1) I do have experience with writing electronically. I tend to use Facebook a lot as well as email, for communication purposes. My generation grew up with technology therefore, its common knowledge for us. However, our parents probably are not as comfortable with it. I feel it is important to be able to communicate with online tools, information now a days is mostly found on your computers. For example, our own university. Kent State provides students with emails and updates everyday electronically. Our younger demographic is paving the way for more online driven media.
2)Personally my writing definitely changes dramatically when I am typing. I abbreviate majority of my words and use "AIM" talk. (nvm, ttyl, lol). Even while texting, I tend to do the same. However, when writing with a pen and pencil I write the the complete word out. I do this because I feel when your writing on paper it is more formal. When I am chatting with friends on Facebook it is just understood to use the abbreviations. The reason why it is understood is due to the fact that our culture almost revolves around computers and electronic communication.
Excellent points, Erin. Interestingly, that IM speak has found its way into non-electronic face-to-face conversations. People will sometimes even say "L-O-L" out loud.
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