A Globe and Mail first-person article today had the abbreviation/acronym DM and I couldn't remember what it means. Direct Message, of course. Something that Facebook users are always offering - DM me for prices or times ... or something.
Why do many people prefer text messages over email? The reason that got my attention is that text messages have a high open rate. The second one was that they are considered safer. And they are considered less vulnerable to phishing attacks. I don't know about that last one - I get phishing texts regularly. They are supposedly used for "urgent" communications and for immediacy. All those verification codes come via text now. And what about the urgent message - "I'm home now."
My own theory on the preference for text messaging is because it doesn't require good grammar or correct spelling. It is hard to look illiterate when there are only a few words. They can usually be understood given there isn't much real content.
I expected to be able to find examples of silly texts but that's no longer the case. I guess the market for silly texts is worn out or used up,
Instead there are lots of pictures of silly signs and notices. This one with its massive size seems excellent. Maybe its scenario goes like this: Only texting people need apply to the Department of Road Signs.
Wisteria buds are starting to show. Soon we'll have that short but spectacular show.
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