Rules For Safe Phone Usage

[Bob521]

Having a burner can't get you in huge trouble if your wife finds it or hears it.

I use WeChat, on my phone in a hidden folder. Its free. Works great if your friends are Chinese. You can also block anyone you no longer want to have access to you.

I use Textnow.

Any other apps out there?

Why use another phone?

[LindaSexy]

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[Brock Laser]

Not a bad idea to use a VPN while using texting apps.

[Alkalinedio]

I use burner app = you download from any smartphone app store.

About 5 $ / month unlimited text / calls.

You can create any area code number you wish and burnit on the drop of a dime if you get any drama its that simple'.

Stay safe.

AD.

I believe there are some similar apps too. Just need to follow the same rules about turning off notifications / everything when you don't want that phone "on".

[Currymonster]

I use Textnow.

Any other apps out there?

Why use another phone?

I believe there are some similar apps too. Just need to follow the same rules about turning off notifications / everything when you don't want that phone "on".

[Lift Her Up]

I do and have done the same for years. Looks like we need to look at a one year card if the activation fee is the same $23.97.

The Tall Man.

As of early this month, Target didn't charge me an activation fee.

Lift Her Up.

[DrPornDawger]

I use Textnow.

Any other apps out there?

Why use another phone?

[The Tall Man]

Hey fellow mongers.

I usually buy a 60 minute card from Tracfone every 90 days since this 60 minutes triples in both calls and texts and it usually is enough since I only use it to call / text providers.

I've been doing this for years now, just before the 90 days are up I buy a new card to keep the phone active.

Well yesterday I went into a CVS and handed a Jackson to the cashier and she counters with "sir it's $23.97!

I asked her why since it's usually $19.99 and she tells me they now charge an ACTIVATION FEE! WTF.

I remember some years ago someone wrote a book about how we are being "nickle & dime to death" or something similar, this came back immediately to remind me how true that book meaning was.

This happens in all spheres of our daily life in products we buy in supermarkets, usually the manufacturer lowers the weight and keep the package looking as before.

Anyway, thought I let all you fellow mongers about this RIPOFF being perpetrated on all of us hobby phones users.

Mondo.

P.S. I know, this is part rant but a 20% jack in the price if pure ripoff, and yes $3. 98 is not going to break any of us who spend quite a bit on the ladies, it's just the fact of feeling ripped off.

I do and have done the same for years. Looks like we need to look at a one year card if the activation fee is the same $23.97.

The Tall Man.

[Mondo72]

Hey fellow mongers.

I usually buy a 60 minute card from Tracfone every 90 days since this 60 minutes triples in both calls and texts and it usually is enough since I only use it to call / text providers.

I've been doing this for years now, just before the 90 days are up I buy a new card to keep the phone active.

Well yesterday I went into a CVS and handed a Jackson to the cashier and she counters with "sir it's $23.97!

I asked her why since it's usually $19.99 and she tells me they now charge an ACTIVATION FEE! WTF.

I remember some years ago someone wrote a book about how we are being "nickle & dime to death" or something similar, this came back immediately to remind me how true that book meaning was.

This happens in all spheres of our daily life in products we buy in supermarkets, usually the manufacturer lowers the weight and keep the package looking as before.

Anyway, thought I let all you fellow mongers about this RIPOFF being perpetrated on all of us hobby phones users.

Mondo.

P.S. I know, this is part rant but a 20% jack in the price if pure ripoff, and yes $3. 98 is not going to break any of us who spend quite a bit on the ladies, it's just the fact of feeling ripped off.

[Bus Nut]

I don't think I would use any of them for hobby work. As someone said, you never know what information might be out there.

Besides, as I said before, hobby phones are so cheap nowadays you can afford to have a backup or two in your trunk.

Bus Nut

[Member #3991]

So only Google has a record of your real number, and of course they'd never share that info with anyone, right? Stop being lazy and cheap, just get a hobby phone, only leave it turned on when you are wanting to contact a provider or are expecting a return call. That way you don't accidentally answer that GV number when you shouldn't, like when you are standing next to your SO.

AF

Totally agree with this perspective. While Google's stated corporate policy is to not be evil I just think the risks of not having a hobby phone are just too high. You never know what happens to those records.

http://www.google.com/corporate/tenthings.html

[AsianFan]

What do you guys think about using Google Voice for your hobby number? Providers only know the GV number, keeping your real number seperate. Anyone see issues with that?

So only Google has a record of your real number, and of course they'd never share that info with anyone, right? Stop being lazy and cheap, just get a hobby phone, only leave it turned on when you are wanting to contact a provider or are expecting a return call. That way you don't accidentally answer that GV number when you shouldn't, like when you are standing next to your SO.

AF

[Socalkain]

What do you guys think about using Google Voice for your hobby number? Providers only know the GV number, keeping your real number seperate. Anyone see issues with that?

[Member #3991]

Great info BN.

Unless you are single without SO, it definitely makes sense to have a hobbyphone. Actually if you hobby, you might as well have a hobbyphone for all the good reasons.

I would recommend an extra phone regardless of whether or not I had a SO. It just makes sense to compartmentalize these calls on many levels. Do you really want many providers running around with your number in their phone? I'll bet the vast majority of providers keep separate lines as well.

If you can afford to hobby, you can afford an extra phone. I bought a phone and enough minutes for 6 months of service for about the price of a standard HJ tip. How can anyone say no to this type of deal? I remember one hobbyist, can't think of who it was, that keeps several activitated in his trunk and sometimes gives them away to SW as gifts/tips.

I can't imagine how stupid I was for not getting a phone as soon as I discovered this hobby.

[Jbond888]

Great info BN.

Unless you are single without SO, it definitely makes sense to have a hobbyphone. Actually if you hobby, you might as well have a hobbyphone for all the good reasons.