does no one talk anymore?

Question

who else thinks text messages were the worse invention ever. i mean no one talks anymore, just silly text mesages that no one can understand and you can misunderstand how someone is feeling etc on them, i wish people would just speak to each other again,lol

lol, you all know what i mean, what did we do before text messages? we called people if we wanted to talk, now no one calls,lol

Answer 1

Your not helping your cause by talking on here !!!! LOL

Answer 2

(1) RE Text messages
Text messages are limited in format, so this has created a separate "culture" to go along with it, similar to the walkie-talkie feature on phones, or email, or faxing. All technology methods have their own best uses and shortcomings also. Even Miss Manners and other etiquette experts write new books that include handling faxes and other new technologies because these have their own rules or "protocol" as to what is considered proper use.

For short fast convenient formats like text messaging, this can either be used for short practical purposes, like texting quick yes or no or sending phone numbers or addresses to save for future reference, etc. Or "bantering" back and forth for play. This is not to take the place of deeper conversations, which can require direct meeting in person and two-way interaction.

So text messages were never intended for long interactive exchanges, which are better worked out by email.

(2) Talking has evolved into deeper, multiple levels electronically

I find there are actually advantages to using email for really deep discussions, especially when answering point by point so nothing is missed, and you don't lose track of your thoughts when covering several ideas at once. So I think between email, blogs, and forums online, communication has gone into more detail and interaction, not less! Now several people can interact at once to discuss issues, and cross-comment, without losing track of the conversation. So this is better than talking in person where it is harder to moderate if people start talking on top of each other and getting upset. (This can still happen online, unless there is proper moderation to avoid extremes of either censorship or unchecked slamming.)

Email and online forums allow the capacity for everyone to complete their ideas so no one gets cut off. If you don't want to hear what someone has to say, you don't have to "read" it, but at least they got to finish writing out their thoughts so someone else can respond. I think this has escalated the sharing of ideas and ability for people to compare, contrast and reconcile.

Sometimes just talking on the phone or in person is not enough to straighten out the root issue of the conflict or discussion. Sometimes it takes a combination of speaking and writing to sort things out, or sharing with other facilitators to help communicate the ideas where people are misunderstanding each other.

So I see more advances in communication than disadvantages.
I think people use email to make communication more efficient, so personal time spent together can be used more effectively as well.

Answer 3

I spoke to No One last night and they are doing OK. They think it's great that you were asking after them as most people call No Body instead.

Answer 4

That's true but they are cheaper and good if the reception for your phone is bad or you're in a loud place

Answer 5

Sure! Open your door, we'll talk to you!