Whats your average Text Messages count? [Archive]

wingnut4772

10-24-2007, 08:42 PM

ZERO, nadda, don't have a cell phone, don't want one.

I do know that there was a stat out on the news yesterday that claimed 90% of people who own cell phones, TEXT MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING. Now that should bring a jail sentance for being so irresponsible.

I almost envy you for not having a cell phone. It's such a convenience but life was much simpler before them.

izafar

10-24-2007, 08:43 PM

1 or 2 a month

Silverti

10-24-2007, 08:45 PM

0

I manage 130 phones though. I just email from my PDA :)

Never been into the text messaging thing. Hell, Ive had a cell for years and dont like using it. If you want to reach me, email me or come over to my desk and talk to me. I hate talking on phones. My average phone call is about 10 seconds.

"come over drink beer"

"yes"

"Bye"

spasticpitbull

10-24-2007, 08:53 PM

Its so much easier than talking most of the time.

MrNightly

10-24-2007, 08:53 PM

4000-5000 a month... been as high as 6000 before.

Whoever said that about texting while driving obviously hasn't seen a pro text. I don't have to look at the keys, and can't actually text faster then I type on a computer... and that's saying something!

Texting is so much more normal and easier to use... why call when you can just send a text? In public, you don't have to be yelling into a phone so everyone can hear you, and in private, during a movie, whenever, wherever. Text is one of the best inventions in a long time... and now that you can send pics and video... what more could you want without ever dialing a number?

hearingimpared

10-24-2007, 08:53 PM

I almost envy you for not having a cell phone. It's such a convenience but life was much simpler before them.

Well now you should hear me cursing and wishing I had one when I have trouble on the highway!:o

wingnut4772

10-24-2007, 08:55 PM

Well now you should hear me cursing and wishing I had one when I have trouble on the highway!:o

There's that. Maybe you should just get a cheap throw down just for that.

MrNightly

10-24-2007, 08:56 PM

ZERO, nadda, don't have a cell phone, don't want one.

I do know that there was a stat out on the news yesterday that claimed 90% of people who own cell phones, TEXT MESSAGE WHILE DRIVING. Now that should bring a jail sentance for being so irresponsible.

Do you turn your radio up or down while driving? Texting for me is safer then that... because you can keep your eyes straight ahead, and text without looking at what you are doing... then just hit the send button.

Hardly irresponsible! That's the craziest thing I've heard on here in ages :D :D :D

jflail2

10-24-2007, 08:59 PM

Zero. I have never sent a text message in my life, nor do I have any desire to.

hearingimpared

10-24-2007, 08:59 PM

There's that. Maybe you should just get a cheap throw down just for that.

$30 a month just incase I break down and need to call AAA, I'd rather spend that on records. Besides someone with a cell phone usually pulls over and makes the call for me!:D:p

McLoki

10-24-2007, 09:01 PM

$30 a month just incase I break down and need to call AAA, I'd rather spend that on records. Besides someone with a cell phone usually pulls over and makes the call for me!:D:p

I think she meant one of the pay as you go type phones - One time purchase - $50 (or so) comes with phone and x number of min. You can add more min. when you want so you don't have to repurchase the phone. No contracts or monthly fees.

hearingimpared

10-24-2007, 09:02 PM

Do you turn your radio up or down while driving? Texting for me is safer then that... because you can keep your eyes straight ahead, and text without looking at what you are doing... then just hit the send button.

Hardly irresponsible! That's the craziest thing I've heard on here in ages :D :D :D

For real that is all you need to do to create and send a text message? I've never done it but according to the newscaster it is very dangerous. AH HA another example of sensationalizm from our liberal media!!! LOL!~!!:D:rolleyes:

wingnut4772

10-24-2007, 09:03 PM

I think she meant one of the pay as you go type phones - One time purchase - $50 (or so) comes with phone and x number of min. You can add more min. when you want so you don't have to repurchase the phone. No contracts or monthly fees.

What he said.

