Error (http://forum.soulawakenings.com/index.php?topic=4265.msg92160#msg92160) has initiated a voice-mail/email recording system. :love4:
Anyone else got recording/listening/monitoring devices they would like to try out?
Warning, weather could be rotten, people could be nervous, donut crumbs may spring from the policeman's shirt when he is surprised.
I've got myself,
A mini-DV camcorder,
A cell phone with pretty bad coverage (cingular),
Two police scanners,
And a serious chip on my shoulder for the Nashua police.
:angryfire:
I'm still working on getting the web page to add yourself to the email list to work. In the meantime you can PM me your email address and I'll add it in manually.
You can subscribe to get the emails here (http://mail.ioerror.us/mailman/listinfo/porcupine-411).
Anybody on the list will then be emailed a copy of voicemails left at the number 603-413-0411 immediately after they come in.
I should also say that while it's probably very good for watching cops, this is by no means the only possible use for this little system.
Quote from: error on September 12, 2006, 08:26 AM NHFT
Anybody on the list will then be emailed a copy of voicemails left at the number 603-413-0411 immediately after they come in.
I just sent a test voicemail.
"This is just Russell Kanning testing the system." Sounds good here!
Oh, I almost forgot. You people using Yahoo! email addresses (you know who you are) should look in your Bulk folder, just in case. Probably the same for everybody else.
And I can't send mail to SBC/AT&T email addresses (you know who you are, too) AT ALL; they have me blocked at the ISP level and refuse to remove me, and I have no idea why.
I didn't notice the email in my bulk mail....if it went there, it's gone now.
Kat, I've tried to mail you several times at your Yahoo address over the last few months, and as far as I know, none have ever gotten through. (Yet another reason I don't, uh, Yahoo...)
Oh no! Sorry to hear that.
I just got the voicemail blast message.
It looks like the automated messages are getting through, anyway...Maybe it's Russell who isn't getting the messages. ...
I've got myself a notepad and a disposable camera... maybe I'm behind the times. Both are generally in case of an accident, but after getting a ticket, I'd jot down all the details I could remember.
It'll be a cold day in hell when I get a cell phone, and video recorders are a tad expensive.
Quote from: aries on September 12, 2006, 03:07 PM NHFT
It'll be a cold day in hell when I get a cell phone
Looks like you'll be getting one if you ever travel through Michigan in the Winter:
(http://pix.epodunk.com/locatorMaps/mi/MI_55275.gif)
Quote from: FTL_Ian on September 12, 2006, 04:50 PM NHFT
Quote from: aries on September 12, 2006, 03:07 PM NHFT
It'll be a cold day in hell when I get a cell phone
Looks like you'll be getting one if you ever travel through Michigan in the Winter:
(http://pix.epodunk.com/locatorMaps/mi/I_55275.gif)
I dont have to be there for it to get cold
Point is, I'll probably cave by january, seeing as I'm at college and the service here is much better than home
Quote from: FTL_Ian on September 12, 2006, 04:50 PM NHFT
Quote from: aries on September 12, 2006, 03:07 PM NHFT
It'll be a cold day in hell when I get a cell phone
Looks like you'll be getting one if you ever travel through Michigan in the Winter:
(http://pix.epodunk.com/locatorMaps/mi/MI_55275.gif)
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When I originally put this number up a couple of days ago I had tried to get a number in Keene, but one wasn't available at the time. So I got a Manchester-local number: 413-0411.
Much to my surprise, my provider managed to come up with a Keene number, after saying that none were available.
So now my question is: Should I drop the new number, or switch the numbers, or keep both of them?
The 411 was kinda nice, but otherwise it doesn't matter to me.
That was the only number they had in the whole state the other day. The Keene number they gave me isn't nearly so nice or memorable.
Though with cell phones it really doesn't matter, does it?
The one you have works for me ..... especially since we will use one number for the whole state right now.
Beautiful. I'll keep the second number in reserve, then, just in case...
Where are you at?
Right now I'm in Madison, Wisconsin! But I'm coming to NH just as soon as my lease here ends (or I can get out of it) and as soon as I figure out exactly where in NH to move to!
Quote from: error on September 14, 2006, 01:06 PM NHFT
Right now I'm in Madison, Wisconsin! But I'm coming to NH just as soon as my lease here ends (or I can get out of it) and as soon as I figure out exactly where in NH to move to!
First 1000?
www.pledgebank.com/first1000
I already signed the First 1000! (http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2006/02/16/how-to-get-liberty-in-your-lifetime/) What more do you want? :)
Should we also set up a copwatch phone tree in the Keene/Winchester Metro Area?
Manchester works for the whole state. That's sufficient so far.
