Digital Communication05

Digital Communication05

1. David Crystal, on the other hand,

   • presents a different view

2. he says texting's graphic distinctiveness

   • is not a new occurrence and that abbreviations
     • associated with texting,
       • like 'u' for 'you',
         • were massively popular in Victorian time
           • when they was called rebus language

3. he claims there is evidence that

   • it helps rather than hinders literacy

4. texting has given language a new dimension

   • & lets its users enjoy breaking linguistic rules

5. however, the grammatical words altered

   • need to be understood

6. Crystal says,

   • "there is no point in paying to send a message
     • if it breaks so many rules
       • that it ceases to be intelligible