MSN and ICQ "short hand" - http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/33247.0.html
Regarding the use of "MSN speak" versus the employment of prose which is correct in grammar, spelling and punctuation, please see: http://forums.army.ca/forums/threads/34015/post-260446.html#msg260446
I tried and I tried, but they're not listening over there where they're at. Their education is lacking. Today's Educators just don't seem to be able to teach correct English. Then the kids can't figure out why they don't get hired for a job, after filling out an application or a Resume.