I am an old man. I hate texting.

[RadiclDreamer]

Texting is stupid for anything more than single statements, having a conversation with it is pointless. And people who text and drive should be shot on sight.

 

[BlackTigers]

I have a few thousand a month on my phone bill.

Eh, it happens. I love to text, and can talk to 7 different people at once with them, lol.

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
To point one, I dont know if you just never went to college, or just not been in any real college, but having a cell phone go off in about any classroom while the class is in session is a severe reprimand in any academic or business environment.

Hmmm University of Florida is pretty real, Florida Atlantic University as well...still if you are calling an SO who is only a junior in high school, why would your phone ring?

It's called vibrate/silent mode though...

Those college are indeed real. What about them? You saying you attended them? If you did, surely you knew policy, or are you really that dense? So much has to be spelled out for you doesn't it?

Again, I dont know if you know school policy or are just dense, or just haven't been in a serious class room. I really don't Because you should know that in (not all) but several classrooms, the professor can just as easily tell you that if they hear the phone vibrating it can resolve the same reprimand. Happens is several Lab classes as well as upper level classes. It seems to be becoming more and more popular.

As to high school, its nearly the same, though it varies from school to school. Silent mode doesn't work for us. Both me and the SO have a tendency to just ignore the phone if we dont hear it ringing or feel it vibrating. We don't exactly live on our phones. A quick vibration on her hip is enough to tell her to check it later.

On a more off-topic note, do you realize how stupid you sound right now by having someone like me have to explain such simple matters with you? If you want to continue making a fool of yourself by all means go ahead, I got a few more hours before my next class

Funny how a freshman or sophomore thinks they have taken major classes.

I was accepted to UF's Pharmacy college, I completed my second BS in Computer Science in a year at FAU...I think I have had some serious classes. I think you may be going to a college that's more an extension of high school or something your parent's feel safe with.

 

[randay]

I hate the era of being available 24/7. There is something very invading about it.

 

[abaez]

Originally posted by: Wheezer

Originally posted by: vi edit

Originally posted by: Wheezer
fuck texting...if you can't take the time to call me and talk to me and actually interact......kiss my ass.

anytime someone texts me...it automatically gets deleted.

text me that you're on the pavement bleeding out of your noggin?...too damn bad...guess you're gonna die.

So if you are trying to organize a pickup game of a basketball or a evening out with a bunch of friends you find it more convient to try and call/leave voicemails to 15 different people rather than just sending out a 10 second text message to a group that says "Basketball...5:30 at the YMCA".

Same thing for communication with a spouse. Instead of my wife calling me, and possibly interrupting a meeting at work or not catching me and having to leave a voicemail about picking up a gallon of milk or something after work she can spend 10 seconds and text that to me. I don't have to waste time dialing into my voicemail and going through the prompts and what not. It's just easier for both parties.

Texting isn't inheriently bad. It's just abused by some groups of users.

not at all.....I will call leave a message if you don't call back in a reasonable time (30 min or less) I will assume you are either dead or not interested.....either way I'll move on.

You're kidding right? You'd individually call 15 people to leave a 10 second voicemail message? Guess some people have more time than others.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
To point one, I dont know if you just never went to college, or just not been in any real college, but having a cell phone go off in about any classroom while the class is in session is a severe reprimand in any academic or business environment.

Hmmm University of Florida is pretty real, Florida Atlantic University as well...still if you are calling an SO who is only a junior in high school, why would your phone ring?

It's called vibrate/silent mode though...

Those college are indeed real. What about them? You saying you attended them? If you did, surely you knew policy, or are you really that dense? So much has to be spelled out for you doesn't it?

Again, I dont know if you know school policy or are just dense, or just haven't been in a serious class room. I really don't Because you should know that in (not all) but several classrooms, the professor can just as easily tell you that if they hear the phone vibrating it can resolve the same reprimand. Happens is several Lab classes as well as upper level classes. It seems to be becoming more and more popular.

As to high school, its nearly the same, though it varies from school to school. Silent mode doesn't work for us. Both me and the SO have a tendency to just ignore the phone if we dont hear it ringing or feel it vibrating. We don't exactly live on our phones. A quick vibration on her hip is enough to tell her to check it later.

On a more off-topic note, do you realize how stupid you sound right now by having someone like me have to explain such simple matters with you? If you want to continue making a fool of yourself by all means go ahead, I got a few more hours before my next class

Funny how a freshman or sophomore thinks they have taken major classes.

I was accepted to UF's Pharmacy college, I completed my second BS in Computer Science in a year at FAU...I think I have had some serious classes. I think you may be going to a college that's more an extension of high school or something your parent's feel safe with.

Ha ha you don't even know what level I'm at. Thats why I still enjoy this alchy. You're so stupid you actually think you know what you're talking about, and you sit there at your computer spouting off this nonsense of what you think you know about other posters, and you're not even close, you're so ridiculously far off that anyone who *did* know me would wonder look at you like you must have been dropped on your head when you were a baby :laugh: I'm sure that wasn't *that* long ago for you

But nah, I'm not any of the years you mentioned, and I'm not going to a high school extended college but a University same as you. My parents took no part in the decision making process, this is simply the university I decided to attend because it matched what I wanted.

