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Review: In her new book, linguist Gretchen McCulloch argues the way we've learned to write on the internet allows people to communicate with 'exquisite levels of social nuance.' And despite reservations from some, it isn't damaging the English language.

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More like: exsqueeze me levels of social new-dunce.

After reviewing 1000's of resumes, cover letters and intro emails, I must disagree with that statement.

fleadip huh...? LMAO ! ROFLMAO ! LOLOLOL !

I enjoyed her interview with samsanders on ItsBeenAMin Gave me some good things to think about as I work on writing skills with my hs students.

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I love seeing professionals taking the time to understand the impact and nuance of online communication. My friends and I have convos about what tone different punctuations imply, among other things. Linguistics are fascinating

lol wut?

yes, it is damaging the english language.

In your heart you’d prefer to stick to Oldspeak, with all its vagueness and its useless shades of meaning.

May be true... not sure I’m convinced. Nonetheless, it could only IMPROVE the language for citizens to pick up a book occasionally. MakeAmericaSmartAgain

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