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 Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:04 am
I didn't see a post about this, so I had to make my own. I was in Barnes & Noble the other day. I always have to check out the young adult section and see what new books they have. As I was browsing the titles, one popped out and grabbed me. I stared at it for a few moments before pulling the book off the shelf and looking at the front cover. I stared at that for a few more moments before opening the book to read the summary. I then stood in stunned silence for a minute or so. I couldn't believe that there was actually a book that was published that was made entirely of txt-tlk IMs. eek Entirely. I opened it and looked. I even tried to read part of it, but could only deal with a few sentences before I had to stop. Not only is there a book published, but it has sequels. Sequels. burning_eyes The three books are ttyl, l8r, g8r, and ttfn. Don't believe me? Click on the link to see the Amazon page for ttyl and see for yourself. I had to share with people who would understand what I was going through when I discovered these books. crying
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 10:33 am
I wasn't all that shocked when I saw it.
I was saddened, however, to see many of my dear friends, actually READING it! domokun
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 2:28 pm
Wow...that's....I really don't know what to say about that. confused Why would anyone buy a book about "txt tlk"?
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:28 pm
I'll only say this.
When I looked at it at my Barnes & Noble, I turned the other way.
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:54 pm
Perhaps the publisher has adopted an "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em" strategy. I really can't see many txt-tlkers going out and buying books written in normal English, so it might be a plan to get books into their hands and therefore bring sales up. xp
Actually, I can't see many txt-talkers going to Barnes & Noble at all, so the concept of such a book being for sale there seems rather ridiculous. And I really like to believe that there are enough literate people in the world that the industry doesn't suffer. It keeps me sane. That such a book is being sold, however, seems to suggest otherwise. I think it's pretty scary that some publisher actually saw a market for that sort of thing... gonk
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 8:44 pm
I've seen those. They scare me. But, alas, the literate-people books (such as Jane Eyre, which I just got) just ten steps away.
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 5:36 pm
I believe in Jesus Christ, my Savior. If you do too, and aren't scared to admit it, then copy and paste this into your signature. Another example of the sorry state of our culture.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 2:22 pm
The books are good, great in fact. It really doesn't have all that much txt-tlk. Also, the main point of the books are deffiantly is not txt-tlk so just don't read it if you don't want to.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2007 9:39 pm
I suggest the following remedy: 
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 7:43 am
Galadedrid Damodred I suggest the following remedy:
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:19 pm
King of Halla Galadedrid Damodred I suggest the following remedy: You mean burn all books written by text-talkers, for text talkers? question Now that is where you lost me. neutral
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:23 pm
Natsuri King of Halla Galadedrid Damodred I suggest the following remedy: You mean burn all books written by text-talkers, for text talkers? question Now that is where you lost me. neutral When I agreed by quoting him, I meant books with text-talk/for text-talkers. sorry if we confused you. want a cookie?
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:39 pm
King of Halla Natsuri King of Halla Galadedrid Damodred I suggest the following remedy: You mean burn all books written by text-talkers, for text talkers? question Now that is where you lost me. neutral When I agreed by quoting him, I meant books with text-talk/for text-talkers. sorry if we confused you. want a cookie? I'll pass. I'm afraid you might poison me or something. ninja EDIT: Well, that cleared things up for me. Thanks a lot, mate.
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:42 pm
Natsuri King of Halla Natsuri King of Halla Galadedrid Damodred I suggest the following remedy: You mean burn all books written by text-talkers, for text talkers? question Now that is where you lost me. neutral When I agreed by quoting him, I meant books with text-talk/for text-talkers. sorry if we confused you. want a cookie? I'll pass. I'm afraid you might poison me or something. ninja EDIT: Well, that cleared things up for me. Thanks a lot, mate. Not unless you text-talk. (the poisoning)
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Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 3:44 pm
King of Halla Natsuri King of Halla Natsuri King of Halla Galadedrid Damodred I suggest the following remedy: You mean burn all books written by text-talkers, for text talkers? question Now that is where you lost me. neutral When I agreed by quoting him, I meant books with text-talk/for text-talkers. sorry if we confused you. want a cookie? I'll pass. I'm afraid you might poison me or something. ninja EDIT: Well, that cleared things up for me. Thanks a lot, mate. Not unless you text-talk. (the poisoning) Thank the gods, deities, or whatever that I never text-talk in the forums. Ever.
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