The increasing use of slang language is having a negative impact on society.

Firstly I would like to mention that I am not suggesting we stop the evolution of language. I am just saying that this overuse of slang language is having negative impacts and becoming a little out of control. I understand that whether we use text speech or not it makes little difference for the people who put no effort into their school work anyway. However it does effect them as they have these shortcuts which will come out into there school work and hinder them even more. Also it might even start to effect people who do put effort into there school work. This is because our minds are being intoxicated by the vast use of these words and abbreviations and people start to forget basic rules. You mentioned how you should be studying right now but instead your on here and I think that shows how even people who do get their school work done and put effort in get distracted sometimes. This just proves how over time basic rules will be eventually forgotten; even by the more intelligent amongst us. You suggested that it's the fault of the people who use the language and used the example: That it is like saying that guns kill people. But if you think about it, if the person had no access to the gun they wouldn't be able to kill the person. Okay, there are other weapons but that is beside the point. The point is that without the 'distraction' it would be a lot more difficult to become infected with wrong punctuation and incorrect grammar. I do agree with the premise that it helps speed up the process of texting when you are trying to get something done and this indeed increases efficiency. Nonetheless it does contribute to the decreasing of grades because people use it outside of texting and social networking, it is now being used in speech, writing, letters and emails. There was once a time when slang was something only used by the younger members of society but now we find some of the adults amongst us using it. This helps to show how quickly it spreads through-out society, causing distractions and enjoyable verbal discussions are now becoming poisoned by abbreviations. Furthermore misunderstandings can develop by using these shortcuts and they are not 'full' and therefore can be easily misinterpreted, as I explained in more detail in round two. It was argued that over a longer period of time we are not being effected negatively. Nevertheless I would argue quite the opposite. I believe that over a long period of time it is effecting us more negatively because the traditional English language is being slowly abolished. The point that we keep spellings until they are no longer used is almost exactly my point, things are being changed and buried so hastily that our language is being abandoned. This means future generations will grow up believing that slang language, abbreviations and text speak is the correct way to talk. When we talk about different things that "distract" you (other that slang words and abbreviations) I don't think this website can be brought into it as (in my opinion) it is a fairly intellectual website that helps you widen your views, perhaps it is not what you have been set to learn but you do benefit greatly from debate. However if we talk about other social networking sites, I think we have already covered it. It is perfectly acceptable to use text speech in texts and social media; such as Facebook and Twitter. I only object when it is used during speech and writing. I also think it over the top when somebody uses five consecutive abbreviations in a row because in my opinion it is just plain unnecessary and a little annoying. Despite this I still feel that the use of slang in any social situation (online or in person) does effect your grades and starts to confuse the basic rules of English. It would be hypocritical of me to say that I never use abbreviations and slang because I do use it when texting for speed, I even occasionally use it in conversation (but usually ironically amongst friends). The difference is I do not overuse it and I don't let it interfere with my school work. My final point is a point of inquiry, I was just a little unsure as to what was meant by 'helps clean up language', could you possibly clarify that in your next argument? So in summary, the main reasons why I think the increasing use of slang language is having a negative impact on society is because it causes grades to be lowered. Misunderstandings can develop over not understanding the full meaning and how it is intended to be. It is causing influent speech and hindrance to the English language, and in future children will grow up believing this is the correct way to talk. Thank you for debating this topic with me!