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11/9/2006 9:49:01 AM EDT
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.
11/9/2006 9:51:05 AM EDT
[#1]

Quoted:
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.


I know it's very popular in Europe, because it is cheaper than a phone call.

I suppose it's also more useful for cheating on tests, and for sending quick messages like "meet me at 6:00" or "i'm going to be late" or stuff like that, so that you don't have to waste time talking to someone.

I've never used it myself, so I'm really not sure.
11/9/2006 9:51:06 AM EDT
[#2]
Sometimes you can't call someone but you can text them.

Sometimes I don't necessary want to talk to the person because I know their will be a long drawn out conversation so I send them a text message. voila! I dont have to talk to them
11/9/2006 9:52:45 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.

Sometimes it isn't quicker... or you're in a class/meeting/church or somewhere where it'd be innapropriate to call someone.  And even if it's convenient for you, it might not be for them... sometimes all it takes is a simple message, like, "traffic, 15 minutes late" or something.

I've blocked text messages, because it costs me $.10 to recieve and $.20 to send, or maybe it's the other way around.
11/9/2006 9:54:03 AM EDT
[#4]
I only do it to see if someone is at work/class, otherwise I call.
11/9/2006 9:55:36 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.

Sometimes it isn't quicker... or you're in a class/meeting/church or somewhere where it'd be innapropriate to call someone.  And even if it's convenient for you, it might not be for them... sometimes all it takes is a simple message, like, "traffic, 15 minutes late" or something.

I've blocked text messages, because it costs me $.10 to recieve and $.20 to send, or maybe it's the other way around.


I blocked mine to since I got junk messages.

Its about cheaper to call here then text
11/9/2006 9:58:43 AM EDT
[#6]
I only do it when I do not want to have an actual phone conversation with someone, I can say what I need to say then ignore them.
11/9/2006 9:59:52 AM EDT
[#7]
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Quoted:
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.


Plus some of us, like myself, don’t have txt message plans associated with our cells and thus when people feel the need text message me, it drives up my monthly cell phone bill. Yeah its cheaper and faster to just call.
11/9/2006 9:59:59 AM EDT
[#8]
I "had" a friend who would text message you from the other room.
11/9/2006 10:00:33 AM EDT
[#9]
Ya, I hate when people text me to my personal phone.  When I had a blackberry from work, it's was alright because it was made for it.  But my old fashioned flip phone wasn't.  It takes me 3 minutes to check it and it's always my same friend and it's something important like "what's up"?

I need to have my provider turn it off....
11/9/2006 10:00:46 AM EDT
[#10]
My girlfriend and I use it fairly often.  It is usually for when a short message will suffice or when it is socially inappropriate for the other party to receive a call.  It is also good for sending naughty pictures.
11/9/2006 10:01:46 AM EDT
[#11]
When you call someone you HAVE to talk to them. When you text someone you dont.

Thats why I do it.

I just go to their providers website and send it.
11/9/2006 10:03:35 AM EDT
[#12]
it costs me 5 cents to text message someone

it costs me 25 cents per minute to call someone

for quick messages......its cheaper

I've received 2 junk text messages since I've owned this phone and boy do I think these bastards should be killed. (Is that a CoC violation? Kill all the text marketers? Well theese guys are scum they waste more than my time......they waste my money too!)
11/9/2006 10:07:10 AM EDT
[#13]
Not sure if it still works, but if you type +1 and the number as a receiver for an instant message of AIM (AOL instant messenger), i.e. +19998675309, and your message as the text, it'll send it to the person's phone.
11/9/2006 10:08:15 AM EDT
[#14]
The Boondocks episode was spot on-you can't hook up a cell phone and print your text messages because nothing you type with your thumbs is worth saving for posterity.
11/9/2006 10:11:31 AM EDT
[#15]
omfg y dnt u lyk txt cht?

hokrz n blo for evry1!
11/9/2006 10:11:35 AM EDT
[#16]
I use it if me or the receiver are in noisy places.
11/9/2006 10:14:53 AM EDT
[#17]
Why call, why message?  I don't understand.  I just wait until I meet the person.  Often, any problem has already resolved itself before I need to contact them.  

You can tell I don't have, nor want a cell phone.

Dave.
11/9/2006 10:15:45 AM EDT
[#18]
If you don't 'get it', you're becoming an old fart, that's all it really boils down to.
11/9/2006 10:39:05 AM EDT
[#19]
I "text message" from my phone all the time, via SMS (running late - ETA 1 hour), MMS (quick snapshots of work  progress direct to clients' phone), or email (I've almost given up my laptop).

The others are correct, it's quicker - especially when it is a short message, and you'd rather not spend 10 minutes on the phone talking about the weather.

