Concerned parents and disgusted Internet elitists often criticize teenagers for their use of abbreviated speech and shorthand online, frequently arguing that it is ruining their language skills. It’s turns out that’s not the case, however, according to new research from the University of Toronto to be published in the spring 2008 issue of American Speech.

[Emphasis mine] Oops. Try harder Miss Cheung and her proof-reader…

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