It is much easier to write in form of email, text messaging, and instant messaging because it is a relaxed and stress free task. When writing a 500 word paper for a class, students feel an incredible amount of pressure and stress, and do not know where to begin. However, in email's, texting, and instant mesaging, people can "vent" and writing comes much quicker. When we write formally, we must use correct grammar, punctuation and complete sentences.
In today's world, many of us are computer "savvy," and it is difficult to transcend from computer "lingo" to formal writing. Consequently, technology has made our lives ridiculously convenient. In addition, the use of emailing, text messaging, and instant messaging provides for a free-flowing of thinking.
In closing, I do not believe that this form of writing is acceptable on a perfessional or educational basis.
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Do you think the type of writing that we do every day - texting, IM, etc - will eventually become jargon, as opposed to lingo? I wonder if there will ever be a space for that type of writing in a more "formal" setting.
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