visiworks

We've all seen the abbreviations. LOL. ROTFLMAO. PPL. L8TR. I am guilty of using LOL when making quick responses to my wife or co-workers via IM or E-mail when the situation warrants a laugh.

However, I am finding that, more and more, these abbreviations and shortened words are appearing as part of every day written language, even in instances where they are inappropriate.

Do you think that instant / text messaging has had an adverse affect on the way we communicate with each other, and do you think that frequent users of instant / text messaging are falling behind the curve on the proper use of grammar and spelling in the English language?

Please support your answers. Thanks.

To be blunt...I just, flat out, do not understand why anyone riding a motorcycle feels that helmet laws are somehow unfair. To me, it's a common sense kind of issue. You wear a helmet to keep your face from getting peeled in the event of a slide, or better yet, to keep your head from exploding like a strawberry if you get thrown.

With the exception of a few baby boomers, I think most everyone agrees that wearing a seatbelt is a smart move, and almost all states require occupants of automobiles to wear them. So why not require bikers to wear helmets. Helmets HAVE and DO save lives. So, what are the arguments against helmet laws? Why are some riders adamant that they shouldn't have to wear helmets?

Serious answers only...no children talking about how they hate wearing helmets while riding their bicycles (you're underage...get used to it).