Q: Do you think it's odd or peculiar that the telephone as cell phone (so named for its design as a purveyor of "phon" - sound) has been adapted to purvey text as image? Why do you imagine this change has occured?
The telephone has undergone many changes since it has been invented. It went from spin spin dials and chords to number buttons to the wireless handheld. Cell phones started as huge phones connected to your car and now are touch screen wireless. It was only a matter of time before text was invented. I imagine this change has occured, because people (especially Americans) are exceptionally busy and always on-the-go, therefore they don't always have time to call someone. In this case, it is very convenient to send a text message. But has text messaging gone too far?
I do not think this change is odd or peculiar. It is a shame though, because people abuse this privilege. Some phone users use text messaging as the only form of communication and speak on the phone less and less as time goes on. Although this is a quick and easy way to keep in touch, it can be very bad. When sending a text message the reader cannot always interpret your emotions and an argument can occur. I recommend you to text with caution.
before text was invented????? writing as post-telephone?????
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