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What is the point of the whisper text feature?
I don’t get it. Not that I usually get everything anyway. But I don’t get it.
First, it’s hard to read. Second, what is being transmitted in a whisper that is different than a normal response. Finally, isn’t it rude to whisper?
I’m sure it’s something I missed in texting school. But what is the point?
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