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An extra code appended to a telephone number, which automatically goes through to the answer machine or voicemail, so that the caller can just leave a message without the hassle of actually interacting with someone else.
The phone would perhaps ring briefly to let the recipient know that they have
recieved a message.
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I'd use this with chatty people, when there's not time to talk, but I need to tell them something. |
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Can I also 'go to machine' halfway through a conversation with 'the human' if I should become bored? |
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Slightly baked - You can do this on some ansafones, if you know their passkey - my old (1980's?) BT answer machine could do it - Some units come with a remote control (DTMF generator) and have features that let you change recorded messages, and (probably) add a memo.
You're right though - this ought to be fully baked by now. |
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It's baked on some GSM mobile phone nets where it's possible to leave a voicemail for a user without ever callling them. |
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wagster: No, like 'voicing' them. Somehow texting feels much more informal than calling (not to mention the fact you can only text mobiles at the moment); this bridges the gap. |
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Voice: The difference is that this code lets you go straight to voicemail, even if the person is around to answer their phone. |
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Baked, they used to call it a "pager". |
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