The Horrors of the Auto-Correct

I enjoy chatting. It's a great way to communicate with people. Now, I must admit, I'm rather addicted to Yahoo Messenger chat. Throughout all my chatting history, and boy do I have one, I have concluded that Messenger is the best. Between the live emoticons and the "BUZZ" effect, I'm definitely caught, hook, line, and sinker. However, you must be thinking now that the direction of this post is not matching up with the title....and you are right.

Now we come to the meat of the matter. I am personally debating with myself whether I am a fan of the concept of "Auto-correct." Now I know what you're thinking. "Amy, this is quite an unnecessary concern to contemplate." Oh, but it is quite unnecessary! Therefore, let us enjoy discussing something purely for the joy of discussing it!

How does it make you feel? Are we that spelling-challenged to need an automatic dictionary aid for texting? (Technically, I am that spelling-challenged....) This whole idea rather struck me in the forehead like Goliath must have felt when he was targeted by David's stone. It was sudden and striking (pun definitely intended).

The good side of Auto-Correct is definitely obvious. For the average human, texting can be preformed much more time efficiently when using a device with Auto-Correct. Although useful, is it merely a crutch for slothful behavior?

Here's the preface: Amanda (my younger sister) and I were chattin' it up on Messenger...even though we were in the same room.....concerning, I know, but that is the truth. She was using my phone which has the program that I now speak of: Auto-Correct. Our chats never communicate anything of interest. They are 98% of the time complete gibberish, but that is what makes it fun. I think it best to copy and paste some of this said conversation as to clearly illustrate my point. My apologies in advance for the extreme randomness.

Me: "Okay, I'm going to go blog now."

Amanda: "BLOG???'

Me: "Cheya"

Amanda: "Ach!!! Okay."

Me: "blog. I have a blog. And I blog on my blog"

Amanda: "Cheya?? Was dat? Inhibit."

Me: "Inhibit?"

Amanda: "What?! Auto check"

Me: "what"

Amanda: "Khufu"

Me: "yikes"

Amanda: "Khufu. Ohhjhhj. There."

So, there it is. Apparently, she was trying to say "Ohhh," but it was auto-corrected to the words "Khufu" and "Inhibit." I find this amusing. But observe the horror, my friends! She had no intention of saying those words, and yet, those words and not a innocent "Ohhh" were sent to my computer! Shocking!! Should a program have such control?? This is the unsolved mystery.

So, to wrap up this very random post, consider the motives behind the installment of Auto-correct....or not, because this whole post is quite silly anywho ;-)