Subj : Re: Does Usenet still have value?
To   : Ogg
From : Vk3jed
Date : Wed Feb 23 2022 13:00:00

-=> On 02-21-22 13:15, Ogg wrote to Vk3jed <=-ght flashing, press the
 V> play" button. :D

 Og> But.. didn't yours have the ability to broadcast your message
 Og> from remote (without you being at home)?  In that situation,
 Og> you have to call your home number and enter the code to
 Og> activate the playback. That's no different how vmail works with
 Og> an established cellphone service.

I knew it was possible, but 

 Og> Sounds to me you need a service that calls YOU to remind you
 Og> that you have unheard messages!  LOL

Or an app that calls for me AND deletes any text message reminders, as well as
being mildly annoying when I do have VM waiting. :D

 V> And there's another
 V> variant of voicemail ping pong that happens.

 V> Party A calls Party B.
 V> Party B is slow to answer, phone stops ringing just as they pick it up.
 V> Party A leaves voicemail.
 V> Meanwhile Party B calls Party A back, gets Party A's voicemail, leaves
 V> message...

 V> :D

 Og> Haven't experienced that complete senario myself - only the
 Og> first part. After leaving a message, I'd get a call from B
 Og> asking "you called?"  Me, A, says "yeah.. I left a message".  B
 Og> says, oh.. haven't checked that yet.  It's just a bunch of
 Og> needless repetition and wasted time on the phone.

Yeah I've had it happen a few times. :)


.... I'm not old.. I'm RETRO.
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