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squeeeb · 06-25-2009, 06:42 PM

um....what's T9? i have a motorola razor.

Xerxys · 06-25-2009, 06:47 PM

T9 is a dictionary feature that can be activated by hitting the hash/pound/number sighn (#) and holding it down whilst writing a text message. Once this feature is invoked it will attempt to guess everything you write by means of autocomplete. Not only will it complete words for you but it will also let you add words that you do not feel like having to type out completely like peoples names and long words like later=l8tr.

have fun.

squeeeb · 06-25-2009, 06:51 PM

oh wow. that does make a bit of a difference. thanks.

Xerxys · 06-25-2009, 06:52 PM

Go nuts ... please please please post all your dirty talk!!!

Charlatan · 06-25-2009, 09:18 PM

It helps if you have a QWERTY phone...

-deathboy- · 06-26-2009, 06:22 AM

yea, if you get a phone with a full keypad it makes all the difference in the world.

DaniGirl · 06-26-2009, 07:13 AM

Well I think texting is a waste of time. I don't understand why people text all the time. The thing that really sucks is if you do not have texting on your plan people can still text you and it will end up costing you about 25cents a text. I had a friend that would not stop texting me, even after I told her that it was really costing me money. After a really big bill I had to get texting on my phone just so my best friend could text me.

I know that some people say that texting helps them multitask and I don't really know why. I even know someone that texts when she drives, now that is just stupid. I think driving while talking on the phone is stupid, now there are people out there texting while driving.

squeeeb · 06-26-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by DaniGirl

Well I think texting is a waste of time. ......

wanna go out?

Redlemon · 06-26-2009, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DaniGirl

I had a friend that would not stop texting me, even after I told her that it was really costing me money. After a really big bill I had to get texting on my phone just so my best friend could text me.

Or just bill your friend at the end of each month.

Esoteric · 06-26-2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

It helps if you have a QWERTY phone...

Indeed. I actually loathed texting until I got a Curve, now I prefer it. <_< Also, T9 is fucking annoying.

MSD · 06-26-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by squeeeb

i still don't see how texting is easier. i can talk on a phone while i ride my bike or drive a car or walk. i can put the phone on speaker and talk while i cook or shave or whatever. when i text i have to stop what i'm doing and look at the buttons and keep clicking until i get the right letter and spell out every fucking word. i can call and we can each say three sentences and hang up in the time it takes one of us to type a sentence.

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

It helps if you have a QWERTY phone...

Except while driving. On my KRZR, I could pick up the phone, pick a recipient, type the message, and send it, all without looking down or being distracted. It was pretty much a subconscious thing like my heart beating or breathing. With the Voyager, I have to decide whether I wait for a stoplight or it's important enough to pull over and respond. Faster with two hands, but one-handed is impossible without looking, as is using the touch screen and T9.

dlish · 06-26-2009, 10:53 AM

came across this article that i thought was pertinant to this discussion. please dont mock me for the magazine...

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Times You Shouldn?t Text a Guy

Times You Shouldn’t Text a Guy

Firing off too many messages can kill a budding relationship. We tell you when to step away from the mobile.

Casual electronic notes have become a huge part of dating, and experts speculate that text has surpassed actual phone calls between many couples. So it’s no wonder why you can find yourself with an itchy text-messaging trigger finger (or thumbs, rather) when in the throes of new love. But beware: There’s such a thing as too much texting (what you might call TMT). “Overdoing it can freak guys out,” says relationship expert Arlene Krieger, PhD. “They feel pressured into sending an instantaneous response.”

There are several instances where texting can torpedo a relationship before it’s barely gotten off the ground:
After you’re first few dates. It may be tempting to contact a guy after an amazing date, but resist the urge. “Reaching out lessens the thrill of the chase for him,” says psychologist Diana Kirschner, PhD, author of the upcoming book Love in 90 Days.

When you’re drunk. Since phones don’t come with Breathalyzers, it’s up to you to stop yourself from sending a tipsy message - especially one that suggest you two meet up ASAP. “Being too available lets a guy know he has all the leverage,” Krieger says.

When you’re angry. It’s annoying when a guy flakes, but sending a “Why haven’t you called me?!” inquiry makes you look massively insecure. Avoid angry texts once you’re in a relationship too. “When it’s in writing, you can’t easily take it back,” Kirschner says. It’s even smart to ban bitchy humor, which can sound meaner than it is.

When you’re trying to be funny. “When relayed non-verbally, sarcasm and joking can come off as aggressive,” according to Kirschner. A dude could read a message like “OMG, you were out of control last night” literally, which makes you sound pissed when you were actually just fondly remembering his funny behavior.

