Come to think of it, it is almost unavoidable for us to use abbreviation to increase the effectiveness of communication nowadays. effectiveness as in speed. yes, with 2day's technology allowing us to be connected to the other part of the world almost instantly, time is gold. Since the introduction of ICQ to our life, followed by msn oh and what do we have here, SMS... how often do u use abbreviations? So, what's wrong. In fact, shouldn't it be the next communication patterns/representation/symbols whatever u like to call it.
take this as an example:

I will see you tonight at 7pm

@

I'll c u 2nite 7pm'

its 29 characters vs 18 char. which is capable of saving u some money during smsing since every 160 char is equivalent to one msg. so why not?

2nd, its about speed. Imagine u're on the go walking down the street rushing to meet your client and you need to send this sms to your gf/bf, lesser character means faster rite?
3rd, abbreviation get things done doesn't it. both will give you the exact same result unless the person tat reads it don't understand la (tell me, who don't understand? knock his head!)



It's fascinating how words have evolved since the introduction of ICQ. btw, who creates all these abbreviation?hmmm...
and the best part, there's even development of expression included nowadays, and with graphic and multimedia enhancement, look what do we have today, emoticons... heck what;s next?
'default' abbreviations:

wtf = what the fuck
lol = laughing out loud
night = nite
brb = be right back
gtg = got to go
mia = missing in action
btw = by the way
because = coz
and lots lots more.... you name it

Introduction of expressions since ICQ cannot see face ma rite, nor sound:
:-) = happy
:D = grin
:-( = sad, unhappy, disappointed
:-I = sesat face
:'-( = crying
@!^$*^$&!^#*&@ = this wan lao fu zhi comic book introduce wan

oh, and you got all sorts of laughing 'sounds' like muahaha, bwwahahha, kakaka, hehe, hahahahhahahaha....

and recently we even have emoticons, well, dunnit explain rite hahaha (note: however effective emoticons are as a communication tools, over use tends to be annoying, seriously!)
so this is it, the digitally revolutionized world where communication is almost seemless and time is everything. who knows, maybe one day Oxford might come out with an abbreviated english dictionary or Dummies might add a new collection for u with abbreviated english for Dummies. and this informal language might be 'legalized' and an sms with all the 'c u 2nite','i'll b there in a sec', 'btw, XXX is mia since wed' might be evidence useful in the court.
i guess i still sotsot la. so you can ignore me but hey, if you understand what i'm saying and disagree with me, pls note, i'm blogging with ABBREVIATED ENGLISH! and it proves that its an effective communicating tool coz u understand me

Nevermind what haters say
Ignore them 'til they fade away
Amazing they ungreat for after
all the games I gave away
Safe to say I paved the way
for you can't get paid today
You still be wasting days away
had I never saved the day
Consider them my protégé how
much I think they should pay
Instead of being gracious
they violated and made you wait


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