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That's about 800 texts a day! :o

I barely use 100 texts a month.

Is he aware he has a Y chromosome? Because he's acting like a teenage girl.

Is he aware he has a Y chromosome? Because he's acting like a teenage girl.

Yes he does have a Y chromosome, and those without one have noticed it apparently.

Sweet mother of fuck, how is that physically possible?

That's like one text per minute he spent awake...

That's more than a text every 2 minutes for a month. Have his thumbs started bleeding yet?

Sweet mother of fuck, how is that physically possible?

That's like one text per minute he spent awake...Most were probably one character long like 'k' or something. Other than that I've rung up quite a few texts when I've been organising an event (sending the same text to multiple different people).

I've sent less than 20 texts in the 3 years I've had this phone...

I've sent less than 20 texts in the 3 years I've had this phone...

No worries my brother is making all that up for you.

Yeah, I've got the unlimited texting plan as well, thankfully. I usually fill my phone's capacity (about 300) every few days or so. I guess that turns out to be a couple thousand a month, doesn't it?

Yeah, I've got the unlimited texting plan as well, thankfully. I usually fill my phone's capacity (about 300) every few days or so. I guess that turns out to be a couple thousand a month, doesn't it?

Better than a couple dozen thousand.

No they haven't strangely enough... maybe I should have never gotten him the one with the texting keyboard?

Just to add to the WTF factor... my brother has 365 contacts on his phone (this includes family). He just told me he has so many conversations going on at once he usually doesn't remember who he's talking to.

Does he also do the standard teenager reply when you ask him "Hey, man, what're you up to?" which is, "Nothing"?

:D

That's more than a text every 2 minutes for a month. Have his thumbs started bleeding yet?

its possible that it counts a text sent to multiple recipients as not one text but as many. this could be enough to bring it down to the physically possible.

I've sent less than 20 texts in the 3 years I've had this phone...Texts can be useful. For instance sending a telephone number or address, or items to get at a shop. Less irritating than having to scribble it down as the person says over the phone or having to relisten to the answer phone message.

Deepak Sharma went on record with the Guinness Book for having sent the most text messages in a single month: 182,689.

It could be worse. I think we need to create a T&A group for cellphone junkies (no not tits and ass but Textaholics Anonymous)

Does he also do the standard teenager reply when you ask him "Hey, man, what're you up to?" which is, "Nothing"?

:D

Yes... now I know better.
"What you up to?"
"Nothing."
"More text messages..."

Most were probably one character long like 'k' or something. Other than that I've rung up quite a few texts when I've been organising an event (sending the same text to multiple different people).

^this. Also, I receive texts from things that are not people (like the text I get every morning that tells me how my fantasy baseball players are doing, which goes over the 150 character limit so it's split into like 30 different texts).

I dislike texting. Hurts my thumb... I'm just lazy moving my thumb, I like calling better. My friends and family know I won't reply to their text messages because I am too lazy.

Texts can be useful. For instance sending a telephone number or address, or items to get at a shop. Less irritating than having to scribble it down as the person says over the phone or having to relisten to the answer phone message.

I know, I just don't pay for them now so it's not worth the expense.

I know, I just don't pay for them now so it's not worth the expense.

You don't pay for them, or you do pay for them?

2 words: Fucking retarded.

Text messgaging in large quantities that is, in the current era where phone can be online and thus allow for normal IMs at fixed monthly rate.


Of course, using phones for - y'know - calling other people is also an option.

2 words: Fucking retarded.

Text messgaging in large quantities that is, in the current era where phone can be online and thus allow for normal IMs at fixed monthly rate.


Of course, using phones for - y'know - calling other people is also an option.

He did that too, so says the 957 daytime minutes he used...

He did that too, so says the 957 daytime minutes he used...
I bet he's a twitter also...


I personally can't understand the urge to constantly tell others what the f*ck you're doing or - on topic of SMSes - the ever more pointless "'k" reply acknowledging that you got the other person's message.

2 words: Fucking retarded.

Text messgaging in large quantities that is, in the current era where phone can be online and thus allow for normal IMs at fixed monthly rate.


Of course, using phones for - y'know - calling other people is also an option.

IM only works if your friends are on IM also, some of my friends do not have web enabled phones and the ones that do aren't just sitting around on MSN all day. Also, calling them means they have to answer the phone right then and talk to me right then, when I text them they can text me back at their leisure, also I can text 20 people at once, I can't call 20 people at once.

I bet he's a twitter also...


I personally can't understand the urge to constantly tell others what the f*ck you're doing or - on topic of SMSes - the ever more pointless "'k" reply acknowledging that you got the other person's message.

Nor can I, I usually only do that when people ask.

According to Sharia Law your brother is a woman.

According to Sharia Law your brother is a woman.

Sometimes I wonder about that myself. I would not at all be surprised if he one day announced he was gay.

IM only works if your friends are on IM also, some of my friends do not have web enabled phones and the ones that do aren't just sitting around on MSN all day.

