Communication. Is it worthless?

[saxxykitty78]

yeah and that's another reason why I decided to change email address on my SK2.. cuz i don't like it when friends send me in a whole group with other email addresses blah.. now u remind me of that zesty I'm gonna tell few friends just don't send WHOLE group with my email address invovled or I wud be

 

[Cheri]

We now live in a "forwarding" and "cut-'n-paste" world! I hate it when people ask for your e-mail address to keep in touch and all they do is forward junk - jokes, virus warnings, urban legends, etc., etc. But, they never put their own thoughts down. If they don't take the time to write, I'm not reading.

Tech is teh deth of dis all!Steve

I agree Steve, I don't like it when my friends forward me junk email that doesn't interested me, But the same time I don't want to hurt their feelings. I just deleted it instead. I don't mind jokes through.


Communication is very important to me, I am very good with showing my feelings, and I am very sensitive too. I am very good at writing my feelings on paper or talking to someone on aims, just getting everything off my chest and It does seem to make me feel better about myself.

 

[sablescort]

We now live in a "forwarding" and "cut-'n-paste" world! I hate it when people ask for your e-mail address to keep in touch and all they do is forward junk - jokes, virus warnings, urban legends, etc., etc. But, they never put their own thoughts down. If they don't take the time to write, I'm not reading.

Tech is teh deth of dis all!

Steve

True. I'm so sick of forwarded emails. I end up deleting junk off my email often more than I can think.

Email can be good for communication when the sender takes the time to put down his or her thoughts in it and send it to me, but when it comes to junk, I'm reaching for the maalox :P

 

[Fitnessfreak]

Mag.. Great thread here!

These tools are not the best way to communciate. People do often think that these tools are wonderful way to be able to contact or communicate without seeing face to face. I have often said this to myself, better hold off until you confront this person and talk to that person from face to face. This way, we can communciate better and not easily misunderstand. I often see people do easily misunderstand or misjudge here or there.
Yes it is NICE to have Sk with you at all time for emergency reasons but can't always rely on SK when wanting to communciate without seeing from face to face.. Hope that makes sense... We, deafies, do rely for wanting to see their expressions in person than assuming from SK!

 

[kuifje75]

I guess I get to play the other side here.

If it was not for the so-called brilliant technological advances in communication, I would probably not have met my significant other. Computer has played a role in the beginning for us, making it easier for us to communicate, but we have moved past that now. We are using that tool as a method for us to keep in touch with each other throughout the day and to know about each other's news.

Of course, I focus on my s.o. mostly, and talk with other mates from time to time. These technology has helped me to practise my German, whilst conversing with my German friends, keeping in touch with them. I am starting to exploit this with my s.o. by practising my Vietnamese, which I wouldn't otherwise be able to do in person. Fingerspelling in Vietnamese can be exhausting!

It is true that some people lack the courtesy when it comes with SK and being around people. Please turn them off, or leave away message with "emegencies only" message. I leave my IM program online at work, with the message that I am at work and emergency messages only. It works.

I also agree that technology does not improve communication. Everyone has different style of communicating, and thats a major factor. Technology is only a way to convey the messages, just instantly. It's no big difference from telephone or letters. Its the people who use these.

In my opinion, I think my s.o. and I are pretty good in communicating with each other, but we do have our moments where we either misunderstand something or come into a row with each other. It's very healthy and a normal part of any relationship.