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I don't get it. You can dial a number and talk to someone and get an immediate answer. WHY TEXT???? and wait for an answer. Maybe I'm just old but I can't get it. Help me.:cb
Mugen910
12-03-2008, 02:46 PM
1) You're old j/k
II) Picture msgs are fun!
3) It's like emailing someone...you know they'll respond when they can and you don't want bother them.
D) Iz type faz wid me cellfonz.
LasciviousXXX
12-03-2008, 02:49 PM
For me it has a lot to do with work. I work in an industry where anything can happen at anytime and then I have to 100% focus on what's going on. Many times this makes phone calls impossible as I would have to hang up with someone 6 times during the conversation. So for me txt'ing is easier and faster and its something I can do at the same time I'm doing something else.
Its all about multi-tasking for me. In fact right now I'm txt'ing Kayak Rat while writing this and while working :D
Mugen910
12-03-2008, 02:50 PM
Yup I was txting md4958 while finishing my post..:r
csbrewfisher
12-03-2008, 02:51 PM
1. You don't need a conversation, you just want to *inform* (get 1 milk too)
2. You know the recipient is not available to talk...church, meeting, driving, sleeping
3. You want to send a mass-message to your phone book (Happy Thanksgiving from Butthead)
4. You want to tell someone that you need to talk, but can't now, could they please call later
croatan
12-03-2008, 02:52 PM
I really dislike talking on the phone. Always have--and for no good reason. Now, if I'm on the phone, someone's getting billed for it :)
1) You're old j/k
II) Picture msgs are fun!
3) It's like emailing someone...you know they'll respond when they can and you don't want bother them.
I got 1,2, and 3 but D? Oh wait
D) Iz type faz wid me cellfonz.
Yeah, I got that too. Good one.:D
csbrewfisher
12-03-2008, 02:55 PM
Don't mean to threadjack, but nothing...NOTHING is more irratating than some as*hole using a two-way in public. It's bad enough that idiots walk around the store shouting into their phone as if no one else can hear them, but now we have to listen to both sides of the meaningless drivel they call conversation?
Farging iceholes. :mad:
Mugen910
12-03-2008, 02:59 PM
Don't mean to threadjack, but nothing...NOTHING is more irratating than some as*hole using a two-way in public. It's bad enough that idiots walk around the store shouting into their phone as if no one else can hear them, but now we have to listen to both sides of the meaningless drivel they call conversation?
Farging iceholes. :mad:
actually it's not thread jacking...you make a good point...txt'ing is a bit more discrete publicly then cell phone conversations..Unless of course the message notification constantly goes off. ;)
For me it has a lot to do with work. I work in an industry where anything can happen at anytime and then I have to 100% focus on what's going on. Many times this makes phone calls impossible as I would have to hang up with someone 6 times during the conversation. So for me txt'ing is easier and faster and its something I can do at the same time I'm doing something else.
Its all about multi-tasking for me. In fact right now I'm txt'ing Kayak Rat while writing this and while working :D
Dig it,
Multi-tasking is the thing now days, that's what scares me. Slow down, have a cigar - LOL, OMG, BFF, BOTL. I'm learnin.:cb
boonedoggle
12-03-2008, 03:01 PM
I don't like talking so much! Thus, all the time I spend on boards! :rolleyes:
Don't mean to threadjack, but nothing...NOTHING is more irratating than some as*hole using a two-way in public. It's bad enough that idiots walk around the store shouting into their phone as if no one else can hear them, but now we have to listen to both sides of the meaningless drivel they call conversation?
Farging iceholes. :mad:
Dig it also,
I hate that too. That's why I keep mine on vibrate and call back at appropriate time.
