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Are you literate? |
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Yes, I would never use txt tlk |
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No, I've never read a word in my life, not even this question |
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No, i luv txt tlk nd woodnt trade it 4 nething |
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:14 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:04 pm
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Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:15 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 3:09 am
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[x] Definition of literate from Dictionary.com
–adjective 1. able to read and write. 2. having or showing knowledge of literature, writing, etc.; literary; well-read. 3. characterized by skill, lucidity, polish, or the like: His writing is literate but cold and clinical. 4. having knowledge or skill in a specified field: literate in computer usage. 5. having an education; educated. –noun 6. a person who can read and write. 7. a learned person.
Definition of literate from Urban Dictionary.com
1) A person possessing reading and writing skills that remain acceptable by the standards of the English language. 2) A member belonging to the nearly unknown society of persons able to string a sentence together without the addition of such terms including ur, hott, omg, lolz, wft, and so forth...
Literate: Did you see that girl knock out the math teacher?
Non-Literate: omg did u see tha mofo slung that f** in his ******** ballz??
Sorry for the "I regurgitate information I found on the internet" post, but I thought the contrast between the two websites would help you out a bit.
~Pyrite [x]
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:19 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:26 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:37 am
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:46 pm
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Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 5:51 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:25 am
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 1:51 pm
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It is a good point he makes. I suppose in the strictest sense, I am misusing the word "illiterate" in reference to the "txt tlkrz" because they can obviously read at some level, or wouldn't be able to use letters at all.
To me though, literacy is about so much more than reading and writing, which anyone with a normal brain should be able to do by age eight. It is about mastery of the language, both orally and written.
It is about being able to create full, proper sentences. It is about knowing the difference between a preposition, adjective, infinitive, etc.
Literacy to me, is the mastery of our beautiful language. Fluency might be the better term though. But you understand the point I am attempting to make.
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Posted: Sun Jan 21, 2007 6:41 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:44 pm
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:27 pm
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FeelinShiny I've wondered about this for some time now... Why do we call ourselfs "literate" and call the txt tlkers "illiterate"?? If one was illiterate wouldn't that mean that one would be unable to read? And if one is unalbe to read what does that have to do with using txt tlk? If I am correct about this, why in heavens name would the Gaian Grammar Guild use the wrong word?
We, as a wide range of literate individuals, call ourSELVES literate because we are capable of reading AND writing in a form that is "par" to standards of our age in conjunction with the level of education we have passed. Aka, if you have finished 6th grade, I expect a 6th grade reading level and writing level, or better. If you have a high school diploma, I expect at least a level of intelligent writing/grammar skill to back that up! (rare so many times, I know, but I'm proud to have STANDARDS!)
Literacy is NOT just based on reading skills alone! It is also based on WRITING skills! There is a time and a place for "code speak" such as bantar amongst friends, and etc, but when in public, don't use your ignorance as an excuse! There is NO EXCUSE for IGNORANCE!
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