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Alpo · 08-16-2009, 09:32 PM

Just checked my mail at Yahoo, and they had a news story, about the "Ten Biggest Texting Mistakes".

The story started, "Unless you're living a seriously alternative lifestyle, you've probably been communicating via text for a while now. You text your friends, your dates -- even your parents."

I don't. When I bought my phone, I had the text capability removed. You want to talk to me on my phone you have to TALK to me. You can't text me- my phone won't accept it.

So I wondered if I was the only one left in the world that didn't text?

And then, when reading the story, I wondered about the rudeness of people. The #2 bad text thing was, "There is always at least one point in the night -- a lull in the conversation, a pause between thoughts -- when it gets really quiet, and you look around and realize that all your friends are busy texting." I believe if I noticed that all of my friends were texting, I would get up and leave. They obviously did not want to be with me, but instead wanted to talk to whoever they were texting. Why should I stay there with them?

glocknut · 08-16-2009, 09:43 PM

I don't do Texting either...

mike
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4EvrLearning · 08-16-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpo

Just checked my mail at Yahoo, and they had a news story, about the "Ten Biggest Texting Mistakes".

The story started, "Unless you're living a seriously alternative lifestyle, you've probably been communicating via text for a while now. You text your friends, your dates -- even your parents."

I don't. When I bought my phone, I had the text capability removed. You want to talk to me on my phone you have to TALK to me. You can't text me- my phone won't accept it.

So I wondered if I was the only one left in the world that didn't text?

And then, when reading the story, I wondered about the rudeness of people. The #2 bad text thing was, "There is always at least one point in the night -- a lull in the conversation, a pause between thoughts -- when it gets really quiet, and you look around and realize that all your friends are busy texting." I believe if I noticed that all of my friends were texting, I would get up and leave. They obviously did not want to be with me, but instead wanted to talk to whoever they were texting. Why should I stay there with them?

+100!!! I don't text, either....and don't plan to.

artabr · 08-16-2009, 10:49 PM

This is the closest I'll ever come to texting. If I'm going to go through the effort of pulling out my phone and pressing the keys, I just as soon call and speak to you like a human being.
I see texting as almost pointless other than for passing data.
Call me old fashion.

Art

Pistolenschutze · 08-16-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

I don't. When I bought my phone, I had the text capability removed. You want to talk to me on my phone you have to TALK to me. You can't text me- my phone won't accept it.

I took it off of mine as well, Alpo, along with cell phone Internet access. I can't figure out why so many people get such a thrill out of acquiring carpal tunnel syndrome of the fingers and squinting their eyes to read an Internet page on a 2" screen! I've been tempted on more than one occasion to toss that stupid cell phone into the Arkansas River anyway. Frankly, I despise the damn thing.

kutaho · 08-16-2009, 11:15 PM

+ here. don't even have a cell.
and don't want one.

358 winchester · 08-16-2009, 11:20 PM

If my wife didn't make carry one because of my bad health I wouldn't have one at all TEXTING , Heck half the time I candial them little nubers and you want to spell with them it ain't happening ever.

johnlives4christ · 08-16-2009, 11:34 PM

i got a cell phone... but i dont text much... i dont see any point in it when the reason i got a phone was to call people. i have found one advantage to it though, if you were in a crowded place and couldnt hear a phone conversation then i can see how it is handy. it's dumb to text because you'll spend 4 times as long to say the same thing you would in phone... then you have to stop every 3 minutes to answer, my wife loves it, i refuse to pay for it thus far

armedandsafe · 08-16-2009, 11:43 PM

When FirstInLine was in Utah and Nevada a couple of months ago, we texted a few messages, because her reception was so poor much of the time. None since then. If you reception is poor (not gone, just poor) texting can be a way around it.

Pops

Vladimir · 08-17-2009, 01:16 AM

Texting is great for many reasons. I am not like my brother though who communicates almost completely by text, and stays in touch with his friends seemingly every few minutes. Of course part of this just makes me feel old, as I am sure the fact that I know what almost everyone I went to high-school with is doing in their lives thanks to Facebook makes the last generation feel old (if that run-on made sense)!

