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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:30:20 AM EST
[#1]
Just answer the phone, sport.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:30:30 AM EST
[#2]
Because it takes me 30 seconds to leave a voicemail that has all the details of what I need to say. Yeah, not going to spend 5 minutes sending a test message that contains all the info in that one voicemail.
Better question is why you young punks can't actually communicate in a meaningful way. You'd rather waste an hour going back and forth with text messages instead of a 30 second phone call. Much as I hate talking on the phone, it's a one and done thing. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:30:30 AM EST
[#3]
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... trying to leave voicemail when calling someone who specifically told you to text them? Why are you not texting people? Do you not like the fact that there is a transcribed document that is proof of something you said? Do you say dumb shit constantly? Is new technology not for you? Do you have trouble tying your shoes in the morning? Do you have velcro sneakers? Have you not talked to people in years because of this? Are you living in shame? Or do you just talk to f****** much? What's the reason? Please surprise me by actually typing out your response. You get double the points if you did it on your smartphone. You get triple the points if you use one you own and not your child's. Email is for things that just need to be done relatively soon. I maybe check texts once a day. Some days I don't bother. I've found that some people text. Some people use voice calls. Some use email. If you're dealing w/ someone it's often best to use the method that works to get their attention. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:32:09 AM EST
[#4]
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Well then I guess you're not talking to me are you? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Your not my boss |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:34:56 AM EST
[#5]
OP has maturity issues. You know we old folk just don't care what your preference is? We have preferences too. 1: We know you will delete a message and claim you never got it. 2: If you have that thin a skin, we'll call every time just to piss you off. It's called entertainment.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:34:58 AM EST
[#6]
I wonder if the irony is lost on all the angry boomers, that OP got you to communicate with him through text right now.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:35:37 AM EST
[#7]
If it's like here some spelling/grammar Nazi would be on the other end.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:35:37 AM EST
[#8]
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If you have something important to say, call me. If not, I probably won't read the text for a day or two The above pretty much sums up my take on his very childish screed. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:36:12 AM EST
[#9]
Why is OP so Age-ist? Back to diversity training for you.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:40:08 AM EST
[#10]
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Because we still have social skills and actually talk to people. 
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:42:37 AM EST
[#11]
I'm afraid of the consequences of leaving voicemail.
I was born. I cried. North Korea attacked South Korea. Coincidence? Maybe, but I don't want to start WWIII. So I text. I changed the voicemail number to 5555555555 so I wouldn't get any voicemails. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:50:40 AM EST
[#12]
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Because it takes me 30 seconds to leave a voicemail that has all the details of what I need to say. Yeah, not going to spend 5 minutes sending a test message that contains all the info in that one voicemail. Better question is why you young punks can't actually communicate in a meaningful way. You'd rather waste an hour going back and forth with text messages instead of a 30 second phone call. Much as I hate talking on the phone, it's a one and done thing. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:57:33 AM EST
[#13]
#ZFG about the opinion of a non-team member from Armenia.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:57:54 AM EST
[#14]
Hey kid. Don't be a dick.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 11:58:09 AM EST
[#15]
That does it OP, now I am really mad................................
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:03:30 PM EST
[#16]
OP does not realize many "old people" have got along just fine without texting their entire life.
At this point all I have to know is how to dial 911.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:03:47 PM EST
[#17]
I'm reading a lot of excuses right now.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:13:52 PM EST
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I'm reading a lot of excuses right now. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:14:21 PM EST
[#19]
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my fav is when Aging Boomer goes to type his porn search terms into Google or Bing, but doesn't realize that he's actually posting a message on his facebook wall instead.  
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:21:56 PM EST
[#20]
Why are you children so damn afraid or incapable of conversation? Do you get nervous, tongue tied, or weak in the knees when you have to actually speak with another person? I get that talking with your thumbs is less threatening to you, and it keeps you in your safe space, but it's really not an effective form of communication beyond the simplest of messages.
Be brave. Answer the damn phone. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:22:47 PM EST
[#21]
Leave us old people your e-mail and phone number so we can text and e-mail you.
