Punctuation is a key part of everyday writing. Otherwise the phrase "I helped my Uncle, Jack, off a horse" becomes "I helped my Uncle Jack off a horse". See what I mean?
Often times puncuation is critically lacking online. Not to mention spelling.
Oh hay gaiz i went to school the other day had a piece of cake went home and then pooped my punctuation and speling r gud
Punctuation consists of marks that improve sentence structure and overall grammar. (!.';: etc.) It is a theory that has failed to reach many textaholics and most of the internet. (See those periods? those are part of punctuation!)
Texter1: Zomgwtfbbq did you just say
Texter2:Wait, is that a question? There is no punctuation, that could be a declarative sentence.
Texter1: Wtf did you just say
Texter2: Still waiting....
The use of various punctuation marks in an attempt to make a statement madevia instant message seem more stern or serious. Often used by women when holding conversations online to make one feel ashamed and/or guilty.
The following is a typical use of calculated Punctuation:
Angrychick08: I'm very upset with you, Steven.
Angrychick08: Have you anything to say for Yourself?
GuiltySteven: im sooo sorry il never say another girls name without your permission ever again
Angrychick08: Good boy.