Texting can be great for many reasons though. Example, when talking on the phone would be downright rude, or impossible. At least 50% of the texts I send are actually to myself (you can text to an e-mail address)- sending myself reminders. In this case I wouldn't be able to call myself anyway

. Or for example when my mom is calling me and I am busy talking to my boss- its my mom and she shouldn't be ignored, I can whip out a quick text "Talking with my boss, call you soon". Sure texting isn't always appropriate either- but there are times where it is much more appropriate than talking on the phone (one of my pet peeves is people talking on phones in restaraunts, now I can just send a quick text "At dinner, call you later").

Mobile Internet is one of those things I don't know how I lived without. A great example is when I was at the gun show and saw the Olympic Arms- rather than blow almost $1000 on a gun I hadn't heard of, or risk it being gone (and blowing another $8 for entrance) and coming back the next day- I was able to do all my research right there and even post on TFF!

Another example was when I ran to blockbuster and forgot to print my coupon, bam pop online and get it right there via phone.

I admit it is hardly necessary, but then again so are color copy machines and e-mail and hell even cell phones. It just makes life a little bit easier

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Suwannee Tim · 08-17-2009, 04:35 AM

Never sent one. My boss sent me one one time. We have radio, cell phones, pager and e-mail, I don't see texting as necessary but I'm sure it will catch on.

kingchip · 08-17-2009, 05:39 AM

I've got two kids in college out of town. the text thing works great when prompting them when necessary. Also I'll second the texting in poor reception areas.

ponycar17 · 08-17-2009, 05:51 AM

I believe excessive texting kills brain cells... Either that, or the people whom habitually text have fewer brain cells. I can't figure out which is more accurate. I got a text one day from someone that I didn't know that said something to the effect..... "Dude, Taco Bell was sooo good. Now I think I'll just go home now and chill."

Oh, did I have fun with my response...

It was something to the effect, "I don't know who you are but if you feel the need to text anyone about the most insignificant detail of you life then you obviously need a hobby."

I'm mean...

dbrodin · 08-17-2009, 05:55 AM

One of my daughters texts me when she knows I'm at work and probably won't answer my phone. I hate texting! It takes me 10 minutes to type out a message with that little key pad!

artabr · 08-17-2009, 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dbrodin

One of my daughters texts me when she knows I'm at work and probably won't answer my phone. I hate texting! It takes me 10 minutes to type out a message with that little key pad!

It takes me that long to peck out a post on a normal size keyboard much less on a cell phone.

Art

mrkirker · 08-17-2009, 07:34 AM

I text whenever it is more convenient or polite to do so.

For instance: I’m in a conference, my cell phone is set on ‘quiet/vibrate’, I see that Jack is calling. Rather than leaving the room, or ignoring the call, I text “N mtng. Cl me @ XX a/m”. This enables Jack to know that I’ve received his call, and why I’m not answering. If it’s super important, Jack will text me with his question/situation; allowing me to answer in a timely manner via return text. I would much rather see someone in a restaurant or public area texting, than have to listen to a one-sided conversation that might involve TMPI. Sometimes I can have someone at our office check a fact or gather details for me ‘live’ during the meeting.

Someone earlier mentioned that there are instances when a text can punch out on a signal that is too weak or intermittent for a voice call.

It’s not for everyone and for every situation, but it’s a good communication tool.

p.s. It’s also A VERY good way to stay awake during a long, boring, afternoon conference. LOL!

carver · 08-17-2009, 07:45 AM

Like you Alpo, I don't text either. If I am in an environment where talking on the phone would be considered impolite, then I turn it off! If I am in a conversation with someone, and the phone rings, I might look to see who it's from, but I don't answer it, I can call them back in a few minutes. If it's a call I really need to take, then there are proper/polite ways to do so. Treat others as you would want to be treated!

45nut · 08-17-2009, 08:28 AM

With some of my family it is the only way to communicate. I don't do it much, but I do to keep in touch with the young folks.

Gabob · 08-17-2009, 09:53 AM

I don't text. Only use cell phone for emergency or when I am away from home for extended period.

