[ZX12R]

But otherwise I don't get texting. To me its a step backwards on the communications evolutionary scale.

The distinction is, you actually thought about it. That's your problem, you let brains enter into it. You should just join the mindless herd of millions on mobile devices all starring at each other on FaceBook and texting in between vanity updates.

[Mad Dawgg]

Actually I get the idea of Facebook being my whole family keeps in touch using it by sharing pics of the kids activities and videos and such. They use it to plan family outings and vacations. Its really handy for that. I also have many friends and family who use Facebook for Business They are writers and musicians and such. Facebook is Godsend for those types of independent producers for getting the word out about their wares.

What I can't understand is using your cellphone to text someone else on a cellphone. Just for a conversation.

To me its like riding your bicycle and pulling your car behind you. Its going backwards in ease of use and speed.