When cell phones first started getting popular, texting was kind of a hassle. Then, phones started coming with full keyboards, and it was suddenly like no one wanted to talk on the phone anymore. Nowadays, though, it seems like more and more people like to send voice messages.
While some people love the idea, others kind of hate it. Recently, a Reddit user shared their potentially unpopular opinion on voice messages by posting on the Unpopular Opinion sub . Their short but sweet post got thousands of upvotes in a short time, prompting hundreds of users to discuss whether they should be used or not.
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User finnagin56 Has A Problem With Voice Messages.
According to the user, sending voice messages rather than texting is really annoying. For the user, the worst part is the fact that you have to find a quiet place to listen to the messages, rather than read a text in an instant. It can be pretty annoying if somebody leaves a voice message and expects a pretty quick response.
The user also mentions how, if you don’t want to/can’t text for whatever reason, using speech-to-text is the same method, but results in a text-based message.
Users Discussed Etiquette Surrounding Voice Messages.
Many users responded to OP’s complaints about voice messaging. Everyone had different opinions, but plenty of people agreed that they can be annoying. Some users discussed how there are unwritten rules surrounding voice messages that people should follow. For instance, you generally shouldn’t’ use a voice message for anything urgent (you should just call in that case). You also shouldn’t expect an instant reply if you’re sending a message through audio rather than text.
Other Users Discussed How Overly Connected We Are In This Day And Age.
The debate ended up broadening to connectivity, and how people have come to expect instant replies thanks to modern technology.
There were a shocking amount of users who complained about their bosses or students (if they’re teachers) expecting instant replies at all hours of the day. In a lot of ways, we’ve forgotten to set boundaries with others, especially in our work lives.
But People Sending Voice Messages Isn’t All Bad.
Some users brought up how they’ve saved voice messages sent by loved ones because someday they won’t be around anymore. Having a constant reminder of a lost parent, sibling, or partner’s voice brings a lot of comfort to people who are grieving. While constant voice messages might be annoying, they definitely also have their upsides.
