The New Media Consortium (NMC) held a symposium on the Evolution of Communication in Second Life on Dec 3-5, 2007. This session explored the use of 1337 speak and how it ties to communication on the Internet.

1. RU 1337? Exploring Changes in Internet and Virtual Discourse Cynthia M. Calongne Colorado Technical University NMC Fall Symposium - December 2007

2. Eric McLuhan in Second Life “ The alphabet has had it.” E. McLuhan, 10/22/07

8. Translate this phrase in the chat log RU 31337

10. Translate this word in the chat log l33t5p34k

15. Translate this phrase in the chat log m4d sk1llz

16. Answer mad skills

18. Answer frequently asked questions

20. Type your answer in the chat log O I C

21. Answer Oh I see

22. Type your answer in the chat log n33d 4 tr4N5l@+0R

23. Answer need a translator

24. Translate this phrase 4 411 u n0n h4x0rs

25. Answer for all you non hackers

26. Chris Coutts in Tales for the L33t (Romeo and Juliet)

27. Tales for the L33t: Romeo and Juliet Images courtesy of C. Coutts http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/romjul.php Adaptation by Chris Coutts

28. A L33t Scene in Romeo and Juliet Images courtesy of C. Coutts http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/romjul.php

29. Juliet to Romeo Images courtesy of C. Coutts http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/romjul.php

34. For More Information RU 1337? Exploring Changes in Internet and Virtual Discourse Cynthia Calongne -- calongne@pcisys.net (719) 597-7270 Lyr Lobo in Second Life Ryl Redgrave on the Teen Grid at Ramapo