FWIW, a full qwerty keyboard and HS data transmission on the phone helps immensely in the time management area.
11/9/2006 10:48:55 AM EDT
[#20]
I hate text messages because I have to pay whether I want to read the message or not. i NEVER reply to them, except to tell someone to quit friggin texting me. I do that in person, and in an angry voice.
11/9/2006 10:51:19 AM EDT
[#21]
Thats how Brittney divorced her hubby. Sent him a text FU.
11/9/2006 10:56:36 AM EDT
[#22]

Quoted:
omfg y dnt u lyk txt cht?

hokrz n blo for evry1!


I realize you say this in jest.

However, my fingers itched for a throat to choke when I read this.

You will certainly be able to pigeonhole me comfortably into the Old Fart column.
11/9/2006 10:59:13 AM EDT
[#23]

Quoted:
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.


Text messenging can be more efficient than calling/speaking.

#1 I don't have to wait for someone to answer.
#2 They can respond/answer on their time.
#3 I don't have to wait through 4-6 rings + voicemail greeting to leave someone a message.
11/9/2006 11:01:42 AM EDT
[#24]
I never text message.
11/9/2006 11:04:54 AM EDT
[#25]

Quoted:
If you don't 'get it', you're becoming an old fart, that's all it really boils down to.



Yeah sonny, now go away, you're bothering me. Go the park and play marbles with your pals.

Dave.
11/9/2006 11:05:24 AM EDT
[#26]
I only ever text one of my friends, because he almost never answers his phone and is almost never on AIM. Other than that, I usually just call or talk to people.
11/9/2006 11:06:07 AM EDT
[#27]
Sometimes I send 3000 texts a month but then again im in college.
11/9/2006 11:07:15 AM EDT
[#28]
When you meet a girl at a party/bars, its less awkward to text than to call for further action later in the night
11/9/2006 11:18:40 AM EDT
[#29]
I text message for the bitches.
Bitches love text messages.
11/9/2006 11:19:26 AM EDT
[#30]
I text all the time. It is convenient because at work I cannot be carrying on phone conversations with people but i can text with people back and forth. I can also send or recieve a message and the reciever can answer at their leisure. plus its good for a couple quick notes back and forth.
11/9/2006 11:20:55 AM EDT
[#31]

Quoted:
I text message for the bitches.
Bitches love text messages.


I knew one like that I didnt love the typing it or the money.
11/9/2006 11:21:49 AM EDT
[#32]
There are people with only one cell phone?



(click for the details, yes they're mine and they all have unlimited text/data plans)
11/9/2006 11:22:47 AM EDT
[#33]

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There are people with only one cell phone?

static.flickr.com/102/293243241_f0cdc0afd6_m.jpg

(click for the details, yes they're mine and they all have unlimited text/data plans)


I got one Kyocera POS
11/9/2006 11:23:35 AM EDT
[#34]
I'm often on a work call or involved in something at work as is my boyfriend so text messaging is the easiest way for us to send fun, flirty or informational messages back and forth during the day.

We have unlimited texts.  
11/9/2006 11:27:31 AM EDT
[#35]
What I wonder about is the late night commercial that say "Text 'Horny Bastard' to 33569 and text with hot babes." I mean, someone must be actually making money off of this tgo advertise it on TV, but damnit, I just can't see the fun in it. Who the hell calls texts these?
11/9/2006 11:27:39 AM EDT
[#36]

Quoted:

Quoted:
There are people with only one cell phone?

static.flickr.com/102/293243241_f0cdc0afd6_m.jpg</a>

(click for the details, yes they're mine and they all have unlimited text/data plans)


I got one Kyocera POS


...and I only have one HTC Wizard (with unlimited data).   Hell, with WiFi, I only use my laptop to post on Arf.

GB, can we get a "lite" version of Arf that alows for sign-in an posting?  I get tired of having to scroll.  
11/9/2006 11:29:30 AM EDT
[#37]

Quoted:
What I wonder about is the late night commercial that say "Text 'Horny Bastard' to 33569 and text with hot babes." I mean, someone must be actually making money off of this tgo advertise it on TV, but damnit, I just can't see the fun in it. Who the hell calls texts these?


I worked for theverizon wireless alot of people did that, then wonder where $200 of charges came from
11/9/2006 11:32:55 AM EDT
[#38]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What I wonder about is the late night commercial that say "Text 'Horny Bastard' to 33569 and text with hot babes." I mean, someone must be actually making money off of this tgo advertise it on TV, but damnit, I just can't see the fun in it. Who the hell calls texts these?