Quote from: error on September 15, 2006, 02:09 AM NHFT
I already signed the First 1000! (http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2006/02/16/how-to-get-liberty-in-your-lifetime/) What more do you want? :)
Cool.
Just trying to get 550 more.
As long as people actually sign up to get the messages (http://www.ioerror.us:2000/listsub). The list is good sized, but it could be a lot bigger.
I am doing a copwatch article for our paper. Who would like to be email interviewed?
add your town's contact info here http://underground.soulawakenings.com/tiki-index.php?page=Copwatch
Hey, since Russell phoned in a test message a short while ago, I want to make sure everybody can actually play the files. They play fine on MY computer, but... :) Let me know if the latest file gave you a problem playing it. Especially if you have a Mac or Windows.
I can't even subscribe.
No confirmation email.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on September 15, 2006, 02:50 PM NHFT
I am doing a copwatch article for our paper. Who would like to be email interviewed?
I love to talk cops. 8)
Quote from: error on September 15, 2006, 04:25 PM NHFT
Hey, since Russell phoned in a test message a short while ago, I want to make sure everybody can actually play the files. They play fine on MY computer, but... :) Let me know if the latest file gave you a problem playing it. Especially if you have a Mac or Windows.
Sounds fine. Awesome job.
Quote from: error on September 14, 2006, 01:06 PM NHFT
Right now I'm in Madison, Wisconsin! But I'm coming to NH just as soon as my lease here ends (or I can get out of it) and as soon as I figure out exactly where in NH to move to!
Any objection to Keene?
Worked great for me.
MacOS X 10.2.8 on a G4/733 (an upgraded B&W G3/350). I use Eudora for email, and it played just fine in the mail window.
I need to set a script to forward these messages to my work account.
Edit to add:
My mail provider is pobox.com, which has good spam filters. I do sometimes have to whitelist addresses that get false flags, but this came through just fine.
Kevin
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on September 15, 2006, 06:33 PM NHFT
I can't even subscribe.
No confirmation email.
I got bounce messages for (username) @verizon.net. They seem to be refusing my mail, but the bounce messages doesn't say why. (I'm not on any spam blacklists. I looked.) If this is you then you might try a different address for now, while I go yell at Verizon to see what's wrong with their mail service.
Quote from: FTL_Ian on September 15, 2006, 11:33 PM NHFT
Quote from: error on September 14, 2006, 01:06 PM NHFT
Right now I'm in Madison, Wisconsin! But I'm coming to NH just as soon as my lease here ends (or I can get out of it) and as soon as I figure out exactly where in NH to move to!
Any objection to Keene?
I've got no particular objection to Keene or anywhere else (except perhaps Manchester). I just don't really know any of the areas.
Keene has just about every amenity one could need:
Wal Mart, Home Depot, Price Choppers (24-7 Grocery!), Circuit City, Staples, and more all within a few miles.
Not to mention a burgeoning nonviolent resistance movement. 8)
When i move i surely want to move to keene :)
24/7 Price Choppers? Sign me up. This ridiculous town doesn't know the meaning of 24/7, and it's ten times Keene's size. I'm absolutely SICK of people with guns and badges telling me that I can't go grocery shopping at four in the morning on a Sunday.
While Price Choppers rocks, Wal Mart needs some help. Keene zoning is really oppressive, apparently. According to the Wal Mart employees I've spoken with, the zoning board is prohibiting them from building a Supercenter. I also think they are very restrictive on signage, but not positive on that aspect.
It was a bit of a shock to move here and not have a 24/7 WalMart around. I felt better when I found Price Choppers. They are a huge, new store, in a shopping plaza loaded with big places to shop.
Quote from: Russell Kanning on September 15, 2006, 03:17 PM NHFT
add your town's contact info here http://underground.soulawakenings.com/tiki-index.php?page=Copwatch
Have a better URL: http://copwatch.nhfree.com 8)
ha is ian taking over nhfree.com? lol hahaha
Quote from: Francisck on September 16, 2006, 11:44 PM NHFT
ha is ian taking over nhfree.com? lol hahaha
He owns the domain. He uses it to point to Kat's stuff here, collectively known as NHfree and/or NHunderground.
Kevin
Quote from: Francisck on September 16, 2006, 11:44 PM NHFT
ha is ian taking over nhfree.com? lol hahaha
Ian owns the NHfree domain name.
Tracy
I was at OfficeMax yesterday and they were clearing out cheap digital video cameras at $49.00. I tested the thing out and it works okay, though the video comes out small (320x240). :( But it's better than nothing. It also takes still pictures, which is what I was really looking for. Unfortunately there don't seem to be any OfficeMax stores in NH.
