DEJ #3 The Keypad Solution

"  She predicts that the number of “textisms” will stop growing as people continue to develop more proficiency in using handheld devices and as the devices continue to grow more sophisticated than simple telephone touch pads.She adds that part of the appeal of texting shorthands is their novelty, and that that will fade." (She meaning Naomi Baron)

Reflection:
     I do agree with this quote for a number of reasons. When I received my first cell phone, it was like a game to make my messages contain as little characters as possible, but I soon grew bored of this game. People soon began using letters as whole words, and I couldn't understand what they were trying to say to me. This is when I first decided this was idiotic and my friends soon followed suit. I think Ms. Baron is right on point when she says that the appeal of textisms will soon fade.Not only will new phones make it easier to use correct English, but they will also correct you with the correct spelling.
Related Source:
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Old phones didn't hold the technology that phones today now hold which is why they are called "Smartphones".

Citation:

Shea, Ammon. "The KeyPad Solution." New York Times. 22 001 2010: n. page. Web. 4 Feb. 2012. <http://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/magazine/24FOB-onlanguage-t.html>.