I worked for theverizon wireless alot of people did that, then wonder where $200 of charges came from


I'd love to hear that call:
Customer: Damnit, why is my bill so high?
Customer Service: Because you're a pervert and a loser, that's why!
11/9/2006 11:35:05 AM EDT
[#39]

Quoted:

Quoted:

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What I wonder about is the late night commercial that say "Text 'Horny Bastard' to 33569 and text with hot babes." I mean, someone must be actually making money off of this tgo advertise it on TV, but damnit, I just can't see the fun in it. Who the hell calls texts these?


I worked for theverizon wireless alot of people did that, then wonder where $200 of charges came from


I'd love to hear that call:
Customer: Damnit, why is my bill so high?
Customer Service: Because you're a pervert and a loser, that's why!



Normally it was that joke thing you saw on TV costs $1 each time and after you use it they send you 1 a day and charge you.  People said its hard to get them to stop it too.
11/9/2006 12:19:40 PM EDT
[#40]
When I'm chasing planes I can't always call my wife & tell her I landed ok... or that my flight is late.  When she's @ work she can't take a call.

I can (and do) text her and she'll get to it when she can.

Same for her...  she'll drop me a message while I'm flying (phone off) and I get it whenever I land.

They're great for non-urgent FYI type of messages.
11/9/2006 12:21:06 PM EDT
[#41]

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I only do it when I do not want to have an actual phone conversation with someone, I can say what I need to say then ignore them.


+1
11/9/2006 12:23:35 PM EDT
[#42]

Quoted:

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Quoted:
What I wonder about is the late night commercial that say "Text 'Horny Bastard' to 33569 and text with hot babes." I mean, someone must be actually making money off of this tgo advertise it on TV, but damnit, I just can't see the fun in it. Who the hell calls texts these?


I worked for theverizon wireless alot of people did that, then wonder where $200 of charges came from


I'd love to hear that call:
Customer: Damnit, why is my bill so high?
Customer Service: Because you're a pervert and a loser, that's why!



Normally it was that joke thing you saw on TV costs $1 each time and after you use it they send you 1 a day and charge you.  People said its hard to get them to stop it too.


Sure "people" we believe you
11/9/2006 12:25:21 PM EDT
[#43]

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What I wonder about is the late night commercial that say "Text 'Horny Bastard' to 33569 and text with hot babes." I mean, someone must be actually making money off of this tgo advertise it on TV, but damnit, I just can't see the fun in it. Who the hell calls texts these?


I worked for theverizon wireless alot of people did that, then wonder where $200 of charges came from


I'd love to hear that call:
Customer: Damnit, why is my bill so high?
Customer Service: Because you're a pervert and a loser, that's why!



Normally it was that joke thing you saw on TV costs $1 each time and after you use it they send you 1 a day and charge you.  People said its hard to get them to stop it too.


Sure "people" we believe you


Im far too cheap to spend money on that
11/9/2006 12:28:24 PM EDT
[#44]
3 months ago I sent 3,426 texts... Am I addicted??? Well ya...
11/9/2006 12:30:10 PM EDT
[#45]
First, just because YOU can't find a use for something doesn't mean that something isn't useful.

Second, are we really going to listen to someone who built an "ammo fort" call something else stupid?  *




*good natured jab
11/9/2006 12:33:09 PM EDT
[#46]
it's hard to answer a phone with ears muffs on

J
11/9/2006 12:34:33 PM EDT
[#47]

Quoted:
Explain the use of this to me, why "type" it out when its quicker to call, unpless your slacking at work.  

I know someone who does text messages while driving, now thats safe.


Man, why do you have to talk about my GF like that?
11/9/2006 12:35:20 PM EDT
[#48]
I use text messages pretty often... used to more with the previous girlfriend.  It was easy when I was at work, as I work on the phone.  

It's great for short informational things you need to communicate, but don't want to call, wait for the other person to pick up, exchange pleasantries, get distracted by whatever other BS they want to talk about..... etc etc... or waiting for the BEEP so you can leave a VM.   (that annoys the fuck out of me!  Listen to the person's greeting, then listen to the voice tell me how to leave a message, and that I can hang up when I'm done.  NO FUCKING SHIT!! JUST BEEP ALREADY!!!)

With the womminz, they like text messages, because it leaves a lot to their imagination, leaves them hanging and wanting more... I've used it quite effectively to get the last girlfriend worked up!  


And it is nice having a QWERTY keyboard... I just switched to a T-mo MDA.  I can also send and receive emails from my Gmail account, and receive from my Road Runner POP3 accounts... it's uber handy.


So text messages have their place, but it's not a good thing to actually have a 'conversation' that way.
11/9/2006 12:37:23 PM EDT
[#49]
I can see doing it with a qwerty board but using a conventional number/letter key pad is a drag
11/9/2006 12:47:07 PM EDT
[#50]
The only time any of my friends use text messages is to invite everybody to thier house at one time...     "fire @ my house, 6:00" or something like that.

Other than that I never use them.
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