May I post in foreign languages, use regional expressions, or use “text messaging” lingo or similar abbreviations?
The purpose of our site is for us to communicate with each other, and posts should be made to be as readable by others as possible. As best you can, please post in English and use standard spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Avoid all but the most common abbreviations. Try to avoid expressions that are not understood in all regions or by all generations. Foreign language posts are fine from users who do not know English or in the occasional banter between users who share a language; however such posts will be removed if the crew cannot ascertain their meaning. Use of “text messaging” lingo or similar abbreviations is prohibited. There is no need for them since most of our users are not viewing the site with small handheld screens. Text messaging lingo and regional expressions are difficult for some native speakers of English to read, and these are nearly impossible for most users whose native language is not English to read. The reason you post is to get your words read, and we
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