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Probably not too bad. Galaxies are so much empty space the chance of collisions is extremely small. That being said I have no faith that the human race will survive another 100 years given modern events let alone 4 billion.
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The human race will probably survive longer than 100 years. I'm not so optimistic about Western Civilisation or the Scientific Method. 
If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.
--Winston Churchill
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Does anyone have any experience with systems or companies that can send mass voice or text messages? We're looking to contact selected employees with info relating to work. Ideally, I think we would set up the contacts and whether or not they want voice or text messages. The interface needs to be user friendly with a small learning curve if possible.
modified 4-Jan-17 10:09am.
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Yes, usually on the receiving end. So you think that spamming is the way to go when you want to make your emplyees happy? Perhaps you can make some extra money by setting up a booth where they sell torches and pitchforks.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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Union shop. We're contractually obligated to contact people about overtime availability and other things related to scheduling. Me personally, the experiences I've had with these has been positive. i.e. I like receiving a text when I schedule a haircut confirming the time of the appointment. Do you know of any specific companies?
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No, the ones I get usually are of dubious origin and just as dubious intentions.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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I guess I'm lucky I don't get a lot of those 
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I used to get none at all, but some (redacted) I bought something from on Ebay must have leaked my mail address and now some Russians worry about my activities in bed and want to come to my aid, as well as some cheap criminals who claim to be lawyers who represent someone who I supposedly owe money (and never heard of before) and threaten to take legal actions. Both apparently still hope that I will eventually be dumb enough to open their attachments if they just try often enough.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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CDP1802 wrote: some Russians worry about my activities in bed
From what I've heard, it's not just the Russians.
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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I'm not from Wales.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
This is Javascript. If you put big wheels and a racing stripe on a golf cart, it's still a f***ing golf cart.
"I don't know, extraterrestrial?"
"You mean like from space?"
"No, from Canada."
If software development were a circus, we would all be the clowns.
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What's really worrying is that some people are!
I wanna be a eunuchs developer! Pass me a bread knife!
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Mark_Wallace wrote: CDP1802 wrote: some Russians worry about my activities in bed
From what I've heard, it's not just the Russians.
Got me curious now too.
Not over the TMI threshold though...
I'm retired. There's a nap for that...
- Harvey
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I'm thinking a year's supply of those little blue pills or a Swedish made phallic enlargement pump that is endorsed by Austin Powers 
if (Object.DividedByZero == true) { Universe.Implode(); }
Meus ratio ex fortis machina. Simplicitatis de formae ac munus. -Foothill, 2016
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Google search doesn't provide real world experience with at product. You could buy a car with a google search, but I bet you would prefer to talk to someone you trust about their experience with the vehicle you're looking at. 
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Well, have you found anyone with real world experience, here at the lounge on mass text bombing? And if so, did that experience help you make mission critical, command decisions on this topic? Just curious is all...
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In a Union shop?! You're going to eliminate someone's job!
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A manager's, lol. Just kidding. No jobs will be lost in this
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milo-xml wrote: I like receiving a text when I schedule a haircut confirming the time of the appointment
Usually it is confirmed when you make the appointment. Why would you wait for a text to confirm it?
Bastard Programmer from Hell 
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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I have a huge distrust of people doing things right (including me). The text message shows that they've entered everything in correctly, plus I get the appointment reminder the day before via text too. Being absentminded as I am, this is a godsend for me.
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Most smartphones have some form of calender with reminders. Not really a reason to share data with a salesman.
Bastard Programmer from Hell
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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I trust the pretty lady who cuts my hair  How do you know they entered it into their calendar correctly? Have you ever shown up for an appointment and there was a mix up?
modified 5-Jan-17 8:08am.
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milo-xml wrote: I trust the pretty lady who cuts my hair
I don't even trust my bank.
milo-xml wrote: How do you know they entered it into their calendar correctly?
I don't care. If they make a mistake once, they lose a customer. Not my problem.
Bastard Programmer from Hell
If you can't read my code, try converting it here[^]
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Eddy Vluggen wrote: I don't even trust my bank.
As you shouldn't, lol Try a credit union 
Eddy Vluggen wrote: I don't care. If they make a mistake once, they lose a customer. Not my problem.
I prefer not to waste my time. Get it right the first time. There's been times I've screwed it up, so it's a good check and balance. But if they still screw it up...
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