When you’ve already texted him that day. Once you’re in an ongoing relationship, you may be tempted to rely on texting as a regular form of communication, and there’s nothing wrong with staying in touch that way sometimes. But electronic communication discourages phone conversations and one-on-one time. Also, guys like brief updates, not a blow-by-blow of your life.

telekinetic · 06-26-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MSD

Except while driving. On my KRZR, I could pick up the phone, pick a recipient, type the message, and send it, all without looking down or being distracted. It was pretty much a subconscious thing like my heart beating or breathing. With the Voyager, I have to decide whether I wait for a stoplight or it's important enough to pull over and respond. Faster with two hands, but one-handed is impossible without looking, as is using the touch screen and T9.

I have my G1 set up so that the on screen keyboard is T9, so that if I only have one hand I can still text, but if I have two, I can flip open the keyboard.

Fremen · 06-27-2009, 07:12 PM

A text to my buddy from his other buddy...

Quote:

"I Got a damn good lucken girl who wants 2 have sum fun and i mean damn good lucken no joke"

That's why I don't like text messages.

squeeeb · 06-27-2009, 08:32 PM

i wanna meet a "good lucken" girl.

Martian · 06-27-2009, 08:46 PM

I'm highly skeptical of anyone who claims that texting while driving is not a distraction.

The whole medium is a bit too detached and impersonal for my tastes. It does have it's uses in sending short, discrete messages; but I also reject it on principle due to what I consider to be abusive practices by the carriers.

Cellular service in Canada is a bit of a joke across the board. The things are too damn useful to discard entirely, but I try to limit my level of participation.

MSD · 06-28-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by twistedmosaic

I have my G1 set up so that the on screen keyboard is T9, so that if I only have one hand I can still text, but if I have two, I can flip open the keyboard.

A touch screen is a neat novelty, but I wouldn't buy another phone with one. With my old phone, I could feel where my fingers were. With the Voyager, it's soft plastic all over and a vibration when I touch anything.

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Originally Posted by Martian

I'm highly skeptical of anyone who claims that texting while driving is not a distraction.

Anecdotally, I think with a keypad and T9, it was less distracting than talking. Anything except driving is a distraction, but I think that minimized it.

mrklixx · 06-28-2009, 11:05 AM

I witnessed an incident last night that made me think about this thread.

I was using a public restroom, and there was a guy standing a couple of slots down from me. His phone rang. In his haste to find and answer his phone, he seemed to have dropped the business at hand, because suddenly there was the sound of liquid hitting the floor, and I'm assuming by the stream of profanity that followed, his shoes were also involved.

Once the actual phone call proceeded, which I could hear loud and clear in our reverberous surroundings, it was clear that the extent of the discussion was "Where you at?".

Had it been a text message, he could have finished the job, washed his hands, and then responded to this urgent missive.

Whether it was the level of intelligence of this gentleman, or the immediacy of answering a phone call, that caused demise, it definitely made me think about this thread.

newtx · 06-29-2009, 08:25 PM

I text because............................................oh alright I don't text at all because I just don't get it. Or maybe I do. Texting is for young folks and no one would call me young. If Bobby texts then I had better get up to speed.

Psycho Dad · 06-29-2009, 08:35 PM

My son was in the hospital over the weekend. I was a damn lot easier than calling 50 people and keeping them updated.

He was also able to update his Facebook and Myspace pages with my iPhone from his hospital bed.

gabrieljosh · 06-30-2009, 03:48 AM

i prefer talking than txting...

Lindy · 07-01-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by snowy

.....I do just fine without it. ....

Me too.

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Originally Posted by Xerxys

^^ You're overdoing it. And you hate sprint because the customer service people you spoke to don't know jack shit about the damn service. Really sprint is cheap and easy and I have no idea who the hell told you you had to renew your service contract to add 300 text messages for $5 monthly.

Secondly, why does it annoy you when people stand in front of a trash can, remove their purse/wallet, and throw their money in their trash? I have never understood this. It's their money ... no? If the phone doesn't make any sound except the distinct buzz of a vibration then how is that different from clearing your throat?

RB, what kind of phone do you have and ... wait for it, wait for it ... did you read the user guide?

See the reply to Snowy.

Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile.

Lindy

Xerxys · 07-01-2009, 09:56 AM

Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile ... come to the dork side!!