Good enough for youtube. :)
Quote from: error on September 27, 2006, 01:30 PM NHFT
I was at OfficeMax yesterday and they were clearing out cheap digital video cameras at $49.00. I tested the thing out and it works okay, though the video comes out small (320x240). :( But it's better than nothing. It also takes still pictures, which is what I was really looking for. Unfortunately there don't seem to be any OfficeMax stores in NH.
I like Office Max, they have some really good deals. Staples is here in Keene.
I discovered today that the camera works a lot better if you take the little protective piece of plastic off the lens. :-[
Quote from: error on September 12, 2006, 08:26 AM NHFT
You can subscribe to get the emails here (http://www.ioerror.us:2000/listsub).
Anybody on the list will then be emailed a copy of voicemails left at the number 603-413-0411 immediately after they come in.
Just to let everyone know, this number is temporarily out of service due to a dead hard drive. Hopefully I'll have it back online sometime this afternoon. In the meantime if you want to get information out, (like for the Ed Brown trial) you can call me on my cell phone at 202-615-4937 and I'll make sure it gets out to people.
Quote from: error on January 17, 2007, 01:33 AM NHFT
Just to let everyone know, this number is temporarily out of service due to a dead hard drive. Hopefully I'll have it back online sometime this afternoon. In the meantime if you want to get information out, (like for the Ed Brown trial) you can call me on my cell phone at 202-615-4937 and I'll make sure it gets out to people.
This number is back in service. Sorry for the interruption!
I was sitting there today (in the pig-supply store - troughs half price!) thinking about the cop-watch thing, and you should really focus on cop abuses, and leave the ones sleeping, slacking off, or hanging out in the gun store / titty bars alone - the fewer we have on the streets ticketing us the better!
I know they're "wasting tax dollars", but do you really want them to use that money EFFECTIVELY?!
Money will always be wasted, and power abused, so let's strike at the root - taxation.
And the more money wasted, the better the argument you have against spending it in the first place.
Are there any police supply stores in NH? Monadnock? That would be agreat place to do a little protesting against wasteful government spending. Cops at my store just go shopping for cop shit, and then either charge it to the county/state (discount prices PLUS no sales tax!) or pull out a govt credit card. It maintains my high rage level and keeps me full of piss & vinegar.
Ideas for monkeywrenching are always welcome. >:D
QuoteIdeas for monkeywrenching are always welcome.
Dude, are you gonna be at the LF? We need to talk...
:icon_pirat:
Quantrill - of course I'll be at the LF! Make sure you track me down and we can plot and scheme over some beers. :icon_pirat:
Oh cool,
I've got to get in on this monkeywrenching brainstorm.
How will we find you at LF, Bald Eagle?
I can identify him
Be on the lookout:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/39/SamtheEagle1.JPG)
Thanks Kevin, I won't have to point him out now.
Lauren,
Just ask almost anybody where I am and you'll probably find me within 5 min. Or look for the guy with the most guns. ::)
413-0411 will be unavailable for several hours tonight while I change its internal architecture around a bit. It should be back up and running by early morning Saturday.
Quote from: error on April 27, 2007, 03:46 PM NHFT
413-0411 will be unavailable for several hours tonight while I change its internal architecture around a bit. It should be back up and running by early morning Saturday.
This number is back up. (It took a bit longer than I thought!) And now the whole platform is on a brand new, fully encrypted hard drive.
I finally got AT&T to unblock me, so if you're subscribing from an AT&T address, you should have gotten the last few messages.
I guess porc411 came in handy in Manchester .... now you guys just need some copwatch badges and put the stories in the manchfreepress. :)
I've been very gradually transitioning over to gmail from yahoo but I'll try to speed up the process soon. Besides being endlessly annoyed with Yahoo for a number of really idiotic UI issues, my old address just doesn't make sense any more.
daleinla ( Dale in L.A. )
Speaking of idiotic UI problems, do you know you can't search the bulk mail folder? Considering the fact that good mail frequently ends up there, doesn't it make sense to be able to search for an email you were expecting that didn't arrive? No, you have to go through, page by page, and find that email manually. Help me Jeebus.
That's Yeehaw! for you.
Quote from: Dreepa on August 07, 2007, 10:38 PM NHFT
yes Homer I will. ;)
DaleinNH now?
"Dalebert" is working out just fine. It works in NH or anywhere else. :)
As I mentioned before, I have been looking into the possibility of delivering Porcupine 411 messages via MMS (multimedia messaging service) directly to subscribers' wireless phones. My initial testing indicates that this will work fine for most people. But you have to have a MMS-capable phone. (If it's got a camera, it certainly is; if not, check with your wireless provider.)
If you have a MMS-capable phone (or if you aren't sure) and you want to sign up for a trial of receiving Porc-411 audio directly to your cell phone, follow these directions carefully:
- Get out your cell phone and find the menu option to Send a MMS (Multimedia) message. (Alternately, take a picture of something on your camera phone and select the option to send it to someone else.)