Artemus · 08-17-2009, 09:59 AM

I have a phone that only works like a phone.I pay $10 a month for the service and I get no minutes.If I make a call or receive one I get charged 34 cents a min.My phone is for emergencies only.If I feel like yacking with you I use the land line of make a visit.
I have no urge to be on the phone 24/7 because I have something a lot of young folks no longer have.I have a life.

rosierita · 08-17-2009, 10:01 AM

i like texting! its handy. there are times when i just cannot have a conversation or i have poor reception & texting works great for that.

my phone is set to vibrate all of the time anyway & i cannot be w/o it bc of the farm... (the alarms call the cell phones if we're not at home to get the call.)

so yeah, i like it.

ryan_marine · 08-17-2009, 10:10 AM

The only time I text is to send a picture or if my phone does not have enough service to get a call out.

Ryan

Txquadhunter · 08-17-2009, 11:09 AM

I text from time to tiime. It's usually when a friend is at work and I need to ask something. I send a text saying call when you can. It's also good for sending pic's and a joke worth passing along.

Also my Cell phone is the only phone I have. When I had my land line phone it'd cost me $53 a month for a plan to call the next townn over, it wasn't worth it in my book.

My Sister, Brother in law, Dad and I have a family plan on Cell service. We split the cost of the plan which is much cheaper on us.

Kieran McCaig · 08-17-2009, 11:12 AM

I use it my little girl lives 2hours from me and texting is cheaper than the long distance charges.And most of the time it's the only way to get her.

Tom Militano · 08-17-2009, 11:27 AM

I don't even know how to text and have no desire to learn.

08-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,652	Am I the only one? Just checked my mail at Yahoo, and they had a news story, about the "Ten Biggest Texting Mistakes". The story started, "Unless you're living a seriously alternative lifestyle, you've probably been communicating via text for a while now. You text your friends, your dates -- even your parents." I don't. When I bought my phone, I had the text capability removed. You want to talk to me on my phone you have to TALK to me. You can't text me- my phone won't accept it. So I wondered if I was the only one left in the world that didn't text? And then, when reading the story, I wondered about the rudeness of people. The #2 bad text thing was, "There is always at least one point in the night -- a lull in the conversation, a pause between thoughts -- when it gets really quiet, and you look around and realize that all your friends are busy texting." I believe if I noticed that all of my friends were texting, I would get up and leave. They obviously did not want to be with me, but instead wanted to talk to whoever they were texting. Why should I stay there with them? __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies. -->

08-16-2009, 10:49 PM	#4
artabr Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Iberia, Louisiana Contributor Posts: 7,859	Re: Am I the only one? This is the closest I'll ever come to texting. If I'm going to go through the effort of pulling out my phone and pressing the keys, I just as soon call and speak to you like a human being. I see texting as almost pointless other than for passing data. Call me old fashion. Art __________________ God and the soldier we like adore, In times of trouble, not before. When troubles ended and all things righted, God is forgotten and the soldier is slighted. Francis Quarles 1592 - 1644 __________________ When asked for my race, I answer CauCajun. Hope is not a plan, and not all change is good. The resistance is here; the resistance is now. RESIST! These hands are neither cold nor are they dead!!

08-16-2009, 11:15 PM	#6
kutaho Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Peoples Republic of the Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,852	Re: Am I the only one? + here. don't even have a cell. and don't want one. __________________ No man stands in the same river twice If all else fails grab a rock Mi Taku oyasin

08-16-2009, 11:20 PM	#7
358 winchester TFF Admin Staff Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola Fl. area Posts: 7,335	Re: Am I the only one? If my wife didn't make carry one because of my bad health I wouldn't have one at all TEXTING , Heck half the time I candial them little nubers and you want to spell with them it ain't happening ever. __________________ Administrator & Owner RangeDay.com Proud, White, Heterosexual, Gun Owning, Southern American, Christian. Any question about where I stand?

