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just start throwing on alpha beta gamma delta epsilon omicron phi chi etc
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i have the perfect solution but i will only tell it to the person who calls my number
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Mar 27, 2021 06:32
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Robo Reagan posted:i have the perfect solution but i will only tell it to the person who calls my number Baby girl I'm hitting up ur number haha, you're so sweet.
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Mar 27, 2021 06:33
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Pakistani politics posted:Once they find the last number, the Lawnmower Man makes all the phones ring Is that when we get to leave?
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Mar 27, 2021 06:51
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While the OP probably meant this thread as a joke, this is actually a serious concern, though, as the linked article says, not a very pressing one since we have about 30 years before we run out of spare phone numbers at the current rate they're being used up. Also I'm definitely part of the problem since I have 10 phone numbers just myself  (I do have valid reasons for all of them, and I would love to share those reasons if doing so would not make it easier to doxx me).
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Mar 27, 2021 07:40
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this happened in australia ages ago we just added another number to the front its ok
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Mar 27, 2021 07:48
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This is a simple supply and demand problem. Charge more for phone numbers so less people buy them.
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Mar 27, 2021 08:12
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I have an extra phone number if anyone needs it. I've been using it exclusively for prank phonecalls (which nobody does anymore so nobody is prepared for) so people might try to get revenge on you for the things that I've done.
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Mar 27, 2021 08:32
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Seize the means of telecommunication.
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Mar 27, 2021 08:33
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You can use the '4' from my phone number, np
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Mar 27, 2021 08:49
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Doubtful, op. I think we should be thorough and check. Is 1 already taken? Okay. What about 2?
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Mar 27, 2021 08:51
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If we run out of numbers just reset the system. Everyone's number gets removed and they have to apply for a new one. I hope I get 9! Also it isn't reset again. First in, first served, bitches.
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Mar 27, 2021 09:15
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OB-GYN Kenobi posted:Why not start using negative numbers? this is a billion dollar idea right here, u fuckin did it
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Mar 27, 2021 09:53
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It's just kicking the drat can down the road. What don't we tie our phones to our souls which are unique and created by God instead of numbers which are multitudinous and created by science?
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Mar 27, 2021 09:58
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If they just add a decimal point button to telephone keypads we would have access to all those other numbers between the integers. Boom, infinite phone numbers.
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Mar 27, 2021 11:07
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frumpykvetchbot posted:That's not how this works. IRC fixed length phone numbers is mostly an american thing and somewhat of an exception worldwide. Most countries have been using variable length phone numbers for ages without any problems
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Mar 27, 2021 11:28
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Who the gently caress has a landline anymore lol
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Mar 27, 2021 11:33
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Oh gee I don't know. The military? The government?
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Mar 27, 2021 11:44
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Yeah right they all have telepathic communication devices
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Mar 27, 2021 11:51
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IPv6 but for phones 
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Mar 27, 2021 11:52
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Funky See Funky Do posted:I have an extra phone number if anyone needs it. I've been using it exclusively for prank phonecalls (which nobody does anymore so nobody is prepared for) so people might try to get revenge on you for the things that I've done. LPC alt spotted
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Mar 27, 2021 12:24
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Who What Now posted:So in America phone numbers are a nine digit string, meaning there is at most 1,000,000,000 possible combinations. America's population is 328 million, but when you factor in business phones, especially ones with multiple lines you'll start to see the impending crisis we have on our hands that nobody is talking about. We passed peak phone numbers a long time ago and soon we won't have enough to go around. We MUST solve this crisis!! Phone number should just be your full name. You type in the full name and it connects. You're loving welcome Elon, I'd like a check.
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Mar 27, 2021 12:29
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I had this idea within reading the first sentence of OP. While making GBS threads. I'm a pro problem solver over here.
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Mar 27, 2021 12:30
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are we out of phone numers yet
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Mar 27, 2021 12:56
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Mr.Radar posted:While the OP probably meant this thread as a joke, this is actually a serious concern, though, as the linked article says, not a very pressing one since we have about 30 years before we run out of spare phone numbers at the current rate they're being used up. Also I'm definitely part of the problem since I have 10 phone numbers just myself i’m not sure how serious of a concern it really is. it will be interesting to see how common regular phone numbers are in thirty years. even then there are a number of area codes not currently in use, each of which adds several million more numbers to the plan. i like the wiki discussion about adding a fourth digit to the area codes to distinguish between the us and canada mediaphage fucked around with this message at 13:23 on Mar 27, 2021 |
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Mar 27, 2021 13:19
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Ring ring ring ring ring ring ring, the final phone I've got this feeling. This sinking feeling That I'll never hear another person again
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Mar 27, 2021 13:29
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how can a phone number be a number if you can't divide it in half
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Mar 27, 2021 13:47
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Numbers version 6 is just around the corner guys...
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Mar 27, 2021 15:37
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Clearly we must reclaim old unused numbers from the dead. Come on great grandma ain't nobody calling you beyond the grave, give it up!
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Mar 27, 2021 15:39
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Ad by Khad posted:this is a billion dollar idea right here, u fuckin did it I would like to thank all the people in my life who influenced me to develop my mind, without which none of this is possible. If you could please send the check to my home address at 12.........whaaaa no....that bastard Leap Day William posted:If they just add a decimal point button to telephone keypads we would have access to all those other numbers between the integers. Boom, infinite phone numbers. Contest is over pal! You can't come in here after the prize has been awarded and just add ideas in the mix. It's not professional and not how this works. Infinite numbers, come on, you really expect us to believe that??!!! On second thought, I'll just take that check now and be leaving, I'm a very busy man. Numbers between numbers pff, that's rich! What's next, start using imaginary numbers?? What an idiot! Now where is that check?
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Who What Now posted:So in America phone numbers are a nine digit string What part of America has nine digit phone numbers?
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ncumbered_by_idgits posted:What part of America has nine digit phone numbers? nine york city
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Mar 28, 2021 03:59
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what good is a phone call if you are unable to ... speak
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Mar 28, 2021 04:39
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Slugnoid posted:this happened in australia ages ago we just added another number to the front its ok Two digits to three?
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Mar 28, 2021 04:48
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BRICKFACE posted:what good is a phone call if you are unable to ... speak 
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Mar 28, 2021 04:52
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mediaphage posted:i like the wiki discussion about adding a fourth digit to the area codes to distinguish between the us and canada
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Mar 28, 2021 05:13
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Just heard all the new phone numbers are on the Ever Given, gently caress looks like they'll be late
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Mar 28, 2021 05:18
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Bill Clinton's neoliberal policies contributed to this crisis.
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Mar 28, 2021 05:43
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They’re going to have to reveal the secret number, eleventy, that you get by pushing star and pound at the same time. 
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Corky Romanovsky posted:Bill Clinton's neoliberal policies contributed to this crisis. People often cite this but never cite his phone number. Well, what is it? Put up or shut up.
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