Mugen910
12-03-2008, 03:04 PM
Dig it,
Multi-tasking is the thing now days, that's what scares me. Slow down, have a cigar - LOL, OMG, BFF, BOTL. I'm learnin.:cb
Nice :tu
I don't like talking so much! Thus, all the time I spend on boards! :rolleyes:
I'm not a big talker on the phone either...I would rather do it in person than over the phone..I feel bad sometimes cuz some people don't realize that I'm not being talkative cuz I'm an A$$ but because I prefer face to face or txtmsg.
LasciviousXXX
12-03-2008, 03:12 PM
Dig it,
Multi-tasking is the thing now days, that's what scares me. Slow down, have a cigar - LOL, OMG, BFF, BOTL. I'm learnin.:cb
Believe me my friend if I had the availability to just slow down and be on a beach somewhere with no possible ways of communication, I would be there in a heartbeat. My dream is to one day be financially stable enough to just be a beach bum and enjoy life.
Unfortunately that's NOWHERE on the horizon for me. :( So until then, its stay in contact and live life in the fast lane
Believe me my friend if I had the availability to just slow down and be on a beach somewhere with no possible ways of communication, I would be there in a heartbeat. My dream is to one day be financially stable enough to just be a beach bum and enjoy life.
Unfortunately that's NOWHERE on the horizon for me. :( So until then, its stay in contact and live life in the fast lane
I follow. Everyone needs to take at least a few weeks a year and turn "it" off. Key West, Spear fishing, Daytona, a cliff in Arizona, or Yosemite National Park. Find time for yourself. You'll get there. Best of luck!!!!:cb
piperman
12-03-2008, 03:23 PM
Unlimted text 10 dollars, minutes are not free.
pnoon
12-03-2008, 03:27 PM
If people would look at these devices as tools and not toys, the usage (and associated costs) would not be an issue.
If people would look at these devices as tools and not toys, the usage (and associated costs) would not be an issue.
What? You lost me. A drill is a tool and a phone I can see as a tool, but why would you use a drill to hammer a nail? Ergo - email for text or phone for conversation. It does not bother me that people text, but I wonder why. They can leave a message by voice if nobody picks up. However, if it costs less to text, I'm all for it, but won't do it.:)
piperman
12-03-2008, 03:37 PM
If people would look at these devices as tools and not toys, the usage (and associated costs) would not be an issue.
True but kids are on the same contract, they have no concept of money, I dont think kids should have them but wife thinks different.
pnoon
12-03-2008, 03:39 PM
What? You lost me. A drill is a tool and a phone I can see as a tool, but why would you use a drill to hammer a nail? Ergo - email for text or phone for conversation. It does not bother me that people text, but I wonder why. They can leave a message by voice if nobody picks up. However, if it costs less to text, I'm all for it, but won't do it.:)
My point is that these tools have evolved into toys - for "adults" as well as kids. Used properly, we wouldn't have these social peeves.
Unlimted text 10 dollars, minutes are not free.
Now that I understand
kayak_rat
12-03-2008, 03:44 PM
I hate texting.........and anyone who texts me better have a damn good reason for doing so..........:bh
Dustin and I were texting earlier.......hehehe
My point is that these tools have evolved into toys - for "adults" as well as kids. Used properly, we wouldn't have these social peeves.
Dig it,
I have no "peeve". Or at least that is what my doctor said. I own a business and I see kids and adults who will stop in the middle of a sale and text or answer a text and I wonder why they would not just call. But if it's only 10 bucks a month, I get it now. Still think it is rude in above situation, but people can be rude.
Starscream
12-03-2008, 03:45 PM
For me it has a lot to do with work. I work in an industry where anything can happen at anytime and then I have to 100% focus on what's going on. Many times this makes phone calls impossible as I would have to hang up with someone 6 times during the conversation. So for me txt'ing is easier and faster and its something I can do at the same time I'm doing something else.
:tpd:
I can text someone while i'm in a meeting, but I ain't gonna talk on the phone while in that meeting.
I really dislike talking on the phone.
