Now, now. Settle down, boys and girls.

Good points were made by most posters here. I tend to agree with Clinton but it's true that many people prefer simplicity and yes, even baby talk. What's with English posters saying "presie"(sp?) instead of "present" (as in a Christmas present)?

I've got a very good friend who is very intellegent normally but when he sends me an e-mail it's full of baby talk and the very annoying use of numbers in place of words. Instead of "for you" he'll write "4 you."

And, my very favorite pet peeve is e-mails or posts all in lowercase letters. Aargh!

Oh, yes, and then there's multiple punctuation, as in "I love Lawrence Welk!!!!!!!" C'mon folks, one punctuation mark is all you need.

Now, now, settle down yourself, radriano. Okay, deep breath. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and exhale.