Period. Full Stop. Point. Whatever It’s Called, It’s Going Out of Style

6/12/2016

This article from The New York Times discusses a linguistic shift among millennials regarding the use of periods in text messages and online communication. It highlights that younger generations tend to avoid using periods at the end of sentences, seeing them as unnecessary and even aggressive. The article explores various theories as to why this shift in punctuation is occurring, including the influence of social media and the desire for more informal and conversational digital communication. It also touches on the potential implications this shift may have for the future of language and communication.

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