lolcat

Explain how it is rude. Socially incorrect for these forums or uncultured/ill-bred? And if it's not against the rules, then why is there such a ruckus? The verbal attacks I have received by members and Moderators made me sad when I logged on. =( (I wasn't going to cry, but it did hurt to see this.) Whatever happened to tolerance and getting to understand that which is different from you? Would you react the same way to someone where English is their second language? Or a young person who doesn't have the schooling, or has a learning disability, and this is the best they could do? (There are young players who won't type anything else. A quick look at gaming forums will prove this to be true unfortunately.) What started out being something that was fun, happy, and an exercise in creative writing has startled me in the responses I've received from this Wyrd community. It makes me wonder how anything I would create would be received, especially since I have no idea what Wyrd 'normal' is. Or because I'm learning how to paint and it won't be up to the 'standards'. =( Everyone tries to conform with any new group they are in; I bounced around and looked around. I left very positive comments for people. Yet first impressions are lasting impressions, and intolerance scares me away. Think of the time and energy spent on my prose in a 24 hour period by the members and Moderators here. If this isn't a place for gamers like me, or you don't like the way I play, say so. No scratch that, most already did. I know there are other avenues out there. I just wanted to try my hand in the competition. =( kkthxbai. This was very enlightening.

kk thx! thats a good idea. =)

woaw that is some super stuff! teh NMM is nice!

=( this poast makes me sad.

I took a look at the Forum rules to see if it was allowed, it is, so I went to what is natural and fun for me. I love Creative Writing. =D if u change teh forum rulez, plz call it teh LolCat Clause. kkthx. =)

lol wut Duende iz awsum. <3! Translation: Lolcat has been a facet of this speech derivitive that I've found humorous since 4Chan, and due to the circles I've run with it's an accepted norm of speech in online forums and in game. Not abusive as some FPS gamers can get, (whew, not by far!), but innocent in a manner and perpetually happy. That is the joy of lolcat!

DAY 752 - My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from shredding the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another houseplant and cough it up on the carpeting. DAY 761 - Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded, must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair...must try this on their bed (again). DAY 762 - Slept all day so that I could annoy my captors with sleep depriving, incessant pleas for food at ungodly hours of the night. DAY 765 - Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in an attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was...Hmmm. Not working according to plan... DAY 768- I am finally aware of how sadistic they are. For no good reason I was chosen for the water torture. This time however it included a burning foamy chemical called "shampoo". What sick minds could invent such a liquid. My only consolation is the piece of thumb still stuck between my teeth and the tiny bit of flesh under my claws. DAY 771 - There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the foul odor of the glass tubes they call "beer." More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies". Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage. DAY 774 - I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The Bird on the other hand has got to be an informant. He has mastered their frightful tongue (something akin to mole speak) and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time. NO U teh man namd Jayne. few werdz but HOOJ GUNS! luv Firefly 2 piecez. =)

Translation: L337 speak started back in the days of hacking and evolved into the current gamer shorthand used primarily by players in FPS and RTS online games; when facing an opponent it's easier to use this form of shorthand for commands and to talk smack to your opponents. After playing video games heavily for the past few years the vernacular and phrasing comes easily. In a way, it is the language of the upcoming generation since a predominant amount of time is spent in these activities. It's been around quite a lot longer than any 'fad', and will continue to thrive due to games where key bindings are used and Ventrilo isn't accessible in PUG environments. Lolcat has been a facet of this speech derivitive that I've found humorous since 4Chan, and due to the circles I've run with it's an accepted norm of speech in online forums and in game. Not abusive as some FPS gamers can get, (whew, not by far!), but innocent in a manner and perpetually happy. That is the joy of lolcat! As well it helps to hide gender and the nerdish stereotype that comes with being able to type coherent sentence structure with proper grammar in a fast-paced FPS/RTS environment; as soon as you type a sentence with proper punctuation, players either hit on you or call you a nerd. >.< BUT U CAN LERN 2 SPEEK LOLCAT! LOLCAT WILL HALP! <(o_O)> lol caps. p.s. my cat talks like this. true story. Be nice, even if people are different. Intolerance isn't a virtue. :saint: DISCO NEVER DIEDED! gud idea! i steal it & call it mah own! Ceiling Cat is God, or in the case of these forums, it's Frustrated Father since he's the Owner/Operator and the closest equivilant. It's like the slang term 'Boss' is a form of respect to those that are older/wiser than you. Just giving him props. LONG LIVE TEH CEILIN CAT!

<3 Duende.

omg CEILING CAT! hai2u! <3 CLICK HERE PLZ IZ KEWL PROMISE! True story! <3 good paintin =)

y halo thar! im lolcat and im a paintr. i findz u out on fu-uk an saw u has competishun so i wants 2 try it out. frum wut i c u r all vry nice peeps an rly gud painters so i'm lookin fwd 2 lernin an sharin. thx 4 lettin me join in!

hai2u an welcom!

WOW! Nao dat iz sum gud paintin! teh colors r crisp an teh linin makes teh details pop out. great work 4 teh time! teh base is awesum an tha text fits teh nitemare theme. wewt!

Wyrd iz Wyrd. It itz own genre. It will speek 2 teh viewr/buyr an let them choose their own fate 4 da minaturez.