MrNightly

10-24-2007, 09:06 PM

For real that is all you need to do to create and send a text message? I've never done it but according to the newscaster it is very dangerous. AH HA another example of sensationalizm from our liberal media!!! LOL!~!!:D:rolleyes:

Oh ya... I can type around 80+ WPM on a computer, and I can text just as fast... without looking. Think about it. There are only like 12 keys to use... and you have the numbers memorized for the words... and just text away! If you are ever in KC, stop on by... we'll give you lessons in texting. I got my dad hooked on it, and with a little practice you can really start picking up speed! Much easier to use then a phone call, and much more convenient!

danger boy

10-24-2007, 09:52 PM

i send around 250 a month.. that's my average. it takes me forever to send one too. UGH!

WilliamM2

10-24-2007, 10:11 PM

ZERO, nadda, don't have a cell phone, don't want one.

I'm with you there. I gave up my cell phone about 4 years ago, don't miss it a bit. Hell, I don't like talking on the phone at home, no need for people to bother me when I'm not home.

cfrizz

10-24-2007, 10:29 PM

0. I have never sent a text message, don't even know how to. I have a phone but 99% of the time it is off in my bag. I only use it when I'm traveling.

Mike682

10-24-2007, 10:33 PM

about 5-10 a month for me

spasticpitbull

10-24-2007, 10:48 PM

Man. So far most people are'nt text whores. Maybe it was the divorce and running new game. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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wingnut4772

10-24-2007, 10:51 PM

Man. So far most people are'nt text whores. Maybe it was the divorce and running new game. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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WAAAAA!!!!!:D:DThat will do it!

Mike682

10-24-2007, 10:51 PM

Man. So far most people are'nt text whores. Maybe it was the divorce and running new game. :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

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:D:D:D:D

I don't text much because I can't stand using the numeric keys to enter text. If I had a keyboard phone, I would definitely send more

bobman1235

10-24-2007, 11:08 PM

Couple hundred. Don't know how you guys send THOUSANDS! I totally agree that texts are more convenient than talking, but I guess I don't have that many friends.

michael_w

10-24-2007, 11:11 PM

You guys use yours quite a bit... I was around maybe 100 - 200 a month until a free treo 650 came my way. Then it jumped to between 600 and 1600 sent. Thinking of making a switch to an htc P4550 / kaiser / tytnII but I can't decide :rolleyes:

wingnut4772

10-24-2007, 11:16 PM

Getting the iphone has made me cut back a lot. It's not nearly as convenient even though it looks way cooler. I used to do texts without looking as well but you just can't with the iphone.

Bill Ayotte

10-24-2007, 11:17 PM

The average on my bill between two phones is 5500 over the last couple of months....

dorokusai

10-24-2007, 11:26 PM

I text alot but not sure how much. If I didn't have the leprechaun keyboard on my phone I probably wouldn't text at all.

I haven't had a phone bill in 12 years :D

joeparaski

10-24-2007, 11:27 PM

I'm with you there. I gave up my cell phone about 4 years ago, don't miss it a bit. Hell, I don't like talking on the phone at home, no need for people to bother me when I'm not home.

Count me in as an ex-cellphone user. I got fed up with $300 per month of calls, with one time hitting $1000 !! I quit cold turkey and I don't miss it.

Joe

heiney9

10-24-2007, 11:31 PM

Man, when texting first became popular I said no way, I'm old.......well not that old, but if you want to communicate, call me. Right now as an anti-text person I probably average between 250-300 a month. It's actually not as bad as I thought. ;)

H9

bobman1235

10-24-2007, 11:31 PM

Getting the iphone has made me cut back a lot. It's not nearly as convenient even though it looks way cooler. I used to do texts without looking as well but you just can't with the iphone.

Exactly my biggest complaint about the iPhone. Tactile feedback is kind of important.

wingnut4772

10-24-2007, 11:34 PM

Exactly my biggest complaint about the iPhone. Tactile feedback is kind of important.

