Seems like a pretty good start. :) Since you could probably find enough arguments on both sides of the "new language" debate to fill several papers, you're right that you can't simply list them. I'd like to see you take a stand on the issue, then either support or refute your original position based upon a given definition of "jargon" and "language".
Your first example of "internet speak" (which is pretty hard to read in its smaller verion, fwiw) reads more as "wannabe gangsta" than "internet speak" to me. Maybe you could find something with some more commonly understood abbreviations? If you can still find it, the "tales for the 1337" version of Romeo and Juliet should have lots of good material in it. :)
Edit- found it - wtf r u romoe The text in the intro isn't visible for me, but I can see the rest of it just fine
Good luck! You're almost there!
-Griselda
Your first example of "internet speak" (which is pretty hard to read in its smaller verion, fwiw) reads more as "wannabe gangsta" than "internet speak" to me. Maybe you could find something with some more commonly understood abbreviations? If you can still find it, the "tales for the 1337" version of Romeo and Juliet should have lots of good material in it. :)
Edit- found it - wtf r u romoe The text in the intro isn't visible for me, but I can see the rest of it just fine
Good luck! You're almost there!
-Griselda
Why can't we all just get along
--Pete
--Pete