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Leetspeek...
#1
http://money.cnn.com/2005/04/07/technology...speak/index.htm

Quote:Kids online use a creative code

Messages composed of numbers, symbols and misspellings are written in what's called "leetspeek."

Ever see something like this in a chat session or on game site?
533 m`/ m4d 1337 skilz

Messages riddled with numbers, symbols and misspellings are actually written in what's called "leetspeek."

Leet is slang for "elite," and, as you can guess, speek means "speak." Only a privileged group is intended to understand it. Outsiders, such as parents, are supposed to be confused by leetspeek, or leet.

With leet, letters are changed into graphical representations of letters. Once you understand that leetspeek is a visual "language," it becomes easier to decipher. For the uninitiated, though, attempting to translate it might give you a headache.

Creativity is encouraged, so there aren't set rules. Consistency isn't important, either, and words are written many different ways. But there are certain conventions that leetists use. By understanding these, you'll be better equipped to decipher their messages.

First, letters are often replaced with numbers that look similar. "E" becomes "3," "s" becomes "5," and so on. The word "leet" is written "1337."

Symbols are also used to represent letters. For example, "/\/" replaces "n." Leetists often get more creative by using other fancy symbols. Sometimes they're rotated. For example, ">"and "<" can both represent a "v." Put them together, and they become an "x."

Rules of grammar don't apply. Misspellings are not only fine, but often encouraged. Some leetists capitalize every letter while others drop vowels altogether. Also, typos, such as "teh" instead of "the" are left in as a matter of pride.

Letters are also often replaced with phonetically similar letters or combinations of letters. "Ph" instead of "F" is one example. You'll also frequently see "z" replace "s," particularly at the end of plural words.

And, of course, abbreviations are very common. Rather than type a full word, leetists will sometimes use just one letter or number. Examples include "u" for "you" and "2" for "too." Of course, we've seen similar abbreviations elsewhere.

"M4d" is used for emphasis. One might write "m4d skillz" to say someone is highly capable. Emphasis is also attained by adding "orz" to the end of a word.

For the most part, leet is just a different way of writing common words. However, there are leet words that have emerged, and more are likely to follow. Here are some words that are common in leet:

Kewl = cool
N00b or newbie = a new user
D00d = dude
R0x0r = rocks, meaning something is cool
W00t or \o/ = woohoo
If you're a parent, pay attention to the following list. These words can point to illegal activities or indicate your child is a bully:
H4x = hack
Warez or w4rez = illegal software
Pr0n = porn
Sploitz = exploits, or software vulnerabilities
0\/\/n3d or pwn3d = an assertion of superiority

Leetspeek continues to evolve as people add to it. It also becomes more complicated as leeters attempt to show off their skills. Some leetists use what they term uber-leet or advanced leet.

There are translators available that claim to convert leet to English or vice versa. But these don't work very well. For a list of letters and common leet equivalents, visit my Web site here. There, you could have easily figured out the mumbo-jumbo in the first paragraph of this column means, "See my mad leet skills."


:lol: :lol:
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#2
But d00d, j00 let t3h c@t ouT oF t3h b@g. We're fUx0rEd now.
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#3
Wow.... I think Ive used like 5 of those. Including pr0n
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#4
pwn3d is my favorite.
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#5
I find it delicously ironic that one of my major typos "teh" instead of "the" has become part of "l337 sp34k"

You mean I've been "leet" all these years and I didn't even know it? :blink: :rofl:

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#6
the gig is up fellas.
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#7
Microsoft has a guide too.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/c...en/kidtalk.mspx
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Aka,Jul 20 2005, 01:14 PM Wrote:Microsoft has a guide too.

http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/c...en/kidtalk.mspx
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i think i figured out where the other person go her article. :lol:

