Hello, Archivist here. Today I want to focus on the emergence of l33t speak and the importance of this lingua franca to the evolution of language in general. I do not necessarily condemn abbreviated colloquialism when used in the appropriate context. For example, I prefer texting over chatting in games and as a result, I frequently use such phrases that convey much information in as little time it takes to type them.

Take this classic example: "stfu lmao": we can immediately extract vital pieces of meaning from this singular entity. We know that there is a risible event in which the user expresses contempt of someone else through this classic cacophony. Ever heard someone actually enunciate the word "stfu?" It sounds something like "stoo-foo."



Or: "QQ". This nonsense string of consonants takes only a second to type but it immediately parts several key pieces of information. For one, it denotes a hostile tone towards someone else. We know there is some kind of critical exchange. Perhaps someone has found a flaw and wishes to highlight said deficiency through a vocal protest. And, in response, another party finds grounds to dismis the remonstratation hence the word "QQ". We can be sure a logomachy will be ensure with a similar response to the above. The problem is, the aggitated user may become even further aggitated and type lengthy responses further explicating his enraged position. The heckler need only riposte with similar words like "roflmao." whilst his opponent tires with endless sentences. A ruthlessly efficient logomachy!

How about: "pwnd noob" An efficient trigger to some kind of outcome. The point is once again to initiate a hostile response while doing little to expend precious energy. Expect a similar counter such as "1v1 me" or "rm" Brilliant!

How about translating the following sentences, observe and contrast:

Ventilation:

zomg lol ps3 has no games n all ur fanboys r gay suk my dik.

Whos dick do i have 2 suck to get halo reach beofore the end of teh millinia.

r u srs why ks? noob.

Articulation:

Exhilerated exclamation! Due to an abeyance of published intellectual property, whereof said software is lacking for the Playstastion 3, I postulate thereof, all Sony devotees may be of nontraditional sexual orientations, and as a result, may now proceed to perform fellatio on my corporeal person.

On whom must I perform sexual acts as so to fulfill a contract which entitles me to an advanced acquisition of copy-righted product in development?

Exclamation! Affirmatively, it can be established that the accused party has tortuously engaged in acquisition of my virtual prey.

So what is the point of all this? The point is to establish efficiency, and abbreviated colloquialisms may very well become Standard English through repeated use and by a generational shift. This language paradigm is unique to our zeitgeist which is marked by giant leaps of technology and shouldn't be rejected at face value. I know I can't reject it despite my erudite disposition as it is an integral part of my online identity. We may at least find a good laugh when we think back at all the funny times language was used in such a bizarre and often lazy form.