Also, calling them means they have to answer the phone right then and talk to me right then, when I text them they can text me back at their leisure, also I can text 20 people at once, I can't call 20 people at once.
For a delayed group conversation there's a thing called E-Mail. :tongue:

Look, let's be clear: I'm not saying there's no use for SMSes - they are in my opinion bloody useful - but having any longer conversation over them is a waste of both resources and time.

Nor can I, I usually only do that when people ask.
Aye, the messege usually being in form of a question that requires an actual reply.

The difference between:
"We'll be there"
..and..
"Will u be there?"

For a delayed group conversation there's a thing called E-Mail. :tongue:
And my friends who can't access their email during the day? I'm not talking about a huge delay, just 10-15 minutes.

Look, let's be clear: I'm not saying there's no use for SMSes - they are in my opinion bloody useful - but having any longer conversation over them is a waste of both resources and time.
Um....it saves time and is useful when I use them.


Aye, the messege usually being in form of a question that requires an actual reply.

The difference between:
"We'll be there"
..and..
"Will u be there?"
I hate that. My mom texts me to say "call me" WTF?! Just tell me what you want woman!

I text my husband "please pick up 1/2G Vit D" and "car died @ <intersection> we're eating lunch @ <cafe> text me back when you get here"

Um....it saves time and is useful when I use them.
No it doesn't. Conversing over SMS expends more time and costs more than the alternatives.

To clarify bit more: Reporting or asking someone something isn't really a conversation.
I text my husband "please pick up 1/2G Vit D"
This is a good and proper use for SMS and something which might even warrant a reply.

"car died @ <intersection> we're eating lunch @ <cafe> text me back when you get here"
However, I completely and utterly fail to see the point behind the bolded part.

I hate that. My mom texts me to say "call me" WTF?! Just tell me what you want woman!

I text my husband "please pick up 1/2G Vit D" and "car died @ <intersection> we're eating lunch @ <cafe> text me back when you get here"

Alternately, she texted you, thus she is holding a phone. Why doesn't she call you?

Alternately, she texted you, thus she is holding a phone. Why doesn't she call you?

I don't answer my phone. I'm busy. I don't have time for her to yammer on and on and on and on. I have things to do. If you have something to say to me text me, when I have time I will respond.

I don't even answer my home phone, the ringer is turned off for 90% of the day, if you have something to say to me, leave a message, I'll call you back when I want to.

No it doesn't. Conversing over SMS expends more time and costs more than the alternatives.
I pay for it whether I use it or not. It takes me less time to answer a text than to wait for my phone to access the internet.

This is a good and proper use for SMS and something which might even warrant a reply.

However, I completely and utterly fail to see the point behind the bolded part.
Why would I wait outside with kids in a busy parking lot when I can wait inside and he can text me when he gets there?

I pay for it whether I use it or not. It takes me less time to answer a text than to wait for my phone to access the internet.
Umm, the alternative I was referring to was either calling if the business is urgent or emailing if it isn't.

Sending multiple messages can cost a lot of money and takes a lot more time vs a 30 second chat.

Why would I wait outside with kids in a busy parking lot when I can wait inside and he can text me when he gets there?
Because he can call while driving the car?

You can even save both time and money by hanging up before replying.

Also, from the viewpoint of your husband texting is SLOWER than calling: Stop the car, type meaningful message, send it vs hold number 1 (quick dial).

Umm, the alternative I was referring to was either calling if the business is urgent or emailing if it isn't.
Except I can't/won't answer my phone during the day. I can/do check my texts.


Because he can call while driving the car?

You can even save both time and money by hanging up before replying.

Also, from the viewpoint of your husband texting is SLOWER than calling: Stop the car, type meaningful message, send it vs hold number 1 (quick dial).
It costs him more to call me than it does to text me.
What it costs for him to receive a text from me and reply is less than placing a 1 minute call. (prepaid phone)

Except I can't/won't answer my phone during the day.
That's a usage problem.

It costs him more to call me than it does to text me.
Umm, "bombing" is free (the practice of hanging up before replying).

In anycase, the cost thing is subscription depndent: Back here a SMS usually costs more than short phone call.

What it costs for him to receive a text from me and reply is less than placing a 1 minute call. (prepaid phone)
1 minute call is a long one over a trivial issue.

That's a usage problem.
No, it isn't. I use my phone exactly the way I want.


Umm, "bombing" is free (the practice of hanging up before replying).
Not on his phone.

In anycase, the cost thing is subscription depndent: Back here a SMS usually costs more than short phone call.
So, they are useful in situations where they are useful.

1 minute call is a long one over a trivial issue.
Even if he's on the phone for 2 seconds, he's charged for a minute.

The maximum I've done per day is ~200.

I did about 3000 text one month. When i was texting back and forth with this girl I had just met. Then we got to bill and decided to just fucking call each other.

I just got the shared phone bill I have with my younger (16) year old brother for last month.. between May 1st through 31st he sent/received 25,014 Text Messages and used 957 minutes out of a shared 1,500... how the hell did he manage that spectacular feet of texting AND talking between school and his job?

