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Just got a text from Big Brother 13:38 - Dec 26 with 3708 viewsXYZ

Gov.t ordered mobile companies to send text to all.

I approve of the message, this time, but it does seem a line in the sand has been crossed.

Anyone know if this has been done before?
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 13:40 - Dec 26 with 2652 viewsJ2BLUE

The booster text? Hardly crossing a line.

Truly impaired.
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 13:43 - Dec 26 with 2625 viewsazuremerlangus

I have no issues with this - probably trying to ensure all the spare capacity created by very generous volunteers doesn’t go to waste.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 14:59 - Dec 26 with 2370 viewsBlueBadger

It's just another means of disseminating pubic information. Like telly, radio, newspaper and billboard adverts.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 15:02 - Dec 26 with 2354 viewsNthsuffolkblue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 14:59 - Dec 26 by BlueBadger

It's just another means of disseminating pubic information. Like telly, radio, newspaper and billboard adverts.


There is no issue with public information is there?

There should be clear guidance on where the line is drawn but it is quite clear no one has come close to the line at present.

I wonder if the OP took issue with the old public information films on the TV. Is that why they were stopped? Too dodgy to use mass media to disseminate information that is for our own good?

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 15:16 - Dec 26 with 2292 viewsEastTownBlue

They did at the beginning of the pandemic telling everyone to stay at home.
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 15:17 - Dec 26 with 2278 viewsBanksterDebtSlave


"They break our legs and tell us to be grateful when they offer us crutches."
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 16:43 - Dec 26 with 2030 viewsFightingEssex

Just got a text from Big Brother on 13:40 - Dec 26 by J2BLUE

The booster text? Hardly crossing a line.


Depends if they bought it from Facebook or not.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:13 - Dec 26 with 1929 viewsXYZ

Just got a text from Big Brother on 14:59 - Dec 26 by BlueBadger

It's just another means of disseminating pubic information. Like telly, radio, newspaper and billboard adverts.


As I've said, it's not the message, it's the lack of direct consent to communicate in that manner that I was (obliquely) referring to.

Just an observation.
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:17 - Dec 26 with 1910 viewsRyorry

I haven't had one - but I had my booster end of Oct. I wonder if they've been efficient and checked records first? (I have the app).

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:24 - Dec 26 with 1881 viewsNthsuffolkblue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:17 - Dec 26 by Ryorry

I haven't had one - but I had my booster end of Oct. I wonder if they've been efficient and checked records first? (I have the app).


No, they haven't. Plenty of us who have had the booster have had the text too. Was getting them from our local health centre despite having booked/had them. Blanket texts sent out. Not sure why you haven't had one.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:30 - Dec 26 with 1837 viewsjas0999

What’s wrong with this … great news if it jogs some folks memory or gets them to book a booster.

I have to say the booster roll out has been excellent. I received a call from my GP on a Wednesday and had the booster less than 24 hours later. No waiting. Fantastic.

Let’s hope more get the jabs.
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:34 - Dec 26 with 1815 viewsRyorry

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:24 - Dec 26 by Nthsuffolkblue

No, they haven't. Plenty of us who have had the booster have had the text too. Was getting them from our local health centre despite having booked/had them. Blanket texts sent out. Not sure why you haven't had one.


Cos new number maybe? only issued 10 days ago.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:37 - Dec 26 with 1804 viewsNthsuffolkblue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:34 - Dec 26 by Ryorry

Cos new number maybe? only issued 10 days ago.


Suggests that the OP assertion that the messages are sent out by the phone companies is wrong, though.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:41 - Dec 26 with 1791 viewsXYZ

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:37 - Dec 26 by Nthsuffolkblue

Suggests that the OP assertion that the messages are sent out by the phone companies is wrong, though.


Report from 24 December.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/24/government-plans-uk-wide-covid-boo
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:43 - Dec 26 with 1777 viewsNthsuffolkblue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:41 - Dec 26 by XYZ

Report from 24 December.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/dec/24/government-plans-uk-wide-covid-boo


Ah, so only 4 networks. Guess that Ryorry is with a different provider.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:44 - Dec 26 with 1766 viewsNthsuffolkblue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:43 - Dec 26 by Nthsuffolkblue

Ah, so only 4 networks. Guess that Ryorry is with a different provider.


And the idea of a backlash from anti-vaxxers is only if is someone tells them about it because they won't be using 4G will they?

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:48 - Dec 26 with 1746 viewsRyorry

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:43 - Dec 26 by Nthsuffolkblue

Ah, so only 4 networks. Guess that Ryorry is with a different provider.


Yes, Asda Mobile (tho they use Vfone network).

Thanks for the info XYZ.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:52 - Dec 26 with 1725 viewsfactual_blue

There was a time when the Government would send you a letter, and you'd be required to take up highly dangerous employment. You'd be in serious legal trouble if you refused.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:55 - Dec 26 with 1712 viewsNthsuffolkblue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:52 - Dec 26 by factual_blue

There was a time when the Government would send you a letter, and you'd be required to take up highly dangerous employment. You'd be in serious legal trouble if you refused.


Jury service?

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:55 - Dec 26 with 1710 viewsjeera

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:52 - Dec 26 by factual_blue

There was a time when the Government would send you a letter, and you'd be required to take up highly dangerous employment. You'd be in serious legal trouble if you refused.


Well that famous landmark at Salisbury wouldn't have built itself.

Think of all the joy you helped to bring.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:59 - Dec 26 with 1693 viewsfactual_blue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:55 - Dec 26 by jeera

Well that famous landmark at Salisbury wouldn't have built itself.

Think of all the joy you helped to bring.


I did a lot of work on door handles at that Cathedral, and indeed elsewhere in that city.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:59 - Dec 26 with 1692 viewsfactual_blue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:55 - Dec 26 by Nthsuffolkblue

Jury service?


That isn't employment.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 18:00 - Dec 26 with 1690 viewsjeera

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:59 - Dec 26 by factual_blue

I did a lot of work on door handles at that Cathedral, and indeed elsewhere in that city.


Powder to clean up.

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Just got a text from Big Brother on 18:14 - Dec 26 with 1650 viewsJ2BLUE

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:59 - Dec 26 by factual_blue

I did a lot of work on door handles at that Cathedral, and indeed elsewhere in that city.


Yea they said you always had a knob in your hand.
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Just got a text from Big Brother on 18:24 - Dec 26 with 1584 viewsfactual_blue

Just got a text from Big Brother on 17:17 - Dec 26 by Ryorry

I haven't had one - but I had my booster end of Oct. I wonder if they've been efficient and checked records first? (I have the app).


The NHS wouldn't share details of who has had the jab and who hasn't with mobile phone companies.

Patient confidentiality.

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