- Send the picture, audio, text, or whatever via MMS to porc411@ioerror.us . It doesn't matter what's IN the message, so long as it's sent via your phone's MMS function.
Keep in mind your wireless provider will charge you a fee for receiving MMS messages.
Thanks!
Were today's 2- and 3-second empty message part of a test?
Quote from: KBCraig on August 09, 2007, 01:19 AM NHFT
Were today's 2- and 3-second empty message part of a test?
No, those are idiots who don't realize they've gotten the wrong number until well after the system has started recording.
Quote from: Beavis on August 09, 2007, 01:33 AM NHFT
Quote from: KBCraig on August 09, 2007, 01:19 AM NHFT
Were today's 2- and 3-second empty message part of a test?
No, those are idiots who don't realize they've gotten the wrong number until well after the system has started recording.
Could there be a short message before the recording starts?
"You have reached Porc-411. This number is for EMERGENCIES ONLY. If this not an emergency, please hang up now. Alerting the network in 3... 2... 1... *beep*"
With the Dave open carry video big on YouTube and digg, it's possible we're getting spammed.
Quote from: d_goddard on August 09, 2007, 08:27 AM NHFT
"You have reached Porc-411. This number is for EMERGENCIES ONLY. If this not an emergency, please hang up now. Alerting the network in 3... 2... 1... *beep*"
I like the idea of a short msg first to prevent accidents but I don't think it's just for emergencies. It's not Porc911 afterall. Of course people shouldn't go totally nuts with it or people might stop checking their messages quickly when they see it.
The email says how long the message is. If it's under 10 seconds, I assume it was a test or a mistake.
Quote from: toowm on August 09, 2007, 09:33 AM NHFT
The email says how long the message is. If it's under 10 seconds, I assume it was a test or a mistake.
"This is Joe Porc, on the highway, a couple of black SUVs are pulling up alongside me, they have machine guns and I BANG! *silence*"
-EOM-
Total time: 8 sec
Quote from: d_goddard on August 09, 2007, 09:44 AM NHFT
"This is Joe Porc, on the highway, a couple of black SUVs are pulling up alongside me, they have machine guns and I BANG! *silence*"
-EOM-
Total time: 8 sec
which highway was that ... we need to get some folks out there!
That Joe is such a kidder.
Denis, would you care to record a new outgoing message to replace the existing one?
P.S. If you sent me a message for the MMS test, I'll send you a test recording, so you can make sure everything is compatible with your phone. Please let me know that you received it or if something went wrong.
Quote from: Beavis on August 09, 2007, 12:55 PM NHFT
Denis, would you care to record a new outgoing message to replace the existing one?
Will do. MP3 OK?
Quote from: Beavis on August 09, 2007, 12:55 PM NHFT
P.S. If you sent me a message for the MMS test
Not me. I'm not an MMS kinda guy.
Yeah, a high quality MP3 would be fine. Thanks!
Also it seems that some people, even though they expressed interest, haven't bothered to sign up to have MMS messages delivered to their phones. If this is you, now is the time.
QuoteDear NHFree User:
Just wanted to let you know you were just left a 0:02 long message
(number 1)
in mailbox 16034130411 from Cell Phone AZ, on Sunday, August 12, 2007
at 11:50:41 PM so you might
want to check it when you get a chance. Thanks!
--Asterisk
I'm getting a lot of these. I'm thinking perhaps someone has a speeddial set to Porc411 and their phone isn't locked or something. Phone's in pocket, you sit down, your pants squeeze the numbers... *shrug*
Quote from: dalebert on August 13, 2007, 08:18 AM NHFT
I'm getting a lot of these. I'm thinking perhaps someone has a speeddial set to Porc411 and their phone isn't locked or something. Phone's in pocket, you sit down, your pants squeeze the numbers... *shrug*
It's people who have been calling the system to see what it does, because they've never seen anything like it before. Porc-411 got a lot of national attention with Dave's open carry incident a week ago.
I, apparently burned up 80 minutes calling my friend's beeper with my crappy 'tracfone', while it was in my pocket :P
Quote from: Beavis on August 10, 2007, 07:36 PM NHFT
Yeah, a high quality MP3 would be fine. Thanks!
Also it seems that some people, even though they expressed interest, haven't bothered to sign up to have MMS messages delivered to their phones. If this is you, now is the time.
I'm having technical difficulties. I can only address MMS messages to a number, not a text string, but sending it to the Porc 411 number didn't work.
FWIW, I recorded a little greeting on my iPod but can't download the MP3 to a computer until I return home this coming weekend.
