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**Rudiger** · 03-30-20 17:06

Originally Posted by JayJayTwo [View Original Post]

Personally I prefer the smartphone. First, $30 for two months isn't a big deal. Yes, it's more than $20 for three months, but it works out to about 50 cents a day. I'm okay with that! Second, it's just plain easier to use! With a flip, each button has 3 letters assigned, the number 2 has a, b and c, the number 3 has d, e and f and so on. Plus, I think flip phones either don't allow pictures and gifs or if they do, they're more difficult to make that happen. Also much easier internet access with a smartphone. If you're good with the limitations of a flip, sure, it's cheaper. On the other hand, if you don't mind a couple more bucks a month, the smartphones are definitely easier to use and offer more options.

I think the catch is data. If you plan on using your burner for internet access (and this isn't inconsequential since some use an app for discrete texts), then, yeah, the burner smartphone is a better choice (even at the higher cost). But for just texts and the occasional voice call, a burner flip with poor internet access is a better choice, even with the rather limited number of texts and keyboard issue.

This is one of the areas that Tracfone doesn't really want you to know about: the five-dollar, 1000 text 'top-off' smartphone card will work with non-smartphones. Sometime ago, I discovered that while you can use a smartphone card with a 'stupid' phone, the reverse is not true. It's a sleazy trick but, hey, that's Tracfone. It sucks because it would be nice to be able to use the $20 three-month card with the smartphones but, as pointed out, you have to go with the craptacular $30 two-month card.

And here's another point about data: Tracfone does a really poor job of how it's accessed. It's extremely easy to turn on data via a free wifi hotspot to use the internet, then forget about it. When this happens, after you leave the hotspot, the phone will automatically switch to your remaining, paid data cache and drain it in no time.

**JayJayTwo** · 03-30-20 16:14

Originally Posted by Rudiger [View Original Post]

The older, non-smartphone Tracfones are a better deal. You get three months for $20. Unfortunately, I'm not sure they even offer a non-smartphone, anymore. Even their cheapest flip-phone might be now categorized as a smartphone. It's pretty sleazy, but they're still the only game in town for a proper burner since you can pay for everything with cash. All other carriers require payment online via a credit-card, which is a no-go fo ar proper burner.

Personally I prefer the smartphone. First, $30 for two months isn't a big deal. Yes, it's more than $20 for three months, but it works out to about 50 cents a day. I'm okay with that! Second, it's just plain easier to use! With a flip, each button has 3 letters assigned, the number 2 has a, b and c, the number 3 has d, e and f and so on. Plus, I think flip phones either don't allow pictures and gifs or if they do, they're more difficult to make that happen. Also much easier internet access with a smartphone. If you're good with the limitations of a flip, sure, it's cheaper. On the other hand, if you don't mind a couple more bucks a month, the smartphones are definitely easier to use and offer more options.

**Rudiger** · 03-30-20 11:25

Originally Posted by JayJayTwo [View Original Post]

I went to Walmart, spent maybe $70 on a TracFone. I go back every other month and buy a card for I think about $30, it's for 2 months and has a ton of data, messaging and calls. It works great, is fairly cheap and doesn't have my name or any identifying information attached to it.

The older, non-smartphone Tracfones are a better deal. You get three months for $20. Unfortunately, I'm not sure they even offer a non-smartphone, anymore. Even their cheapest flip-phone might be now categorized as a smartphone. It's pretty sleazy, but they're still the only game in town for a proper burner since you can pay for everything with cash. All other carriers require payment online via a credit-card, which is a no-go fo ar proper burner.

**JayJayTwo** · 03-30-20 10:59

Originally Posted by SMF1234 [View Original Post]

So some of you have posts that refer to a "burner phone. " This is a very good idea for me. While I have curtailed my mongering activities bc of the zombie apocalypse virus I figured it was time for me to get one too. I am currently with Verizon so I was looking for a completely different carrier. Can anyone make some recommendations to me with regard to phone carriers as well as what kind of phone? I would like to keep the cost down as much as possible. I'm not on a "tin can and a string" budget but something decent that does the job of good communications and can send a gif or two. Any help is greatly appreciated. PM if you want to. Cheers and be safe!

I went to Walmart, spent maybe $70 on a TracFone. I go back every other month and buy a card for I think about $30, it's for 2 months and has a ton of data, messaging and calls. It works great, is fairly cheap and doesn't have my name or any identifying information attached to it.

**OdinsBeard78** · 03-30-20 10:38

Originally Posted by Vino7373 [View Original Post]

Has anyone heard anything about NikkiBaby? I've been trying for over two weeks to set up a dream with her. Nothing.

If anyone knows anything, please answer here or PM me. Thanks.

She posted on here last week sometime, admin deleted her post as must have violated some policy but it was her handle at least. A couple of posts I think. So she's at least active still. Try messaging her on here.

