Blogfolio Revision 1: Texting

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So I'm here to speak with you all again. Today's subject is a most grave one unfortunately. Something the masses find difficult to agree with, but simply cant bring themselves not to use. Texting. (Inspired by my friend Lauren, I was sitting here thinking of what to write, when i got a message saying "May the 4th be with you!" Quite clever indeed, if i do say so myself)

Just about everyone has a differing opinion on this topic. Myself and several acquaintances of mine text constantly. But why? Well, I can't say for sure about them, but I text just for the sake of texting 95% of the time. Honestly, if you have something pressing or important to discuss, just call the person. Texting is mainly an instrument of entertainment, where you have a conversation with someone only for the sake of having a conversation. That's the way I've always seen it. Why text someone about which Wal-Mart you're going to meet at in five minutes? Why text someone about if they wanted to see the 8:30 or 9:00 showing of Iron Man 2 when its already 8:00? Some things are just so much easier discussed over the phone, but some people text about them regardless. It gets rather aggravating at times.

On the other hand, some of the people I know glare at me every time I even bring my phone out of my pocket without answering a call. They ask me questions like "What do you think your doing? Something that will take you two hours to text about could be discussed over the phone in five minutes!" Which is quite true, as I just mentioned above. So I tell them I'm just exchanging words with friends solely for entertainment value. The majority of the time I'll just get a response similar to "Whats the fun in having a conversation just to have a conversation? That's a lot of typing and effort just to talk to someone." Thus why this controversy still exists. I suppose it's far too much to ask for people to accept different points of view sometimes.

You may enjoy using texting as a utility to discuss plans with friends or school/work projects. Just make sure that you know I completely accept that. I'll think your crazy, or wasting your time, but what does my opinion matter? I just want to give you a new perspective. So, how do you use texting? I always enjoy comments on my thoughts and feelings. If you agree with my sentiments, let me know below! If you think I'm completely stupid, I'm happy to hear that too!

See you.