TXTng language strip

jglacken

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Forgive me for my lack of knowledge for the proper name for this patch, but I think we should add an official TXTng (texting)language strip. Many are starting to believe that a new form of communicating and a new language is being developed and many of our youth are a part of it.

While texting may seem like a frivolous activity, I think it is slowly becoming a very important skill in a young person's life. The ability for some young people to text is their ability to communicate. The knowledge of the right lingo and abreviations can save youth a lot of time.

Plus, it is a fun activity and we would be seen as much more relevant and innovative to what youth care about.

To get the patch, the youth may have to type a typical phrase with accepted abbreviations in a set amount of time, which would test their knowledge of the lingo and their speed.

Idea # 40Other,

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cjohnston 1 year ago

ROFL!

Joshua Glacken 1 year ago

Sorry...I don't actually speek TXTese. I could use a translator. Perhaps one of our Scouts could traslate for me and earn this strip?

damott 1 year ago

Are we in the people business, or are we looking for more ways to stay away from people and - obtw create more accidents on our highways?

coverlan 1 year ago

I can see this opening a pathay to too many other things. Why not a Jive strip and a Ebonics strip as well. I think we need to keep this to Recognized languages. Heck, I live in South Louisiana, why not a Cajun strip. LOL ;-)

jeburke 1 year ago

Heh, one of our board members has an interpreter strip that reads "Southern Drawl."

If we're going to do a "texting" strip, I want a "133T 5P33K" strip, too...

"jO1n 8oy 5CoU+1N9"

pmaskovi 1 year ago

Devices for how you can text. That's the dumbest thaing I've ever heard of. Maybe we should give everyone an english interpreter strip so you nerds can communicate with the rest of the world.

jblackburn 1 year ago

wow, this is an open forum for ideas, some will be good and others a bit on the interesting side but we should always remember the two words when posting your feedback:

Professional Courtesy

romunt 1 year ago

Maybe a texting strip is not appropriate but I think we are on to something. Technology is not going away, it is becoming a bigger part of our everyday lives. While I am not a "texter" I'm sure there are recruitment or program related applications for this method of communication. Instead of being wary of technology we need to embrace it. Lots of Scouts are now learning to use a GPS right along with the compass!

Judy Sizemore 11 months ago

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