**Dixie Prowler** · 03-30-20 10:37

Originally Posted by NYTrader731 [View Original Post]

Guys,

With everything going on and FL will definitely get hit soon, I'm out of playing for a while. I have diabetes and other small shit that lots of us over 50 have and with the governor basically not doing shit to curtail this, I'm not hopeful. It's just a numbers game at this point. I hope to god I'm wrong and nothing happens here, but I'll just stick to my hand for a while, LOL. Stay safe guys! I'll still enjoy all your stories.

I guess it is time to spend more time with the S / O.

**SMF1234** · 03-30-20 10:25

So some of you have posts that refer to a "burner phone. " This is a very good idea for me. While I have curtailed my mongering activities bc of the zombie apocalypse virus I figured it was time for me to get one too. I am currently with Verizon so I was looking for a completely different carrier. Can anyone make some recommendations to me with regard to phone carriers as well as what kind of phone? I would like to keep the cost down as much as possible. I'm not on a "tin can and a string" budget but something decent that does the job of good communications and can send a gif or two. Any help is greatly appreciated. PM if you want to. Cheers and be safe!

**NYTrader731** · 03-30-20 10:04

Guys,

With everything going on and FL will definitely get hit soon, I'm out of playing for a while. I have diabetes and other small shit that lots of us over 50 have and with the governor basically not doing shit to curtail this, I'm not hopeful. It's just a numbers game at this point. I hope to god I'm wrong and nothing happens here, but I'll just stick to my hand for a while, LOL. Stay safe guys! I'll still enjoy all your stories.

**MiMan001** · 03-30-20 09:11

Originally Posted by SevenYearMitch [View Original Post]

It's business as usual for me, but judging by the lack of traffic on the roads, lots of people are staying home. However, if you read the Emergency Executive Order and the article below you'll see that there are enough exemptions to drive a Mack truck through. In fact, I'm hard pressed to think of a single job that isn't exempt as "essential", LOL.

But even if you're retired or unemployed, just throw your golf clubs, tennis racquet, or fishing pole in the back seat of your car and you're good to go under the "physical activity" exemption. And if you don't have a car, just ride your bike, scooter, or skateboard to your next session and it's exempt as "exercise". And if you don't have any of those, just put on some running shoes! Plus, getting a blow job is clearly an "essential service", at least for me! LOL

Emergency Executive Order:
https://www.scribd.com/document/4534...der#from_embed

Everything you need to know about Orange County's stay-at-home order:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cli...outputType=amp

SYM

Drove by Fairvilla yesterday. They were open. Sign said "We sell essential personal care products" - so appears a 'shopping trip' to Fairvilla is a valid exception!

They were previously 'advertising' they had toy cleaner in stock and it was a good short term substitute for hand sanitizer.

Be safe out there. And hopefully this passes sooner rather than later.

**Tuscany Man** · 03-29-20 20:30

Originally Posted by Du273 [View Original Post]

Saw a review of her on TER. So she's around.

That review was from 12 days ago so it might have been over 2 weeks since the reviewer saw her. The reviewer looks to be a USASG Member.

Stay Safe,

TM.

**Du273** · 03-29-20 19:57

Originally Posted by Vino7373 [View Original Post]

Has anyone heard anything about NikkiBaby? I've been trying for over two weeks to set up a dream with her. Nothing.

If anyone knows anything, please answer here or PM me. Thanks.

Saw a review of her on TER. So she's around.

**SevenYearMitch** · 03-29-20 19:39

Originally Posted by Stardust77 [View Original Post]

Shit just got real!

Now we're in real trouble.

https://news.yahoo.com/may-worldwide...191500776.html

Thanks for the warning! I had JUST gotten done shopping when I read your post so I immediately ran back into the Publix and bought the last 3 Trojan Value Packs on the shelf and a big bottle of lube. The checkout girl who looked like she was about 17 gave me a nice smile when she asked me if I found everything I needed, LOL!

SYM

**Stardust77** · 03-29-20 17:13

Now we're in real trouble.

https://news.yahoo.com/may-worldwide...191500776.html

**WarpFactor69** · 03-29-20 16:16

Originally Posted by Vino7373 [View Original Post]

Has anyone heard anything about NikkiBaby? I've been trying for over two weeks to set up a dream with her. Nothing.

If anyone knows anything, please answer here or PM me. Thanks.

I sent her a DM from here last week, got a reply in less than 24 hours.

Glad you're feeling better.

**SevenYearMitch** · 03-29-20 13:36

Originally Posted by MosinNagant [View Original Post]

...That said, I am not entirely sure I agree with SYM that everything is business as usual...

Yeah just to clarify I'm not suggesting everybody should go about their business as usual, that would be foolish. I was just trying to let ForestGreen213 (who sounds like he hasn't been out of the house lately) know that he could easily go see a provider if he wants without much fear of the Orange County Executive Order.

That said, we should all be fearful of the coronavirus and do what we can within reason to avoid getting and spreading this bug. I just read an article in Forbes about how the Coronavirus actually kills you and it doesn't sound like a pleasant way to go. Here's a link:

Forbes: "How Does The COVID-19 Coronavirus Kill? What Happens When You Get Infected"
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.for...-infected/amp/

SYM

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