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In reply to the discussion: When will texting become acceptable professionally? [View all]Ampersand Unicode
(503 posts)12. I hope never. At least I hope they don't abandon the old methods for the new.
I don't have or want a cell phone and would hate if this becomes mainstream, because then I'd be forced to get one.
I fear even more if social media becomes the de facto mode of communication, with texting second -- and land lines and postal mail phased out like rotary dials and pay phones.
NB: I'm 18 and way behind my generation in terms of embracing new technologies. I don't even have an email address. Already they're talking about phasing out car keys in favor of some sort of Bluetooth authentication with your iPhone or something. That would leave me SOL in terms of driving if my car ever dies and I'm forced to get the Applemobile.
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I hope never. At least I hope they don't abandon the old methods for the new.
Ampersand Unicode
Oct 2014
#12
When it's clear that EVERYONE is proficient in receiving and responding to texts
ecstatic
Oct 2014
#17
15 years?! My eye doctor just sent me a text as a reminder. So, more like yesterday...nt
Threedifferentones
Oct 2014
#18
you know doctors still wear pagers right? faxes aren't going anywhere either :)
snooper2
Oct 2014
#19