I think most of us would love to piss you off.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:23:57 PM EST
[#22]
ITT we have dozens of people playing the OPs game
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:25:18 PM EST
[#23]
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... trying to leave voicemail when calling someone who specifically told you to text them? Why are you not texting people? Do you not like the fact that there is a transcribed document that is proof of something you said? Do you say dumb shit constantly? Is new technology not for you? Do you have trouble tying your shoes in the morning? Do you have velcro sneakers? Have you not talked to people in years because of this? Are you living in shame? Or do you just talk to f****** much? What's the reason? Please surprise me by actually typing out your response. You get double the points if you did it on your smartphone. You get triple the points if you use one you own and not your child's. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:28:36 PM EST
[#24]
if you want my money you will answer my call. or your competitor will
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:29:04 PM EST
[#25]
cry me a river....lower case....
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:29:17 PM EST
[#26]
I love when dumbasses send me a text wanting me to do something I don't really want to do.
Nope, Sorry I didn't get your text. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:30:12 PM EST
[#27]
text. dont bother calling me, i wont answer. Im 40
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:32:28 PM EST
[#28]
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This right here. Every fucking old person I encounter is an obviously lonely gasbag who wants to ear rape you for an hour with the same story they told you last week about some lame shit that happened when they were in high school 50 years ago. I just want the information, not your fucking life's story.  Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: I hate taking calls. If you have something important to say, write a concise text or email that I can read in 10-20 seconds instead of your rambling vm or phone call. Every fucking old person I encounter is an obviously lonely gasbag who wants to ear rape you for an hour with the same story they told you last week about some lame shit that happened when they were in high school 50 years ago. I just want the information, not your fucking life's story. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:33:08 PM EST
[#29]
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I wonder if the irony is lost on all the angry boomers, that OP got you to communicate with him through text right now. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:36:45 PM EST
[#30]
Looks like some snot nosed puke needs a good,swift kick in the duck.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:39:08 PM EST
[#31]
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It is, but it's not as efficient as you think for many people. The damn phone can't understand my east Kentucky hillbilly accent, so I have to manually correct half the message, or I have to take time to figure out what pronunciation the phone will understand, then slowly enunciate. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Quoted: Ah voice texting is a thing, you know that right? The damn phone can't understand my east Kentucky hillbilly accent, so I have to manually correct half the message, or I have to take time to figure out what pronunciation the phone will understand, then slowly enunciate. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:43:14 PM EST
[#32]
If you won't pick up the phone you're not worth my time sending you a text.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:43:46 PM EST
[#33]
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I wonder if the irony is lost on all the angry boomers, that OP got you to communicate with him through text right now. Do youngsters only text fast food orders on their phone for delivery, or do some drive up to the establishment and place an order into the scary voice box? Do some venture so far as to go sit inside for a relaxing meal? I guess the angry old world should only get their food by texting and deliver so as not to piss off the youngsters. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:49:07 PM EST
[#34]
Lol we do it to piss off smart asses like you.....and it works!
On to the next one! |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:51:25 PM EST
[#35]
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I Hate texts. If you have something important to say, call me. If not, I probably won’t read the text for a day or two My father-in-law, who is 93, texts all the time. More power to him. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:53:00 PM EST
[#36]
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No irony. I was born at the end of the boomer era, and I am not angry about technology choices. I use text, e-mail, voice mail, I send letters and cards, I use typing on forums like AR15.COM, I meet with people in person, and speak to them by phone. They each have merit. The irony is youngsters not choosing the best tool for the job -- or being in business and not realizing the market may not only want to use the one they have limited themselves to. Do youngsters only text fast food orders on their phone for delivery, or do some drive up to the establishment and place an order into the scary voice box? Do some venture so far as to go sit inside for a relaxing meal? I guess the angry old world should only get their food by texting and deliver so as not to piss off the youngsters. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I wonder if the irony is lost on all the angry boomers, that OP got you to communicate with him through text right now. Do youngsters only text fast food orders on their phone for delivery, or do some drive up to the establishment and place an order into the scary voice box? Do some venture so far as to go sit inside for a relaxing meal? I guess the angry old world should only get their food by texting and deliver so as not to piss off the youngsters. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:53:02 PM EST
