The original post I'm forced to critique is called You Don't Say by John E. McIntyre on what he thinks about texting. Is it destroying the human language? Is it increasing literary laziness in the younger generation? Frankly, this man doesn't care one way or the other.
He said that the texting language is a fad that will pass. Do you think it's a fad, or something that's here to stay?
I say it's global short-hand; a fast form of communication that generations X to Y are perfecting. Yes, it may make us comfortable with sliced and diced forms of whatever language we're using, but that's a small sacrifice to make when u dnt hve enouf tme to wrte evryting dwn.
What say you?
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Txt Messaging Vs. Morse Code
It's interesting that he calls it a fad. I feel like he's comparing a new way of communication to Ugg boots.
ReplyDeleteI think texting is here to stay. While it is true that it is a fairly recent craze that has caught on, I think texting creates ways to save time and is quite convenient.
We're living in a world that moves faster and faster every day. Now, most people don't have to wait until they are at a computer to check their e-mail. They can pull their Blackberry out of their pocket instead and get their information and news that much faster.
Do I see a day where texting goes away? Sure. But that will come with an even bigger phenomenon. Technology is always evolving. Maybe one day we will have the ability to send messages with our mind and texting will be a trend of the past. But as long as we have the technology to support it, texting is definitely here to stay.
Personally I am a little disappointed in people texting each other all of the time. I can't say I don't do it, but I feel like an "old fashioned" phone call is so much better. I think texting has it's place in the world, and for that reason it's not going to go away. But to say it is better than other means of communication is ridiculous.
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