Yep i got one too as well as anyone who has a mobile. My wife just went mental and the feedback on the SMH is going into meltdown

it's criminal

I got one today also. Makes you wonder. Fortunately I'd already voted in the opposite direction to that suggested in the text.

SMS from the Gov' should only be used for communicating pending serious natural disasters bushfires, floods etc, to defined regions that have the potential to kill no matter which way you choose to swing, Ramming politicized Short Sausage Messages down our throats won't win those over wanting to make an informed decision on the matter.

Wonder if there was an increase in near misses etc on our roads as people fumbled to read the msg whilst driving. or how many debates arguments were created, hmmmmm....

THEY are just ramping things up,... before you know it everyone will fly into a raging fit over a message/signal delivered to your mobile like in the Kingsman ......

Hellywood Graphic....

Cambodge said..
Also received that "vote Yes" txt message. I wonder if it wasn't sent by someone on the "No" side ' cos it's so obvious it'd generate a backlash.

I agree. From the 'no' camp or just a really dumb marketting idiot. Like that guy that headbutted TA, it ruins their cause.

TOO much watching "gay" porn sites on your mobile ..they got your number ...you are all busted ....wait to your wives & GF find out ....

They were numbers supplied by a computer number generation program..

Honestly what a first world problem, how dare anyone send a unsolicited text..I pray everyone makes a full recovery..

Yeah I got one but who is funding this sort of advertising?

There's something more personal about txt that makes it feel more intrusive. I've voted yes and still don't like the method or ham-fistedness of it.

And who the hell votes (on anything!) on the basis of an uninvited txt??!!

Cambodge said..
There's something more personal about txt that makes it feel more intrusive. I've voted yes and still don't like the method or ham-fistedness of it.

And who the hell votes (on anything!) on the basis of an uninvited txt??!!

who the hell votes in a survey!

#itaintavote

That's all you've ever been good at Tony, saying no.

jbshack said..
I wonder how many people upset about receiving a text would feel if they received a unsolicited text saying they had one new car

I guess they Would be that outraged they'd refuse to except it

Firstly, I wouldn't believe it.

Ok update on the spam 'Yes' message.

You can lodge a complaint with the ACMA via text message on 0429999888.
The message may be illegal under Australian law on several counts: it is unsolicited, you have never had dealings with them and given them permission to text you and it contains no unsubscribe or opt out link.

We dont know how they got the list of numbers but it looks like Its been sent out to virtually all numbers in Australia by an automated system and looks to have been organised as part of the GetUp YES campaign.

TonyAbbott said..
Ok update on the spam 'Yes' message.

You can lodge a complaint with the ACMA via text message on 0429999888.
The message may be illegal under Australian law on several counts: it is unsolicited, you have never had dealings with them and given them permission to text you and it contains no unsubscribe or opt out link.

We dont know how they got the list of numbers but it looks like Its been sent out to virtually all numbers in Australia by an automated system and looks to have been organised as part of the GetUp YES campaign.

There is an exemption for political messages on the do not call register. So they have an out.
There is a voting option for anybody who wants to hide their dislike of the gays, even if you do think that they get the rough end of the stick when it comes to end of life and major medical decisions. Just vote "Si". See?

bazz61 said..
TOO much watching "gay" porn sites on your mobile ..they got your number ...you are all busted ....wait to your wives & GF find out ....

Dude, I only watch futanari porn because it's 50% female + 50/50 male/female = 75% female/25% male.
That's the best ratio you are going to get.

Hetero is 50%. Bi.
Lesbian is gay.
Group is at best two at a time = 66%.
Solo = girl on girl. Gay again.

Futanari people. Futanari.

TonyAbbott said..
Ok update on the spam 'Yes' message.

You can lodge a complaint with the ACMA via text message on 0429999888.
The message may be illegal under Australian law on several counts: it is unsolicited, you have never had dealings with them and given them permission to text you and it contains no unsubscribe or opt out link.

We dont know how they got the list of numbers but it looks like Its been sent out to virtually all numbers in Australia by an automated system and looks to have been organised as part of the GetUp YES campaign.

G'day, Mr. Abbott. What is your number ?