I don't ever text... Ever.. I think I've sent one in my life, and that was because I was in a meeting and could not step out to call.

 

Having said that, I do not see that texting is invasive. You get alerted that you have received a text, sure... But you do not have to check it at that time. You don't have to instantly respond. It's just there for you to do what you feel with it. If I receive a text, I sometimes go hours without reading it. It's there, I know it's there, but if it's important enough that I need to answer right then, they'll probably call me.

Plus, I HATE voicemail. I don't like leaving messages and I don't like getting messages. I'd rather receive a text that says, "Call me" than a voicemail explaining the reason you called.

 

Jim, are you referring to the texting "language" or texting in general?

OMG! IDK... can we still be BFF? CU ltr.

As a HS teacher. I agree with the statement.

 

Kids are addicted to text messaging.

You'll get no argument from me, Toots. Although I might have some different reasons for describing it as such. Like IM on a computer, it's just one more way to dumb down an already collectively stupid society.

 

That's ludacris!

It was never something that I noticed as a problem in school... I don't think I ever saw anybody texting, to be honest.

Jim is right- texting, IM, and even email are, as a whole, degrading a large part of the 25 and under group's social skills. I know this, because, I'd rather text, IM, or email then talk to someone. :lol:

 

Whether it is a scourge on society, IDK (). It's like free throw shooting in the NBA. Nobody can make them anymore, but everyone can do a 360 windmill dunk.

 

Now who would win? An NBA All-Star team from the 1960's, or a team from today? It's debatable which one is better in terms of the overall outcome

In my experience, email is not invasive like texting. I can control when I check my email and when I respond. So it is not the same thing, to me.

 

However, with the increase in PDA's and phones capable of sending and receiving email, I'm liking it less and less every day.

 

Anyone also has the ability to control when they send or look at incoming text messages.

It is sad, because texting has made it so much harder for people around my age [i'm 20] to socialize in person. It is also sad because as an English major, I see people write papers and some of their papers actually have words written in text! Like.."hey how r u" type deal. It's awful. But at the same time..it is so much easier to keep in touch with my friends through texting and email and Id rather text over anything else lol. So..I don't know, it definitely has its negatives, but I see some benefits to it as well.

I'd much rather text than talk on the phone, if you have a question or need something. It's much more direct and to the point.

Anyone also has the ability to control when they send or look at incoming text messages.

True, but it is still more invasive than email because it comes directly to your phone and it notifies you of such.

 

But it isn't MY texting that I think is becoming a scourge. Like I said, I have probably only received 5-6 texts in my life. It is the collective use of that medium, often at inappropriate times, in inappropriate places, and using horrible English and grammar, that is the biggest problem.

 

The same could be said for cell phones in general. I hate them too. The thought that we have to stay connected to everyone at our fingertips 24/7 is something I can't embrace.

 

I miss the days when you could just be at the movies, in church, doing your grocery shopping or even in the bathroom and you would be isolated and free of molestation from the rest of the world. Now we don't have any places like that.

 

Come to think of it, I hate answering machines too, and I think this all started with them. :lol:

I'd much rather text than talk on the phone, if you have a question or need something. It's much more direct and to the point.

 

 

Agree. It annoys my friends, but if they call most of the time I ignore the call and then text them right back. As I text this I realize how...mean..it sounds, but I just really hate talking on the phone ha.

True, but it is still more invasive than email because it comes directly to your phone and it notifies you of such.

 

But it isn't MY texting that I think is becoming a scourge. Like I said, I have probably only received 5-6 texts in my life. It is the collective use of that medium, often at inappropriate times, in inappropriate places, and using horrible English and grammar, that is the biggest problem.

 

The same could be said for cell phones in general. I hate them too. The thought that we have to stay connected to everyone at our fingertips 24/7 is something I can't embrace.

 

I miss the days when you could just be at the movies, in church, doing your grocery shopping or even in the bathroom and you would be isolated and free of molestation from the rest of the world. Now we don't have any places like that.

 

Come to think of it, I hate answering machines too, and I think this all started with them. :lol:

 

Why own a cell phone then?

True, but it is still more invasive than email because it comes directly to your phone and it notifies you of such.

 

But it isn't MY texting that I think is becoming a scourge. Like I said, I have probably only received 5-6 texts in my life. It is the collective use of that medium, often at inappropriate times, in inappropriate places, and using horrible English and grammar, that is the biggest problem.

 

The same could be said for cell phones in general. I hate them too. The thought that we have to stay connected to everyone at our fingertips 24/7 is something I can't embrace.

 

I miss the days when you could just be at the movies, in church, doing your grocery shopping or even in the bathroom and you would be isolated and free of molestation from the rest of the world. Now we don't have any places like that.

 

Come to think of it, I hate answering machines too, and I think this all started with them. :lol:

 

I agree with the English and grammar part. I refuse to use the "language" when texting and can't stand when people text me that way.

 

As for the molestation in the bathroom, I'll remember to go before I come over...

Why own a cell phone then?

 

They have their place and they are convenient, I just don't want to be dependent on mine as a life support system. They are useful when traveling, during emergencies, for business use and even day to day calling.

 

 

In summary:

I like my cell phone when I NEED to make a call.

I hate it when EVERYBODY ELSE wants to call me.

 

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