Wait what!? Only just got the one for May? :eek:
I seem to be in the wrong time zone, seriously wrong time zone

No, it isn't. I use my phone exactly the way I want.
Indeed, but it's not the optimal - cost/time wise - way. :tongue:
Not on his phone.
Whoa...that's patently weird...

How can you be charged for dialing to a number that doesn't answer?


It's apparently still true that USA is in the stone-age when it comes to mobile communication ;)
So, they are useful in situations where they are useful.
Yes, but that doesn't include conversations.

For example:
"Where are you?"
"<answer>"
"So what about evening, got any plans?"
"<answer>"
"Meet me <there and there>"
"<answer>"
"So it's settled?"
"Yes"

Time used typing and waiting for a reply: Minutes.
Cost: Equivalent to 5-10 minute phonecall.

Besides, texting requires a more active effort than talking so it's also more dangerous when moving.
Even if he's on the phone for 2 seconds, he's charged for a minute.
Back here some subscriptions have 'starting fee' which covers short calls and is significantly lower than one minute call or a text message (for example, one of the more expensive providers: 4.9 cents vs 8 cents/minute vs 8 cents/SMS + a monthly fee of 2 €/month).

I just got the shared phone bill I have with my younger (16) year old brother for last month.. between May 1st through 31st he sent/received 25,014 Text Messages and used 957 minutes out of a shared 1,500... how the hell did he manage that spectacular feet of texting AND talking between school and his job?

In contrast I used 230 minutes and sent 202 text messages and I use my phone to conduct business...

Whats the most text messages you ever sent, or ever heard of being sent in a month?

Oh yeah.. I'm glad i went with the unlimited texting option: $10.00 a month compared to the $2,501.40 he would have rang up (I would have killed him)

That's more than a text every 2 minutes for a month. Have his thumbs started bleeding yet?

No they haven't strangely enough... maybe I should have never gotten him the one with the texting keyboard?

Just to add to the WTF factor... my brother has 365 contacts on his phone (this includes family). He just told me he has so many conversations going on at once he usually doesn't remember who he's talking to.

Cut him off cold turkey. Let him pay for his own phone.

Indeed, but it's not the optimal - cost/time wise - way. :tongue:

Whoa...that's patently weird...

How can you be charged for dialing to a number that doesn't answer?


It's apparently still true that USA is in the stone-age when it comes to mobile communication ;)

Yes, but that doesn't include conversations.

For example:
"Where are you?"
"<answer>"
"So what about evening, got any plans?"
"<answer>"
"Meet me <there and there>"
"<answer>"
"So it's settled?"
"Yes"

Time used typing and waiting for a reply: Minutes.
Cost: Equivalent to 5-10 minute phonecall.

Besides, texting requires a more active effort than talking so it's also more dangerous when moving.

Back here some subscriptions have 'starting fee' which covers short calls and is significantly lower than one minute call or a text message (for example, one of the more expensive providers: 4.9 cents vs 8 cents/minute vs 8 cents/SMS + a monthly fee of 2 €/month).
Hate to burst your bubble, but not only are you charged TO text, some plans charge you for RECEIVING them.

Indeed, but it's not the optimal - cost/time wise - way. :tongue:
For you, it's not the optimal way. For people who have different phone plans/needs/wants/priorities/habits it is the optimal way. I have unlimited talk/text/web, it costs me the same no matter what I do, I have friends who do not have web and who have unlimited text but limited talk, for them it is easier to text. I don't like to talk on the phone, it seems to waste time to me.....

hello
hi
how are you?
fine.
what are you doing?
nothing
I wanted to call and check your plans for tonight
why?
Because I'm thinking of going out and I wanted to invite you
out where?
to the club
oh, what time?
8ish
oh, can I bring Mary?
sure, do you think she'll come? because if she is I want to bring her coat back
Maybe, let me call her
*20 minutes on hold*
Oh, yeah, she says she needs to know what time





contrasted with

<text> I'm going to the club at 8ish I'll be in the table behind the bar by the darts</text>

<reply>cool, I texted Mary and she's coming too</reply>


Besides I get really annoyed with people calling me......they take too much time to get to the goddamn point.....with texts if they dawdle I can just ignore it.

Wow, way more than Il Ruffino!

I don't answer my phone. I'm busy. I don't have time for her to yammer on and on and on and on. I have things to do. If you have something to say to me text me, when I have time I will respond.

I don't even answer my home phone, the ringer is turned off for 90% of the day, if you have something to say to me, leave a message, I'll call you back when I want to.

God I know the feeling there. I don't even have a home phone, and I rarely answer my cell. So my mother, crafty like she is, calls me on the weekend on my work cell, which she knows I always answer.

Then she talks, and talks, and talks, until suicide looks like the only escape.

i hate talking on the phone - it always feels awkward, even with friends and family. my g/f is the only one i feel comfortable talking with; other than that, texts are the way to go. you have time to think and can do stuff in your own time with texts.

still 25k texts per month is retarded, no offence to anyone's brother