tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post7288346335439491103..comments2024-02-23T00:22:10.700-08:00Comments on Patrick Tillett: Texting is EvilPat Tilletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-35068642030052186902010-08-31T02:39:37.515-07:002010-08-31T02:39:37.515-07:00last week a woman got seriously injured in a carcr...last week a woman got seriously injured in a carcrash. They found her mobile and it appeared that she was half-way through typing an sms where she said she could hardly stay awake at the wheel.<br /><br />If you'd put this combi in a movie, people wouldn't believe it.Arjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07889112872843077825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-87235100116508144852010-08-28T03:02:17.298-07:002010-08-28T03:02:17.298-07:00Attentions spans are gone. Especially to the under...Attentions spans are gone. Especially to the under 30's.<br /><br />Phone while driving is illegal yet so many do it. And I read about phone related car deaths all the time.. and people still dont get it.<br /><br />I hate it when your walking and someone stops in front of you - texting.. the other day, this guy couldnt get around me on a wide footpath because he was texting with one hand. He had to stop right infront of me.. Fuckwit...texting.. grrrrrAnthony J. Langfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02027216695415849158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-46977974469099769272010-08-26T07:07:26.404-07:002010-08-26T07:07:26.404-07:00Oh boy! Thats crazy..a patrolman texting while dri...Oh boy! Thats crazy..a patrolman texting while driving.<br /><br />I enjoy texting. It's quick and easy if I don't feel like getting stuck on the phone and I just need a quick question. I don't text while driving and I don't text all day and I would never waste the $9.00 I pay to go to cinema only to text during the film. haha.Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09178833067912940139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-45091958153918107862010-08-24T18:11:39.661-07:002010-08-24T18:11:39.661-07:00I had a woman honk at me the other day because I w...I had a woman honk at me the other day because I was looking at my phone while crossing the street and she wanted to make her right turn and didn't think I was walking fast enough.<br /><br />I felt like an idiot but I was pissed as hell at her at the same time.<br /><br />Stupid phones.Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09387041422819664987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-1499397807237872022010-08-24T16:56:36.053-07:002010-08-24T16:56:36.053-07:00And here I am looking for a new cell with a Qwerty...And here I am looking for a new cell with a Qwerty keyboard to make texting easier. I don't do it often but when you have a teen it's the only way to get them to answer. I also have a Twitter account....don't delete me yet! <br /><br />I have threatened my teen that if she texts while driving the phone gets cut to basic features ie calls only. It is illegal here in WA to talk or text while driving, the fine is pretty strong.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-15394463840393006292010-08-24T16:24:05.781-07:002010-08-24T16:24:05.781-07:00It's not just you..I saw a cop today driving w...It's not just you..I saw a cop today driving while talking on her cellphone and not looking at all where she was going..she's supposed to give the example!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11749102710759250044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-82526035602863390682010-08-24T13:25:19.807-07:002010-08-24T13:25:19.807-07:00Just adding that the only phone I have is my mobil...Just adding that the only phone I have is my mobile so I need it. <br /><br />I don't have a problem with texting but there's a thing as overdosing. It's the same as with all things..moderation. Know when to turn it off or when not to answer a call etc.Arjanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07889112872843077825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-35124374365280636242010-08-24T13:12:15.770-07:002010-08-24T13:12:15.770-07:00Michael - Mine is either off or on silent mode. I ...Michael - Mine is either off or on silent mode. I don't like talking on the phone...or not being able to be alone...<br /><br />Warren - OH YEAH! Of course they say that it keeps costs down. But how many customers do they lose because of it....<br /><br />PTM - Wow! That's amazing. I know folks who text constantly... Oh oh, and I see she commented (probably by phone)...<br /><br />Joan - I agree. What happened to good old isolation and silence?<br /><br />Dear Ms. King - I'm sure you would be the poster child of that organization. I won't delect your comment, it's too darn funny!