A Quick Question

[_corvex_]

Can you think of anyone, even a single person, whose intelligence you genuinely respect, who has used the word "LOL" in an online discussion? Because, having fought many battles across the Internet, I have noticed that it is an immediate way to denote stupidity.

Comments

[nominatissima]

Sure, Shannon. But she's forty, so I give her a bit of leeway on online mores.

[kalilingradfunk]

David Mitchell actually makes a compelling case for it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_x5cfdwP98

[_corvex_]

A few good points, but I maintain based on the aesthetically-displeasing nature of the word, almost anything would do better.

[nominatissima]

Would you prefer the Japanese version of LOL?: ￣▽￣

[_corvex_]

No. No I would not.

[pyroclasticgrub]

Yes. At least 3 people.