Guest Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I know it won't be news to most of you here that deafening sirens are expected to sound from mobiles nationwide at 3pm this Sunday, and you probably reckon it's not threadworthy, whatever that means. But one aspect of the test that I think hasn't (yet) received enough attention is that people living in situations of domestic abuse could easily have their hidden phones discovered if they haven't taken the necessary precaution, which isn't simply putting the phone on silent. Giffgaff's email to customers included a link to this video by the Refuge charity, showing how to specifically disable emergency alerts, and I hope the information reaches a lot more people who need it. I recall that a member here knew someone going through circumstances that may be relevant, but I forget who it was and whether any resolution occurred. Unfortunately I think it's inevitable that no matter how well publicised the warning is, some victims are going to be caught out and suffer grim consequences. We can at least do our bit to try and limit the numbers though. Â (Oh yeah, and it could be a bad day for people cheating on their partners using a second phone, but I'm sure that doesn't apply to the fine folk of the UKFF.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Coconut Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 They've been doing them for a while here and this hasn't been an issue at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrK Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 On 4/18/2023 at 8:43 PM, Uncle Zeb said: I know it won't be news to most of you here that deafening sirens are expected to sound from mobiles nationwide at 3pm this Sunday, and you probably reckon it's not threadworthy, whatever that means. But one aspect of the test that I think hasn't (yet) received enough attention is that people living in situations of domestic abuse could easily have their hidden phones discovered if they haven't taken the necessary precaution, which isn't simply putting the phone on silent. Giffgaff's email to customers included a link to this video by the Refuge charity, showing how to specifically disable emergency alerts, and I hope the information reaches a lot more people who need it. I recall that a member here knew someone going through circumstances that may be relevant, but I forget who it was and whether any resolution occurred. Unfortunately I think it's inevitable that no matter how well publicised the warning is, some victims are going to be caught out and suffer grim consequences. We can at least do our bit to try and limit the numbers though.  (Oh yeah, and it could be a bad day for people cheating on their partners using a second phone, but I'm sure that doesn't apply to the fine folk of the UKFF.) I had no idea this was true. Saw someone posting it online and immediately thought of my gullible auntie and…  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Wretch Posted April 23, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted April 23, 2023 Work in a prison and for once I’m absolutely gutted I’m not in on a Sunday. We’ve all been looking forward to this for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SuperBacon Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) Bring back downvotes. Doesn't offend me as a Spurs fan, but does offend me as a comedy fan. Dry banter. Edited April 23, 2023 by SuperBacon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Lion_of_the_Midlands Posted April 23, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted April 23, 2023 Isn't Drybanter the 18 year old Dutch defender that Levy wants to sign from TOP Oss? Wants to buy him for £500k and sell him in 4 years for £20 million having loaned him out for the first year to Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, Lion_of_the_Midlands said: Isn't Drybanter the 18 year old Dutch defender that Levy wants to sign from TOP Oss? Wants to buy him for £500k and sell him in 4 years for £20 million having loaned him out for the first year to Oud-Heverlee Leuven.  33 minutes ago, SuperBacon said: Bring back downvotes.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Houchen Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I think if used right, this is a good thing to have. Don’t they do this sort of thing in the US when a child goes missing or tornadoes are inbound?  Personally I’d like alerts as to when Pringles are on offer and in what supermarket. No one else though, just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Jazzy G Posted April 23, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted April 23, 2023 Yeah, it is a good idea in theory, but I just don't know what this government can do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBacon Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I have 3x phones (WELL LOOK AT LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY!!!) and it only went off on one, so I'm fucked if I'm at work and there's a nuclear war. Also, wasn't very loud was it? I'd have thought it would've been ear piercing levels as that's the point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarlettChad Posted April 23, 2023 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I turned my alert off as I have anxiety and I don't want that loud noise screaming at me and scaring me to death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members FLips Posted April 23, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted April 23, 2023 I didn’t get it at all so I guess when the undead rise up I’ll be one of the first to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Tommy! Posted April 23, 2023 Paid Members Share Posted April 23, 2023 46 minutes ago, Keith Houchen said: Don’t they do this sort of thing in the US when a child goes missing One of the options in the alert settings is amber alerts for missing children. 13 minutes ago, SuperBacon said: Also, wasn't very loud was it? I was in the garden with a podcast on and completely missed it and the phone wasn't far away, so I'm assuming it wasn't that loud if its being drowned out by a dry history podcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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