Comments on: Personalised media and the transformation of public space http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/ class blog Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:01:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 By: dstrand http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/#comment-33 dstrand Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:40:02 +0000 http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/#comment-33 I do find texting to be much less disturbing than someone talking on their phone. In China text messages are less than a penny per message. It would be great if cell-phone providers would lower the price for text messages in this country. I think we would see a lot more texters; and unfortunately people may be talking because it is cheaper. The next generation 3G, will have people sending messages online, rather than texting, so it may be becoming outdated, much like beepers... I do find texting to be much less disturbing than someone talking on their phone. In China text messages are less than a penny per message. It would be great if cell-phone providers would lower the price for text messages in this country. I think we would see a lot more texters; and unfortunately people may be talking because it is cheaper.

The next generation 3G, will have people sending messages online, rather than texting, so it may be becoming outdated, much like beepers…

]]> By: eallen http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/#comment-31 eallen Tue, 19 Feb 2008 20:16:35 +0000 http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/#comment-31 Interesting comment , makes me wonder about text messaging in public spaces. I have mixed feelings ..I think it is a wonderful creation when the person sitting next to me on the bus is texting instead of talking on the phone and making me listen to their conversation that I would rather not listen to. At he same time I also think it is sad when i see friends or family get on the bus sit down next to each other and not look up once or say a word because they are too submerged in their sidekick conversing with someone whom is not even there. Texting can be a saving grace to others around you and be robbing you from quality time with others all at the same time. Interesting comment , makes me wonder about text messaging in public spaces. I have mixed feelings ..I think it is a wonderful creation when the person sitting next to me on the bus is texting instead of talking on the phone and making me listen to their conversation that I would rather not listen to. At he same time I also think it is sad when i see friends or family get on the bus sit down next to each other and not look up once or say a word because they are too submerged in their sidekick conversing with someone whom is not even there. Texting can be a saving grace to others around you and be robbing you from quality time with others all at the same time.

]]> By: ktucker http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/#comment-30 ktucker Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:38:42 +0000 http://locative.myvelodrome.org/2008/02/19/personalised-media-and-the-transformation-of-public-space/#comment-30 Great post! I agree, the cell phone is an amazing confluence of public versus private issues. Ha! I received a text message from Ron Paul. I found it strange that they could just take advantage (somehow) of my mobile phone, as if it were a public billboard. What was weirder, and got me thinking, was that when I received the text message corresponded with when I stepped onto campus. Does anyone know about Wi-Fi and blanket texting, like if that's possible? Or is it done through the cell coverage? I want to know who has access to my number and how they go about getting a hold of it. Great post! I agree, the cell phone is an amazing confluence of public versus private issues.

Ha! I received a text message from Ron Paul. I found it strange that they could just take advantage (somehow) of my mobile phone, as if it were a public billboard. What was weirder, and got me thinking, was that when I received the text message corresponded with when I stepped onto campus. Does anyone know about Wi-Fi and blanket texting, like if that’s possible? Or is it done through the cell coverage? I want to know who has access to my number and how they go about getting a hold of it.

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