:tpd:
I hate talking on the phone as well. I guess it's from taking phone orders nonstop during my previous job as a manager at Pizza Hut.
piperman
12-03-2008, 03:45 PM
My point is that these tools have evolved into toys - for "adults" as well as kids. Used properly, we wouldn't have these social peeves.
It is probably just me but I think Technology is out of control on the phones.
kayak_rat
12-03-2008, 03:47 PM
Better add some content to this discussion.......basically for me......informal communication is easiest. If I have something serious to talk about, its face to face or over the phone. If I am BS'ing or just wastng time, it will be texting.........or using skype on my phone. :)
:tpd:
I can text someone while i'm in a meeting, but I ain't gonna talk on the phone while in that meeting.
:tpd:
I hate talking on the phone as well. I guess it's from taking phone orders nonstop during my previous job as a manager at Pizza Hut.
I love Pizza Hut, is Canadian Bacon the same as Ham?:D
Starscream
12-03-2008, 04:04 PM
I love Pizza Hut, is Canadian Bacon the same as Ham?:D
Close enough.
fxpose
12-03-2008, 04:08 PM
After reading this thread I can now understand why people text message.
jbonnefsc
12-03-2008, 04:16 PM
2 words:
Boring Meetings
Motion to replace the word "Meetings" with "Classes"
Cigary
12-03-2008, 04:19 PM
Yes, I love these threads about how we all need to have cell phones and how we need to text while we are driving because we are all just so busy with life. Give me a break,,,how did we all survive before cell phones? How did we all survive without texting? Look back on the last 50 years and see how we all communicated before the self indulgent society came about. Yes, these cell phones make life easier but there is a price to pay and a responsible way to use these,,,,not by texting while we drive, not by talking incessantly on them like they were an appendage to our bodies, having the need to talk in grocery stores, shops, airports, you name it. I like having a cellphone because when I need it they are a great convenience,,,but damn, do I have to have it in my ear constantly ( blue tooth ) in case I miss a call? In case I have to talk with someone that I haven't talked with in the last half hour?
Just had to get this out,,,I am so sick of people's need to have to text, talk, surf, or anything else associated with a cellphone 8 hours a day.
gettysburgfreak
12-03-2008, 04:24 PM
I don't really use my cell phone that much. When I do, I like to text because I hate talking on the phone, especially if I am in a crowded area. I will say it drives me up a wall to see all these premadana girls walking around texting out of control and making that annoying click click on the keyboard.
piperman
12-03-2008, 04:24 PM
Yes, I love these threads about how we all need to have cell phones and how we need to text while we are driving because we are all just so busy with life. Give me a break,,,how did we all survive before cell phones? How did we all survive without texting? Look back on the last 50 years and see how we all communicated before the self indulgent society came about. Yes, these cell phones make life easier but there is a price to pay and a responsible way to use these,,,,not by texting while we drive, not by talking incessantly on them like they were an appendage to our bodies, having the need to talk in grocery stores, shops, airports, you name it. I like having a cellphone because when I need it they are a great convenience,,,but damn, do I have to have it in my ear constantly ( blue tooth ) in case I miss a call? In case I have to talk with someone that I haven't talked with in the last half hour?
Just had to get this out,,,I am so sick of people's need to have to text, talk, surf, or anything else associated with a cellphone 8 hours a day.
Technology will ruin us all, just wait and see.
acruce
12-03-2008, 04:42 PM
Sometimes I just don't want to talk.But I need an answer to something.So text is a good alternative.
fxpose
12-03-2008, 04:53 PM
Give me a break,,,how did we all survive before cell phones?
It's all about the level playing field.
