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Today, I took a deep look into the dots. If you don't know what I'm referring to then it is clear you've never been much of a text message/IM/email (to friends that is, not business or professional email) type of person. I've noticed that all my friends use the dots. In fact, I'm sure that any of my friends who stumble upon this would instictively know that of course I mean trailing a sentence, word, or phrase like so . . .
I remember clearly when I started using the dots. It was when I first discovered AIM. Yes that's right, AIM. Never been one for ICQ, Yahoo or MSN messenger. It has always and shall forever be AOL instant messenger! Woooohooooo! Anyway, I started using the dots when I first started communicating using instant messages. Well, to be honest, not at first. At first I used to type novels before ever clicking the send button. Not long after I realized that for it to feel like a true conversation it was better to send bits and pieces at a time, as to not bore the individual who you are talking to. I suppose this shows that I myself am an impatient person. :) The dots, then took on the meaning that something was to follow. Understandable isn't it? Dots also seem to take the place of commas for some reason as well as one single period. I'm not sure why that is. But it's pure habit now. I've noticed that the dots followed me into emails. Almost to the point that my emails seem to be more like a conversation now, other than a letter like it's first real intention. It goes without saying that since I send/receive 4000-6000 text messages a month (THANK YOU TMOBILE FOR THE ORIGINAL UNLIMITED TEXTING OPTION!) the button that is used for a period, is slightly bruised and beaten! hehehe
Dots also started rearing their ugly little heads at the beginning for sentences, words, and phrases. This of course used to reference a sigh or hesitation before relaying the thought. I've also taken note that when I truly want to emphasize something I'll space the dots out. . .
That alone seems to make a bolder statement than...
Don't you agree? I must say, another reason I use the dots is this, a period, as defined by mister Webster, means conclusion. So, as I stated before I use the dots to let someone know there is more to follow. If it is at the end of a conversation, it is sort of like saying, tune in for the next episode. A cliff hanger if you will. Most importantly, that things ARE NOT final, complete, or concluded.

. . . .why do you use your dots?