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	Whats your take on the worldwide sensation of texting, is it a friend or foe? By nokellz Asked May 16 2009 3:54PM	42 Pts Rate Question

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by xxx on May 16, 2009 at 4:20 pm Permalink

I love staying up with technology but honestly it gets a little too much sometimes. Im not really big with the texting except with my girlfriend. I damn sure dont do that twitter crap. I dont like people knowing what Im up to all the damn time. But I try to stay available so sometimes i have to. Other than that If you want to get at me just call me on the phone.

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nokellz May, 16 2009 at 04:35 PM

ya haha twitter and others like it seem to be a bit overboard. i enjoy a moderate amount of texting myself :)

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by ChuckExAnon on May 20, 2009 at 5:45 pm Permalink

I'm 71 years old. True, this texting thing is not part of my world. I consider myself fortunate that I can find my way to the Internet and AB.

But I think texting is fine. There's new and more to come...and I hope the young can keep up with the speed of all the changes as they come flyin'. In their own way, they're all good. But don't forget how to actually talk to...and love...each other, OK?

I don't mind being left behind.

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by Gingerminx on May 16, 2009 at 4:33 pm Permalink

Since I do not own a cell phone I have never texted anyone. I do find it very annoying when people use text speech in everyday life and in their questions on here. I sometimes wonder if we will all just end up grunting at each other like cave men.

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nokellz May, 18 2009 at 09:51 PM

thats rather dramatic. but still a little funny the way you put it, thank you for your comment

Gingerminx May, 18 2009 at 10:21 PM

You're welcome.

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by The Special One on May 16, 2009 at 4:26 pm Permalink

It's pretty awesome, I'm all for it. Not as a means to replace communication, but as a means to augment it.

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nokellz May, 16 2009 at 04:32 PM

i agree. but ive heard an arguement, slightly following what youve said, but differs in the way that texting can actually dilute the sincerity of communication. as its disrtacting and takes away from physical conversations as you pick up your phone and redirect your attention.

The Special One May, 16 2009 at 08:36 PM

That is true, though the same was said about e-mail...and probably the telephone.

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by AK First Blitz on May 18, 2009 at 8:27 am Permalink

Hate it for sure.

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by machinerat on May 16, 2009 at 4:23 pm Permalink

With ever increasing frequency, we're hearing about traffic as well as train accidents happening because the driver was texting.

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nokellz May, 16 2009 at 04:34 PM

true. some time ago a train opperator killed hundreds bc he was texting friends and missed a signal to change tracks.. when i drive by people and see them texting, it disappoints me. as i dont feel that the technology itself is dangerous, just the individuals that use them.

machinerat May, 18 2009 at 05:25 PM

Perhaps they'll twist an ankle not watching their step, perhaps they'll walk in front of a car.

nokellz May, 18 2009 at 09:53 PM

yes accidents of all sorts happen. not quite sure where your headed with that comment. but thank you for your post.

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by Millenium - The Mysterious M on May 16, 2009 at 4:15 pm Permalink

I NEVER have texted! I swear! So I can't say either way!

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Millenium - The Mysterious M May, 16 2009 at 04:47 PM

Oh, yeah! I'm sure I will! I even feel a bit. . . weird. . .not having texted yet! LOL

nokellz May, 16 2009 at 04:50 PM

dont haha. no good nor harm can come from not have used it yet

Millenium - The Mysterious M May, 16 2009 at 05:00 PM

Good to know, nokellz!

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by Mrs.Dufresne wears a Lilla DMone button on May 16, 2009 at 4:12 pm Permalink

I like texting pictures of flowers to my loved ones.
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by wander099 on May 20, 2009 at 5:43 pm Permalink

I think that while it proves useful, it is more of a hindrance. It allows people, such as the grade 9s and 10s at my school to constantly contact each other when they have nothing to say and should be doing other things (like paying attention in class) and many of my classmates behave similarly, but the younger students are typically worse. Also, there's the problem of texting and driving, which is very dangerous, but many people see as harmless.

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by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi COAT on May 20, 2009 at 5:42 pm Permalink

It's verging on boredom.

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