Yes, you know what I mean...
Okay, so here I am, torn between the battle of the 1337 5p34k. Yep, you heard me right. It's an ongoing issue with many a folk, and I think I will express my opinion on it.
I was introduced to 1337 5p34k a while back, and I thought that it was handy. I still know people who cannot understand it. Anyway, as time goes on I hear about some girl who hands in an essay written in it and her professor refuses to accept it. She then takes him to court. I am not one hundred percent sure if this tale is true, but if it is, it is rediculous. For one, it is understandable why the professor would not accept it, since technically it is not 'proper' English. Does a person think they can fill out a form with squares, triangles and whatnot that represent letters, and get away with it? 
Muh. Sure, it was very creative and probably took a lot longer than normal. But come on.
I've talked to many people on the net and I have been in many chatrooms. A lot of people I have encountered get really irritated when someone says "j00" or "1337", or anything with numbers replacing letters. A lot of people also do not understand it.
Then there are the 1337 h4x0rz, who use that as one of their trademarks.
I have seen many variations, where the term "sux0rz" could be spelt "5ux0rz," or where 'l33t' could be '1337'. H's can be |-|, w's \/\/. It varies depending on the people.
I like leet speak. It's fun. And as a warning to you all, I may even use it in my writing. 
If it offends you in any way, then let me politely say to not read my stuff.
Bai bai! 
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