FCC Agrees to Explore Text Message, Short Code Blocking Legality
public interest groups?
Premium messaging providers are NOT public interest groups....
I'd like to know what in the public interest, other than premiuim messaging, is in the public interest of allowing short codes
I'd like to know what in the public interest, other than premiuim messaging, is in the public interest of allowing short codes
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I think the article is talking about VZW blocking special interest groups from being able to sms their customers such as anti-abortion groups.
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i thank vZW for blocking out all that junk. why was the Do Not Call Registry set up for land lines and home phones. people don't want to be bothered.
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jcoberg10 said:
i thank vZW for blocking out all that junk. why was the Do Not Call Registry set up for land lines and home phones. people don't want to be bothered.
Spam-wise, it's okay, but if I choose to opt-in to a special interest group, that's my own personal business.
I would rather choose what I would like blocked on my own services rather than give up that to someone else. Next thing I know is that someone will tell me what religion I have to choose.
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algorithmplus said:
Spam-wise, it's okay, but if I choose to opt-in to a special interest group, that's my own personal business.
I would rather choose what I would like blocked on my own services rather than give up that to someone else.
then it is up to you to opt- in to those. but the OP was about opting out of ALL special interests
Next thing I know is that someone will tell me what religion I have to choose.
Then Obama or Clinton for pres.... 🙄
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I see what you mean, but shouldn't there be freedom of speech in America?
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Freedom of speech has nothing to do with forcing your opinions on other peoples' phones, causing them to have charges on their bill, that they had nothing to do with. I personally hate these companies, because everyone I deal with has had at least one experience with these companies, & though their children did cause it, they should still have the option to make sure they don't see those charges, which is what is great about the OPTION to block them, it's not even a guarantee.
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Sure, but freedom of speech does NOT mandate that you have to listen to what the other person is saying, nor should you have to pay to hear it if you don't want to.
I think there are two distinct issues here: first whether or not Verizon can block certain premium messaging services from their network. The premium people have at least a fighting chance on that issue on the whole freedom of speech thing. The second issue is whether or not customers can opt to block such messages. I'd have to side with the customers on this one, as it should be their right to decide whether or not they want to participate in premium services.
Overall the ability to block premium SMS is a great thing, and I hope other carriers will follow suit. It'll b...
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I think there are two distinct issues here: first whether or not Verizon can block certain premium messaging services from their network. The premium people have at least a fighting chance on that issue on the whole freedom of speech thing. The second issue is whether or not customers can opt to block such messages. I'd have to side with the customers on this one, as it should be their right to decide whether or not they want to participate in premium services.
Overall the ability to block premium SMS is a great thing, and I hope other carriers will follow suit. It'll b...
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Freedom of speech only applies to government regulation of speech. It doesn't apply to this situation because the carriers are not government agencies.
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Good point. I actually think it would be more restrictive of our freedom of speech if the government were to mandate that carriers had to allow premium SMS.
This is a market-driven issue, let the market decide.
This is a market-driven issue, let the market decide.
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Not every snort code is a premium service though. Sights that offer free ringtones and Screensavers like Myxer.com use short codes to send the ringtones and screensavers to you phone. Also some radio station that use text messaging use short codes and they are not premium services.
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then the subscriber has the option to Opt-in to those messengers as was discussed in another post in this thread
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So what's the difference between receiving a text message, and receiving a non-premium short code?
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does freedom of speech overrule the right to privacy? or the right not to have your phone bill subject to unwarranted and unwanted charges.
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Freedom of speech doesn't apply in this case because the carriers are not government agencies.
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good point i dont want so called public interests or lobbyists propoganda/spam junk.. but what of amber alerts?
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Amber alerts are different. Plus I beleive most providers allow free messages for amber alerts.
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amber alerts, severe weather, natural disaster and national security alerts would fall under the category of public safety and should not be subject to SHort code blocks
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I think premium txt services are a bunch of crooks, as most of them don't even have a number that people can call to find out what is going on. I seriously hope that the FCC is not stupid enough to not allow providers to block premium services, as that is seriously violating the customer's right to choosing their services. These companies know that they are the most bootleg service providers in the world, which is why they're so scared of these blocks, because all the "accidental" downloads of these services, which is where the majority of their profits come from, will be ended.
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