I agree with you 100%. I breeze right by the gibberish because I don't have time to try to figure out what the heck they are trying to say or type.

Why should the burden be placed on the readers? I have better things to do with my time.

This shouldn't be turned in to a battle, just a challenge. I really would like to challenge those folks who don't give a _____ to a step up their means of communication.

Play time on the internet doesn't have to be dumb down time, as far as I am concerned. Spelling correctly should be first nature. It shouldn't be a burden to have to THINK and be polite. Bad habits are so easily acquired and if you allow them to, they will become permanently yours.

How much longer can this topic go on? Well, it sure does beat me. I think it is such an important topic because so many people take language skills so lightly. I see it every day at work! Clients, staff, you name it.

Education, education, education!