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synapse02

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Does anybody use SMS for anything other than sending dirty messages to their gf (bf)?
 

z0mb13

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good to send a message to someone without distrubing him/her

its like icq, but over telephones
 

WobbleWobble

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I use SMS when I'm in a club because it's too loud to talk, or giving some information like a phone number so the person doesn't have to write it down.
 

z0mb13

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SMS is actually VERY popular in asian countries, since its close to free (sometimes free). Rather than use minutes, its better to use sms.
 

DaWhim

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when I first got my cellphone, I played with it. not anymore. it is very useful. when I was with ATT, the receive was free, so i got my cc balance in text messages and daily weather report too.
 

brtspears2

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It's a way for my friends to nickel and dime me to death. I never use SMS myself since I rather talk to someone, and if I'm in class or a meeting, there's no need for external conversation.
 

WobbleWobble

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Originally posted by: z0mb13
SMS is actually VERY popular in asian countries, since its close to free (sometimes free). Rather than use minutes, its better to use sms.

In Canada, I get free text messaging from ICQ or within my own provider. It's pretty sweet, I'd rather see people on the bus pecking away than yapping away!!!
 

synapse02

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Originally posted by: z0mb13
good to send a message to someone without distrubing him/her

its like icq, but over telephones

I was looking to achieve the opposite :)
 

SuepaFly

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I use it pretty often, especially when I have bad reception and need to tell someone something (AKA, It's time to go, meet us here...)
 

BCYL

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Me and my gf get free receiving SMS... so we send SMS to each other using the provider's website when we are at work (just like using IM)...
 

Afro000Dude

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It can be helpful when there's a test, and the only person who knows the material is on the other side of the room... not that I would know...
 

DiZASTiX

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Originally posted by: Afro000Dude
It can be helpful when there's a test, and the only person who knows the material is on the other side of the room... not that I would know...

Yeah, I was going to say, according to the news, its great for cheating on tests :roll:
 

KarenMarie

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I have my AIM and MSN Mess. set to where it forwards all msg to my phone if i am marked as away. And I get text messages a lot from family.
 

drum

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Originally posted by: DiZASTiX
Originally posted by: Afro000Dude
It can be helpful when there's a test, and the only person who knows the material is on the other side of the room... not that I would know...

Yeah, I was going to say, according to the news, its great for cheating on tests :roll:

oh no!!!! now he is going to hell!

i've used it once. ever.
 

sparkyclarky

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I would think it would be rather obvious when someone was using their phone during a test. Of course, if it was multiple choice, I'm sure you could slip something by. But if you seriously need the help during a multiple choice test, may god have mercy on your soul:)
 

monk3y

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Good to send messages during class if it is urgent... but other than that I can't think of any reason other than the gf/bf thing.
 

synapse02

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Originally posted by: sparkyclarky
I would think it would be rather obvious when someone was using their phone during a test. Of course, if it was multiple choice, I'm sure you could slip something by. But if you seriously need the help during a multiple choice test, may god have mercy on your soul:)


Some of the newer phones are so small they seem like they would be inconvenient to talk on, but would be convenient for something like that..
 

saxophonoia

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My gf is forever text messaging me.......but it works. It's especially good for whenever you go over your minutes and can't talk to them until after 9