Willravel · 07-01-2009, 10:03 AM

Last night, I picked up my grandmother at the airport after a long stay with my uncle and his family in North Carolina. My aunt had asked me to let her know when my grandmother got home, but it was 9 p.m. here and thus 12 a.m. in North Carolina. So as not to wake her up but also get the message to her (she doesn't really use email), I sent her a text message. I'm sure her phone beeped once and that was it, allowing her to sleep but delivering the message first thing in the morning.

Texting is probably overused, but there are times when texting seems perfectly reasonable.

777 · 07-01-2009, 01:37 PM

What can I say, I'm guilty of being a serial texter. With a qwerty keyboard, an unlimited everything prepaid plan, and friends that prefer the writen word over a spoken one, I text, send picture messages, send emails, all from my cell phone (wow, that sounds like a comercial). I'm currently a bus and subway rider, so my conversations are private this way. Once I start driving again, I'll switch on my headset, and actually talk to people again

One pet peeve I have is when on a phone call with someone, I can hear them texting DURING THE CALL! Arg.

elise1 · 07-01-2009, 08:32 PM

i hate texting i don't even have it on my phone i see these people texting on the train 24/7 its like a drug addiction they can't stop

ItWasMe · 07-01-2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

Texting is very cheap. It's easier to send a text to my wife to say, "can you pick up some milk" than it is to initiate a full conversation full of pleasantries and interruptions.

And when I text my hubby or daughter to "pick up milk" when they are probably driving, they can check the text at the next red light. I hate talking on the phone when driving, blue ear pluggie thing or not.

I don't do voice mail, at all. Too hard to hold the phone + pen + paper and write as fast as some people speak. Then I often have to repeat the danged message because someone farted or a loud truck drove by or a kid yelled, and I missed part of the message. I prefer a text that I can already read. Once in a while someone will complain that my voicemail box is full. Yes, I know it is. If I don't clear it out, people can't leave me messages that I forget to check. Send me a text.

n0nsensical · 07-01-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Martian

I'm highly skeptical of anyone who claims that texting while driving is not a distraction.

Texting while driving is even more dangerous than talking on the phone. The most dangerous part of talking on the phone is typing in the number! Fortunately they've both been banned in these parts. Texting/talking while driving is probably responsible for more deaths than all illegal drugs combined on a yearly basis.

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Originally Posted by Lindy

Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile.

Lindy

More like rsistnce is futle. fllow th txt lemmings. u will b assimlated.

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Originally Posted by 777

One pet peeve I have is when on a phone call with someone, I can hear them texting DURING THE CALL! Arg.

Dang I need to get a new phone!

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Originally Posted by ItWasMe

I don't do voice mail, at all. Too hard to hold the phone + pen + paper and write as fast as some people speak. Then I often have to repeat the danged message because someone farted or a loud truck drove by or a kid yelled, and I missed part of the message. I prefer a text that I can already read. Once in a while someone will complain that my voicemail box is full. Yes, I know it is. If I don't clear it out, people can't leave me messages that I forget to check. Send me a text.

Good point. txt is basically a replacement for clumsy voicemail. Sometimes I can't even figure out how to get my voicemail when I want to.

06-25-2009, 06:42 PM	#41 (permalink)
squeeeb part of the problem Location: hic et ubique	um....what's T9? i have a motorola razor. __________________ onward to mayhem!

06-25-2009, 06:51 PM	#43 (permalink)
squeeeb part of the problem Location: hic et ubique	oh wow. that does make a bit of a difference. thanks. __________________ onward to mayhem!

06-25-2009, 09:18 PM	#45 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	It helps if you have a QWERTY phone... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

06-26-2009, 06:22 AM	#46 (permalink)
-deathboy- Upright Location: in the grave next to yours.	yea, if you get a phone with a full keypad it makes all the difference in the world. __________________ no zombie! i iz not cheezburger!

06-27-2009, 08:32 PM	#55 (permalink)
squeeeb part of the problem Location: hic et ubique	i wanna meet a "good lucken" girl. __________________ onward to mayhem!

06-25-2009, 06:47 PM	#42 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	T9 is a dictionary feature that can be activated by hitting the hash/pound/number sighn (#) and holding it down whilst writing a text message. Once this feature is invoked it will attempt to guess everything you write by means of autocomplete. Not only will it complete words for you but it will also let you add words that you do not feel like having to type out completely like peoples names and long words like later=l8tr. have fun.

06-25-2009, 06:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	Go nuts ... please please please post all your dirty talk!!!

