More than half of mobile phone users aged 18 to 24 have sent or received an invitation to a date via text message, while a similar number have exchanged sexually-explicit messages

http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=116603

Most of us have done it - I know I do.

I honestly thought there would be higher numbers though.

I never have (... or via email, or IRL for that matter, so perhaps I'm not representative)

Gees, take the effort to finish words if you are asking for the hot sex

WUD U LIK 2 FUK ME?

I haven't and I HATE txt speak, be it via sms or other written forms

u r a q t

i dont know why people bother with 'sms shortened stle text', dont most cell phones have dictionary's to type out words? thats what i use

They should make a dictionary that converts shorthand to the full words. Sure I understand people use it to save on SMS costs, but god damned is it retarded.

Yeah I hate short hand text - and dont use it.

My point was more directed to the whole ' using the phone as a dating tool' thing.

Why use a phone when you have the ninterweb????

It would take me longer to use those lame short hands than predictive text.

i find predictive text can keep up with you better if you use the right apostrophes

I turned on my dictionary about a week a go. I have had a phone for 7 years and never used it. I am thinking of turning it off again

stfu fgt

Why use a phone when you have the ninterweb????

Phones now have photo sending abilities.

Phones now have photo sending abilities.

I c wut u did ther

I c wut u did ther

LOL OMGWTFBBQ!

I break up with chicks via SMS...

It's just easier and you don't have to put up with their sad noises and abuse.

You can't get any easier that that, bang out a text message, relationship over. WIN!

^ Terrible.

gimpy has actually had relationships with women before? wow....

i date asians so sms = less chance of confusion

gimpys last gf
http://www.no-nothingrock.com/articles/asianprince/images/ap_02.jpg

Gimpy you are without a doubt my hero for that jewel of wisdom :D
Myself I take the time to text the full words when asking for knorties.

gimpys last gf

gf or bf?

I can't express how much I hate text speak; it ends up taking me twice as long to read the msg most of the time cos I have to think about what exactly has been written.

I just send messages directly into people's brains via alien technology I stole the last time I was abducted by aliens while they were going for the anal probe.

I just send messages directly into people's brains via alien technology I stole the last time I was abducted by aliens while they were going for the anal probe.

aka the m4 on cs_italy

The only reason why i use short hand text in sms messages is to stay within the minimium number of characters so i dont get charged for 2 sms's instead of 1.

Tightassness aside, my wife doesn't really understand what "omg lol u r so gud lookin les go to da bomb shelta n get jigy" so i normally i am forced to use the dictionary for key words.

Penis go in vagina?

You serious?

srsly

I can't express how much I hate text speak; it ends up taking me twice as long to read the msg most of the time cos I have to think about what exactly has been written.

"msg" is not text speak Persay - it's been used for a long time.

text speak is for poofters.

You can't get any easier that that, bang out a text message, relationship over. WIN!

SOCIOPATH!

tell that to ur grandma

"msg" is not text speak Persay - it's been used for a long time.

Any word abbreviated, when it shouldn't, can be considered text speak. But hay, taking twice as long to read the Madison Square Garden sure does suck.

^ s*** post

In the words of Ali G - 'me was try'n to save time'

dumping via text is low and gutless.

not if the person deserves it hah

what's the point of dumping people IRL? you just get draaaaama

What's the point of being a fag? you just get anal sex.

Who cares about breaking up via sms

Get over it.
You are breaking up, if it increases the chances they actually get the message that you are not interested, then it sounds even more effective.

Also learn predictive texting.

I just think there should be a little more respect for someone if you have been in a relationship with them - enough to not break up with them via sms.

Unless they are cheaters or have done something extremely heinous and dont deserve basic human courtesies.

Yeah if you were in a long term relationship, and it was just little differences... that's terrible to break up via SMS.

If it's just a fling, fine.

If they cheated on you on someone that makes you never want to see them again, fine.

lol @ teh girlz wid da sandy vags over txt brkupz

Seriously though it's funny how it's the girls of QGL who get all angst ridden about the text breakup. Too close to home? Seriously ladies, if some guy is breaking up with you via text message, you may be dating what are commonly known as "emotionally stunted losers".
Anyone who would break up with someone via text message isn't really a keeper is he? Maybe you should look for a partner who is a bit more mature.
Failing that you could try crying into your pillow and scoffing chocolate.

Or perhaps putting some effort into some decent sex for your men so they don't get bored and leave you.

Also less nag and more cooked dinners couldn't hurt.

Also more washing, cleaning and ironing my shirts

I don't really have a problem with dumping someone via sms, it's not like it matters, they are going to be pissed off either way. Long term relationship, meh, not that I've ever had one, but I'd probably go to the effort of writing an email in that case. Maybe even attach a picture or multimedia file for effect.

Otherwise it's a 3 step process imo

Step 1 - Send off the sms
Step 2 - Turn off your phone
Step 3 - Drink beers with your mates :D

I've been dumped via sms too, it's a double-edged sword.

Long term relationship, meh, not that I've ever had one, but I'd probably go to the effort of writing an email in that case. Maybe even attach a picture or multimedia file for effect.

I lol'd.

As for Incredible V and Xy, it would have to be a problem with the women wouldnt it? Always someone easier to blame.

And on generalisations - boys being emotionally inept is probably most of the problem in the first instance.

Either way - in my experiences thus far - I couldnt justify breaking up with someone that way.

Or perhaps putting some effort into some decent sex for your men so they don't get bored and leave you.

Also less nag and more cooked dinners couldn't hurt.

haha
nice one matey;

*bows* thanks big spooky :D
Also Cap, relationships take 2 to work, I can hardly give you women advice for the guys that will never read this though can I?, especially when I was specifically trying to help you out.

Try less complaining and cooking a nice dinner hey?

Thanks but my relationship couldnt be better :)

So it will never be any better than now... well it certainly won't ever be with that attitude anyway.

Mine could be better, I wish I had more hours in the day so I could give her and WoW equal time. Im only a friggin blood guard because I have to pleasure her dammit. :P

i hope she dumps you for being a wow loser