<br />Did you sent this comment from your phone? I'm betting you did...<br />You have major phone issues, but I love you anyway!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-63634730612630098462010-08-24T11:02:42.177-07:002010-08-24T11:02:42.177-07:00i think they will soon have a group called CPA. ce...i think they will soon have a group called CPA. cell phoneaholic's anonymous.... i will be it's first member.... =( it's an addiction. it is.... it gives your "loneliness" a "fix." sick? yes. highly dysfunctional? yes.... and it's not even a conscious effort.... it's like i just grab my phone and hit the "end" button constantly.... and i'm not entirely sure if that's because i keep my phone silent or what.... but the constant buzzing was irritating the heck out of me.... so as much as it bugs me when i see other people do it, i am totally guilty.... to the nth degree.... =( you can go ahead and delete my comment now. ha.Ashley Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04357402419830731995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-6049254533758836782010-08-24T09:09:20.861-07:002010-08-24T09:09:20.861-07:0024/7 access and availability is going to cause mor...24/7 access and availability is going to cause more and more stress in peoples' lives for sure!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-49820886253565594872010-08-24T01:11:38.690-07:002010-08-24T01:11:38.690-07:00People are consumed with this technology. I once s...People are consumed with this technology. I once saw a woman texting during the eulogy at a wake and she wasn't young, she was like in her 30's.<br /><br />I text a lot but only at home. I hate texters at the movies, I want to make them eat their phone.Powdered Toast Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18195170076576384695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-57641202068740197562010-08-24T00:13:45.741-07:002010-08-24T00:13:45.741-07:00Another thing that drives me bat crazy is when you...Another thing that drives me bat crazy is when you phone a company and what you get are recordings asking questions and telling me to choose buttons. I want to speak to a human being dammit! I would like to be able to phone my phone company, electric company etc and get a real live human being on the other end.-Warren Zoellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12662160471738573334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-73448557224267404502010-08-23T23:07:54.520-07:002010-08-23T23:07:54.520-07:00I never turn my phone on unless I need to use it. ...I never turn my phone on unless I need to use it. Otherwise it's off. If I am not at my computer or my home then I am somewhere that I don't want to be reached.<br /><br />I can remember back in Middle School when they held a meeting in the Gym to basically tell us that only drug dealers needed beepers and cell phones so therefore we couldn't have them at school.Valerie Troutmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00410883127046380616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-40945473825498982012010-08-23T21:40:01.879-07:002010-08-23T21:40:01.879-07:00Ms. A - Darn! That's what i though...Ms. A - Darn! That's what i though...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-8980288692585982972010-08-23T21:34:16.250-07:002010-08-23T21:34:16.250-07:00SenoraG - Why thanks you! Don't get my wrong. ...SenoraG - Why thanks you! Don't get my wrong. I also have a cell phone in my pocket. I NEVER send or recieve texts. I also rarely ever talk on it. We have several kids who all text! They all know to never send me one, cause I won't look at it...<br /><br />faye - Oh yeah! Even looking at folks walking down the street. Most of 'em are texting...<br /><br />dot - Oh yeah! Gotta do a sting on him. I have large thumbs so it isn't easy for me either...<br /><br />Chuck - there's the answer! EMP...<br /><br />Jimmy - When I'm in my car, the last thing I want to do is talk or text. I value the "alone" time...<br />I was so pissed I couldn't get the camera out in time...<br /><br />cheeseboy - I do have a phone, but I don't EVER text and rarely talk on it. Oh yeah...rude to the max...<br /><br />Betty 1951 - I'm with you. I always think they're drunk, but there texting or talking...Click on the cat head on the right side of my page. This guy sleeps on my wife's head like your Grace does...<br /><br />http://patricktillett.blogspot.com/2010/02/rest-in-peace-batty-boy.htmlPat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-2765859662707486392010-08-23T21:32:19.685-07:002010-08-23T21:32:19.685-07:00Nope, it's not just you!Nope, it's not just you!