PSK Macros..

[WD4OOZ]

Like others have said before, the macros are impersonal but they are a conversation starter. I use the macros but leave one to two lines open near the bottom to add a question or for an answer to a question. Having the space near the bottom gives me the chance to type something before it is sent with out a delay. And if you have ever made contact with me you will sometimes notice that the answer to your question is jibberish.....my fingers were on the wrong keys and I didn't notice until it was being sent. LOL.. you can make any impersonal macro personal. Have fun and make it fun.... Good day and good DX.

WD4OOZ

[K0RGR]

Just as some people suffer from 'mic fight', some suffer from 'keyboard fright'. Macros are a way of coping with that, for some. They are also a blessing for the people who can't type or can't spell, and that's still a fair portion of the population. I suspect the younger ones were 'texting' on cellphones ling before they got on the air, and they are accustomed to 'conversations' that amount to 1-3 lines between the two parties.

[KF5FEI]

Beats me. I'm 50 and spent lots of time doing online chat, etc... back when that was all we had. I personally find the digital modes easier than phone.

[N5MDT]

Macros can be edited. They do not all have to sound so impersonal. And, you can have more than one that says pretty much the same thing.