[#37]
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Not every topic can be condensed to 20 seconds of reading, but maybe you have very simple lives that involve no complex topics. Trying to get the younger generation to even scroll past the preview pane on an email is nearly impossible. In my experience the younger generation is fucking hopeless at communication - they don't read what they're sent, they don't converse, and they're dumb enough to be arrogant about their shortcoming. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Quoted: I hate taking calls. If you have something important to say, write a concise text or email that I can read in 10-20 seconds instead of your rambling vm or phone call. Every fucking old person I encounter is an obviously lonely gasbag who wants to ear rape you for an hour with the same story they told you last week about some lame shit that happened when they were in high school 50 years ago. I just want the information, not your fucking life's story. Calling someone and insisting they talk to you RFN is the height of rudeness in my world. Everyone is busy, and I'm usually multi-tasking with at least one phone line, if not two already tied up on a conference call. If you're text averse, and insist I talk to you, then at least send me a short message that says "Hey, when you get a minute, I need to talk to you about X, give me a call please." |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:55:26 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted:My wife said I was until she considered 1) it's extra cost to access voicemail on Tracphone 2) I could read a text covertly at work, but I CANNOT put a personal phone up to my ear. Company policy when on the sales floor. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 12:56:02 PM EST
[#39]
I do what's convenient. Short texts. If I need to convey more than 2 pieces of information, it's going to be a phone call (and probably a reminder text/email if it's something I actually care about).
I use voice-to-text a lot, but it means I also spend a lot of time arguing with my phone. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:06:00 PM EST
[#40]
Sorry OP, it was me. Had to use a payphone(you know how hard those are to find?)
Anyways, when I got done with your mom, she wanted something to remind her of me, so she took my phone, took a picture of me and put it on vibrate and shoved it up her coochie. I just wanted to ask you if you'd tell your mom to give it back. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:06:35 PM EST
[#41]
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You could just leave your voicemail full like a normal person.  Especially if you get wound up like a 20 ball tomcat because an oldster leaves you a voice message. 
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:09:58 PM EST
[#42]
Just fax it to me, I will look at it later
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:10:06 PM EST
[#43]
I don't have my voice mail set up, and haven't for a decade.
I did this to prevent certain people from filling it with twenty minutes of incoherent rambling, with the reason they called vaguely hidden somewhere in the middle of it. These same people treat phone calls the same way, and you can't have a conversation with them, because you can't get a word in. They have to text me, and it forces them to pare it down to the essentials. If you're not one of those people I'll pick up when you call, but I would prefer the text. I'm usually driving or working and don't need to be dicking with a phone. I'll check it when I get a minute. It's obviously different if it's a business or work contact, as opposed to a personal contact that just wants to bullshit about what the dog did last week. I also can't send memes or links over voice.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:10:10 PM EST
[#44]
Total geezer here. I prefer text messages for most communication. I can look at it when I get a chance. If you can't text it's going to be difficult for me to communicate with you. My geezer friends that don't text call me and want to sit on the phone for a half-hour, I ain't got time for that.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:15:21 PM EST
[#45]
It's dependent on what needs to be conveyed in a conversation. Some discussions utilizing a text don't offer the proper context.
Plus, I'm not a basement dwelling, anti-social momma's boy either. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:17:43 PM EST
[#46]
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Hate to break it to you but with a join of 2002, you are old too While I was finally, reluctantly dragged kicking and screaming into the world of texting a couple years ago, I still contend that texting is a technological step backwards. Now, leave me alone. I'm going to join the two old guys up in the balcony to yell at the rest of the muppets. |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:23:34 PM EST
[#47]
Geezer (62) checking in. If I'm only asking or answering a question, I'd much rather text. Even if it's a relatively short "conversation" I'd usually rather text. There are few people I want to spend more than a couple of minutes on the phone with.
Sent from my iPad
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:23:37 PM EST
[#48]
I dt tx n my od pn
y u cnt tk |
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:26:29 PM EST
[#49]
Simple, I don't have a data or text plan on my phone and I am not going to pay extra to get one, my smartphone costs me $10 bucks a month.
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Posted: 1/28/2019 1:27:48 PM EST
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We created the technology so fuck off. |
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