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on August 13, 2007, 08:23 AM NHFT
I, apparently burned up 80 minutes calling my friend's beeper with my crappy 'tracfone', while it was in my pocket :P
If your tracfone is a Nokia, you should be able to lock the keypad to prevent accidental calls by pressing 'menu' then *. Unlocking is by the same key sequence.
Perhaps the system could refuse messages from blocked numbers?
One came in today from 0000000000 that said "douche bags". ::)
Quote from: FTL_Ian on August 13, 2007, 12:27 PM NHFT
Perhaps the system could refuse messages from blocked numbers?
Personally I don't like that notion. There could be any number of reasons why a validly urgent message did not have the directory information, including a call from behind a PBX or incompatible cell provider.
The Honor System will accomplish a lot of good screening, if it's made explicit with a message.
i like the idea of starting to send messages out to phone subscribers , even tho it's not yet reliable. better an unreliable phone set up then none at all, and the unreliable version should lead to reliable.
Quote from: FTL_Ian on August 13, 2007, 12:27 PM NHFT
Perhaps the system could refuse messages from blocked numbers?
One came in today from 0000000000 that said "douche bags". ::)
It's kind of annoying, but not really a problem yet.
If it gets to five or more a day (or whatever number of pranks) then we should start implementing some form of blocks.
Clearly there are people out there expressly requesting and desperately in need of our attention. If the caller's phone number were provided, we could all call them back and give them our undivided attention.
Quote from: FTL_Ian on August 13, 2007, 12:27 PM NHFT
Perhaps the system could refuse messages from blocked numbers?
One came in today from 0000000000 that said "douche bags". ::)
Woohoo, our first crank caller!
Quote from: d_goddard on August 13, 2007, 12:47 PM NHFT
Personally I don't like that notion. There could be any number of reasons why a validly urgent message did not have the directory information, including a call from behind a PBX or incompatible cell provider.
Don't worry, I know how to block these pathetic excuses for people without keeping out anyone who legitimately needs to get in.
Quote from: Beavis on September 12, 2006, 08:26 AM NHFT
I'm still working on getting the web page to add yourself to the email list to work. In the meantime you can PM me your email address and I'll add it in manually.
You can subscribe to get the emails here (http://www.ioerror.us:2000/listsub).
Anybody on the list will then be emailed a copy of voicemails left at the number 603-413-0411 immediately after they come in.
Doesn't seem to work for gmail addresses... :(
EDIT: Ne'er mind. Impatience is not a virtue...
There are plenty of subscribers using gmail. You will have to be more specific as to the trouble you're having.
I spaced out and forgot that I'm no longer controlling the DNS entries for NHFree.com, so this is a long time coming but:
http://411.NHFree.com
...is now working. :icon_pirat:
Quote from: d_goddard on August 09, 2007, 01:24 PM NHFT
Quote from: error on August 09, 2007, 12:55 PM NHFT
Denis, would you care to record a new outgoing message to replace the existing one?
Will do. MP3 OK?
Hey Denis, whatever happened to this?
I'm on the list, has anyone tried calling me? Just wondering if my cell phone is picking up or not? Am I just supposed to only use the Porc 911 number if something is happening?
Sorry for all the questions! :-\
Quote from: error on September 06, 2007, 02:25 AM NHFT
Quote from: d_goddard on August 09, 2007, 01:24 PM NHFT
Quote from: error on August 09, 2007, 12:55 PM NHFT
Denis, would you care to record a new outgoing message to replace the existing one?
Will do. MP3 OK?
Hey Denis, whatever happened to this?
Tale of woe.
The mobo for the computer my iPod is registered to is currently in RMA status >:(
You use iTunes? (http://www.homelandstupidity.us/2007/04/15/why-i-wont-buy-an-ipod/) Nevermind, I don't want to know...
Quote from: raineyrocks on September 06, 2007, 06:40 AM NHFT
Am I just supposed to only use the Porc 911 number if something is happening?
There's a Porc
911 now?
Quote from: raineyrocks on September 06, 2007, 06:40 AM NHFT
I'm on the list, has anyone tried calling me? Just wondering if my cell phone is picking up or not? Am I just supposed to only use the Porc 911 number if something is happening?
Sorry for all the questions! :-\
Are you talking about the emergency call list rather than the 411 number?
Quote from: Kat Kanning on September 06, 2007, 11:33 AM NHFT
Quote from: raineyrocks on September 06, 2007, 06:40 AM NHFT
I'm on the list, has anyone tried calling me? Just wondering if my cell phone is picking up or not? Am I just supposed to only use the Porc 911 number if something is happening?
Sorry for all the questions! :-\
Are you talking about the emergency call list rather than the 411 number?
:duh: Sorry I meant 411.
What's the [porcupine 411] list I seem to have been put on?
Quote from: Kat Kanning on September 09, 2007, 06:07 AM NHFT
What's the [porcupine 411] list I seem to have been put on?
