Origin: ARPANET, initially a defense communications system.Public Use: Began on 6th August 1991 with the World Wide Web.Concerns: Similar to those during the introduction of the printing press, regarding social and moral disruption.
Definition: Language used on the internet.Features: Standardized language for global communication.Influence: Vocabulary and common phrases from computer-based expressions have infiltrated everyday language.
Combinations of keyboard characters to show emotional facial expressions.
:-) Happiness, pleasure,
:-( Sadness, dissatisfaction, etc.
;-) Winking (in any of its meanings)
;-( Crying
%-( Confused:-o Shocked, amazed
:-] Sarcastic
:-{ User has a mustache
:*) User is drunk
:-[ User is a vampire
:-~ User has a cold
:-@ User is screaming
Acronyms using initial letters of words for quick and effective communication.
Here is a list of the most common
AFAIK = As far as I know AFK = Away from keyboard ASAP = As soon as possibleATW = At the weekend BFN = Bye for now BBL = Be back later B4 = Before BTW = By the way CUL = See you later DUR? = Do you remember?F2F = Face to face FYI = For your informationLOL = Laugh out loud RUOK = Are you ok? OMG = Oh My God TA4N = That is all for now THX/TNX = Thanks
