Text talk

[natasha_fawn]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I used Argh! long before the internet!

I'm not sure I can say I used it long before the internet, but long before I was exposed to the internet certainly. I hope it didn't sound like I was criticizing the use of argh, it's a very important word!

[astra]

Originally Posted by dsvick

Secondly, in my daughter's school, and most others I'd bet, if they get caught texting in class they get their phone taken away.

Nice school.

[wodin]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

I despise it. I don't even text with it

Yeah! What she said!

[wodin]

Originally Posted by kindlekitten

you are sorely mistaken if you think that text messages are not stored somewhere. as far as not telling kids, especially teens about bluetooth technology, you'll find that they are light years ahead of us with any new technology trends

I recently had a phone bill that charged me $.20 per text for 88 international texts to/from Nigeria. I called the carrier, and spoke with the customer service rep. She was able to see ALL of those texts. Yes Virginia, they ARE stored somewhere!

That being said, I think one of the reasons for Text Talk, is the 160 character limit on message size. You can say more in 160 characters if you abreviate. I STILL detest it. If I can't say it in 160 characters, I send an email; or better yet, pick up the phone.

[jbcohen]

I think Kindle kitten is mistaking my words, instant messages are not stored. However I did not know that text is stored, glad to learn something new.

[kindlekitten]

Originally Posted by jbcohen

I think Kindle kitten is mistaking my words, instant messages are not stored. However I did not know that text is stored, glad to learn something new.

what kind of instant messaging are you referring to?

[Freeshadow]

ICQ; Gadu-gadu; Jabber this alike methinks is meant.

[thrawn_aj]

Originally Posted by Mortis

So what did the shirt say?

I have absolutely no idea

[Mortis]

In my daughters schools the kids are not allowed to take cell phones into class, if caught the cell phone is confiscated and the kids get to explain to their parents why their phone is gone. (One of the teachers told me that she wished she could keep them, she'd never have to buy a phone again) Before people start saying that it's good to be able to contact our kids in school, remember 20 years ago, ok, 30 years ago when I was in school there weren't cell phones and we all survived, how about in your grandparents time, mine didn't even have a phone. We are so over protective of our children these days its surprising any children ever leave home, oh wait they don't!

[beachwanderer]

Originally Posted by Mortis

In my daughters schools the kids are not allowed to take cell phones into class, if caught the cell phone is confiscated and the kids get to explain to their parents why their phone is gone.

My sister-in-law is a teacher here nearby (northern Germany) and at her school (and others around) the same rule applies. And rightly so.

(Mind you: A mobile can only be taken away if a teacher is aware of a kid using it. There is - of course - no pre class strip search for phones, and hopefully never will be. If the "little ones" are smart enough not to use phones in class / to turn them off (or not get cought) then they keep the phones. No problem there.)

[Mortis]

High school students aren't really all that smart, they still confiscate 200 phones at a school that has 1100 students, not the brightest bunch, and no it's not a "Special" school

Teachers can take the phones even if they are not using them, it sounds a little evil, but lets face it when I was in high school the teacher would whack us across the knuckles with a pointer if we were caught talking in class, I still have an aversion to Nuns

[dsvick]

Originally Posted by Mortis

In my daughters schools the kids are not allowed to take cell phones into class, ... Before people start saying that it's good to be able to contact our kids in school, remember 20 years ago, ok, 30 years ago when I was in school there weren't cell phones and we all survived,

At my daughters they can have them in their pocket or purse but they cannot use them. The only times they can use them is between classes and at lunch. You're right that the being able to contact them argument doesn't fly either. If there was some sort of emergency you'd have to call the school anyway to get your child excused.