Can someone explain the appeal of text messages?

[ILoveMyAbbyGirl]

So you can communicate durring class when you're not supposed to have a phone out?

Exactly!!

I've yet to be busted, lmao.

XD

[Jessika]

So you can communicate durring class when you're not supposed to have a phone out?

And on this note...

I found it hilarious in high school, we were allowed to have cellphones, but we weren't allowed to use them. It's like... well then, what's the point of allowing them?? The reason?? Since there was such a high rate of teen pregnancies at my high school, they decided to allow cell phones for "emergencies" only.

But what was even funnier is that, if it were really an emergency, couldn't they call the office and you could take the call there????

In college though its a little more lax -- you paid for it, you can pay to sit through class and play around on your phone and waste your money if you really want to. The professors didn't care, because they were still getting paid either way lol

[RedHedd]

I've yet to be busted

Oh, but you will be, you will

[mruffruff]

I'm an old fogey like Richard.

I remember -not that long ago- when being at work meant you worked. When you were at school, you studied. No getting or making phone calls except in true emergencies. If you had something to say, it waited until you were out of work or school. It was called DISCIPLINE.

Nowdays, every thought has to be immediately transferred to someone else, in some way. We have diarrhea of the brain!

I am offended by:

People talking on cell phones while being checked out in a store. We complain about rude clerks, but they deserve customers to not be rude in return.

Phones ringing, answered, or calls being made in restaurants. It's an insult to the cook and tablemates. Go outside if it's really important.

Drivers with cell phones up to their ears. They often don't realize they are a hazard to other drivers as they travel too slowly for traffic, swerve in front of someone or miss lights.

When a conversation is interrupted by a phone call. Have a little respect for someone who actually is willing to spend time with you.

I don't need a cell phone. I don't think my every word is important. Of course, at my age maybe I've already said it all!

[RICHARD]

I'm an old fogey like Richard.


I don't need a cell phone. I don't think my every word is important. Of course, at my age maybe I've already said it all!

FOGEY?
Who am I to argue with my hairdresser?

[dab_20]

Most people like it because they can talk to anyone, at anytime. I may not have time to call someone just to let them know one thing, so I text instead.

[KittyGurl]

I'm not aloud to text. It costs to much. If I do, my dad will take away my phone for a month!

[dab_20]

I'm not aloud to text. It costs to much. If I do, my dad will take away my phone for a month!

My dad told me if I went over my texts one more time, he'd take away my phone forever. He ended up giving me unlimited as long as I payed the low price of ten dollars a month for my share. It's 20 dollars for a family plan.

[.sarah]

I've never text messaged so maybe my view is biased but I don't like it. I'd rather talk to someone on the phone or in person, talking through text (over the phone or internet) is so impersonal to me. I think the only reason I like forums is because it's a chance to make new friends. I also generally don't talk to my friends over AIM, myspace, facebook, etc. even though I have all of them. I generally pick up my phone and call them to talk or see if they can go out somewhere. They all generally call me too, because they know I hate talking over the internet (and would hate talking through text messages as well)

[RICHARD]

Here ya go....this applies to everyone.

In the last few weeks I have noticed men in the rest room using their cell phones while standing at the urinal.

Yep he had to tuck in between his shoulder and cheek, but he had to hold on to the phone before he washed his hands.....


I can only imagine if guys use them while on the pot-you know, to text his pals.....

Lovely.

[carole]

Well i am a fairly recent convert and i have to say i love it, i am not as addicted as the young folk, but i am slowly getting there, it is the best technology ever in my opinion, i can text my girlfriend in the UK, my parents when they were recently on holiday in oz, keep as best track possible on my teenage daughter, lol,text my son in auckland ,it is awesome and i could not live without it now.

[Taz_Zoee]

I didn't finish reading all the posts, but thought this was a funny thread to see since last night on our way to a friends house for dinner I was texting my friend. Bruce says...why don't you just call her!?!?! I said because this way I don't have to answer if I'm busy or don't want to. We ended texting for about 15 minutes. LOL But I like the answer at your convenience aspect.
And sometimes one of us will text...you busy? And that means the other person wants to "talk" to you. It also came in handy before I moved in with Bruce. We'd text each other throughout the day while we were working. Well, that honeymoon's over.

[jennielynn1970]

Here ya go....this applies to everyone.

In the last few weeks I have noticed men in the rest room using their cell phones while standing at the urinal.

Yep he had to tuck in between his shoulder and cheek, but he had to hold on to the phone before he washed his hands.....


I can only imagine if guys use them while on the pot-you know, to text his pals.....

Lovely.

EWWWW!!!! Just the image on that one is bad! Who wants to hear someone pee while on the phone?! Unless you're into that kind of thing, that's just nasty!

And then holding the phone before he washed his hands... so there's all kinds of funky stuff on the phone, which goes back up to his face. GROSS!!!

[RICHARD]

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