I know that if what people are saying is good advice then it shouldn’t matter, but honestly, if someone only uses text speak then I don’t feel like they’re taking me seriously. What do you guys say?
I agree that it matters a lot. Typos happen of course, and text speak is always changing. Personally, I would rather read something well thought out where I am not trying to decipher what every second word means. Through text, all we see are words, so I definitely think it makes a better impression.
I would think it also matters what type of relationship you have with the other person/audience. If it's a forum post, then yes I would think it better to be in paragraphs. If you're texting your bestie of 43532955 years, then it really wouldn't matter if your relationship allows it; my best friend and I talk in emojis and caps so yeah...
That's just me though :)