R U Down Wiv Txt Slang?

Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 12:56 in Biology & Nature

Texting slang is, according to one report, more an art than a crutch for the semi-literate. The study found more of a correlation between reading ability and "sound-based textisms," such as "wiv" for "with," than with acronyms like "lol." (No word on who pronounces "with" so that it sounds like "wiv," though.) Also in today's links: robot psychotherapy; nerds on The Daily Show, and more. read more

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