You mean the one where, among other things, Dada announces that he's being hassled by the cops and gives a play-by-play? :)
No, some sort of email list?
Someone keeps replying and asking how to check messages.
I guess that's what threw me off ;D
Yeah, that MGrant0606@aol.com ends up spamming everyone with questions.
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on September 09, 2007, 10:20 AM NHFT
Yeah, that MGrant0606@aol.com ends up spamming everyone with questions.
I have no idea who that is. Do you? Perhaps we should all reply with the answer, which I guess would be something like "Click on the .wav file."
I'm trying to listen to the latest messages from SAK, but I'm having a hard time understanding what's going on, and what the other parties are saying.
Anyone know?
Quote from: KBCraig on October 01, 2007, 02:34 PM NHFT
I'm trying to listen to the latest messages from SAK, but I'm having a hard time understanding what's going on, and what the other parties are saying.
Anyone know?
I couldn't hardly understand any of it.
Apparently my phone turned on and the porc 411 number was dialed. I apologize!
Could anyone send me those files? You can email them to shaun@makethestand.com or upload them and send me a PM with the links. Thanks!
I'm sorry to hear they didn't come out good :(
It was a little hard to understand, only hearing one side of the conversation.
I think he said his name is Sean Cranis ??? at one point.
Stopped for speeding, found out that his license had been suspended, wants to move to NH or Montana...that's what I got out of it.
Not sure what he wants us to do, but thanks for sharing.
Stopped for tinted windows by park police after walking with dog + girlfriend (now wife) at park.
Asked to get out by one officer, and told it was "just to talk" when I asked why. I wanted to call my lawyer to be sure of my rights.
Other officer on other side threatens me with bodily injury telling me to get out. I perceive this as an attempt to coerce me into complying with an optional request. I respond "no" once.
"Bad cop" officer puts arm through window and points pepper spray in my face. Under duress and pleading by "good cop" officer, I get out.
Handcuffed and put in back of car -- still not sure why. Find out license was suspended (I was never notified). Car impounded.
Charged with driving on suspended license AND resisting an officer. More to the story, but you get the idea.
:pirateship:
Beware of asphalt pirates, maties!
Still really need someone to send me the files please.
Last time I was in court, because I didn't want to surrender my name (my common-law copyrighted private property) for the commercial use of the court without compensation, the judge said he would issue a warrant on "failure to appear" and then told me to leave. When I tried to reason with him, politely and respectfully, he just told me to get out. They came and arrested me, although it was not for "failure to appear" but for "contempt." I've spoken to a lawyer, and the contempt charge is BS, just like all the other charges. You can't be in contempt for asking a question, OR for exercising your right to silence, OR for exercising your right not to accuse yourself, OR for exercising any other rights.
Assholes.
Quote from: SAK on October 01, 2007, 05:24 PM NHFT
Still really need someone to send me the files please.
Last time I was in court, because I didn't want to surrender my name (my common-law copyrighted private property) for the commercial use of the court without compensation, the judge said he would issue a warrant on "failure to appear" and then told me to leave. When I tried to reason with him, politely and respectfully, he just told me to get out. They came and arrested me, although it was not for "failure to appear" but for "contempt." I've spoken to a lawyer, and the contempt charge is BS, just like all the other charges. You can't be in contempt for asking a question, OR for exercising your right to silence, OR for exercising your right not to accuse yourself, OR for exercising any other rights.
Assholes.
Oh my gosh, what a horrible thing to happen! I hope your okay. What files do you need?
That sucks! I'll send you the files, SAK.
Thanks, Kat. Darn, they did really suck :(
I wish you guys could hear what the judge said. He wanted to use my name in business, and even said, "If you're not Shaun Kranish, then I have no business with you" and "We need to stop having these interruptions (referring to other people) so that the court can conduct its business"
http://www.viewtruth.net/text/Book_CTC3-Cracking_the_Code_Third_Edition_(law,commerce,courts,UCC,matrix).pdf (http://www.viewtruth.net/text/Book_CTC3-Cracking_the_Code_Third_Edition_(law,commerce,courts,UCC,matrix).pdf)
Good book for people not knowing what I'm talking about.
Is there a more original, higher-quality copy of this available? This may be important for me if so. Does Error still run this, and is there a way to contact him?
It may be useful to up the quality on the thing (not to criticize, as I think it's an AWESOME thing and great work was done on it).
Suggestion for using Porcupine 411 ( crossposted here: http://newhampshireunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=11174.0 )
If you are in a situation where you need people to show up urgently as error and supperman15 were in today, consider this.
If possible, call Porc 411 and leave a short message with your name, time, quick incident description, and location. Then call back, and record the scene. This way the first message will go out immediately to the list and decrease response time. Today's message was 15 minutes long, which means that the goons had already been there for a quarter of an hour before the message hit our e-mail boxes.
