California Bans Mobile Phone Spam

Posted by michael on Saturday September 21, 2002 @06:59AM from the you-don't-have-mail dept.

Argyle writes "News.com is reporting that California has banned the spamming of pagers and mobile phones with unwanted text messages."

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Everyone! by $0+31337 · 2002-09-21 07:05 · Score: 3, Funny

I just wanted to invite everyone to use my brand new web site www.spamcalifornianscellphones.com to send out any ads for your compan... wait... awwwww shit.
Note to self... by extagboy · 2002-09-21 07:09 · Score: 5, Funny

Stop planned cell phone spamming campaign and instead walk up to people with bullhorn explaining how they can win free stuff and save thousands on their mortgage.
1. Re:Note to self... by mickwd · 2002-09-21 08:21 · Score: 3, Funny
  
  Will you be walking up to guys on the street with a bullhorn and asking: "Sir, I can tell you might be interested in having a larger penis. Or how about some cheap viagra ? Wanna see some naked teens ?"
Re:State-law system. by *xpenguin* · 2002-09-21 07:12 · Score: 5, Funny

And several other permutations?

No, I think you got every single one.
I'VE GOT IT! by Have+Blue · 2002-09-21 07:18 · Score: 2, Funny

I'll start my own business registering cell phones in California and selling them nationwide! Oh, and I've also patented this idea.
You missed: by 0x0d0a · 2002-09-21 07:19 · Score: 3, Funny

Anyone anywhere spamming Californians anywhere.

Though I think it's a safe bet to say that it doesn't cover it.

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