08-16-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Am I the only one? i got a cell phone... but i dont text much... i dont see any point in it when the reason i got a phone was to call people. i have found one advantage to it though, if you were in a crowded place and couldnt hear a phone conversation then i can see how it is handy. it's dumb to text because you'll spend 4 times as long to say the same thing you would in phone... then you have to stop every 3 minutes to answer, my wife loves it, i refuse to pay for it thus far

08-16-2009, 09:43 PM	#2
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Am I the only one? I don't do Texting either... mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

08-16-2009, 11:43 PM	#9
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Am I the only one? When FirstInLine was in Utah and Nevada a couple of months ago, we texted a few messages, because her reception was so poor much of the time. None since then. If you reception is poor (not gone, just poor) texting can be a way around it. Pops

08-17-2009, 01:16 AM	#10
Vladimir Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Issaquah WA Posts: 3,558	Re: Am I the only one? Texting is great for many reasons. I am not like my brother though who communicates almost completely by text, and stays in touch with his friends seemingly every few minutes. Of course part of this just makes me feel old, as I am sure the fact that I know what almost everyone I went to high-school with is doing in their lives thanks to Facebook makes the last generation feel old (if that run-on made sense)! Texting can be great for many reasons though. Example, when talking on the phone would be downright rude, or impossible. At least 50% of the texts I send are actually to myself (you can text to an e-mail address)- sending myself reminders. In this case I wouldn't be able to call myself anyway . Or for example when my mom is calling me and I am busy talking to my boss- its my mom and she shouldn't be ignored, I can whip out a quick text "Talking with my boss, call you soon". Sure texting isn't always appropriate either- but there are times where it is much more appropriate than talking on the phone (one of my pet peeves is people talking on phones in restaraunts, now I can just send a quick text "At dinner, call you later"). Mobile Internet is one of those things I don't know how I lived without. A great example is when I was at the gun show and saw the Olympic Arms- rather than blow almost $1000 on a gun I hadn't heard of, or risk it being gone (and blowing another $8 for entrance) and coming back the next day- I was able to do all my research right there and even post on TFF! Another example was when I ran to blockbuster and forgot to print my coupon, bam pop online and get it right there via phone. I admit it is hardly necessary, but then again so are color copy machines and e-mail and hell even cell phones. It just makes life a little bit easier . __________________ -JVRR меня зовут Владимир или Джеймс. Я знаю только немного русский язык (я американец, но мой пра дедушка русски). STEAM (CSS, TF2, etc): Ask me! Xbox LIVE! GT: "Vlad is Rad" PS3 PSN: "Vlad_Is_Rad"

08-17-2009, 04:35 AM	#11
Suwannee Tim Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 2,227	Re: Am I the only one? Never sent one. My boss sent me one one time. We have radio, cell phones, pager and e-mail, I don't see texting as necessary but I'm sure it will catch on.

08-17-2009, 05:39 AM	#12
kingchip Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Marble Falls, Texas Posts: 541	Re: Am I the only one? I've got two kids in college out of town. the text thing works great when prompting them when necessary. Also I'll second the texting in poor reception areas.

08-17-2009, 05:51 AM	#13
ponycar17 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: South Carolina Contributor Posts: 4,884	Re: Am I the only one? I believe excessive texting kills brain cells... Either that, or the people whom habitually text have fewer brain cells. I can't figure out which is more accurate. I got a text one day from someone that I didn't know that said something to the effect..... "Dude, Taco Bell was sooo good. Now I think I'll just go home now and chill." Oh, did I have fun with my response... It was something to the effect, "I don't know who you are but if you feel the need to text anyone about the most insignificant detail of you life then you obviously need a hobby." I'm mean... __________________ Arm yourself with intellectual Ammunition! Gunfacts 5.1 Myth-Busting Facts JustFacts.com on Gun Control Stopping Power, the Downloadable Book

08-17-2009, 05:55 AM	#14
dbrodin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Duluth MN Posts: 426	Re: Am I the only one? One of my daughters texts me when she knows I'm at work and probably won't answer my phone. I hate texting! It takes me 10 minutes to type out a message with that little key pad!

