your forum (as in the community's forum) there's nothing wrong with having it that people should write in complete sentences.

Oh and something i just noticed is that the topic says "sp33k", that isnt txt speak, but leet speak. I find it annoying, though have used it myself but in a light sort of jokingly way. And people don't generally use it.

[Bobby-Joe]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

You clearly have no idea what a nazi is. (Of course you probably do, but you are using the term so incorrectly its a joke). And yet don't you say that the jewish religion is wrong and full of sinners. That would make you closer to being a nazi than me.

Sure I know what a Nazi is; they are socialists like Hitler, Stalin and Obama. If you think I am joking then you must think the Tea Party and Fox News with Glen Beck is having one too.

[BelieverInGod]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

Exactly what i said.

As for writing, i write in full, capital I's, punctuation, and no u instead of you, since there isnt really any reason for it. Online is different than writing by hand, unless it's for formal occasions. But this being your forum (as in the community's forum) there's nothing wrong with having it that people should write in complete sentences.

Oh and something i just noticed is that the topic says "sp33k", that isnt txt speak, but leet speak. I find it annoying, though have used it myself but in a light sort of jokingly way. And people don't generally use it.

So this is your typical behaviour? To change the topic when you get cornered? txtspk/1337 sp33k what's the difference? It's all gobbly-gook that's hard on the eyes.

Show some respect.

[FISHBRAIN#2]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

So this is your typical behaviour? To change the topic when you get cornered? txtspk/1337 sp33k what's the difference? It's all gobbly-gook that's hard on the eyes.

Show some respect.

How do you even read what i have disrespectful, i mean, seriously. You must have had loads of people that are way more harsh than me, im not being harsh in teh slightest...

Also txt speak is shortening of language, whilst leetspeak is using numbers and characters to replace letters, to act all nerdy i guess. I was just stating it, no need to go all defensive on me.

[BelieverInGod]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

How do you even read what i have disrespectful, i mean, seriously. You must have had loads of people that are way more harsh than me, im not being harsh in teh slightest...

Also txt speak is shortening of language, whilst leetspeak is using numbers and characters to replace letters, to act all nerdy i guess. I was just stating it, no need to go all defensive on me.

I'm not being defensive, you've been asked to type using proper English on this board and instead of doing so, you are fighting with us about it.

"txt spk" is just straight up laziness, there's no other reason no matter what you say.

1337 was the language of online criminals at one time, it had nothing to do with being nerdy.

You don't even understand what's behind these, you just do it because your friends do, sad really.

Anyway, back on topic, you actually believe that either form of writing belongs on a church sign? You ignored this post of mine.

So you think it's better for a church to tell people what they want to hear to keep their pews and pocketbooks full rather than for a church to teach what the Bible actually says?

Luke 12

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:
17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits?
18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.
19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.
20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

[handmaiden]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

Texts had a character limit and so people would write like this so they can write more, and it's also quicker. Quickness is why it's used online. And the church did it so they can get more people into religion and attend church. Believe it or not, but if every church followed how you think church should be masses of churches will be shut down. Also English is not gods language.

Maybe not, but the English that you write could make a Cockney cry.

As for the issue of text message-style communication leaking into other aspects of life; many, many educators, employers and community leaders are concerned that texting teens are shortchanging themselves when it comes to learning how to express their thoughts.

The content of most text messages is banal in the extreme. Admittedly, some of what is posted here can also be banal, but many people from different perspectives contribute to the discussions and most of them understand the connection between clear writting and clear thinking.

Text messaging is about as intellectually challenging as chewing gum. Chewing gum isn't a terrible health habit, but no one can live on it exclusively.

Text messaging isn't real writing and it isn't real thinking. If you never develop the skill in one; the other doesn't does develop either. And it works in both directions.

People come here to learn and think. Based on the unclear style of your writing, it doesn't seem as though you are prepared to do either.

Oh, and the Hitler comments that I'm seeing? Those are besides the point. But you can't seem to see it because you, yourself keep missing the point. You don't really seem to understand what you're reading here (Hitler comments notwithstanding) and your own thoughts, as expressed in your writing, are hard to understand as well.

Say what you will about old Adolph, but he was a master at communication. He turned many people's thinking to the unthinkable because of the power of his words.

To paraphrase former U.S. Vice Presidental candidate Lloyd Betson : " You, Frishy, are no Hitler."

Resignedly Yours,

Handmaiden

The LBC forum is many things; it is NOT a "c u l8r" venue.

[WickedGame]

Re: NO txt-sp33k in True Christian Church signs!

So this is your typical behaviour? To change the topic when you get cornered? txtspk/1337 sp33k what's the difference? It's all gobbly-gook that's hard on the eyes.

Show some respect.

I really don't see how this person was disrespectful. Maybe you should look up the definition. I also don't see how anyone thinks that English is "god's" language. The Bible wasn't originally written in English.