Is there a worry that texting will replace other types of communication such as phone conversation?

Mr. Robbins before I attempt to answer the question “ is there a worry that texting will replace other types of communication such as phone conversation let me share with you the motives that I found for not considering texting, or IM more seriously in the past.

“Most notable is the fact that 27 per cent of respondents believe IM is impractical for conducting business - often because of perceived security issues and a lack of accountability and recordable audit trails in consumer IM packages.” (Robin Good)

Also the main individuals that use texting per a research study is 12 to 17 years olds. “When it comes to casual written conversation, particularly when talking with friends, online instant messaging, texting is clearly the mode of choice for today's online teens." (Robin Good) Our savvy young generation craves everything immediately. If they can connect with their friends and share content from their mobile phone, texting will continue to be popular, however when it comes to adults, traditional phone conversation will always be more efficient than texting.

Aside from text allowing our youth to communicate with their friends instantly, the texting service does have a variety of benefits. It helps those who have difficult with conventional ways of communication, such as partial hearing or speech problems. Text messaging is a quick, easy, reliable and discreet way to communicate in business. With the rapid pace of business, staying in touch with colleagues on the move has never been more important.

Although the rise of text messaging has been highlighted throughout the media, there are a lot of risk and liabilities that would make it far from impossible of completely take over our form of communication, particular in the workplace.


Reference:
Good R., Be Smart, Be Independent, Be Good (2006). Retrieved April 18,2007 from http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2006/04/28/will_instant_messaging_replace_email.htm