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Remove the cellphone # question..?
By Randy on 06/02/2008
Yeah, here is my opinion.
QUOTE |
OPTION TWO You may send a council member a Private Forum message with your cell phone number. The council member will SMS you a text message, which will contain a pass code which you will need to PM to the council member. If the pass code is correct, you will have proven you own the cell phone. If you take this option, we will send you a text message near the times of important events during your timezone. This will only happen rarely. |
Here's the deal.
No one does this. 99% of applications are option one or three.
Why?
Honestly, I would never give me cellphone number to random people over the internet.
It makes me feel really insecure, and people wanting to apply may think it's a scam or something.
I think it should be removed.
By Dalejamesw on 06/02/2008
Permission DENIED It stays
Lol Jk
Idk think Lordy wanted to get it Re-going again
By Pazenon on 06/02/2008
The system doesn't work anyway, and I'm ok with giving my cell number to "random" people to be honest; there might be some people who deem it insecure.
By Seahawkfan77 on 07/02/2008
well...i dont really have a problem giving my cell number out to people, but i'd get rid of it based on the fact that none of our applicants use it
By Reticked on 07/02/2008
By Mangomaniac2 on 07/02/2008
I'd rather not get called by random people that I know solely from online experience.

(Although I don't mind getting called by some close friends),
But giving your cell phone number does feel creepy if you're just joining the clan. I guess thats why most people don't choose that option.

The options just there if you want to choose it, even though most people don't.
By Karel Dude on 07/02/2008
K who wants my cell phone number
By Pminogue on 07/02/2008
topic will be dealt with when lordy gets back. i believe he wants to start using it again
By Zemus3654 on 11/02/2008
QUOTE (Karel Dude @ February 07, 2008 06:32 am) |
K who wants my cell phone number |
Ll
By Stokenut on 11/02/2008
I think every single member should provide a contact number upon joining WG
By DZ on 11/02/2008
Never liked the whole cellphone and SMS thing myself. Lordy loves it though.
By bobler2 on 11/02/2008
QUOTE (Darkzero101 @ February 11, 2008 12:28 pm) |
Never liked the whole cellphone and SMS thing myself. Lordy loves it though. |
**Thinks back to all the prank calls**
Hmmm i wonder why
By George on 12/02/2008
Well I think that if no one uses it, then why bother having it?
Think of it this way:
When you first joined WG (literally on your first few days), before you knew anyone, would you have wanted to give out your phone number to perfect strangers?
It depends on the sort of person you are.
I wouldn't have wanted to, but now I know all of you guys and trust you I have given my number out to people and even my address (GROEDIUS)
By Mickey on 12/02/2008
Sounds good, it's a bit personal tbh.
By Winddancir on 13/02/2008
QUOTE (Stokenut @ February 11, 2008 12:04 am) |
I think every single member should provide a contact number upon joining WG |
LOL good luck trying to reach me when I'm on dial up! And if you call me when I'm outside, I'll bitch at you for calling when you could have pm'd me on irc.
By Dorcha3377 on 13/02/2008
It basically is for those who dont mind getting texted in an emergency over the sms.
It is a secure, non intrusive way to get ahold of people.
Lordy loves this way to get hold of people.
By Gibble00 on 14/02/2008
I don't see a problem with leaving it as an option.
P.S. Kingrandy, props for the landmastarrrr....
By Mickey on 14/02/2008
QUOTE (Winddancir @ February 13, 2008 12:17 am) |
QUOTE (Stokenut @ February 11, 2008 12:04 am) | I think every single member should provide a contact number upon joining WG |
LOL good luck trying to reach me when I'm on dial up! And if you call me when I'm outside, I'll bitch at you for calling when you could have pm'd me on irc.
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Does anyone have Tab's Phone number? LOL
By Mangomaniac2 on 17/02/2008
QUOTE (Gorgemaster @ February 12, 2008 10:27 am) |
and even my address (GROEDIUS) |
SHARE!
Just kidding. Thought this thread needed just lightening up
By Tnuac on 17/02/2008
It is unreasonable to ask people to give their cell phone number on just joining a clan full of strangers. They'd feel pressured into giving contact information, and that taints the community feel.
Its a good thing its optional, and its a fine method if they're alright with doing it. Of course, its a very useful way of contact but should always be optional.
By Spicy63 on 18/02/2008
Maybe it should be it's own Stickied Topic in Community Announcemnts or General Matters, so they can know about the option after they become a Member.
By Sygelig on 18/02/2008
We could encourage new applicants into doing this.. There are several reasons why this is a great feature. The application manager could perhaps tell them to do it. But in the long run it's your decision whether you want to share or not. But myself.. I don't mind giving it.
Dallar
By Kwaichi on 21/02/2008
Hmm.. what if someone dont have a phone ?
I would remove it.
Yes it is good and useful option, but i think using IRC or beeing active on forum can replace it.
By Pazenon on 21/02/2008
QUOTE (Kwaichi @ February 21, 2008 07:30 am) |
Hmm.. what if someone dont have a phone ? I would remove it. Yes it is good and useful option, but i think using IRC or beeing active on forum can replace it. |
It's not just a way to remind people of events and such. It's a useful way to contact someone when he has disappeared from the clan, or to remind him of an upcoming event when he is outside of his home and away from any internet access. Lordy likes using it
By Karel Dude on 21/02/2008
I think its still quite important for some members to have cell phone contacts, probably not applicants though
By Tiran000 on 21/03/2008
ive used the option 2 i gave hl my number but that was for big wars actualy he used it 1 time duno what war it was but i was there
By Randy on 21/03/2008
Don't bump old topics please
By Nirvanas Guy on 07/04/2008
QUOTE (Gorgemaster @ February 12, 2008 05:27 am) |
When you first joined WG (literally on your first few days), before you knew anyone, would you have wanted to give out your phone number to perfect strangers? |
Ye man george is right
When i applied and i saw that question i had to think for some fucking time before saying i would.
If it wasn't for the fact i already had maddness990 as a close friend i think i would have turned away.
Ps. Situation's changed now and i think you're all safe as ****

x
By Aardvark39 on 11/04/2008
either way works for me, i dont mind giving out my number, i feel that some females may not want to tho. I know my ex gf doesnt like to give hers out, i have it though

And no you cant have her number

And if any of you know who Aclaw is give him your number lol, he likes to bug me on the phone, hes cool tho
By Squelchyfish on 12/04/2008
Lol its useless :/ i wanted to apply by it but no one did anything and i never got a war message or anything when there was a big one :/
By Buzzard1985 on 14/04/2008
QUOTE (Kingrandy0 @ March 21, 2008 06:07 pm) |
Don't bump old topics please |
And thats why you close the topics
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