Hi, Karen! Thank you so much for bringing this up. I registered on Pet Talk in March and I love it. But there are times when I don't understand the abbreviations and what they mean. At times I can't figure them out from the context of the post. When it comes to computer talk and words, I'm an absolute moron! Anyway, Pet Talk serves members in several ways. It's a great place to openly admit just how important our pets are in our lives. We can talk about things that only a pet owner can understand. There's no better place to come for answers and advice, except possibly our veterinarians. As a former high school English teacher, I do understand how confusing our language can be. What a great opportunity we have to help others around the world learn the ins and outs of the English language!!!Spelling and grammar mistakes will happen. But let's all try our best to keep Pet Talk the enjoyable and informative forum it is for everyone!