To mock those who write "m8" I always say aloud "M-eight". Usually gets some chuckles and people know what I am referring to.
Something I don't get is when someone who does not like Bodom says that they are "boring" and "not exciting". Children of Bodom is the only band I actually find myself labeling as "exciting". Not even my most favorite albums from other bands can be labeled as exciting. The youth and spunk of the first two albums mixed with the solos and expertise of the next two (including the great choruses) absolutely deserve the title of "exciting music". I only hang on now because I enjoy the latest two but I agree that they haven't been nearly as exciting. The first four are albums I have never drawn bored of. I always find a reason to go back and listen to them and have my moments in my daily routine (or weekly or monthly) where they need to be.
Bodom isn't my favorite band/artist. That goes to Devin Townsend and all his projects but I have never even seen his music as being exciting. Some parts energetic but never on the same level as Bodom. Same goes with Bathory, Darkthrone, Kalmah, Hypocrisy, insert any band here from my Last.FM top 25.