06-26-2009, 07:13 AM	#47 (permalink)
DaniGirl Addict Location: Fucking Utah...	Well I think texting is a waste of time. I don't understand why people text all the time. The thing that really sucks is if you do not have texting on your plan people can still text you and it will end up costing you about 25cents a text. I had a friend that would not stop texting me, even after I told her that it was really costing me money. After a really big bill I had to get texting on my phone just so my best friend could text me. I know that some people say that texting helps them multitask and I don't really know why. I even know someone that texts when she drives, now that is just stupid. I think driving while talking on the phone is stupid, now there are people out there texting while driving.

06-27-2009, 08:46 PM	#56 (permalink)
Martian Young Crumudgeon Location: Canada	I'm highly skeptical of anyone who claims that texting while driving is not a distraction. The whole medium is a bit too detached and impersonal for my tastes. It does have it's uses in sending short, discrete messages; but I also reject it on principle due to what I consider to be abusive practices by the carriers. Cellular service in Canada is a bit of a joke across the board. The things are too damn useful to discard entirely, but I try to limit my level of participation. __________________ I wake up in the morning more tired than before I slept I get through cryin' and I'm sadder than before I wept I get through thinkin' now, and the thoughts have left my head I get through speakin' and I can't remember, not a word that I said - Ben Harper, Show Me A Little Shame

06-28-2009, 11:05 AM	#58 (permalink)
mrklixx President Rick Location: location location	I witnessed an incident last night that made me think about this thread. I was using a public restroom, and there was a guy standing a couple of slots down from me. His phone rang. In his haste to find and answer his phone, he seemed to have dropped the business at hand, because suddenly there was the sound of liquid hitting the floor, and I'm assuming by the stream of profanity that followed, his shoes were also involved. Once the actual phone call proceeded, which I could hear loud and clear in our reverberous surroundings, it was clear that the extent of the discussion was "Where you at?". Had it been a text message, he could have finished the job, washed his hands, and then responded to this urgent missive. Whether it was the level of intelligence of this gentleman, or the immediacy of answering a phone call, that caused demise, it definitely made me think about this thread. __________________ This post is content. If you don't like it then you are not content. Or perhaps just incontinent. This is not a link - Do not click here I hate animated avatars.

06-29-2009, 08:25 PM	#59 (permalink)
newtx Addict	I text because............................................oh alright I don't text at all because I just don't get it. Or maybe I do. Texting is for young folks and no one would call me young. If Bobby texts then I had better get up to speed.

06-29-2009, 08:35 PM	#60 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	My son was in the hospital over the weekend. I was a damn lot easier than calling 50 people and keeping them updated. He was also able to update his Facebook and Myspace pages with my iPhone from his hospital bed. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

06-30-2009, 03:48 AM	#61 (permalink)
gabrieljosh Banned	i prefer talking than txting...

07-01-2009, 09:56 AM	#63 (permalink)
Xerxys Junkie Location: My head.	Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile. Follow the text lemmings. You will be assimilated. Follow the text lemmings. Resistance is futile ... come to the dork side!!

07-01-2009, 10:03 AM	#64 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Last night, I picked up my grandmother at the airport after a long stay with my uncle and his family in North Carolina. My aunt had asked me to let her know when my grandmother got home, but it was 9 p.m. here and thus 12 a.m. in North Carolina. So as not to wake her up but also get the message to her (she doesn't really use email), I sent her a text message. I'm sure her phone beeped once and that was it, allowing her to sleep but delivering the message first thing in the morning. Texting is probably overused, but there are times when texting seems perfectly reasonable.

07-01-2009, 01:37 PM	#65 (permalink)
777 drawn and redrawn Location: Some where in Southern California	What can I say, I'm guilty of being a serial texter. With a qwerty keyboard, an unlimited everything prepaid plan, and friends that prefer the writen word over a spoken one, I text, send picture messages, send emails, all from my cell phone (wow, that sounds like a comercial). I'm currently a bus and subway rider, so my conversations are private this way. Once I start driving again, I'll switch on my headset, and actually talk to people again One pet peeve I have is when on a phone call with someone, I can hear them texting DURING THE CALL! Arg. __________________ "I don't know that I ever wanted greatness, on its own. It seems rather like wanting to be an engineer, rather than wanting to design something - or wanting to be a writer, rather than wanting to write. It should be a by-product, not a thing in itself. Otherwise, it's just an ego trip." Roger Zelazny

07-01-2009, 08:32 PM	#66 (permalink)
elise1 Upright	i hate texting i don't even have it on my phone i see these people texting on the train 24/7 its like a drug addiction they can't stop