Exactly!! As a remedial teacher, I know this. They can bail on a class without having to man up and face you, even orally over the phone. It’s a lot easier to lie or at least stretch the truth by textmessage.I know of one case of an engagement that was broken by txt. In txtspk.Now that’s tacky.I told the victim that he was definitely better off without a person who would even consider doing this.
In 1995, Cliff Stoll wrote “Silicon Snake Oil,” about how throwing technology (and money) at educational problems was the new educational trend. Seems he had a valid point, considering the rise of anti-social behavior crimes that plague schools and society in general. A world with vast amounts of information at our fingertips, “friends” available world-wide 24/7, phone service available almost anywhere we go… yet we have lost the ability to carry on a simple conversation (or resolve a disagreement) face-to-face.
Yes, I’ve over-analyzed another comic when people just want to read it and have a chuckle. My apologies. Hmm… what was Earl’s funny comment today?
I wish obama would just use text messages that way we don’t have to see or hear the fool. They could just set up his tele-prompter in front of the camera and let it run.
Texting was developed by Nokia, apparently because “Finnish teenagers are shy” (and I quote) and they thought texting instead of talking directly would help kids relate to each other.How is increasing their isolation from other people IRL going to help?
I agree, Doctor Toon. I send a text if it’s a quick message like “we need milk too” while my husband is at the grocery store. Also it’s better for areas that get bad reception. A friend was in the mountains on vacation and could not make a call, but she could text. Very useful in that case.
When you are at work, you are at stress. Your colleagues are looking at you. Your boss is just around the corner. And your desk has a tons of work on due.Suddenly your mom called “Hi Sylvia, how are you?”. On that moment you’ll want to shout, “Mom, I’m busy right now. Call back later, OK?”Text messaging on the other hand is more flexible. You don’t have to answer immediately. You can read it on your coffee break, toilet call, anytime.Mom and dad just don’t understand text messaging = “Do Not Disturb” sign. Just call back later or leave a text message. We’ll know and we care.
Text Finger(s), one of the latest ailments to strike our highly advanced civilization of humans, so desperate for luxury and convenience. Serves us right. Seems humans are separating themselves from each other more and more all the time. Texting is what you do when you really don’t want to actually speak to a person. What a shame
NG49, true enough. I have realised that most forum “friendships” have a shelf life of less than 3 years…like many forums. And that many people have “close friends” about whom they know next to nothing…not even their real names.
sentient_today over 12 years ago
or each other
Llewellenbruce over 12 years ago
For once Earl said something that makes sense.
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
Exactly!! As a remedial teacher, I know this. They can bail on a class without having to man up and face you, even orally over the phone. It’s a lot easier to lie or at least stretch the truth by textmessage.I know of one case of an engagement that was broken by txt. In txtspk.Now that’s tacky.I told the victim that he was definitely better off without a person who would even consider doing this.
jplyler over 12 years ago
In 1995, Cliff Stoll wrote “Silicon Snake Oil,” about how throwing technology (and money) at educational problems was the new educational trend. Seems he had a valid point, considering the rise of anti-social behavior crimes that plague schools and society in general. A world with vast amounts of information at our fingertips, “friends” available world-wide 24/7, phone service available almost anywhere we go… yet we have lost the ability to carry on a simple conversation (or resolve a disagreement) face-to-face.
Yes, I’ve over-analyzed another comic when people just want to read it and have a chuckle. My apologies. Hmm… what was Earl’s funny comment today?
Jonni over 12 years ago
look in the strip about Sylvia and it is likely the cat has been doing all the texting
GROG Premium Member over 12 years ago
So true, Earl.
TheAuldWan over 12 years ago
Dittoe for us “FishStix.”Today’s strip is too true….
daveoverpar over 12 years ago
I wish obama would just use text messages that way we don’t have to see or hear the fool. They could just set up his tele-prompter in front of the camera and let it run.
jtviper7 over 12 years ago
FishStix… Your right, One call = 50 texts.USAFMSGT… You should text that post to all your Republican friends.
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
Texting was developed by Nokia, apparently because “Finnish teenagers are shy” (and I quote) and they thought texting instead of talking directly would help kids relate to each other.How is increasing their isolation from other people IRL going to help?
Number Three over 12 years ago
Hahaha!
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lightenup Premium Member over 12 years ago
I agree, Doctor Toon. I send a text if it’s a quick message like “we need milk too” while my husband is at the grocery store. Also it’s better for areas that get bad reception. A friend was in the mountains on vacation and could not make a call, but she could text. Very useful in that case.
kurtjmartin over 12 years ago
OUCH!
rufaswan over 12 years ago
When you are at work, you are at stress. Your colleagues are looking at you. Your boss is just around the corner. And your desk has a tons of work on due.Suddenly your mom called “Hi Sylvia, how are you?”. On that moment you’ll want to shout, “Mom, I’m busy right now. Call back later, OK?”Text messaging on the other hand is more flexible. You don’t have to answer immediately. You can read it on your coffee break, toilet call, anytime.Mom and dad just don’t understand text messaging = “Do Not Disturb” sign. Just call back later or leave a text message. We’ll know and we care.
jkhandy over 12 years ago
Text Finger(s), one of the latest ailments to strike our highly advanced civilization of humans, so desperate for luxury and convenience. Serves us right. Seems humans are separating themselves from each other more and more all the time. Texting is what you do when you really don’t want to actually speak to a person. What a shame
Elaine Rosco Premium Member over 12 years ago
Texting can be good and bad.
orinoco womble over 12 years ago
NG49, true enough. I have realised that most forum “friendships” have a shelf life of less than 3 years…like many forums. And that many people have “close friends” about whom they know next to nothing…not even their real names.
misskittygrace over 12 years ago
My FB friends are mostly relatives… Texting can be convenient, and is certainly quieter on the bus than loud phone calls!