Yes, I love these threads about how we all need to have cell phones and how we need to text while we are driving because we are all just so busy with life. Give me a break,,,how did we all survive before cell phones? How did we all survive without texting? Look back on the last 50 years and see how we all communicated before the self indulgent society came about. Yes, these cell phones make life easier but there is a price to pay and a responsible way to use these,,,,not by texting while we drive, not by talking incessantly on them like they were an appendage to our bodies, having the need to talk in grocery stores, shops, airports, you name it. I like having a cellphone because when I need it they are a great convenience,,,but damn, do I have to have it in my ear constantly ( blue tooth ) in case I miss a call? In case I have to talk with someone that I haven't talked with in the last half hour?
Just had to get this out,,,I am so sick of people's need to have to text, talk, surf, or anything else associated with a cellphone 8 hours a day.
Amen Bro, Preach on it. It's not the end of the world if you take a message.:cb
Ace$nyper
12-03-2008, 06:04 PM
I know this will sound shocking from a 23 year old, but I HATE texts, I don't have a phone with a full keyboard and even the ones I looked at the did, just sucked to type on.
I don't carry a text plan, if you have my # you are welcome to call me. If you are bored play a game on your phone lol.
It's ironic I hate texting, because i'm ALWAYS on AIM, and love it.
Resipsa
12-03-2008, 06:06 PM
Most of the reasons James, Dustin and others have mentioned.
Sometimes it would be disruptive to take or make a call, sometimes I don't feel like talking on the phone, sometimes I just have something to say or information to share, etc.
Think about it. If I'm meeting a friend at a bar and will be 10 minutes late, does that require a phone call?
A quick, "be there in 10" is faster and less intrusive.
Mugen910
12-03-2008, 06:10 PM
It is probably just me but I think Technology is out of control on the phones.
really? c'mon...I can text..email..IM..surf the web..check stocks..follow my fav website on the road..all from my cell....oh yeah and I can make calls..send pics..video...uhm..p0000rn :D
ucla695
12-03-2008, 06:12 PM
I text from time to time, but not really on a regular basis. I can see the benefits, but not on a 24-7 basis. Especially in the movie theater! It seems like everytime I go to see a movie these days, there's some a$$hat in front that insists on texting during the movie. What is that important that it can't wait for a couple of hours. And if it is that important, the person shouldn't be watching a movie anyway. [/rant off] :D
neoflex
12-03-2008, 06:13 PM
Simple Answer, I hate talking on the phone.:ss
fxpose
12-03-2008, 06:13 PM
really? c'mon...I can text..email..IM..surf the web..check stocks..follow my fav website on the road..all from my cell....oh yeah and I can make calls..send pics..video...uhm..p0000rn :D
I could do all that while doing a trackstand on my fixed gear at a busy intersection. :D
ucla695
12-03-2008, 06:17 PM
I could do all that while doing a trackstand on my fixed gear at a busy intersection. :D
:r :r :r
Starscream
12-03-2008, 06:23 PM
Amen Bro, Preach on it. It's not the end of the world if you take a message.:cb
Tell that to my wife, please!
really? c'mon...I can text..email..IM..surf the web..check stocks..follow my fav website on the road..all from my cell....oh yeah and I can make calls..send pics..video...uhm..p0000rn :D
Leave it to a Masshole to bring up p0000rn in a text message thread :D
Mugen910
12-03-2008, 06:26 PM
Tell that to my wife, please!
Leave it to a Masshole to bring up p0000rn in a text message thread :D
sorry...I can watch Family Guy and Top Gear on it too!
Posted via Mobile Device
Starscream
12-03-2008, 06:28 PM
sorry...I can watch Family Guy and Top Gear on it too!
Posted via Mobile Device
:D
NCRadioMan
12-03-2008, 06:31 PM
I am not much for phone talking but I hate texting more. I would much rather hear a voice than read words that are usually bastardized. Just another device that makes interpersonal relations take a back seat, imo.
Genetic Defect
12-03-2008, 06:38 PM
I am not much for phone talking but I hate texting more. I would much rather hear a voice than read words that are usually bastardized. Just another device that makes interpersonal relations take a back seat, imo.
OMG u 2?
