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[–]sdl5 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (4 children)

Been suddenly, after what 3 or 4 YEARS, getting barraged by Dem org texts in screeching doom mode- orgs I have never heard of and most definitely never ever gave any info to- insisting I must SUPPORT AND VOTE D AND GIVE MONEY.

My now-boilerplate response before reporting the number as spam and hitting STOP:

"FUCK OFF Never going to vote Dem again, you neocon scum"

Oh, and head's up-

new phishing texts began shortly after my first reply per above:

"Random" did you get home ok (female name)? at night.

Of course I cannot let that sit ignored, I AM after all a Boomer woman raised to be polite and correct/help innocent errors or efforts to be a good person...

So first I send Umm who is this?, prompt reply (another female name), polite formal question if I am (prior female name)?, to which I pause as instincts going off.... Finally send No, sorry, this is (ancient nickname from ex that is almost always a guy name in modern times).

Other than a whoops this should be the end of the comms in all generations and sexes. Particularly after 8pm on a weekday.

But NO:

Apology, yes, but with an entire para of chatter and charm offensive/attempt to start contact as wonderful chance contact....

Keep in mind EVEN IF THEY HAVE A CONTACT NAME ON FILE FOR MY NUMBER my first name is ambiguous if you do not know 1200s Irish naming patterns for girls- and often mistaken for a guy online by many if no image as it is...

I reply heh, well got to go still working. Hope you contact your friend. Night.

Do they reply with Yes got ahold of them thanks? Nope.

Do they drop it like any sane woman would? Nope.

Multiple texts follow of this kind of personal info: I live in (big status name city in same State) I moved to US for (investment in specific business) with friends, my name is (again!), I would love to keep in contact, will text you tomorrow, etc etc etc.

Wtf???? Lady (if lady), I clearly stopped responding, am working, did not encourage more contact, and it is LATE.

AND STILL NEVER SAID GOT AHOLD OF FRIEND.

What do I get after? A FUCKING 7AM GOOD MORNING, NICKNAME TEXT

When I was still working close to 8:30 pm the night before!

Did not even click to show left on read.

Then 2 more similar attempts since....

Only connection to the sudden phishing attempts I have literally in 25 years never gotten before is the hostile reply texts to Dem org mass texting to my cell within a few weeks prior.

[–]penelopepnortneyBecome ungovernable 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I'm too cantankerous to engage even this much so went in search of how to block spam texters:

Android phone: https://support.google.com/phoneapp/answer/6325463

iPhone: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

I've had less of a problem with text messages than with emails from "campaigns" I never subscribed to. If they provide an unsubscribe link, I immediately use it. If they don't, they get tagged as spam so at least they go directly into that folder and I can periodically nuke everything in it.

[–]penelopepnortneyBecome ungovernable 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

BTW u/sdl5 (and totally off-topic): I remember our discussing astrology on the reddit site and wondered what your thoughts are on Pluto entering Aquarius recently. Just from my limited reading, it sounds like we're in for some interesting times, possibly/hopefully in a positive direction.

[–]sdl5 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Oh hey, second random person to mention that shift online!

Aquarius is.... Both independent minded and groupthink, but generally is seen as not within the normal boxes or trajectory of current ways; very much practical self direction for individuals, who end up being leaders of entirely new directions without trying.

Pluto is- dark, hidden, mysterious: Subconscious forces, transformation, renewal and rebirth, revolution, power struggles, forced changes.

This could be a major shift worldwide to a new way of things, what things is unclear, and transformative in nature.

It could also be a harbinger for deep propaganda causing a wildly different direction in groupthink, all of them sure they came up with it themselves.

Pluto is not to be trusted- the hidden behind surface causing events is risky. But fighting what it is doing is almost worse.

Aquarius is notorious for being self focused- even if it can create mass revolutionary shifts in society or values, there is no way to know if it will in the end be good or bad transformative.

Change is about the only sure bet. Probably major in some way or ways. Probably involving hidden power and agendas.

[–]penelopepnortneyBecome ungovernable 1 insightful - 1 fun1 insightful - 0 fun2 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Appreciate the explanation!