Thank you Vodacom - enough now!!!

Both my phones never received it, and they're both with VSP.

Although I did get it, it was forwarded to me - looks like Vodacom achieved their goal (promote MMS sales), well at least in this one case.
 
vodacom3g said:
Just saw this and can only say it's absolute cr*p. Trying to get hold of the so-called 'journalist' to find out who this source in Vodacom was. All the normal people who speak with the press did not speak to fin24 and they all know the opt-outs are zero rated, in any case.

As those of you who got these MMS's will know, the quote of the opt-out message is wrong and a clear fabrication.

Not sure what this guy smoked, but I'll try and find out....:rolleyes:
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It's good stuff, yes? :D
 
It does not change the fact that Vodacom is spamming.
 
Still battling to get hold of everyone to find out if all the background details.

On the issue of spamming; The XMas and New Year MMS's were sent out as examples of what can be done with MMS-type content (instead of just sending boring text via SMS).

More than a million people used it on XMas day.

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Deleted my first response in an attempt to edit it :(

In any case, just to re-iterate what I said there. The XMas and New Year MMS's did not carry the alledged opt-out message and were zero-rated, i.e. FREE.

The MD from Exact mobile was either quote incorrectly or is confusing this campaign with something else.

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When I read the Fin24 article earlier today, I could not believe that an authorised VC partner spokesperson could dare to mention that people scammed would not be refunded.

Thanks V3G for bringing perspective to this.

Now only Fin24 needs to become as eager as V3G to actually remove the article.
 
I also received this things, twice, but just ignored them. Didnt send any unsubscribe messages.
 
MrG said:
I also received this things, twice, but just ignored them. Didnt send any unsubscribe messages.
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Mine also had an opt-out option...
I never opt-out of anything, just a ploy to catch you even more, see if you're live on the other side and may just cost you more money in the long run
 
lilDeath said:
Mine also had an opt-out option...
I never opt-out of anything, just a ploy to catch you even more, see if you're live on the other side and may just cost you more money in the long run
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I agree when you get spam from an unknown source you don't reply as you're just confirming your existence.

But if Vodacom sends you something, surely we already know you're alive? :)

So, you can safely unsubscribe, if you want to.
 
vodacom3g said:
I agree when you get spam from an unknown source you don't reply as you're just confirming your existence.

But if Vodacom sends you something, surely we already know you're alive? :)

So, you can safely unsubscribe, if you want to.
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But you said there were different numbers used, 30 and 31, and different entities sending New Years MMS's or am I reading everything incorrectly?

How do I know it is in fact Vodacom? I must see proof (the ghetto rat don't count) ;)
 
lilDeath said:
But you said there were different numbers used, 30 and 31, and different entities sending New Years MMS's or am I reading everything incorrectly?

How do I know it is in fact Vodacom? I must see proof (the ghetto rat don't count) ;)
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Yes, get your point. But my point is also still valid in a sense, your number is still known.
 
I received two MMSs, from Vodacom Direct (my service provider). But I had already sent an "unscubscribe" message after the Christmas one. Why was I then not unsubscribed?
 
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