http://elias-bachrach.com/wordpress/2009/03/26/darn-new-fangled-technology/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:16:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://elias-bachrach.com/wordpress/2009/03/26/darn-new-fangled-technology/comment-page-1/#comment-3937 Zev Sun, 29 Mar 2009 20:39:17 +0000 http://elias-bachrach.com/wordpress/2009/03/26/darn-new-fangled-technology/#comment-3937 I think you are going about this the wrong way. Etiquette develops after society has had time to define parameters on innovations. When Facebook first arrived it was just a haphazard way of talking to people--most of the communication happened with people I saw on a frequent basis anyhow. As it "matured" the Wall birthday message developed followed by the blanket status message "Thanks to everyone that sent birthday wishes!" I think people are still figuring out how/why to use text so there is no fast etiquette. My view is that it is the substitution for a quick phone call, sans the formalities. I think you are going about this the wrong way. Etiquette develops after society has had time to define parameters on innovations. When Facebook first arrived it was just a haphazard way of talking to people–most of the communication happened with people I saw on a frequent basis anyhow. As it “matured” the Wall birthday message developed followed by the blanket status message “Thanks to everyone that sent birthday wishes!” I think people are still figuring out how/why to use text so there is no fast etiquette. My view is that it is the substitution for a quick phone call, sans the formalities.

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