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-59274007900702021152010-08-23T21:05:35.672-07:002010-08-23T21:05:35.672-07:00I'm with you. When cell phones first began to...I'm with you. When cell phones first began to gain popularity I thought I was driving behind drunk drivers and then I realized it was people talking on their phones. People talking on cell phones also don't use directional signals because they're holding the phone in their left hand. I don't multi-task well, so I know better than to drive and talk on the phone. The only time I've ever done it was when I was lost and someone was giving me the directions as I drove.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09068151073417372746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-25810628006719552452010-08-23T20:41:57.769-07:002010-08-23T20:41:57.769-07:00I am WITH YOU, sir! Of course, I don't own a ...I am WITH YOU, sir! Of course, I don't own a cell phone. <br /><br />But the worst is when I am having an actual conversation with someone and they are start texting in my mid sentence. The ultimate rude.Cheeseboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02358419997798632644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-35282582586309279012010-08-23T19:28:01.623-07:002010-08-23T19:28:01.623-07:00I am with you 100% Pat I actually see no reason fo...I am with you 100% Pat I actually see no reason for texting, email is as close as I get to that, I figure if you have enough time to text then you should be talking on the phone instead, I also figure that if I am in the car then I am away from the phone, I don't like it anymore than you my Friend.<br /><br />I wish you had got that picture being as he was breaking a law in our great state huh.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676883070882757501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-75264360772428101132010-08-23T18:34:03.104-07:002010-08-23T18:34:03.104-07:00I am working on a short range, quick burst EMP dev...I am working on a short range, quick burst EMP device...that'll show those bastards. I agree with you 100% on this post.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-27633309226000102492010-08-23T18:05:12.768-07:002010-08-23T18:05:12.768-07:00Oh my, dirty cop for sure. lol. He must have bee...Oh my, dirty cop for sure. lol. He must have been a young one. It takes me forever to text just a few lines. First I have to pull my glasses off so I can see the darn thing. It's easier just to call and be done with it.dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12301223597410227516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-6396113718158310712010-08-23T16:32:52.504-07:002010-08-23T16:32:52.504-07:00Amen brother.. I hear you and totally
agree. One d...Amen brother.. I hear you and totally<br />agree. One day I just watched to see how many people crossing the road were talking or using a cell phone...<br />6 out of 8 people... grrrrrfayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07673468419383240363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-65537205957408436602010-08-23T16:09:25.067-07:002010-08-23T16:09:25.067-07:00Ok, I am going to say it, I LOVE YOU! I thought I...Ok, I am going to say it, I LOVE YOU! I thought I was the only one on the planet who felt that cell phones are the downfall of man! I detest them. Yes, I have one but it's for emergency only and I can count on one hand how many calls I have made with it since I have had it. They should be outlawed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-37692209476174112842010-08-23T13:59:02.315-07:002010-08-23T13:59:02.315-07:00Marlene - Everywhere! I was in a restaurant the ot...Marlene - Everywhere! I was in a restaurant the other day. The table next to us had four people sitting at it, three of them were busy texting. the other one looked like she wanted to get get up and walk out...<br /><br />Robyn - Books? what the heck are those?<br /><br />tapirgal - Saw plenty of tapirs...lol<br /><br />There are legit uses for texting, I agree...I would have expanded the suject to women putting on make-up while driving, but I'm not that stupid...<br /><br />Jesse - Nah... you get a free pass! <br /><br />Arjan - the fine is much too small here. I don't think people even care, it seems like half the drivers are on their phones!<br />thanks for commenting Arjan!<br /><br />Nevine - The finger just means "You're number one!"<br />Everybody should start honking at them...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3342874076830001076.post-24097361572694445602010-08-23T13:44:03.344-07:002010-08-23T13:44:03.344-07:00I am all for tech free zones-
I'm glad you l...I am all for tech free zones- <br /><br />I'm glad you liked the monkey example!Ren- Lady Of The Artshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14440340751455712080noreply@blogger.com