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Dec 31st, 2008, 01:11
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Location: Middle East and heading Easter
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Suggestion for addition to "forum rules" page
Having a note about SMS in the rules would be useful.
Having just seen a post containing virtually all SMS speak, including such piffle as "ne1" which nobody except a fluent English speaker would ever stand a chance of deciphering, I thought it might be helpful to give this new member a link to the forum rules. However, to my surprise there was nothing on there about SMS language, despite it being a widely enforced rule of the site. Might be worth adding it.
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Dec 31st, 2008, 01:41
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This is just a cameo appearance
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Like the immigration and visa authorities, this one is more of a policy than a rule.
A really serious example can come under the posting nonsense rule. A few 'u' and 'ur' just attract what we hope is accepted as a polite (though firm) request. Please point us to any major infringements that have gone unnoticed. As ever, there are days when we do not see every new post on the board, and we do rely on reports from members. |
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Dec 31st, 2008, 02:11
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Okay no problem, you have mail.
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Dec 31st, 2008, 03:18
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What is ne1.?
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Dec 31st, 2008, 03:21
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Anyone?
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Dec 31st, 2008, 05:38
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Dec 31st, 2008, 05:41
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Naan.tering Nabob
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as in 10sne1?
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Dec 31st, 2008, 05:44
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 (As this is becoming more of a quiz, I'll post the translation tomorrow if "ne1" wants it!  ) |
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Dec 31st, 2008, 07:36
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Maha Guru Member
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Ha, ha, I am in way over my head in this..
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Dec 31st, 2008, 07:53
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I have noticed some sort of game advertised lately where you are supposed to decipher a phrase from the phonetics of some gibberish though I can't remember the name. I suddenly have a strong suspicion that I know what inspired it! |
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Dec 31st, 2008, 09:34
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I just noticed in Hyderabad a traffic sign put up by the police with admonitions about u and ur safety - what chance do we mere mortals have against this onslaught...
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Dec 31st, 2008, 10:41
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The Enlightened One
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Si
 2 spk or nt 2 SMS spk...IDTT APAC 2 IM Nick fr weeding out even the IBC SMS's  , heading off fr 10ns
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Dec 31st, 2008, 10:44
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Infidel Sufi
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 Had to have more tea before I figured that out.
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Dec 31st, 2008, 11:03
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Tea is a stimulant and also has anti-aging properties, considering the time you may need to decifer that....
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Dec 31st, 2008, 11:28
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"To speak or not to "ShortMessageService" speak ... I'll Drink To That. All Praise And Credit to IndiaMike Nick for weeding out even the Inadequate But Cute SMS's. , heading off for tennis." |
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