I understand that depending on the situation, utilizing this suggestion may not always be possible, but you should consider it as an option.
Can multiple people call in to porc411 at a time, or will the second person get a busy signal?
Quote from: Kat Kanning on October 05, 2007, 05:53 PM NHFT
Can multiple people call in to porc411 at a time, or will the second person get a busy signal?
Conduct a test.
I only have one phone.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on October 05, 2007, 05:53 PM NHFT
Can multiple people call in to porc411 at a time, or will the second person get a busy signal?
Kat, I have my cell phone and home phone so if there is a way you want to test this let me know how and I will. :)
Porc-411 should accept at least 4 simultaneous calls.
Cool, thanks.
It seems there's some disagreement, again, as to what Porc-411 should be used for.
Please feel free to disagree, and please feel free to share your opinion with me, but realize that since I'm the person footing the bill for the service, what's an appropriate use for the system is my decision.
If you don't like my decision, you may persuade me to change my mind (it happens on occasion) or you may start your own service.
Yeah, that was pretty silly... calling Porc411 to gripe about someone's use of Porc411.
Quote from: error on June 02, 2008, 08:47 AM NHFT
It seems there's some disagreement, again, as to what Porc-411 should be used for.
Please feel free to disagree, and please feel free to share your opinion with me, but realize that since I'm the person footing the bill for the service, what's an appropriate use for the system is my decision.
If you don't like my decision, you may persuade me to change my mind (it happens on occasion) or you may start your own service.
Porc 411 is the property of error and just like any other property you have the right to set any rules you wish. The only thing I might suggest is that people be able to get off the porc 411 list if they request (this could be as simple as sending error a e-mail from the account that they would like to remove with the subject of remove). I don't know anyone that would want to remove themselves from the list but someone could if they have a strong disagreement with the terms or if they were not aware of what the service was used for.
The link to unsubscribe is in every message.
that's too easy ... even a guy on a hike could do it :)
Quote from: error on June 02, 2008, 12:48 PM NHFT
The link to unsubscribe is in every message.
I apologize (Error please forgive me for my incompetence I am currently on pharmaceuticals and am a bit slow) I did not notice the unsubsribe on the linked webpage. With that there I see no reason why anyone should have any complaints about porc 411 if they do not like what it is being used for they can opt out and never receive a message again.
Porc 411 has been changed so as to record indefinitely regardless of silence.
Quote from: slim on June 02, 2008, 03:28 PM NHFT
Quote from: error on June 02, 2008, 12:48 PM NHFT
The link to unsubscribe is in every message.
I apologize (Error please forgive me for my incompetence I am currently on pharmaceuticals and am a bit slow) I did not notice the unsubsribe on the linked webpage. With that there I see no reason why anyone should have any complaints about porc 411 if they do not like what it is being used for they can opt out and never receive a message again.
Hi Slim!
I hope everything is okay health wise! I like the way you wrote your apology, "forgive my incompetence", and if you can even spell pharmaceuitcals, I'd say you need to call your doctor and get the dose upped! Big Smiley, (I have no smiley bar)!
I hope you get better!
Porc-411 is now available as a podcast (http://feeds.feedburner.com/Porcupine411). Enjoy!
Excellent :)
Sweet! Subscribed.
error does cool stuph
Quote from: error on June 06, 2008, 10:53 AM NHFT
Porc-411 is now available as a podcast (http://feeds.feedburner.com/Porcupine411). Enjoy!
Neato! I just listened to my message. I hate the sound of my voice and my first message about it being the border patrol got cut off so I bet no one had any idea what I was even talking about.
The podcast is neat though, thanks Error! I guess I'll just have to talk faster with my first message but my cell got cut off that's why I called again.
Anyone know what Saturday's messages were about, from Irena Goddard's phone?
I think it was at the MassCann rally in Boston. Sounded like they (NH Common Sense, maybe) were getting hassled by someone (a cop, I think) who wanted them to stop vending.
It was a vendor right next to us. Denis encouraged the call. Some park ranger was being a Nazi about selling salvia, which is totally legal but he had a bug in his craw about it. He was insisting they close down even though their permit went until 7pm, like everyone elses. He specifically singled out the salvia sellers for harassment. When they explained their permit, he shouted something like "Are you tell me 'no'?!!" and they said "Yes, I guess that's what we're telling you." And there was something like he asked them to give him their permit and they said they'd show it to him but not give it to him. Later his female partner apologized for him and said he was totally out of control.
Bear in mind I had stepped away from the table when this happened and this story is all 2nd hand so take it with a grain of salt.
P.S. Denis, I sold a t-shirt and forgot to give you the $10. Remind me next time I see you.
