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Is it really that hard to type ‘know’?

11 replies

PermanentTemporary · 23/05/2026 13:41

This is something I really would hate to be made normal. I don’t no what to do, I no it’s not important but… bloody hell.

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DisplayPurposesOnly · 23/05/2026 13:47

I see as for has far too often.

Anewuser · 23/05/2026 13:48

No, would of and could of, are much worse.

OneDreamyGreenMentor · 23/05/2026 16:29

DisplayPurposesOnly · 23/05/2026 13:47

I see as for has far too often.

Can’t tell you how long it took me to read that.

@PermanentTemporary My sister does that, drives me potty. She also doesn’t know how to use Our and Are properly.

PleasantPedant · 23/05/2026 16:34

If you now, you no.

DontDareCallMeDarling · 02/07/2026 02:24

PermanentTemporary · 23/05/2026 13:41

This is something I really would hate to be made normal. I don’t no what to do, I no it’s not important but… bloody hell.

So what you're saying is that it's a convenient shorthand for the word 'know' rather than people actually not knowing the difference between know/no? Well I never new that!!!

PermanentTemporary · 02/07/2026 07:45

It’s not convenient shorthand, it’s wrong and makes information harder to read.

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DontDareCallMeDarling · 02/07/2026 11:41

PermanentTemporary · 02/07/2026 07:45

It’s not convenient shorthand, it’s wrong and makes information harder to read.

I know it's wrong. I don't abbreviate anything but from the post I thought it is on the level of 'ur' 'cu' etc, and I was unaware!

It would take me longer to think of the shortened version of something than it would to write the word properly in the first place.

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 02/07/2026 11:45

Also hate it. As soon as I see the words 'u no' anywhere, I judge the person writing that and I judge them so hard that they can probably feel it.

CelticSilver · 02/07/2026 12:19

I mean, if you're pushed for time ...

CelticSilver · 02/07/2026 12:20

Anyone else remember when texts were character limited?

UhOhRatPoo · 04/07/2026 10:32

Isn’t there an archaic abbreviation “kno” as in “as any fule kno”? Saves a whole letter!

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