But it makes no sense to simply discuss texting in a vacuum as if it is objectively problematic.
Even if the problems it causes are not in a vacuum, once there exist problems with it in certain situations, then the sum of these problems can be taken into account when judging it in a vacuum, mitzad that its existence will lead to these problems in their respective specific situations. The sum total of these problems can then veryy well be a strong enough svara to justify terming it an unteable evil, or out of hand, in a vacuum.