I love my iphone but actually texting or making a call needs to be a dedicated event. That may be a good thing. I know it's way more dangerous than a normal cell phone to attempt to use or even answer while driving unless you have a bluetooth earpiece so I don't even attempt it without pulling over.

audiobliss

10-24-2007, 11:41 PM

Woooow. You guys are crazy! My average? 0. And I'm 19. I might be the only 19 y/o who doesn't send 'em. :p

I've thought about it, though, and Mom actually asked if I wanted to add on the cheapest texting plan to our (existing) shared plan. I briefly thought about it, just so I could see if I'd actually use it much, but figured I could continue to live without it.

But now I'm rethinking it...

Music Joe

10-24-2007, 11:47 PM

penny texting;7-900 month. I never read or send while driving because it's best to stay alert and aware in California.

dragon1952

10-24-2007, 11:51 PM

I do not own a freakin' cell phone. If someone wants to talk to me they can leave a message on the answering machine (an old archaic device) and I will call them back at my convenience....and that's if I wanted to talk to them in the first place, which is highly unlikely. Or they can call my wife's cell phone and she can just hand it to me :o
No use for text messaging. I'm retired :D

Vr3MxStyler2k3

10-25-2007, 01:20 AM

I have a 20 dollar walmart phone through AT&T --

Text is disabled, all I could do is call and receive calls ---

I've thrown this thing about 50 feet across a parking lot playing football with my friend -- still kicking!

Texting and phones and general communication is not for me! ;)

F1nut

10-25-2007, 01:35 AM

Pretty soon, some A-hole is going to come along and figure out that texting is still too much personal contact between humans and will reintroduce smoke signals.

~Friends don't let friends text~

BIZILL

10-25-2007, 01:40 AM

pda phone. approx. 300/mo. not as many as there would be if i were not too cheap to upgrade to the 500 text plan for $5 more /mo. damn women.

Rivrrat

10-25-2007, 01:52 AM

I get a few a month, and I never send them. I'm not going to waste my time texting with my fat fingers when it's faster to just call the person instead.

tonyb

10-25-2007, 06:15 AM

Pretty soon, some A-hole is going to come along and figure out that texting is still too much personal contact between humans and will reintroduce smoke signals.

~Friends don't let friends text~

You are soo spot on.We have a whole generation that can't communicate with anyone without a cell phone to text.My neighbor and his kids text each other when they are all home.Unflippin' believable,

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 08:39 AM

Get off my lawn!

BottomFeeder

10-25-2007, 10:19 AM

10-20 a month.

Do you folks use "Word" or just type away?

hearingimpared

10-25-2007, 11:04 AM

Politically incorrect Senior Democrate from Mississippi crys out!!!:D:D:D

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 11:07 AM

10-20 a month.

Do you folks use "Word" or just type away?

What means you this "Word"?

cfrizz

10-25-2007, 11:09 AM

MS Word.

Joe, WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!:D

What means you this "Word"?

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 11:10 AM

How can you use MS Word for text messages? We're talking about cell phones here, right? :confused:

Disc Jockey

10-25-2007, 11:16 AM

0, zilch, zip, nada. It's easier to just call people for me but I don't even do that much. My phone costs $5 a month for 28 minutes and I have at least 20 minutes left every month.

Self-affirmed cell phone luddite

shack

10-25-2007, 11:25 AM

A few. You guys without cell phones (I know at least a couple of you are "retired") must not use the phone much for business. I could not survive in today's business environment without it. Speaking of technology, I rarely use a FAX anymore. Much easier to scan and send a pdf document. I can even send complex legal documents to be signed this way. The quality is far superior to a FAXed document.

spasticpitbull

10-25-2007, 12:48 PM

Music Joe

10-25-2007, 01:53 PM

Get off my lawn!

LOL!
http://www.tracyslapband.com/photogallery/mr_six_old_guy_lg.jpg

AndyGwis

10-25-2007, 01:57 PM

I send tons of emails / text messages through my Motorola Q each day. Probably a couple thousand messages a month between the two.