SteveA
12-03-2008, 08:56 PM
I don't get it. You can dial a number and talk to someone and get an immediate answer. WHY TEXT???? and wait for an answer. Maybe I'm just old but I can't get it. Help me.:cb
It's easy. It's quicker than a verbal conversation. I don't always need an immediate answer.
SonsofClubDeck
12-04-2008, 01:11 AM
Honestly, I hate being contacted by phone. When my cell phone buzzes the first words to come to my mind are "who" and "why." I rarely carry my phone with me around the house so I have a toooooon of missed calls and I don't like sifting through voicemails. My father has found out that if he texts me, it is much more likely that I will respond faster. I don't mean to stray off topic here, but just because someone is texting doesn't make it any less rude when they are in certain social situations. I took a girl out recently and she texted the entire night. When I have jokingly called her out on it, she said "Well its not like I was on the phone." Thank God I only took her to Bojangles. I went through a drive through just this morning and had to wait a full minute while someone finished a text message. However, if I had as much facial hair as she did (and if I were a female) I'd probably stay inside and text rather than show myself in public. Sorry for the rant. Screw texting.
Cigary
12-04-2008, 01:32 AM
I hear ya,,,glad I'm older and not having to be in a position where I needed to date and have to deal with some hooch that would try to explain why she needed to text the whole time we're on a date,,,,she'd have been on the receiving end of my old tactic of,,,," s'cuse me, but I need to use the restroom" and then hit the exit by the bathroom and drive the F off and let her deal with the ,,,,what happened to my date? I did that probably a half dozen times in my day,,,
Honestly, I hate being contacted by phone. When my cell phone buzzes the first words to come to my mind are "who" and "why." I rarely carry my phone with me around the house so I have a toooooon of missed calls and I don't like sifting through voicemails. My father has found out that if he texts me, it is much more likely that I will respond faster. I don't mean to stray off topic here, but just because someone is texting doesn't make it any less rude when they are in certain social situations. I took a girl out recently and she texted the entire night. When I have jokingly called her out on it, she said "Well its not like I was on the phone." Thank God I only took her to Bojangles. I went through a drive through just this morning and had to wait a full minute while someone finished a text message. However, if I had as much facial hair as she did (and if I were a female) I'd probably stay inside and text rather than show myself in public. Sorry for the rant. Screw texting.
Snake Hips
12-04-2008, 01:10 PM
I text, but I dislike it. I have 2 reasons to do it though.
1) One of my very good friends now lives in Virginia, and talking on the phone is impractical and costly, so I just text her.
2) Sometimes I need to have an entire conversation with someone across town without turning my attention from the teacher :D
I don't get it. You can dial a number and talk to someone and get an immediate answer. WHY TEXT???? and wait for an answer. Maybe I'm just old but I can't get it. Help me.:cb
I don't like to call people if I don't have to. If I'm texting someone it's for stupid crap or to keep up with my fiancee in places where she can't talk (law school study rooms ect). I'd rather text someone and let them get back to me when they have time. I texted frank and anita to ask them about batteries for a wii controller. I could ahve called but they could have been eaten or playing with the grand kids ect and I didn't want to interrupt them so I figured a text would work better.
ahc4353
12-04-2008, 01:22 PM
I sent my response to your phone.
GKitty
12-04-2008, 01:29 PM
Because sometimes I just need to make a statement or send a quick reminder.... Or I'm bored at work and want to have a convo with my BFF which I don't want to share with my cubemates.
All that being said, I agree with a lot of the things that have been said in this thread so far in regard to the appropriate time and place. Nothing makes me crazier than when I'm trying to have a serious and/or constructive conversation with someone and they keep pickin up their phone.
csbrewfisher
12-04-2008, 01:35 PM
I see we have quite a few Luddites on this board...
AriesOpusX
12-04-2008, 01:43 PM
I am not much for phone talking but I hate texting more. I would much rather hear a voice than read words that are usually bastardized. Just another device that makes interpersonal relations take a back seat, imo.