08-17-2009, 07:34 AM	#16
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Am I the only one? I text whenever it is more convenient or polite to do so. For instance: I’m in a conference, my cell phone is set on ‘quiet/vibrate’, I see that Jack is calling. Rather than leaving the room, or ignoring the call, I text “N mtng. Cl me @ XX a/m”. This enables Jack to know that I’ve received his call, and why I’m not answering. If it’s super important, Jack will text me with his question/situation; allowing me to answer in a timely manner via return text. I would much rather see someone in a restaurant or public area texting, than have to listen to a one-sided conversation that might involve TMPI. Sometimes I can have someone at our office check a fact or gather details for me ‘live’ during the meeting. Someone earlier mentioned that there are instances when a text can punch out on a signal that is too weak or intermittent for a voice call. It’s not for everyone and for every situation, but it’s a good communication tool. p.s. It’s also A VERY good way to stay awake during a long, boring, afternoon conference. LOL! __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*

08-17-2009, 07:45 AM	#17
carver TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DAV, Deep in the Pineywoods of East Texas, just west of Shreveport, LA Contributor Posts: 11,251	Re: Am I the only one? Like you Alpo, I don't text either. If I am in an environment where talking on the phone would be considered impolite, then I turn it off! If I am in a conversation with someone, and the phone rings, I might look to see who it's from, but I don't answer it, I can call them back in a few minutes. If it's a call I really need to take, then there are proper/polite ways to do so. Treat others as you would want to be treated! __________________ Y'all be safe now, ya hear! Lamentations Chapter 5: 1. Remember, O LORD, what is come upon us: consider, and behold our reproach. 2. Our inheritance is turned to strangers, our houses to aliens. 3. We are orphans and fatherless, our mothers [are] as widows. 5. Our necks [are] under persecution: we labour, [and] have no rest. 16. The crown is fallen [from] our head: woe unto us, that we have sinned! 21. Turn thou us unto thee, O LORD, and we shall be turned; renew our days as of old. Last edited by carver; 08-17-2009 at 07:47 AM..

08-17-2009, 08:28 AM	#18
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Am I the only one? With some of my family it is the only way to communicate. I don't do it much, but I do to keep in touch with the young folks. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

08-17-2009, 09:53 AM	#19
Gabob Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SW GA CSA Posts: 1,160	Re: Am I the only one? I don't text. Only use cell phone for emergency or when I am away from home for extended period. __________________ NRA Endowment Member Keep Your Powder Dry

08-17-2009, 09:59 AM	#20
Artemus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass. Posts: 358	Re: Am I the only one? I have a phone that only works like a phone.I pay $10 a month for the service and I get no minutes.If I make a call or receive one I get charged 34 cents a min.My phone is for emergencies only.If I feel like yacking with you I use the land line of make a visit. I have no urge to be on the phone 24/7 because I have something a lot of young folks no longer have.I have a life.

08-17-2009, 10:01 AM	#21
rosierita Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 5,218	Re: Am I the only one? i like texting! its handy. there are times when i just cannot have a conversation or i have poor reception & texting works great for that. my phone is set to vibrate all of the time anyway & i cannot be w/o it bc of the farm... (the alarms call the cell phones if we're not at home to get the call.) so yeah, i like it. __________________

08-17-2009, 10:10 AM	#22
ryan_marine Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 919	Re: Am I the only one? The only time I text is to send a picture or if my phone does not have enough service to get a call out. Ryan

08-17-2009, 11:09 AM	#23
Txquadhunter TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Nevada, TX Posts: 492	Re: Am I the only one? I text from time to tiime. It's usually when a friend is at work and I need to ask something. I send a text saying call when you can. It's also good for sending pic's and a joke worth passing along. Also my Cell phone is the only phone I have. When I had my land line phone it'd cost me $53 a month for a plan to call the next townn over, it wasn't worth it in my book. My Sister, Brother in law, Dad and I have a family plan on Cell service. We split the cost of the plan which is much cheaper on us. __________________ A few of my pics

08-17-2009, 11:12 AM	#24
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Am I the only one? I use it my little girl lives 2hours from me and texting is cheaper than the long distance charges.And most of the time it's the only way to get her.

08-17-2009, 11:27 AM	#25
Tom Militano Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,255	Re: Am I the only one? I don't even know how to text and have no desire to learn.