Still miss my blackberry, though. Easier to use than the motorola, and the Q has a battery life of about 1/2 a day compared to the BB's 3-4 day.

BottomFeeder

10-25-2007, 02:17 PM

What means you this "Word"?

On my phone, an LG 8300, you can choose an "entry mode" for texting using what they call "Word," which is a quick fill kind of a deal. As you type, it guesses what word you're going to use and inserts it.

It's almost always spot on and enables me to type faster as I don't have to click 3 times for an "f," 4 times for an "s" & so forth.

What's the fastest way for all of you?

dragon1952

10-25-2007, 02:33 PM

You are soo spot on.We have a whole generation that can't communicate with anyone without a cell phone to text.My neighbor and his kids text each other when they are all home.Unflippin' believable,

That's the problem. People buy these fancy toys whether they really need them or not (because 'everyone else' has one) and then they have to make up reasons to use them. Business is one thing. I would be willing to bet 90% of the calls and text messages that occur are absolutely unnecessary. It's like a bunch of 10 yr olds playing with their new walkie-talkies.

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 02:38 PM

On my phone, an LG 8300, you can choose an "entry mode" for texting using what they call "Word," which is a quick fill kind of a deal. As you type, it guesses what word you're going to use and inserts it.

It's almost always spot on and enables me to type faster as I don't have to click 3 times for an "f," 4 times for an "s" & so forth.

What's the fastest way for all of you?

Ahhhh, OK. Predictive Text / T9 is what that's usually called. And I use that usually - it's way faster - unless I have to type without looking, in which case I'll shut it off.

krabby5

10-25-2007, 02:40 PM

It's funny..I always have the latest toys..video games, iPods, new tv, nice audio, etc, but I NEVER use my cell phone..EVER..I've never texted anyone in my life from my cell phone

In fact, I got rid of my old one and bought a T-Mobile one where I get 1000 minutes for a year, no bill.... I bet I have 700 left still from February..

the problem is when I do need it, it was usually left on and forgotten in the glove compartment from 2 weeks ago, so it needs charging when I need it most:o

People are always biching at me because my cell phone is never on or answered..lol

I don't know...I dont have kids..I have a wife, I dont play sports anymore...my friends are all married with children....who the hell do I need to call?:D

I guess Im just a home-body or something

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 02:41 PM

That's the problem. People buy these fancy toys whether they really need them or not (because 'everyone else' has one) and then they have to make up reasons to use them. Business is one thing. I would be willing to bet 90% of the calls and text messages that occur are absolutely unnecessary. It's like a bunch of 10 yr olds playing with their new walkie-talkies.

Why would phone calls have to be necessary? Of course they're not necessary. If we only did what was necessary,we'd be a bunch of robots working all day and then going home for nourishment and sleep before going back to work again. Texting and casual phone calls are for entertainment and the passing of completely unnecessary information to make our short time on this spinning rock as varied and interesting as possible.

MrNightly

10-25-2007, 02:53 PM

T9 is the only way to text... the other way was first generation and SO out of date. If you try texting without T9, give it up. It is too annoying!

Those that are against text just crack me up... Welcome to the new world people, this ain't 1980 any more! ;)

bdaley6509

10-25-2007, 02:53 PM

only 5...never use text msg. for some reason.

MrNightly

10-25-2007, 02:53 PM

-justin-

10-25-2007, 02:55 PM

I send/receive about 1500 - 3000 per month. I find it MUCH easier to send txt messages with my iphone. Faster, and more detailed messages are much easier.

I stopped txting while driving. I did with my razr but nearly impossible with the iPhone. Only at lights. They can F-ing wait anyway, when I'm in my car it's MY time.

~J

Getting the iphone has made me cut back a lot. It's not nearly as convenient even though it looks way cooler. I used to do texts without looking as well but you just can't with the iphone.

sucks2beme

10-25-2007, 03:13 PM

Never sent one, receive one once in a blue moon.
If work didn't require a cellphone, I'd be rid of it.