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#9
who ever knew that "chat lingo" has its own "name"....Little extreme lol...I thought it was just lazy typers who used it...or people who were trying to be kewl online hehe
:)
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Melanie_L,Jul 20 2005, 05:30 PM Wrote:who ever knew that "chat lingo" has its own "name"....Little extreme lol...I thought it was just lazy typers who used it...or people who were trying to be kewl online hehe
:)
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yeah same here, i thought it was laziness...guess not
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FociPhil,Jul 20 2005, 05:42 PM Wrote:
Melanie_L,Jul 20 2005, 05:30 PM Wrote:who ever knew that "chat lingo" has its own "name"....Little extreme lol...I thought it was just lazy typers who used it...or people who were trying to be kewl online hehe
:)
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yeah same here, i thought it was laziness...guess not
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nope it the drugs, the american government will soon release a PSA stating marijuana use leads to leet. Just like thier stupid commercial showing 2 kids in the father's officebrary, one kid pulls out a loaded unlocked gun from the drawer and shots the other kid. They were smoking a doob at the time so yeah kids don't smoke pot cause you'll shoot your friends.
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#12
I looked at the microsoft article and it ask's did you find this information usfull.... So I called then t00lz in the feed back.
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#13
this is useless information, i always thaught i did this cause i was lazy..wow..guess i was wrong :(
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nass,Jul 20 2005, 01:51 PM Wrote:
FociPhil,Jul 20 2005, 05:42 PM Wrote:
Melanie_L,Jul 20 2005, 05:30 PM Wrote:who ever knew that "chat lingo" has its own "name"....Little extreme lol...I thought it was just lazy typers who used it...or people who were trying to be kewl online hehe
:)
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yeah same here, i thought it was laziness...guess not
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nope it the drugs, the american government will soon release a PSA stating marijuana use leads to leet. Just like thier stupid commercial showing 2 kids in the father's officebrary, one kid pulls out a loaded unlocked gun from the drawer and shots the other kid. They were smoking a doob at the time so yeah kids don't smoke pot cause you'll shoot your friends.
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Smoking pot is bad though. :huh:
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#15
What about smoking some ricer in the car next to you? PWNED BIOTCH! :lol:
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#16
the O in BIOTCH should have been a "0" j00 h4v3 f4173d teh h4x0rz
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nass,Jul 20 2005, 10:51 AM Wrote:
FociPhil,Jul 20 2005, 05:42 PM Wrote:
Melanie_L,Jul 20 2005, 05:30 PM Wrote:who ever knew that "chat lingo" has its own "name"....Little extreme lol...I thought it was just lazy typers who used it...or people who were trying to be kewl online hehe
:)
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yeah same here, i thought it was laziness...guess not
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nope it the drugs, the american government will soon release a PSA stating marijuana use leads to leet. Just like thier stupid commercial showing 2 kids in the father's officebrary, one kid pulls out a loaded unlocked gun from the drawer and shots the other kid. They were smoking a doob at the time so yeah kids don't smoke pot cause you'll shoot your friends.
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pffft. I'm a huge pothead. And I don't use leet speek or shoot my friends. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#18
When chatrooms were cool back in the day, slang was "LOL" or "LMAO"... then came along the profanities such as "STFU" and such... man I feel old
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SVTDavan,Jul 20 2005, 09:47 PM Wrote:
nass,Jul 20 2005, 10:51 AM Wrote:
FociPhil,Jul 20 2005, 05:42 PM Wrote:
Melanie_L,Jul 20 2005, 05:30 PM Wrote:who ever knew that "chat lingo" has its own "name"....Little extreme lol...I thought it was just lazy typers who used it...or people who were trying to be kewl online hehe
:)
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yeah same here, i thought it was laziness...guess not
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nope it the drugs, the american government will soon release a PSA stating marijuana use leads to leet. Just like thier stupid commercial showing 2 kids in the father's officebrary, one kid pulls out a loaded unlocked gun from the drawer and shots the other kid. They were smoking a doob at the time so yeah kids don't smoke pot cause you'll shoot your friends.
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pffft. I'm a huge pothead. And I don't use leet speek or shoot my friends. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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:lol:
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#20
This must the funniest thing i read all day :lol:

we all got m4d Sk1Lzs b/c we use T3h iNt3rn3t :D
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