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Old November 17th 19, 08:26 PM posted to uk.comp.sys.mac,alt.computer.workshop,alt.comp.os.windows-10
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Default OT - What3words: The app that can save your life

On Sun, 17 Nov 2019 10:16:44 -0800, Mike Easter
wrote:

David wrote:
Once the three words have been passed to the rescue agencies there is no
need for ANY electronic equipment to be functional on or near the
person(s) requiring assistance.


- it seems to me that one needs to have such as a phone both to
'determine' one's location AND to convey one's location to the help agency


Exactly. It's a GPS.
- it further seems to me that if one has such an electronic device for
receiving coordinates and for transmitting the info, that 'device'
/language/ is perfectly satisfactory; there is not NEED for 'human'
language, ie words are unnecessary


But the agencies have to PAY to use the service. That's why
it's a scam. A simple app that sent GPS coordinates along with a short
text describing the "danger" would be much faster, and cheaper.

Nice of you to spoon-feed BD. He had NO idea (probably still
doesn't - he didn't read the specs) before posting the phish, and he
certainly won't admit he was spamming. Expect a "noted" or "thank you
for your views".


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