I very seldom talk on the phone at home either.
The only calls for me are spam.

Most of my work messages come via email. Lots of
attachments, and reply all is the normal response.

If I ever get the urge to text while driving, may a semi truck
run me the hell down.

carpenter

10-25-2007, 03:48 PM

You are soo spot on.We have a whole generation that can't communicate with anyone without a cell phone to text.My neighbor and his kids text each other when they are all home.Unflippin' believable,

And a generation before that couldn't communicate on internet message boards like this one, because they weren't available. so? we type some text on a browser, and it counts as communication, even a good form of it.
Like it or not those SMSs are called progress. get with the program.
IMHO when you find yourself thinking about new technology as actually being regressive , you're getting older. when you start using phrases that start with "We have a whole generation ..." you are definitely getting older.
Hell, I'm in my early 30s and sometimes I feel like a dinosaur, but to be honest, in my teen years, I would have loved SMSing my Mom, some carefully-preprepared text, instead of having yet another mindless, pointless, nagging as hell "start taking life more seriously" talk. at least that's how I thought of it back then. I'll probably do the same to my daughter (four months to go, wish me luck.).

Kex

10-25-2007, 05:15 PM

None: I think it's sort of rude to send people a SMS if they have to pay to receive it, so I don't send any. I used to love them when I had a service that didn't charge to receive them, especially with Nokia predictive text (which I thought was very good). If I paid the $0.10 and the recipient paid $0.0, I'ld use about 30-50 a month probably.

michael_w

10-25-2007, 05:17 PM

None of the carriers here charge to receive SMS (for the first 2500 a month).

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 05:18 PM

I only text people who either text me first (indicating they're on some sort of text plan and willing to receive texts) or who I know enough to ask. It's not like I'm texting strangers.

bluzrip

10-25-2007, 05:22 PM

I stopped txting while driving. I did with my razr but nearly impossible with the iPhone.

Good Lord.

mark090852

10-25-2007, 05:37 PM

0 during a quiet month and 0 during a busy month. So I guess my average would be...Let's see...add both together, divide by two...got it!

ZERO!

Sherardp

10-25-2007, 05:51 PM

Here in Japan, everyone has cellphones, its pretty much a standard. I normally text more than I converse via phone calls. I average about 3000-4000 a month which doesnt include cellphone emails with attachments. I can say this though, Japan has way better cellphones than what we use in the states. You guys should see some of phones out here.

Polkitup2

10-25-2007, 06:23 PM

I can't even type at a keyboard, how the heck could I ever text message?

BIZILL

10-25-2007, 06:27 PM

QWERTY keypad is the ONLY way to text!

steveinaz

10-25-2007, 06:30 PM

0. I still use smoke signals.

Kex

10-25-2007, 07:52 PM

QWERTY keypad is the ONLY way to text!
I actually prefer a phone keypad (to the Gooseberry thing, for example), when used with good predictive text (fewer keystrokes and easier one-handed operation IMO) ... but as stated earlier: I don't text anymore since it's not free for the recipient.

Polk addict

10-25-2007, 08:46 PM

I don't use text messaging. When you can talk to someone why send them a message? That's what the mail service is around for!

Polk addict

10-25-2007, 08:47 PM

I have only received text messages, I don't pay for it...

chillywilly

10-25-2007, 09:14 PM

I only ever sent 2 texts but I always tell my wife to put the phone down hollywood

Silverti

10-25-2007, 09:19 PM

I said earlier that I manage the phones here (120).

So I got a spam text earlier this month and Verizon charged me .15 for it. Well, they also decided to add onto my work phone a $10 text package plan. Then they added a $1.50 bill for a 411 call.

Now, you might be able to sneak that on our account on some other random user but I manage the plan.

