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Those weird hacks exist because of the spambot problem they're trying to prevent. It's enough of a hassle for us that iMessage spambots are practically nonexist

by Operyl 10y ago

Those weird hacks exist because of the spambot problem they're trying to prevent. It's enough of a hassle for us that iMessage spambots are practically nonexistent as a result.

hellbanner 10y ago
Can you explain further? SMS spam bots can still exist, right?
- dawnerd 9y ago
  Yep and so does iMessage spam. SMS spam is just easier and works just as well.
- Operyl 9y ago
  The difference is SMS spam isn't "free", while iMessage spam could be free if they got over the technical barriers.