Kinda like using a forum instead of meeting friends face to face? ;) Sometimes texting is just more convenient.
mrreindeer
12-04-2008, 01:47 PM
uhm..p0000rn :D
You most certainly didn't get it from me. :mad::fl
But if you want to be added to the list, check out the Masshole Text Message Distribution List in the Masshole Banter Thread. :D Buyer, er, beware.
OMG u 2?
OMG :r:r:r:
I sent my response to your phone.
:r
I don't text too much; shut up Bao, Scott, Greg, Moe & Bob....but sometimes, it's handy. As we've become more & more busy, less available & more & more a multi-tasking ADD, impersonal society, it's, well, sometimes okay to follow suit. Some of my clients prefer it, prefer IM's to phonecalls (shut up Scott :D); it's just the way things have gone. And it is damn handy sometimes. Try it & you'll figure it out after a bit. But Mike's right, I think it's actually legal in California to beat someone about the head if they whip out the celly during a movie. That's one of the reasons I have what's called a 'DVD player'. :D
And I even text the wife phone numbers & such, little love notes too, to try to make up for my impersonal foibles that I've been forced to perform by society.
mrreindeer
12-04-2008, 01:48 PM
Kinda like using a forum instead of meeting friends face to face? ;) Sometimes texting is just more convenient.
Was JUST about to say that too!
Genetic Defect
12-04-2008, 02:00 PM
I see we have quite a few Luddites on this board...
I doubt we have any 19th century English workmen here
Ok, I think I'm almost ready to loose my Texting Virginity, Thanks for all the good posts. Now if I can figure out if my phone has texting - LOL
And how do I get my VCR to stop flashing 12:00 AM. I'm a tech support nightmare. Oh well, I'll have a smoke while I'm on hold
markem
12-05-2008, 10:47 AM
Ain't technology grand? Many cool ways to communicate that didn't exist even 15 years ago. More being invented almost daily.
I view more communications options as a good thing. Sometimes you want to be out of communications, but that's what the "off" (aka, "my battery died") button is for.
I appreciate that I have a wide diversity of friends and that I have a wide diversity of ways to keep in touch. I think that one of my fave text messages is "can you skype now?" :D
As for people who insist on making their phone call public by talking loudly in stores, well, I've taken to walking up to them and loudly talking back. I'm about 80% in getting the person to leave the store - so far, no harassment charges have been filed. Oh yeah, if you pull out your cell phone and talk loudly into it while following the original rude person, bystanders will laugh their asses off.
fxpose
12-05-2008, 11:17 AM
^^^ I wish portable cell phone jammers for private use were legal in the US. If they were I would get one NOW. I could definitely use one for my business, for starters.
madurolover
12-05-2008, 03:43 PM
If you send me a text message it would probably not be wise to hold your breath waiting on a reply.
goalie204
12-05-2008, 03:46 PM
i wondered the same thing...especially while i'm texting my friends
cricky101
12-05-2008, 03:53 PM
I use it primarily when I'm some place loud, or know the person I'm trying to reach is some place loud (like a bar) and need to send them a short message ("We're at Sweeny's Saloon until 10").Then it's VERY handy.
Or during the day at work. I can send out a quick message covertly and know they can read it without having their cell to their ear, checking their voicemail.
VirtualSmitty
12-06-2008, 12:19 PM
she'd have been on the receiving end of my old tactic of,,,," s'cuse me, but I need to use the restroom" and then hit the exit by the bathroom and drive the F off and let her deal with the ,,,,what happened to my date? I did that probably a half dozen times in my day,,,
You know, I only ever did that once to a date, and while awesome at the moment, I couldn't help but feel like a major douchebag later. I've never had a date walk out on me, I can only imagine how much of a blow to anyone's pride it would be. Kudos to you for being so callous.
