Jimmyjonestoo
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I like texting. I can't just sit around talking on the phone at work so texting allows me to respond when I'm free. And it makes ignoring people that much easier. "Sorry bro didn't get ur text"
What's up with texting anyway?
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Total Head
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i don't like the impoliteness that has somehow become acceptable. texting at a dinner table, texting in the middle of a face to face conversation, etc. it seems acceptable to some people to give equal attention to "virtual socialization" when they are in the company of actual humans. they actually prefer faceless, voiceless blocks of retard shorthand over a live human that they can touch, smell and hear. that's fucking rude, selfish, antisocial, inconsiderate, and just plain douchey.
the next person who holds up their finger so i will "hang on" while they finish a text is going down.
the next person who holds up their finger so i will "hang on" while they finish a text is going down.
ganjames
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Do you mind if I tweet this?
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
That's what she said. cn
obijohn
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Haha I agree. Same with people talking on the phone in a public place who give you dirty looks because you are nearby and within earshot of what they are saying. Want privacy. DON'T TALK N A PUBLIC PLACE!
xKuroiTaimax
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Sometimes you can't get a hold of someone on the phone and they may not check their voicemail, so drop them a text and they know what you need to tell them straight away. Especially if you need to meet with someone and you just need to give them a quick progress report. Or checking up on someone without being so intrusive as to ring their cell when they may be busy/in other company. Sometimes you run out of calling credit; drop them a text. You want a written record of recent correspondence to refer back to; drop them a text. You are in a place you are required to be quiet/avoid disturbing those around you/private matter when out and about; drop them a text. Some people like visuals like emoticons. You may wish to contact several people at once to notify them of an event or a seasonal greeting; in much the same way as you'd forward an email, you'd drop them all a text.
Texting does not always equal an inactive brain, lessened awareness or the dreaded 'chatspeak'. Let's not be cynical about 'texting' as an activity in its entirety. I think the influence of technology through text/instant messaging, blogging etc has inspired at least part of this generation to become interested in language, self-documentation (thus identifying with historical texts/accounts more) and general communications.
Texting does not always equal an inactive brain, lessened awareness or the dreaded 'chatspeak'. Let's not be cynical about 'texting' as an activity in its entirety. I think the influence of technology through text/instant messaging, blogging etc has inspired at least part of this generation to become interested in language, self-documentation (thus identifying with historical texts/accounts more) and general communications.
ClaytonBigsby
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Cannabineer, you are the only person I have ever seen that probably has as many odd pictures.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
Kuroi makes good points. Texting has definite value. But it can so easily be misused. There was a thread a few days ago where a fellow had a date ... overslept ... and texted the woman in question. Imo that was an instance where a text message, with its "ring the doorbell and run like hell" option was not appropriate. The key difference between texting and phoning is the presence of realtime interaction, and the availability of voice/tone cues to provide added, uuhhm, context <cough!> cn
ClaytonBigsby
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Damn shame, more crimes will go unsolved as more "witnesses" were too busy on their gadgets. One day the vicitm will be heard saying, "no, I didn't get a look at him......I was texting.."
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
I love Google Images. The things I can find using nonstandard search terms make me so glad there is a Pix LOL thread. cn
CR500ROOST
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I'd rather text cause I hate talking on the phone.I'd rather just not text the person back.
cannabineer
Ursus marijanus
It gets worse ... what WERE they thinking! cn
The package pic seems to show the device in use while the platform to which it's mounted is ... in use. Now I need to search the Net to see if unintended airbag deployments with a mounted laptop led to the expected shenanigans. How'd you like to get a computer fired at your face and upper torso at 200 mph? Ooohhhh.
Jer La Mota
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Its just a less intrusive way of communicating .. sounds hypocritical, since if someone's busy (in a meeting, driving, fucking or wtv), he'd shut the ringer off , and/or wouldn't answer..
Its only logical if you don't want to have one minute conversations ..
Its only logical if you don't want to have one minute conversations ..
RainbowBrite86
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I know it seems like it would be easier to just call, but it's not. I know, because I decided I was tired of my mother texting me all the time. So I turned off my texts. Oh. My. God. She called. For EVERYTHING. Things she normally would have just shot a text about. So instead of getting text messages, my phone was ringing nonstop. It got old very very quickly.