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[–] 20 points 8 months ago (5 children)

They sure do bug me for money a lot for people who don't like my opinion

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (4 children)

    I’ve lost track of the number of text messages I’ve replied “STOP” to over the last few months.

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  • [–] 5 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I've given up with STOP, and unsubscribing with email, to just blocking everything now.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago

    I've sometimes wondered if people read the replies (because I know there was ONE time that someone answered me), and when I get bored I just pull up the text message list and start in on a random topic. Maybe a volunteer will learn about why rabies vaccines aren't a big deal, but are still super important, or why animal husbandry is a very vital industry for the government to invest in even though we need to transition to vegan lifestyles.

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  • [–] 3 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    I forward them all to 7726. I doubt it's doing anything but it's cathartic. Also, 'stop' really just confirms they got themselves a live one. They probably then turn around and sell your number to other sms spammers.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago

    What I can tell you is that my mobile network operator blocks numbers that I reply to that way. I’m not sure if the sender gets a response.

    Unfortunately they keep using new numbers, so it’s like trying to empty a lake with a small bucket.

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