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		| Meglobob said: Get with the times people.  There is nothing wrong with r instead of are or u instead of you.  This is the 21st century don't u know!
 
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 Right. That's how there's an actual spell-check available in the forum.
I (and I'd say most of the non-US users here) spent several years learning English. I take the time to type properly. If you don't, well, don't be surprised if you annoy certain people and get ignored by others.
It's simply a matter of common politeness.