today is the 21st anniversary of the first text message - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TVFactFan · 12-03-2014, 10:06 AM

Worst invention in American history. Lol

Evil Zebra · 12-03-2014, 10:13 AM

It's actually the 22nd Anniversary........

Engineer Neil Papworth was 22 when he sent the first SMS (Short Messaging Service) from his computer to a friend's Orbitel 901 mobile phone, on 3 December 1992.

The message read "Merry Christmas".

BUT WHO'S COUNTING........

Take it,
EZ

Family Ties Forever! · 12-08-2014, 03:48 AM

Wow, I didn't realize it had been around for that long.

Mace Dolex · 12-08-2014, 04:42 AM

I remember my very first cell phone was an ugly spinach green screen could only make/receive calls, send text messages and change ring tones. My how times have changed.

TVFactFan · 12-08-2014, 08:40 AM

I hate texting when I'm home

I rather be at work or out in public

ThomasE · 12-08-2014, 11:44 AM

I sent my first one 12 years ago. I thought it was pretty cool at the time.

TVFactFan · 12-08-2014, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

I sent my first one 12 years ago. I thought it was pretty cool at the time.

I sent my first one 4 years ago

Bonniegirl · 12-08-2014, 12:57 PM

I hardly ever text. I never really could get the hang of it! Easier just to call and talk to the person.

Mace Dolex · 12-08-2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bonniegirl62

I hardly ever text. I never really could get the hang of it! Easier just to call and talk to the person.

Talking?! people still do that?

HuntingtonM15 · 12-08-2014, 02:07 PM

I didn't start texting to an extreme until I got my iPhone. Now, I'd feel completely lost without the feature.

TVFactFan · 12-08-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bonniegirl62

I hardly ever text. I never really could get the hang of it! Easier just to call and talk to the person.

I hate when girls text me after 7pm in the evening when they can just call

12-03-2014, 10:06 AM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,018	today is the 21st anniversary of the first text message Worst invention in American history. Lol

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12-03-2014, 10:13 AM	#2
Evil Zebra Friend of the late Dana Plato Senior Member Join Date: Nov 06, 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,745	It's actually the 22nd Anniversary........ *Engineer Neil Papworth was 22 when he sent the first SMS (Short Messaging Service) from his computer to a friend's Orbitel 901 mobile phone, on 3 December 1992.* The message read "Merry Christmas". BUT WHO'S COUNTING........ Take it, EZ

12-08-2014, 04:42 AM	#4
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,668	I remember my very first cell phone was an ugly spinach green screen could only make/receive calls, send text messages and change ring tones. My how times have changed.

12-08-2014, 08:40 AM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,018	I hate texting when I'm home I rather be at work or out in public

12-08-2014, 12:57 PM	#8
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,582	I hardly ever text. I never really could get the hang of it! Easier just to call and talk to the person.

12-08-2014, 02:07 PM	#10
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I didn't start texting to an extreme until I got my iPhone. Now, I'd feel completely lost without the feature.