| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:27:59 AM | It seems like every time I start talking to a guy he gives me his number and says "Text Message Me"...
I always decline.. I don't text message... Infact I deleted the service from my phone so I can recieve the message but I don't know who its from and can't reply... This keeps me for having to pay everytime someone sends me one... I just refuse to pay for these things whether per message or monthly when I can make a phone call for free...
But these guys just seem adimant about it. Either they complain or they just go ahead and text message me and then get angry when I don't reply (even though I told them I blocked the service)...
So what is the craze with this text messaging. Are you guys avoiding actual phone conversation or what? What do those tiny quick messages do to help when you are trying to get to know someone? | |
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s286
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Joined: 10/15/2006
Msg: 2 | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:33:13 AM | Here's my take..... 1st, I always ask "Do you text msg?" If they say now then ..... I DONT text them, but thats just me. I see text msgs as just another way to communicate. It allows me to carry on a conversation when I can't actually be on the phone like at work. BUT, I don't rely on them like some. Often times true meanings of statements are lost because they are A. just written words, and B. they are so short you can not fully explain your self. I really only like to use themwith someone I already know because then they can insert my tone, sarcasim, ect.
Thats my take on text messages and I'm sticking to it!! | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:54:07 AM | Sorry but I think you should start using text messages. If I met a girl who told me they didn't text message.. hrmm actually I wouldn't care I'd just call her. But they're not that bad, you can call as well!
With text messages you can have a conversation while doing other things, with more than one person at a time! Very convenient. And you can keep messages you like, such as 'good night very cute person blah blah'.
And they're very useful for those times when you can't call, but want to say something important. Or when you're in a meeting and bored, you can text message secretly.
Use them! | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:54:07 AM | What ever happen to talking to a actual live human being, you know those things that have a voice, face , body all the good stuff we are trying to get with.
 text messaging, voice mail, blah!!!!!!! it sucks!!!!!!!!! give me a voice anyday!! | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 9:01:56 AM |
With text messages you can have a conversation while doing other things, with more than one person at a time!
This is a good thing?  | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 9:05:33 AM | ^^^^^^I agree...
1) If it is that important to talk to someone that you cannot wait till you are done doing what you are doing then I would suggest you excuse yourself from what you are doing because it must be an emergency!
2) I'd prefer to have your full attention. I don't share well with others lol | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 9:38:46 AM |
But these guys just seem adimant about it. Either they complain or they just go ahead and text message me and then get angry when I don't reply (even though I told them I blocked the service)...
The problem is probably that they don't get any feedback from the cell-provider like "message not delivered" and then assume - pretty much everybody else has textmessaging - that you chose not to reply.
Sorry, but I think you should consider getting that service. Its useful, you can answer whenever you like and it is a lot easier than playing phone-tag a lot of times. I setup a lot of meets with my friends that way - its easier than calling people up, interupting them at work/school etc. | |
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e-wok
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Joined: 9/25/2006
Msg: 9 | |
| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 9:59:07 AM | Text messaging establishes a barrier and that person might feel
aprehensive and anxious to speak to a real person. They are
probably shy. Personally, I don't like having conversations on
the phone and use the TM to send out short messages to my
wife without feeling confined to conversing with her when all I really want
is to ask if she wants me to bring her something back from the store. | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 10:04:54 AM | | Text message comes in handy. Lets just say you go to sleep at a certain time do i call and let the damn phone ring off the hook NO. What i do is text message ya so i don't wake you up so yes it comes in handy. Also good when the other person is working and cant receive phone calls so by text messaging someone comes in handy there also. Oh yes the most popular reason we text people hum maybe your damn phone is turned off? on the charger? don't have it with ya? | |
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dw5892
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Joined: 8/31/2006
Msg: 12 | |
| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 10:39:04 AM | | I love to text message and I am so good at it people say I should try the fastest finger on who wants to be a millionaire. I text like a crazy women, I would never give a guy my phone number and then say text message me. I would hope he would be smart enough that if I give a guy my number I want him to talk to me on the phone. | |
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ulao
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Joined: 6/10/2006
Msg: 13 | |
| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 12:34:45 PM | "What ever happen to talking to a actual live human being, you know those things that have a voice, face , body all the good stuff we are trying to get with."
Ya, I use the computer a lot, and IM/email a lot. but If I really like some one Ill call her. Oh and TxT messaging.. What’s is the point. I only use that if I have to. | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 1:29:32 PM | I don't like to sit on the phone in silence so use text messaging so that i don't have to commit to a conversation and i can just drop off at anytime.  | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 1:37:36 PM | | I actually kind of agree with you that text messaging isn't the best way of doing business. I don't have a text messaging package so it costs me something like 25 cents for every message I send, which can add up pretty fast. There are times when it may be a little more convenient to send a text message, for example if you know your date is in the shower and you want to tell them you're running late you can send a quick message to say "running late can u pick me up 15 min l8r?" than to call and leave a message which means they have to go check their voicemail and enter a code and maybe go through all the old messages, but texting to get to know someone? I think it's kind of a waste of time and money and would rather talk on msn or on the phone. | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 2:45:43 PM | Text messaging can be very erotic also. Sometimes when you are away or your partner is away, it's a great way to sexually tease/or sexually talk to them. It can be a great way to say things to them when maybe they are in a meeting, or you are in a meeting. I once text a friend while he was in a divisional meeting, we text for about 1/2 hour...Was told by one of the other managers that my friend had to leave the room suddenly.... That definitely made my morning, and definitely made my evening when he got home... | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 2:55:16 PM | Because people have given up on speech and would rather press buttons
and WOW a 6ft tall attractive redhead -- DAMN now thats rare | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 6:02:33 PM | Text messaging has it's purpose like anything else and just like anything else, it's not for everyone. I find it most useful when I wan't to say something that doesn't require a call, it's just something quick to say about whatever I need to say. In my opinion it's just an extra convenience to use or not to use. No big deal!
MsRiddle | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:02:09 PM | I just started text messageing and I like it. I like to send my firends funny messages when I know they are in a situation where they can't talk but they can take a peek at their phone. It's a great way to say "hi! - I'm thinking about you" when you don't actually have time for a conversation.
One thing I have noticed is that it seems to have revolutionized the "booty call"....  | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:07:43 PM | | I think it is stupid to pay for text when I can check my voice mail for free. Or for that matter, I can talk as much as I want. | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:08:00 PM | | can i tell you how much i hate text messaging ... it's sooooo bloody impersonal! it's nicer to hear a voice, something with sound especially if it comes to a girl/guy you're trying to "get" with. ok a simple text in between the day's conversation(s) to say i'm thinking of you ... that's sweet but to communicate any deeper via text is a huge turn off. | |
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| Text Messaging... I don't get it!
Posted: 10/26/2006 8:40:57 PM | Text messaging is just something that's "in" right now. I understand exactly how you feel, and even tried to get a cell phone without text messaging ( And failed. Every single cell phone had it as a standard and I didn't want to be assed to remove it ). Augh, not to mention what a f*cking hassle text messaging is. It takes me fifteen minutes just to type one sentence. It's like they WANT you to type like a damned idiot. "hi wuts up lol cal me sumtym"
All I can say is, keep ignoring them? It'll pass as soon as the next flashy little toy comes out. | |
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