"If you say,just because I'm using abbreviated forms, as I do,and change my punctuation, as I do,when I'm sending email, that it's affecting the rest of my written language, that,I'm afraid,simply doesn't happen,".
VOA: standard.2010.01.16
Boilerplate language attached to every email dilutes the intention, some say.
As many have said, the language trend that first started with email and later text messaging has been to use more abbreviations, and even symbols (emoticons or smiley faces) to convey ideas, emotions or context.
Social networking, texting, email and digital messages have borrowed the keys to the English language and are joy-riding all over the landscape, smashing body panels and junking up the fancy interior.