A friendly reminder

[GoldenRetrieverLover_01]

Thanks, it makes it easier for newcomers to understand- you're right. I'll try not to write as much slang-I have a habit of it. Sorry!

[sandragonfly]

...a new favor please? I keep on seeing the real names and sometimes I had no idea who is talking about who.

real name along with (username) would be nice! especially for the newbies -- I remember my few first weeks...months actually, I was sooo confused. ha ha.

thanks for letting me appreciate!

[finn's mom]

Originally posted by Gina's Ark Inc.
...a new favor please? I keep on seeing the real names and sometimes I had no idea who is talking about who.

real name along with (username) would be nice! especially for the newbies -- I remember my few first weeks...months actually, I was sooo confused. ha ha.

thanks for letting me appreciate!

I know, I sometimes still have a problem figuring out who people are talking about. And, I think there are several Karis! Ha, that's always fun! But, I understand all the abbreviations, but, I really don't like them, they remind me of high school or being a teenager or something.

[Anita Cholaine]

I aggre with you, Karen, sometimes it's hard to understand some messages, especially for those who don't speak English naturaly (like me, for example). So I think: is so bad my English that I can´t understand a little thing?

[Suki Wingy]

what does imo mean?

[gemini9961]

Originally posted by Suki Wingy
what does imo mean?

In my opinion

[Bigyummydog]

oops! I don't know why I've never read this. So sorry. You know, the thought had occured to me that other countries meant other languages. I just assumed it goes though some kind of translator or something. But, then again, that wouldn't work either. I think trying to figure out names is fun. I didn't know what IMO meant either. I will try my best. I guess I just got too comfortable, or maybe lazy.....

[Suki Wingy]

thanks!

[momcat]

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!

[Animal lady]

I agree.

Thanks for the reminder, Karen.

[puggywuggles41893]

Thanks Karen! That's a great reminder for people who have forgotten.

[Almita]

Yes! That is a good idea and i'm new here and I agree because I know alot of people that write like that and it kind of gets on my nerves because they just make it up and normally people don't even understand it like me. So thanks this is a good idea

[Zany_girlie]

Originally posted by RubyMutt
I couldn't agree more! Thanks for bringing that up, Karen

[dogzr#1]

I agree!! Although I am close to 13 I do not use the internet slang that much. I sometimes get confused with what some people mean.

[Van10]

Okey dokey Karen.