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Haven't had a single issue so far

by Pepe7 - 3/14/12 12:34 PM

In Reply to: iMessaging fraud by applezon

Keep in mind, it *is* a cheaper alternative. There's nothing fraudulent about that statement. ( Notice there was no accompanying claim about reliability/message delivery?) If you bought into it and signed a contract without doing proper research on the difference between iMessage & SMS, than it's partially your fault. Sorry, but that's the reality here.

The big carriers are already starting to lose a little revenue based on the availability other avenues for free messaging.

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what about ipad/ ipod touch users?

by applezon - 3/15/12 6:33 AM

In Reply to: Haven't had a single issue so far by Pepe7

what if I message ipad and ipod touch users? They probably don't have cell service. Apple does market iMessage as a means to communicate with these users. Apple has built an decidedly unreliable network that like other flaws in their products they play down or deny (see their history with delayed security patches, denials about shortened battery life). If your service is going to be released half-baked, call it a beta and end users will be more foregiving. It's not about doing proper research on my part, it's the hyperbole of their marketing and the cover up of their technicians.

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huh?

by Pepe7 - 3/15/12 7:47 AM

In Reply to: what about ipad/ ipod touch users? by applezon

If you iMessage iPad and/or iPod Touch users, all that is required is that they be connected to the internet (w/ their built-in wifi). This is how I probably communicate with up to two dozen family, friends & co-workers every day. Works like a charm when I can't simply call via phone/cell.

Apple doesn't maintain cellular or data networks, btw. That's up to the ISPs & big telcos.

You have jumped to a conclusion and are pointing fingers based on an assumption *you* have made, generalizing from what you want the system to do for you, not from claims Apple has made.

As embarrassed as I am for defending Apple in this case (they have too much money to be defended), you have definitely missed the boat. It helps to learn more technical and logistical details before you spout off on the interwebs.

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RE: iMessaging fraud

by daterdave - 3/15/12 3:46 AM

In Reply to: iMessaging fraud by applezon

its defiantly fraud and is worth being pursued

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Please enlighten the rest of us.....

by birdmantd - 3/15/12 7:27 AM

In Reply to: RE: iMessaging fraud by daterdave

How do you determine it is a case of fraud? Please provide the specific reasoning for your thoughts on this. What would be a fair resolution to this in your mind ?

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<rinse/repeat> It's not fraud

by Pepe7 - 3/15/12 7:49 AM

In Reply to: RE: iMessaging fraud by daterdave

Yes, it can take the place of SMS. But they don't make the claim that it *always* will replace the need to send SMS.

Learn how technologies work, amigo.

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Not likely...

by birdmantd - 3/15/12 7:23 AM

In Reply to: iMessaging fraud by applezon

...that BBB will take such a complaint seriously. There is no guarantee, no contract, and I think no additional cost involved. Your complaint sounds like a conspiracy theory.

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