By predictive text. I mean it, composing a simple email is nothing short of a wresting match thanks to that know-it-all twit.
As soon as I start typing, suggestions and corrections pop up, completely derailing my train of thought. If I ignore them, I’m doomed. It interprets inaction as approval and changes everything. Typical and wrong. Try to cancel the suggestion and it gets downright insistent, refusing to let it go and move on. Next thing I know I’m in a loud argument with input technology — complete with name calling and aggressive body language.
It’s not a proud moment.
Am I wrong or wasn’t predictive text supposed to make typing easier on mobile devices? I don’t find that to be the case. It makes more work, if you ask me. I have to go back and correct what technology decided to change. I don’t need such high-handed tactics, especially from a mobile phone. I want to send a text and my phone wants to pick a fight.
It’s stubborn, uncooperative, and a bully. Speaking of uncooperative, did you know the early Apple version of predictive text insisted on changing the word ‘cooperative’ to Cupertino? As you may know, Cupertino is the home of Apple’s headquarters. Forever after, mistaken predictive text input was called the Cupertino effect.
I call it annoying and frustrating and a miserable piece of crap. To its face. Then I drop the phone and run.
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the whirly girl 
15 responses to “: I feel bullied :”
Settings>general>keyboard>predictive.
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Thanks for the tip. I’m going to keep it on a little longer, out of spite :o)
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It can be turned off from your settings.
This entry was purely funny because it’s true!
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Me + Technology = Disaster
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Goodness.. maybe we should all embrace the predictions of our texts for a day and then see if we have any friends left.. i will if you will!! c
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What a terrific idea, Celi! I’m in.
I already sent a text saying I wanted a distinctive oll, instead of look. Don’t ask me what an oll is.
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I know what an oll is, I had one for breakfast. Come to think of it .. it was pretty distinctive too.. c
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C’mon, celi, spill. What is it? Something good or in the trail mix category?
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Good – of course.. An Oll is a very classy kind of .. um.. ahhh.. hmm.. hash brown? with Oil? Kind of? VERY Tasty though. c
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mmmmm, hash browns. I want some. Have any leftovers?
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I tried to text a friend the other day. It was a most serious text where I tried to say something along the lines of “I’m sorry you’re hurting.” Instead, I typed “Inn spot tie bring.” So, all in all, I was extremely helpful and supportive.
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Hahaha. You tried, that’s what counts. I swear, predictive text is like a drunk fortune teller, right?
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That is the most right a fortune teller has ever been. ;)
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No, you don’t know what it’s like
When nothing feels all right
You don’t know what it’s like
To be like me
To be hurt
To feel lost
To be left out in the dark
To be kicked when you’re down
To feel like you’ve been pushed around
To be on the edge of breaking down
And no one’s there to save you
No, you don’t know what it’s like
Welcome to my life
God Bless you my friend
credits to Simple Plan
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Thank you? Hope things get better.
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