freewrite

I don't necessarily think it's strange that cell phones have been turned into a primary usage for text messaging and emails. The primary function of a cell phone may be to make calls but everyone wants their phones to be capable of everything imaginable. Text messaging has become a new form of communication that in some situations, is superior to calls. In certain emergencies text messages are discrete enough to contact someone if you are in trouble. On a less serious note, most conversations are not worth the call. The meaningless "hey" "hey what's up" "how are you" "i'm good, what about you" conversations would just take up valuable phone minutes and money.