Needless to say I damn strait called up our Rep and said

"I dont recall asking you to put a $10 text messaging plan on my cell phone and where the hell did a 411 charge come from, I’ve never used it in my life, I have a PDA with Google on it. I want a deep scan on all our phones for this crap"

Her response:

"You can call the business services to have that looked at"

My response

"So I get to spend 2 hours on the phone with you guys for services I didn’t ask for???"

shack

10-25-2007, 09:23 PM

I don't use text messaging. When you can talk to someone why send them a message? That's what the mail service is around for!

I often have to get a message to someone who may be in a meeting or with a client and not in a position to answer the phone and talk. Better even than a voice message since a quick glance at the phone typically gets them the information.

I hate the QWERTY keypad on a phone and refuse to use it. I have been a Palm PDA user for years and when it was time to get a new phone I passed on the Palm Trios because of the QWERTY keypad even though it would be one less gadget to carry. Too many keys in too small a space. I can use the 12 key pad fast enough to do what I want. Besides on my PDA I can use Graffiti to enter info faster than a key pad.

Music Joe

10-25-2007, 09:35 PM

Ever get one of these around you? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kGj_xcUmhM)

thebluemonkey

10-25-2007, 10:34 PM

about 900 a month

dragon1952

10-25-2007, 11:16 PM

Why would phone calls have to be necessary? Of course they're not necessary. If we only did what was necessary,we'd be a bunch of robots working all day and then going home for nourishment and sleep before going back to work again. Texting and casual phone calls are for entertainment and the passing of completely unnecessary information to make our short time on this spinning rock as varied and interesting as possible.

Well part of the issue is that 9 times out of 10 it's at someone else's expense, i.e. someone has to listen that doesn't want to or else the twit on the phone is driving a car. I guess I am biased as I have always found yakking on the phone a menial task that usually takes me away from doing something I'd rather be doing. That other people get immense pleasure out of it boggles my mind. I guess it takes all kinds eh?

bobman1235

10-25-2007, 11:23 PM

Well there's another bonus for you dragon - text messages are way easier to ignore than phone calls :)

tonyb

10-25-2007, 11:26 PM

And a generation before that couldn't communicate on internet message boards like this one, because they weren't available. so? we type some text on a browser, and it counts as communication, even a good form of it.
Like it or not those SMSs are called progress. get with the program.
IMHO when you find yourself thinking about new technology as actually being regressive , you're getting older. when you start using phrases that start with "We have a whole generation ..." you are definitely getting older.
Hell, I'm in my early 30s and sometimes I feel like a dinosaur, but to be honest, in my teen years, I would have loved SMSing my Mom, some carefully-preprepared text, instead of having yet another mindless, pointless, nagging as hell "start taking life more seriously" talk. at least that's how I thought of it back then. I'll probably do the same to my daughter (four months to go, wish me luck.).

Yeah,I might be getting older,but also wiser.I really enjoy watching today's youth suck up anything thats sold to them without a thought process in sight.I can see where text mess. can be beneficial to some.But some also take it to the extreme.Of coarse,not to say my generation was that much better.We sure had our faults,but we could communicate with our fellow humans on a one to one basis.Progress??? To what? I'll bet most the text sent is bullcrap anyway.By your own example of text mess. your mom instead of getting yelled at,is perfect.You avoid confrontation by hideing behind a key pad,be it internet or cell phone.Without that face to face dialog,you get brave in your wordage.After all is said and done,when you start getting up there in age,I'll say the same thing my parents once told me...." See,I told you so!!":)

dragon1952

10-25-2007, 11:46 PM

Well there's another bonus for you dragon - text messages are way easier to ignore than phone calls :)

Actually not. It really irritates me to have to watch someone poking around too :D

MrNightly

10-25-2007, 11:58 PM

This board is full of a bunch of old men that can't appreciate modern technology!!! :D

I bet there's a direct correlation between those that own TT's and those that think texting is extreme!

Oh well... To each his own. But those in China and Japan, all they do is text! By the millions each day. I think I recall hearing that Japan sends over 1Billion texts a day... Incredible! And, as we all know, most new electronic technologies come out from those places! Maybe they know something we don't...

