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Re:The User Experience of Mobile Phone Numbers by c22 on Sunday December 18, 2016 @03:19PM (#13207396)
I don't understand the problem, isn't this "solved" by contact lists? I for one am glad I can just call "Ted" instead of having to remember some nonsense like dreamyted887.com

I agree phone numbers are stupid to use as authentication, but I don't see how this scheme can save anyone from having to purchase a new sim when they move between autonomous cell regions.

Also, why is the Patrick McGoohan quote attributed to Iron Maiden?

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Re:The User Experience of Mobile Phone Numbers by mig39 on Sunday December 18, 2016 @03:41PM (#13207509)
The author doesn't realize that Iron Maiden themselves are quoting "The Prisoner" in their song "The Prisoner."
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Re:The User Experience of Mobile Phone Numbers by vviktor on Monday December 19, 2016 @09:54AM (#13211723)
Thanks! Didn't know it was from an actual tv show. I updated the quote reference.
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