2008-09-21, 12:12 AM
You story is exactly like mine. I started out knowing absolutely nothing about how to type, then over time I learned how to type using "pls" as "please". Then I started to integrate that stupid "1337speak", which when I look back at it was completely retarded. Then as time progressed further, I began to type correctly then started to use punctuation. When I started to get a little more social online (ie; Forums, MapleStory, Chat rooms) I cared how I presented myself to others, which led me to wanting to spell and use punctuation correctly.
When I look back, the Internet IS what made me today. As funny as it sounds, it's true. Without it I'd see myself as a completely different person. So yeah, I do believe the Internet will speed up maturity. A lot of people that already posted bring up tons of excellent examples that I agree with, but some others I disagree.
It's actually kind of funny, I would get to know my friends on MapleStory, we'd exchange names and that was usually it for awhile. Then, after a few months they'd as my age. I swear, most people thought I was older than 20 because of my spelling, punctuation and how I act. The thing is, people thought I was 20 when I was 15. Now at the age of 16 I actually think I'm very mature. Granted, I do have those moments where you let loose and have fun with everyone, but don't we all?
When I look back, the Internet IS what made me today. As funny as it sounds, it's true. Without it I'd see myself as a completely different person. So yeah, I do believe the Internet will speed up maturity. A lot of people that already posted bring up tons of excellent examples that I agree with, but some others I disagree.
It's actually kind of funny, I would get to know my friends on MapleStory, we'd exchange names and that was usually it for awhile. Then, after a few months they'd as my age. I swear, most people thought I was older than 20 because of my spelling, punctuation and how I act. The thing is, people thought I was 20 when I was 15. Now at the age of 16 I actually think I'm very mature. Granted, I do have those moments where you let loose and have fun with everyone, but don't we all?