Should text message English be allowed to be acceptable everywhere else?
151687
ABSOLUTELY NOT! Even though I am a teenager and live for text messaging, there are just some cirumstances that are non-negotiable. It is sad enough that we live in a "point and click" world. I believe this has created a fear of networking within people. Therefore, we MUST keep the remaining forms of communication alive and APPROPRIATE. We CANNOT afford for our language to be destroyed by slang.
1041625
As the Old Lady said....that simply doesn't make any sense.\n\nNO. You cannot do it, unless the web site provides links for those options.  \n\nEven if they do, most likely, it will only for a few quite prevalent international languages.
544126
Ok, I believe that the speaker that does not make the effort to even mildly understand the local language when abroad is in fact, an arrogant dumbass that expects the environment to cater to his or her needs. \n\nIt does get complicated when referring to the English language, because of its global use, but people should not think that because they speak English, every other country & culture have to imperatively provide a translation.
353683
People get upset by what they don't understand, so more and more people have to use English. This is a shame for several reasons.\n1) People whose mother tongue is a language other than English will always feel much more comfortable expressing themselves in that language.\n2) We ought to be encouraging linguistic diversity. Languages are interesting, different sounds, accents and methods of writing. This all adds to the rich tapestry of life. In banning other languages in favour of English we're living in a much poorer world.\n3) Countries where English is spoken can become big-headed about their status in the world and not bother to learn any other language because they think the rest of the world is learning to speak theirs. Wouldn't it be great if as many English speakers learnt a foreign language as speakers of other languages learn English.\nSo - to rectify this - and change a pointless rule that serves only to protect the feelings of people who get upset and paranoid about what people might be saying in languages they don't speak - we should have different languages sections of this site - after all Yahoo have sites in different languages in Mexico, Brazil, Germany etc...
261335
You better learn Spanish before entering this chat rooms, if they are communicating in Spanish. By the way, there are lot of other languages using the same punctuation and symbols - like Portuguese and French. English is not the center of the world, you know...
1145523
Yea I hate it to. I can remotely understand using it in a text message. Save characters so you can cram more communication into a single message, plus its quicker and easier because if you're not using predictive like i dont, you dont have to wait to be able to use the key again. On the internet, i dont know, all of your keys are at your disposal and theres no message limit. Some people just think its cool though. Whats cool about making yourself look like a complete idiot?
1126006
Often it is a local habit or colloquialism, which is quite acceptable in everyday speech, but not acceptable in formal speech or writing.   Not a big deal to me.
66307
Unfortunately, Yahoo! Answers Coomunity Guidelines state: "USE ENGLISH ONLY: Please do not use other languages or symbols."\n\nSo your question can't be answered here.
981855
yes we do, but sometimes speed is more important than precision. As long as the message gets across. That is the purpose of language after all isnt it??
535278
It must be the problem with decoding or rather understanding the language setting on your phone. This problem is most likely to be on an older series of mobiles. Please try-out the messages|options|language or something similar and set them to "ALL".
202432
Unfortunately, young people spend that much time “texting” (horrible word!) that this is becoming the only language they can understand or communicate in, even in forums such as this or their school work, essays, etc.  I can understand the shortening of words or phrases for mobile ‘phone use (for speed / cost purposes), but for general written use it is just lazy! Don’t these people also realise that this type of language when written looks extremely childish? Do they also not realise that writing words the way they do when "texting" will not exactly endear them to any potential employers?
937704
You can text message using the internet and put in any number you want to!\n\nhttp://mobile.yahoo.com/sms/sendsms?mcb=\n\nI don't think you can restrict text message reply numbers on a cell phone.
660348
Not being able to use the English language should be illegal, not firearms
449402
It is not only rude, but also bad business to have some employees speak a second language at work. Many workplaces have an "English-only" rule. In your case, I believe you have a legitimate complaint. The conversations in another language may actually involve you. If it's a personal conversation that they don't want you to understand, they need to have it on their own time. It has no place in the office. Multiple languages in any workplace is divisive. I think you need to bring this up to management.
1087556
Ok,Ok.! So why not, "If you would like to continue in any language other than English, press"...etc. Then proceed as though silence is consent...to proceed in English.  Aw, Shucks! Those unfortunates who hadn't understood the admonition to "press' would have to find help from someone who understands that to function in the United States of America one needs to know the lingo of the land...as we do when VISITING the land of their language and visiting is what they are doing if they disdain learning at least the basics of our language. Bo-do-dody-o-day!
308096
I think a few sentences here or there, if someone is excited or trying to express and idea, are reasonable.  However, having an entire conversation in another language puts up a wall and if the point is for everyone to be spending time together, it's not working.  People who can't understand will likely suspect they are being talked about.  If the majority can't speak the language and an effort isn't being made to share what they're speaking about, it's rude.
700219
why do you make that assumption?  In english speaking countries it is still important to be able to communicate.  I'm sure it's that way in other countries with their own languages, too.