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skin
Joined: Nov 10, 2003
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From: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
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Whilst flicking through the February 2004 edition of Personal Computer World magazine, I noticed this a little write-up on Bluejacking. The title of this write-up is used for the title of this thread.
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Those junk adverts for penile extension or Sexy Sadie could soon be clogging your mobile phone courtesy of a new phenomenon called Bluejacking.
It uses a Bluetooth featuredesigned for exchanging ebusiness cards, and is beginning to be used for flirting or messaging in the way of texting.
But it is seen as a channel for adverts-either beamed to passers-by or 'viral', the process by which amusing promotions are passed between friends, says PR executive Stephen Waddington. It could also be used for dating and gaming.
Waddington warned that Bluejacking could backfire on marketers and in some instances might be illegal. He said: 'The world does not need Bluespam. It could be the easiest way yet to alienate swathes of customers'.
Apologies if this write-up has been quoted before
Skin
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Vlammetje
Joined: Mar 01, 2003
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From: Den Haag
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I have seen it before... am not sure it was here though.
I for one am not too worried.... as no messgae from any non-paired device comes in without my having to accept it first 
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sn3ipen
Joined: Aug 18, 2003
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From: North-Norway
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We already have a discusion about that. Lets keep it there.
Oh no! They're going to ruin it for everyone!
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Posted: 2004-01-21 11:16
