The value of the written word is highly under-appreciated.

People have shortened typed and written words to make it easier or faster to get their message across. But sometimes, their message is as dismal as “lol.”

The literacy rate in America must be on a steep decline, what with people typing with ludicrous letters and numbers left and right.

It does not seem like a big deal, but when I read something someone sent me, and it l00k5 lyk33 th15, I want to scream. L33t Speak and “modern-day shorthand” are both ridiculous.

Fragmented sentences, incorrectly spelled words, and poor grammar are not fashion statements, they’re just ways for you to display your stupidity for the world to see.

Please, World, write with the competence I’m sure you possess. Please.