Avoid the slash?

Question

Should the slash be avoided? For example `every week/day` in my head is translated to `every week or day`. I think I started using slashes because I saw them used in forums and in articles. Is using slashes U.S. specific, while British English is against it? Or do I understand it wrong? *P.S. If you find any spelling errors here, please let me know.*

Answer 1

This is one of many examples that today all the languages face, simplification! In an era were text and msgs fill up our day, writing in a proper way is generally considered a waste of time or not necessary. So, I would suggest common sense, if we are writing informally then it is ok but if we write an essay or a formal letter then let's stick with the proper way.