better than the King Crimson version
Posted on 02/27/2015 6:10:40 PM PST by Zeneta
I hate texting. I hate the way it restricts me. It's great that I can stay in touch while on the road, but it's a pain in the butt.
I can't reference my thoughts with links that would generally be a few "copy and paste" clicks away.
I can't stand the screen size of my "Smart Phone" and I have one of the largest available.
I hate using the pop up key board that tries to "Help" me.
Ever try to search for and paste a link to something that wasn't already planned for?
Good luck.
I love my PC.
I love that I have the ability to capture information and relay it in seconds. Information that may or may not be stored on my machine. A quick search and a few clicks and I can send it to you without jumping through smart phone hoops.
I hate Texting.
I hate BRB, and all the others that are making people lazy when trying to express themselves.
WTF !!
It's the death of us, the death of our language and the meaning of words in their proper context.
Touch screen convenience at it's best?".
Short cuts designed to "Help" us get our message across have made so many miss the message all together.
I hate Texting.
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You can reach out with established repeaters, satellite and even old school long wire directional like we used to do with old PRC 25’s an 77’s.
all good .....not about the destination.....its the trip.
Stay Safe
better than the King Crimson version
Give your brain a break and don’t play the dumbing down game.
BUT, nearly everyone in my life now ONLY communicates by text. It drives me frikking insane. My brother sends me epic book length texts and seemingly wants to go back and forth 100 rounds to communicate what would take 5 minutes on the phone. My sister too. I have zero patience for a texting session that goes more than 4-5 rounds. Pick up the frikking phone at that point. I don't have time for that.
better than the King Crimson version
Yes it is !!!
Texting keeps me in touch with my young adult children. It’s a good thing for me!
...BUT, nearly everyone in my life now ONLY communicates by text. It drives me frikking insane. My brother sends me epic book length texts and seemingly wants to go back and forth 100 rounds to communicate what would take 5 minutes on the phone. My sister too. I have zero patience for a texting session that goes more than 4-5 rounds. Pick up the frikking phone at that point. I don’t have time for that.
Exactly !!!
It is a great medium for doctors and dentist reminders though. Or, like, I get those Kohl's alerts for 20% off, etc. Great for stuff like that.
You just texted
So don’t. The only texts I’ve sent or received were while testing the software I work on. Life is pretty straightforward when you let it be. Don’t want to text, don’t.
Stick ypur laptop in your pocket
LOL Only if I get one of those roll-up keyboards like the geek had on Live Free or Die Hard.
Not a worthy point.
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For the cold, lonely nights:
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http://snulbug.mtview.ca.us/books/RadioAntennaEngineering/RadioAntennaEngineering-printer.pdf
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” Anybody of importance in my life, I talk to on the phone or in person.”
When I expect someone to be on the road I will text instead of calling. That way they can respond at a convenient time and not be a distracted driver ...
In my car, I can send a text with one button that tells someone when I will arrive.
“I hate cell phones!”
Why? I love mine.
” or at least an email that keeps a record”
Lync IM is archived ...
“Telephones were invented to get away from telegraph and telegrams!”
It goes back even farther. Smoke signals and drums. All meant to move us further from face-to-face communications. All evil.
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