On topic, I text all the time. I receive a number of texts from friends throughout the day, I bother people on here with texts, and texting is about the only communication I have with my sister at this point lol.
Good_Stogies_Mon
12-07-2008, 12:07 AM
Texting sure beats sending smoke signals :ss
webjunkie
12-07-2008, 01:46 AM
I doubt we have any 19th century English workmen here
Nope, we just hate automated looms.
For the most part I hate having a cell phone. People can find me whenever they want, not when I want. Of course, I can turn the dang thing off, but then I get told off later so it doesn't really save me any trouble.
On a more positive note, I did use text messages today to ask a friend's girlfriend if he'd ever tried Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey because his birthday (12/25) is coming up. They're glued to the hip on weekends and he'd hear if I called, but I could probably get a text message under the radar.
jquirit
12-07-2008, 01:50 AM
My work environment is very noisy, so it makes having a conversation with someone over the phone very difficult. Texting works as it's a quick form of communication, plus it leaves a nice breadcrumb trail to follow back.
Plus it helps I have unlimited texts versus limited minutes with my calling plan. However, I know most people don't have similar arrangements so I try to be responsible about the frequency of texts I do send out. You won't find me sending out 10k messages out like you see some kids. And mine have complete sentences, with grammar and correct spelling! :D
ambientboy
12-07-2008, 02:41 AM
2 reasons:
1. I got hooked on txting in the restaurant business. While on a shift, we can't make phone calls, especially with high-maintenance tables. So the natural thing is to step out of the dining room, shoot a txt, and get the return when you get the chance to read it.
2. ...now that being said, I have friends in Cali and NYC with whom I never actually talk on the phone. We're great friends in person, but we simply don't like to talk on the phone. A phone call can be inconvenient, whereas a txtmsg you don't have time for, can be returned whenever you feel like it. Basically, it's gone the route of email. Initially a quick message to pass along information, and now a major means of communication. I even do business over txt now!
JE3146
12-07-2008, 03:00 AM
2 reasons:
1. I got hooked on txting in the restaurant business. While on a shift, we can't make phone calls, especially with high-maintenance tables. So the natural thing is to step out of the dining room, shoot a txt, and get the return when you get the chance to read it.
2. ...now that being said, I have friends in Cali and NYC with whom I never actually talk on the phone. We're great friends in person, but we simply don't like to talk on the phone. A phone call can be inconvenient, whereas a txtmsg you don't have time for, can be returned whenever you feel like it. Basically, it's gone the route of email. Initially a quick message to pass along information, and now a major means of communication. I even do business over txt now!
PM me your number so I can text you :D
JE3146
12-07-2008, 03:01 AM
Ain't technology grand? Many cool ways to communicate that didn't exist even 15 years ago. More being invented almost daily.
I view more communications options as a good thing. Sometimes you want to be out of communications, but that's what the "off" (aka, "my battery died") button is for.
I appreciate that I have a wide diversity of friends and that I have a wide diversity of ways to keep in touch. I think that one of my fave text messages is "can you skype now?" :D
As for people who insist on making their phone call public by talking loudly in stores, well, I've taken to walking up to them and loudly talking back. I'm about 80% in getting the person to leave the store - so far, no harassment charges have been filed. Oh yeah, if you pull out your cell phone and talk loudly into it while following the original rude person, bystanders will laugh their asses off.
You are my hero... :r
^^^ I wish portable cell phone jammers for private use were legal in the US. If they were I would get one NOW. I could definitely use one for my business, for starters.
I had a friend that did this, he was may'be 4 years younger than me. He said everyone in class freaked out when their cellphones stopped working. Why not just buy one and say the building is blocking it? It's believable... :hm
As for texting, it doesn't matter to me if I text or talk on the phone because I'm good either way. But, it does matter who is calling and if I want to talk to them :rolleyes: My boss gets over 100+ phone calls a day on top of emails/texts, and I'd go insane if that was me.
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