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Morse Code Faster Than SMS
mentalflossboy writes "Engadget is reporting that Morse Code is actually faster than text messaging. According to the article, 93 year old Gordon Hill transmitted a message faster than 13 year old Brittany Devlin, despite Devlin's 'liberal use of texting slang.' And the fabulous quote they were they sending: 'Hey, girlfriend, you can text all your best pals to tell them where you are going and what you are wearing.'"
Newsflash:
Voice is faster then either Text Messaging or Morse Code, it's already included with your phone plan, and it doesn't make you look like an idiot.
94% of Repubs and 21% of Dems voted to renew the Patriot Act
After I learn morse code I'll have exactly zero friends to morse with, sort of like my current contact list.
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(Damn Slashdot's filters. Telling me to use less junk characters. Morse code isn't junk! It's top quality characters!)
What's your damage, Heather?
> Texting is better when I'm in a situation where I
> don't want others to know what I'm talking about.
Real men speak Klingon for this purpose.
> Texting is better when I need to tell someone
> something but I don't want to have to have a full
> conversation with them.
So call them, say it, and hang up. If it's important, they'll call back and use up their minutes.
> I love using Google text (46645) when I'm
> looking for something like a restaraunt
Real men aren't afraid of asking for directions.
> Texting saves minutes.
Sounds like you need to work on your words per minute. Some people speak very slowly at as little as 15 wpm. With a little practice you can work up to 175 wpm. Not only will that save you valuable minutes (although real men buy unlimited calling plans), but it works as an excellent device for winning arguments. Just imagine, being able to say ten words for each one your opponent utters! He'll never be able to come up with a counter argument before you completely devastate him with an astounding verbal barrage and move through seven topics before he gathers enough wits to reply to the first one. If he tries, just sneer and invoke the three-second rule.
Did I mention that women are really impressed by verbal prowess? Typing up these voluminous Slashdot comments is gonna pay off today!