Why Text Message

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by kdog

What? You lost me. A drill is a tool and a phone I can see as a tool, but why would you use a drill to hammer a nail? Ergo - email for text or phone for conversation. It does not bother me that people text, but I wonder why. They can leave a message by voice if nobody picks up. However, if it costs less to text, I'm all for it, but won't do it.

My point is that these tools have evolved into toys - for "adults" as well as kids. Used properly, we wouldn't have these social peeves.