Keep making assumptions though, you're hilarious tonight :laugh:

 

[alkemyst]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Ha ha you don't even know what level I'm at. Thats why I still enjoy this alchy. You're so stupid you actually think you know what you're talking about, and you sit there at your computer spouting off this nonsense of what you think you know about other posters, and you're not even close, you're so ridiculously far off that anyone who *did* know me would wonder look at you like you must have been dropped on your head when you were a baby :laugh: I'm sure that wasn't *that* long ago for you

But nah, I'm not any of the years you mentioned, and I'm not going to a high school extended college but a University same as you. My parents took no part in the decision making process, this is simply the university I decided to attend because it matched what I wanted.

Keep making assumptions though, you're hilarious tonight :laugh:

So you are past being a sophomore in college yet still dating non-seniors in high school?

I don't think I am the hilarious one

 

[Maleficus]

I've probably sent under 50 text messages total.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Ha ha you don't even know what level I'm at. Thats why I still enjoy this alchy. You're so stupid you actually think you know what you're talking about, and you sit there at your computer spouting off this nonsense of what you think you know about other posters, and you're not even close, you're so ridiculously far off that anyone who *did* know me would wonder look at you like you must have been dropped on your head when you were a baby :laugh: I'm sure that wasn't *that* long ago for you

But nah, I'm not any of the years you mentioned, and I'm not going to a high school extended college but a University same as you. My parents took no part in the decision making process, this is simply the university I decided to attend because it matched what I wanted.

Keep making assumptions though, you're hilarious tonight :laugh:

So you are past being a sophomore in college yet still dating non-seniors in high school?

I don't think I am the hilarious one

Its not funny from your side. Fortunately your side completely wrong So therefore it is indeed hilarious

 

[artikk]

let's see:
Age 20
Messages sent 0
calls 10+
I don't use cell phones at all unless for emergencies.

 

[jlee]

Since 2-28..
Anytime - 137 minutes used
Night/weekend - 169 minutes used
Mobile/mobile - 17 minutes used
984 text messages

 

[artikk]

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Ha ha you don't even know what level I'm at. Thats why I still enjoy this alchy. You're so stupid you actually think you know what you're talking about, and you sit there at your computer spouting off this nonsense of what you think you know about other posters, and you're not even close, you're so ridiculously far off that anyone who *did* know me would wonder look at you like you must have been dropped on your head when you were a baby :laugh: I'm sure that wasn't *that* long ago for you

But nah, I'm not any of the years you mentioned, and I'm not going to a high school extended college but a University same as you. My parents took no part in the decision making process, this is simply the university I decided to attend because it matched what I wanted.

Keep making assumptions though, you're hilarious tonight :laugh:

So you are past being a sophomore in college yet still dating non-seniors in high school?

I don't think I am the hilarious one

Its not funny from your side. Fortunately your side completely wrong So therefore it is indeed hilarious

yes let's laugh at people that are possible wrong and call them stupid. That's definitely very collegiate and mature of you.

 

[xcript]

33? Holy shit that's old, dude. You might as well be dead already.



But SRSLY, I'm 25 and can't get into the whole texting thing. I do it on occasion, though.

 

[Joemonkey]

without sifting through what i am sure is a huge load of shit in this thread, here is what i have to say

adapt or GTFO... you're just like any other "user" that isn't willing to accept change and are stuck in your ways. You, at 33yo, will be easily replaced with a 20yo willing to take new tech in stride

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: artikk

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune

Originally posted by: alkemyst

Originally posted by: thecoolnessrune
Ha ha you don't even know what level I'm at. Thats why I still enjoy this alchy. You're so stupid you actually think you know what you're talking about, and you sit there at your computer spouting off this nonsense of what you think you know about other posters, and you're not even close, you're so ridiculously far off that anyone who *did* know me would wonder look at you like you must have been dropped on your head when you were a baby :laugh: I'm sure that wasn't *that* long ago for you

But nah, I'm not any of the years you mentioned, and I'm not going to a high school extended college but a University same as you. My parents took no part in the decision making process, this is simply the university I decided to attend because it matched what I wanted.

Keep making assumptions though, you're hilarious tonight :laugh:

So you are past being a sophomore in college yet still dating non-seniors in high school?

I don't think I am the hilarious one

Its not funny from your side. Fortunately your side completely wrong So therefore it is indeed hilarious

yes let's laugh at people that are possible wrong and call them stupid. That's definitely very collegiate and mature of you.

He's completely wrong about me even though he constantly "matter of factly" states everything about me that he feels hes absolutely correct about.

What's not funny about that?

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: artikk
let's see:
Age 20
Messages sent 0
calls 10+
I don't use cell phones at all unless for emergencies.

That's where I'm at as well(well 2* as old :^D). A phone of any sort is just a tool. I don't like idle chit chat, and I don't linger over conversations. I have a bottom end phone from Virgin Mobile, and I have the minute-minute plan(20¢ per minute), and I've put $40 on it since the middle of December. The phone does text, and calling. It also has a flashlight, which is my favorite feature. I'd trade all the cameras and web browsers in the world for a flashlight :^)