Texting has added a new dimension to language use, but its long-term impact is negligible. It is not a disaster.
David CrystalAlthough many texters enjoy breaking linguistic rules, they also know they need to be understood.
David CrystalText messaging is just the most recent focus of people's anxiety; what people are really worried about is a new generation gaining control of what they see as their language.
David CrystalResearch shows that those kids who text frequently are more likely to be the most literate and the best spellers, because you have to know how to manipulate language.
David Crystal