In effect we are, bending and breaking the rules of the language. And if someone were to ask why we do it, the answer is simply: for fun
David CrystalAs I get older and I get a few more years experience I become more like Dad, you know, King Lear.
David CrystalTexting has added a new dimension to language use, but its long-term impact is negligible. It is not a disaster.
David CrystalSending a message on a mobile phone is not the most natural of ways to communicate. The keypad isn't linguistically sensible.
David Crystal