IMHO, IMHO has to go

Texting and IM have introduced a few acronyms to on-line conversations. The perennial LOL has stayed strong since it was originally introduced during the early days of IM. LOL and :) provide an easy way to make a text conversation more human.

What I don't understand is the popularity of "IMHO". I assume that if someone is texting, sending IM or commenting on a subject, they are providing their "HO". Does a comment have more effect if someone drops the "IMHO"?

One interesting impact of IM and especially texting is the need for concise, non-superfluous conversations. I like the acronyms, but only if they serve a purpose. :)