Fanfiction Lounge

lol, or before you let some slip of the tongue? XD :P

I hardly ever go on aim/msn, so this is my deviation I guess XD

Not so much that I've experienced horrible slips of the tongue is that I'll often say something and realise I wasn't clear, or that it could have been worded better. But yes, slips of the tongue occasionally come. in. :P

That's why I like writing so much. You not only have the ability to craft your words to a high quality, but you're expected to do so.

I imagine you wouldn't, Citrinin. "Oh no, it's a Cloak!" *sprays him with Mace* "Yeah, bee-otch!"

Er-hem.

In some settings it is justified, but post-apocalyptic? XD; Yeah.

Although, something along the lines of mace probably isn't all too far out as a simple chemical weapon, brewed from some powder or other secretion of a Pokémon.

lol I could just imagine any of us fic writers here, have different IM speak. lyk dey spek lke dis, yo

Oh shush, now you make me feel like I was wrong. I got, like, triple-ninja'd. Lulz. I can just imagine Charlotte having a canister of Stun Spore on her person somewhere, though.

Feign said:

lol I could just imagine any of us fic writers here, have different IM speak. lyk dey spek lke dis, yo

Click to expand...

ah don ken anywon wut spek lyk dat, yo.

Like someone said here, it is very painstaking trying to come up with slang words for stuff like that.

Feign said:

lol I could just imagine any of us fic writers here, have different IM speak. lyk dey spek lke dis, yo

Click to expand...

The only difference in my case is that I don't capitalize or add periods. I and the person I usually chat with make it a point to type correctly most of the time.

o i can spk chtspk if i need 2. i do it al th tym wen im txtng. its jst painfl to actly do it. whats evn wors tho is ppl who try to actly wrt fnfctn in txt lingo nd dnt no wht theyr doin wrng wen we yel @ thm.

Even when I text message I use full words XD

I just feel sorry for all the teachers that have to deal with it...

Even I've seen resumes/CVs with some quick speak (lower case i's; y's replacing i's) etc. Quite depressing

Well, I usually try to, but often I'm in a hrry so i txt lyk ths. If I have time, though - which isn't often - I may even capitalise 'i' and use punctuation that isn't found in the pit of candy that is the '1' key.

I'm like you, Feign. I use full words and proper punctuation on the very odd occasion that I text. :P

Forgot to add that too with "odd occasion, I too, text"

I actually don't use text messaging at all. In fact, I only got a cell phone a few weeks ago when I started my summer job. I've never gotten what all the fuss about texting is about, seeing as it's insultingly expensive and not even very practical. As far as full grammar and words go, I make a point to write grammatically acceptable emails, if that counts.

I agree. :S Texting is just a pain. I don't even own a mobile phone. XD

Hell, the only reason I have a cellphone is in case I need to get picked up or something. I don't indulge in ridiculously hugemongous amounts of texting.

Ironic, considering I'm on the '2000 texts per month for ten bucks' plan.

I'll usually arrange a time for picking up beforehand. :/

Same, but sometimes things go wrong. And I usually take the bus, but if I miss it or something, I need to text mum and let her know I'll be late.

First off, thanks for the rec and the compliments. (I'm glad that the Hello Skitty thing didn't sound as lame as I thought it did when I wrote that part.)

Also...

Sparkling Dragon said:

Has anyone else seen Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince yet?

Click to expand...

No, for a number of reasons:

1. While the book was okay, it really didn't engage me as much as the earlier ones.
2. I never really liked the movie adaptations of the books because there was always something missing or changed that disappointed me. (The first movie omitted the best lines in the entire series. ;_; "So light a fire!" "Yes -- of course -- but there's no wood!" "HAVE YOU GONE MAD? ARE YOU A WITCH OR NOT?")
3. I miss the young Daniel Radcliffe. The one that didn't prance around naked on a stage with a horse.

Astinus said:

Andrew Wiggin doesn't get to enjoy the refreshing flavor of Coca-Cola. :(

Click to expand...

So, instead, he enjoys the refreshing taste of Mormonism?

Also, I was about to say "Angsta-Cola," but then that made me think of Andrew Wiggin in Hot Topic, which is a fanfiction that should be written, dammit. In fact... *prances to the Plot Bunny Farm*

Also also, my writing in a chat room is exactly like my writing on a forum. And normally, I don't text either, but my friends do frequently. It's a nice feature to have if you're not sure if the other person is in a position that allows them to answer a phone. (As in, if you're not sure if they're at work or in class, particularly when either can happen at any time when you're my age.)

THERE. ALL CAUGHT UP NOW.