The Power of Texting in the Modern World

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Omoleye Olorunfunmi

Professor Leigh Bennett

ENG-101 08

February 28, 2015.

“The power of texting in the modern world”

Text messaging began less than two decades ago, and it has almost gotten more attention than the moon landing. About 99% 0f the population of the world uses a cell phone that means they all have access to text messaging. Texting, as it is commonly referred to today, allows individuals to literally express their thoughts, convey information, and maintain relationships with the tips of their fingers.  The invention and subsequent use of the text message has redefined the way in which an entire generation communicates with each other.  Though this powerful service has many benefits, it has also created several important negative issues as well.

The benefits of texting are diverse and cannot be overlooked because it has made communication easy and faster. Before texting came around, people had to depend on letters, emails and faxes before they could communicate with others. These mediums were good but they all lacked the same thing which was speed. Texts are received immediately without needing human effort like mails and are replied almost immediately unlike emails, not everybody has the time to check their email account often. Additionally, text messaging allows for people to maintain personal relationships with those that they do not have the ability to see on a regular basis. The ability of instant, efficient communication that the text message provides can help people maintain a relationship with a friend when the two literally live on opposite sides of the

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country. Thanks to text messaging, I have been able to communicate with my family and friends in Nigeria as quickly as I need to any time and receiving replies immediately.

Just as fast as texting can be, it has generated a new language among texters and textee in this modern world. Anne Curzan argues in the Chronicle of Higher...