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Unlimted text 10 dollars, minutes are not free.

[pnoon]

If people would look at these devices as tools and not toys, the usage (and associated costs) would not be an issue.

Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by kdog

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.

Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

[Mugen910]

Originally Posted by piperman

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

Originally Posted by pnoon

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.

[gettysburgfreak]

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.

[cricky101]

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.

Originally Posted by piperman

Unlimted text 10 dollars, minutes are not free.

Now that I understand

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

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.

I can text someone while i'm in a meeting, but I ain't gonna talk on the phone while in that meeting.

Originally Posted by croatan

I really dislike talking on the phone.

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.

Originally Posted by andysutherland

I can text someone while i'm in a meeting, but I ain't gonna talk on the phone while in that meeting.


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?

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by kdog

I love Pizza Hut, is Canadian Bacon the same as Ham?

Close enough.

Originally Posted by Drat

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