Death of the Letter

by The Philosophical Fish

I love the written word, but I wonder how much longer it will exist. I’d like to think forever, but the next generation is the text generation and not only can many of them not form a formal communication, their actual ability to pick up a pen and write is shockingly bad. Kindle is trying to kill paper novels, text messaging is the shortened delivery of the written word.

There was an interesting article in the Globe this morning, the next generation should take note and think about the time after school gets out. They may use social networking for their communication, but the older generation of employers is still looking for a bit more formality in business……

Bad grammar, jargon, slang and stupid jokes – how to avoid writing your way out of a job

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Flickr: Harris Hui March 26, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Death of the LetterThis one is even better in square format!

Harris Hui (in search of light) March 26, 2010 - 2:51 pm

This one is even better in square format!

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Flickr: {cindy} March 26, 2010 - 3:32 pm

Death of the Letterwonderful focus!!

{cindy} March 26, 2010 - 3:32 pm

wonderful focus!!

Flickr: jfgornet March 27, 2010 - 8:09 am

Death of the LetterNice shot!

jfgornet March 27, 2010 - 8:09 am

Nice shot!

Flickr: Helena Pugsley March 27, 2010 - 1:02 pm

Death of the LetterI used to love writing and receiving letters before the internet got so useful, but these days I barely pick up a pen and when I do my hand aches and my hand writing is awful!

Helena Pugsley March 27, 2010 - 1:02 pm

I used to love writing and receiving letters before the internet got so useful, but these days I barely pick up a pen and when I do my hand aches and my hand writing is awful!

Flickr: Helena Pugsley March 27, 2010 - 5:35 pm

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Helena Pugsley March 27, 2010 - 5:35 pm

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Flickr: Carmen.rm March 29, 2010 - 10:09 am

Death of the LetterGreat dof, love the contrast and tones!!

white on black 2
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Carmen.rm March 29, 2010 - 10:09 am

Great dof, love the contrast and tones!!

white on black 2
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