:D

PFKMan23

10-26-2007, 02:29 AM

None. I use IM and the phone.

krabby5

10-26-2007, 01:23 PM

Oh well... To each his own. But those in China and Japan, all they do is text! By the millions each day. I think I recall hearing that Japan sends over 1Billion texts a day... Incredible!

:D

and I bet 800 million of em go like this..
"what are you doing?"
"nothing..sittin in class...you?"
"what are you gonna do after school?"
"I don't know..what do you want to do?"

bobman1235

10-26-2007, 02:19 PM

and I bet 800 million of em go like this..
"what are you doing?"
"nothing..sittin in class...you?"
"what are you gonna do after school?"
"I don't know..what do you want to do?"

They speak English over there? ;)

MSALLA

10-26-2007, 03:35 PM

"0" for me but my oldest is about 5000 per month.

danger boy

10-26-2007, 07:06 PM

who has time to text 5000 times in a month? even if each text takes 10 seconds.. still looking at a helluva lot of wasted time in a year.. just call em up. or do phones not make phone calls anymore? just texting... :rolleyes:

they shouldn't even call them cell phones anymore. just call them time wasting text devices because I'm to lame to dial 7 digits.
but I can send 500 texts in under 20 minutes :D

audiobliss

10-26-2007, 07:10 PM

That'd be 833 seconds in texting for that month. Or 13.8 minutes. That's actually not nearly as bad as I expected it to be.

And there's a girl who sits beside me in one of my classes who is texting CONSTANTLY...and most of her texts don't even take 10 seconds. Quite amazing.

MillerLiteScott

10-26-2007, 08:36 PM

schwarcw

10-27-2007, 12:25 AM

Not too many from my personal cell phone, but thousands from the company's crackberry (I hate that thing)

MrNightly

10-27-2007, 02:06 AM

I usually get less than 10 a month all from my same friend who has a Blackberry and conducts most of his business with it. I think texting is a pain in the ass.

Why would anyone text someone when they have a perfectly good phone?

CUL8R:D

ok, first rule of texting: You have to spell complete words. And use proper punctuations. Nothing bother's me more then those that can't spell properly in a text or use short hand nonsense. It's a form of communication. Treat it with respect!

And if it takes you thirteen seconds to type a sentence on text, you need serious help! :D

Second rule of texting... you DO NOT, Talk, About texting!!!

bowbender7

10-28-2007, 12:29 AM

I hope one of these days I have a cloak and dagger job that makes me want to send someone a text message. Old fashioned bastard I guess - I prefer a call, and voice mail.:confused:

MSALLA

10-30-2007, 10:42 AM

shack

10-30-2007, 10:53 AM

ok, first rule of texting: You have to spell complete words. And use proper punctuations. Nothing bother's me more then those that can't spell properly in a text or use short hand nonsense. It's a form of communication. Treat it with respect!

afaic no bfd imnsho u r prolly to old lol jk shack

danger boy

10-30-2007, 01:11 PM

what did we ever do before text messaging? talk to each other? :eek: OMG say it isn't so. :p

spasticpitbull

10-30-2007, 02:06 PM

if its there use it.

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hearingimpared

10-30-2007, 03:31 PM

I want to be able to think a message and it be delivered.

Music Joe

10-30-2007, 04:07 PM

I take elder pops-in-law to about 50+ Doctor visits yearly. I can send updates on small procedures to my wifes email and the rest of the family. She can check emails when convenient.

We use several pre-programmed texts like "leaving doctors office", "Wife on way home" "at gate" so I know if she's on the road or I can open the gate for her (great on those rainy days).
"on road" she knows Pops and I are highway bound for those out of town appointments time stamps are there too.

Lunch dates are far easier to arrange.

Stop and get something on the way home messages.

All done w/o disturbing anyone in the middle of a task,errand, meeting, business call.

Text/Text to e-mail and vise versa is very handy.