Talking is useless

[hazabaza1]

Methinks OP is trolling.
Otherwise, we need to talk (and for that matter, have sexual experiences, "pure" my arse) to fulfil basic psychological and physical needs.

 

[Ulvai]

What is the point? I can type, text, e-mail, and post. So what is the point of talking to people? If they can't read and write they are worth the time to listen to. I've already gone a week and a half without saying a word.

I really do prefer writing to talking sometimes. Math is nearly impossible to perceive and pronounce verbally, for one. But you can get better information transfer rate when you speak, thats why speaking was invented and perfected by humans in the first place. Also, texting sux.

 

[Lilani]

What is the point? I can type, text, e-mail, and post. So what is the point of talking to people? If they can't read and write they are worth the time to listen to. I've already gone a week and a half without saying a word.

Communication is more than words. For example, have you noticed how hard it can be to detect sarcasm or emotion strictly from text? If you send a text to someone asking them to go somewhere with you, and they reply with only "No im busy," does that make you think they're being a bit angry for the intrusion?

But how do you know? Maybe they were just so busy they didn't have time to say "but thanks" or throw in some sort of emoticon.

The next time you have a conversation with someone, like a real, comprehensive exchange of words, take a step back and look at what you're doing. You hear cues in their voice, allowing you to know their emotions. Sarcasm can only work with the proper context--context which words cannot express on their own. Also, simply how someone breaks up their words to take a breath can tell you so much about them. If they're out of breath, they may be angry or excited. If they're breathing slow and calm, then that means they might be calm. Or are they just putting on a front due to some sort of insecurity?

And apart from audible cues, your mind is full of visual cues as well. When you're looking at someone while they speak, your mind is making thousands of observations and calculations. You are looking at their expressions, their eye contact, their gestures, and all of their other movements, conscious and unconscious. All of those minute and sometimes nearly undetectable changes in physical behavior give you a better understanding of both the person and what they're talking about. You not only learn about their feelings on the subject, but you also learn about them as a person, and get a glimpse into the workings of their mind.

Conversation is an art, and an integral part of the human experience. It's both exciting and educational all at the same time. If you make a point to avoid talking to people, then I'm afraid you're just cheating yourself out of thousands of experiences, and opportunities for growth and understanding.

That being said, I am pretty sure you're a troll, but typing that was very fun I have a motivational speech I need to write soon, so thank you for the practice.

 

[Redingold]

You need to get out more in that case.

Pretty much this.
Forum posting doesn't get you laid, talking to girls does.

Why would I want to waste my seed?

What else would you do with it? It's not as if it's hard to make more.

Talking conveys so much more meaning than writing, with tone and body language.

EDIT: Ah, crap. What a stupid thing to waste my 1000th post on.

 

[Illesdan]

Hey guys, I think we found Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory.

Dude, really. You might not want to be bragging about not talking and being 'pure'; you're just setting yourself up to be made fun of; which by reading the posts... oops, too late.

And this is coming from a person who actually hates talking to anyone but friends.

 

[Zaik]

The electricity goes out and you need groceries, but talking is disabled.

wat do?

You need to get out more in that case.

Pretty much this.
Forum posting doesn't get you laid, talking to girls does.

Forum posting is free, applicable local fees not included, getting laid is either $50 or a whole lot of time and money and you just end up with a slovenly wench that thinks sex is laying there and wailing like a wounded animal until I'm done.

 

[Irony's Acolyte]

Because communicating using only text lacks a lot of the subtle aspects of talking. Body-language, tone of voice, speech pattern; you don't get any of this through text unless it's all laid out for you. And then you don't get any good at reading it (pun not intended).

Of course, reading some of your other posts in this thread makes me think you might be trying to troll.

 

[loc978]

What is the point? I can type, text, e-mail, and post. So what is the point of talking to people? If they can't read and write they aren't worth the time to listen to.

...one could say the same about folks who don't proofread before they post...

 

[bdcjacko]

What is the point? I can type, text, e-mail, and post. So what is the point of talking to people? If they can't read and write they aren't worth the time to listen to.

...one could say the same about folks who don't proofread before they post...

no one likes a grammar nazi.

 

[Saviordd1]

What is the point? I can type, text, e-mail, and post. So what is the point of talking to people? If they can't read and write they aren't worth the time to listen to. I've already gone a week and a half without saying a word.

Because theres a thing called being personal? Getting to know people beyond what they type, physical contact also, like a hand shake or a kiss.

You can send messages to people who are to far away to see or need to hear something quickly but you'll never truly know a person unless you really get to know them personally.