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01-19-2010, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MMM View Post
I understand that is how it is being said, but my question would be, is that a proper way to write it?

Can't and don't are still correct English (even if not formal English) but I don't remember seeing this form in any textbook I have looked at.
In writing, no. That is unless you're talking about casual notes or letters between friends. Use 鳴ってる、住んでる、読んでる, etc. outside of a direct quote in a compo for school, and you will be corrected. Needless to say, you won't see it in the printed media, either.
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