Cell Phone Sexting

                Our generation should be convicted of sexually abusing technology.  The internet is cluttered with easily accessible pornography, forums are created where mythical creatures intimately interact with one another, and as if that were not enough we have even trended towards exploiting our cell phones. 

                Cellular devices are being used as a tool to facilitate casual encounters, random hook-ups, and even the exchange of naked pictures.  The question I would like to raise is, does the convenience of the text message improve or hinder one’s love life?  The potential embarrassment of an overly aggressive text/sext not only leaves the sender feeling foolish but also can permanently ruin future chances with the receiver.   Yet, given the consequences this practice still occurs.

 I couldn’t tell you whether the majority of inappropriate text messages are sent while the offender is completely sober or intoxicated, but my assumption is that it would be the later.  People like to place blame for their embarrassing text messages and poor decision making on alcohol because it, “impairs their judgment.”  However, we should be held accountable for our actions regardless of our level of sobriety.   Instead of recognizing the inappropriateness, we are taking full advantage of sending these explicit messages via cell phone.   One of the reasons why this practice is so easily adopted is because it does not require us to be present while the text message is being read by the receiver.  The potential awkwardness of the situation is nonexistent until the next face to face encounter with one another.  If this practice continues without holding people accountable then it will slowly be deemed acceptable.  My guess is that it is only a matter of time before the cell phone acts as the leading medium for sexual exploitation.