I'm new to this site and actually came across it by accident. I was happy to have a place to talk about my dogs and pets with. But I have to say, I was disappointed by all the responses to not abbreviating or using run-ons, because as some people have stated: IT IS SO ANNOYING. I like to think I treat others as I would like to be treated and maybe I am sensitive but, I found that statement somewhat hurtful. I understand the abbreviating., as people do not always understand what one is saying but, run-ons, come on. I'm definitely not perfect and never will be. I guess I just thought this was a place to talk about our pets, not get critizied on our english. I'm not trying to over-step my boundaries here....I didn't create this website. I'm just stating how I feel.