Is the internet changing the English language?

Let’s be honest, we all use abbreviations,  “intentional misspellings, such as Xmas, thanx, boooring or overused punctuation marks... Maybe not with everyone and every context but sometimes they do come in handy to express what you are thinking when you are not directly in front of the other person. But has this “internet language” changed, or even ruined the English language? If you are interested in expert opinions, watch this excellent short documentary on English in the age of global communication.

- Kornelia Lasluisa