What is it with old people who start and end every conversation on instant messengers like a letter or email?
Yes, there is some protocol involved in starting and ending a conversation but we probably did that the first time. So can't we just drop that stuff and get to the point? Also, nobody below 30 does that stuff so learn to read the room.
@auldlangsin Uh, no, they established the protocol with letters and we decided to break it just because our letters are sent electronically. So if you're annoyed with anyone "breaking protocol", it should be yourself.
@LouisIngenthron I think we can agree that each form of written communication derived from letters is entitled to its own set of conventions and protocols. Otherwise, we'd be currently writing to each other in letter form and the people using telegraphs would have had a really expensive time sending multiple-page messages.
@auldlangsin That's not unreasonable, but why do you assume that your protocol is better or more right than the older generation's? Why should we get to decide the protocol instead of them? Hell, they were the ones who invented email in the first place.
@LouisIngenthron It's not better or more right. It's the one that established itself when the technology was still in its infancy. And I think it's just good form to adapt the established norms of a platform you join.
Honestly, I don't care too much about the specifics but it's a constant annoyance when you already have problems with writing to people you're not super close with.
Also, we (as in younger and/or nerdy people) used those messengers first and therefore established a protocol which you now choose to break after adapting the technology. So don't give me that "But it's rude" crap