Sounds like he needed to go stand downwind for a while.
Now, how do I convince people that we don't need speed trap reports from upstate New York?
Quote from: error on September 22, 2008, 06:34 AM NHFT
Now, how do I convince people that we don't need speed trap reports from upstate New York?
;D
My thoughts exactly.
Just how many subscribers
were driving westbound on 70 in New York, that they might find such a report useful?
I'm not even sure who that was. Somebody call him back and find out. :)
Porcupine 411 is presently suffering from a hardware failure. At this time all calls to Porc-411 (and Porc-911) will be routed directly to me and should be answered live. If not, then leave a message. I will relay your message to the list or take appropriate action, in order to maintain this service during this period. I expect to have full service on Porc-411 restored by sometime Tuesday night.
Normal service has been restored for Porcupine 411. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Quote from: error on November 11, 2008, 03:23 PM NHFT
Normal service has been restored for Porcupine 411. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I want my money back! Oh wait...
Quote from: error on November 11, 2008, 03:23 PM NHFT
Normal service has been restored for Porcupine 411. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Cool. error rocks!
I will be performing maintenance tonight between midnight and 4 am, to improve the reliability of the service. During this time window, you may find Porc 411 calls answered by a human being (me) instead of the automated service, and I will relay your message. Thank you for your patience and understanding as I work to improve the service.
Thanks. But my work isn't done. There will be a second maintenance again tomorrow from midnight to 4 am.
Sorry to dispute you, but it IS way cool that you set up this system. :)
Apparently, Error still Rocks.
Quote from: Kat Kanning on November 13, 2008, 07:10 AM NHFT
Sorry to dispute you, but it IS way cool that you set up this system. :)
Someone's got to make sure people can communicate and help to confuse the feds with how fast we can get the word out.
This maintenance is finally complete. Please let me know if you have any problems.
Quote from: error on November 14, 2008, 01:25 AM NHFT
This maintenance is finally complete. Please let me know if you have any problems.
Well, you see, I have this problem with insomnia... ;D
Oh you meant with the Porc 411 system.
Thanks for the service error. :) 8)
Teehee :D
Porc 411 certainly came in handy today! If you haven't subscribed, go visit www.porcupine411.com and get connected!
Ian's arrest (http://nhunderground.com/forum/index.php?topic=16058.0;topicseen) brought in a wave of new subscribers to Porc 411, and we currently have 230 subscribers!
Hey Error, is the podcast functionality for porc 411 still active?
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Porcupine411
gives me a blank page.
Not an 'error' page? :P
Quote from: SamIam on November 17, 2008, 02:35 PM NHFT
Hey Error, is the podcast functionality for porc 411 still active?
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Porcupine411
gives me a blank page.
Oops, sorry. It got busted in the server maintenance the other day. It's fixed now.
Quote from: error on November 17, 2008, 03:01 PM NHFT
Oops, sorry. It got busted in the server maintenance the other day. It's fixed now.
I'm getting an authentication challenge on the iTunes subscription.
The feed loads, just not the media files. e.g.:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Porcupine411/~3/456409735/c290db65abcd787b010b30de69179913.mp3
Hm, yeah, you're right. Something's not right and I haven't found it yet.
OK, I think it's fixed. Try again.
There are two Porc 411 messages. The first on is from Will Buchanan who is having engine trouble about 20 miles west of brattelboro on rt. 9.
I couldn't open the one that came later.
Dalebert is on the way to rescue Will.
So. Anyone listen to the last two Porc411 calls? Whats with that?
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on December 21, 2008, 07:41 PM NHFT
So. Anyone listen to the last two Porc411 calls? Whats with that?
ColdSoul in Keene looking for people to hang with?I don't consider it too odd or a misuse of Porc411. It's 411 after all, not 911. And he's a brand spanking new mover, I think, trying to meet Keeniacs.
OK. I'll start ignoring Porc 411. I thought it was for emergencies.
From the porc-411 website (http://mail.ioerror.us/mailman/listinfo/porcupine-411):
Quote
You can use Porcupine 411 to participate in New Hampshire's growing liberty movement. Some things which Porcupine 411 can be used for include:
- Locations of speed traps and sobriety checkpoints
- Reporting unusual or improper police activity (Copwatch)
- Distress calls in case of roadside detention or imminent arrest
- Upcoming social events, activities or almost anything else of immediate interest to liberty lovers
(my bold)
Sorry if anyone was upset at my 411 call's. I just wanted to know where the people for Social Sunday went on the 2nd one. I previously informed everyone I was going to call when I was getting close to Keene to meet up.
I wasn't upset. I guess Lloyd was, but I'll let him speak for himself. In my opinion, that's what Porc411 is for. And welcome to NH!
Quote from: Mike Barskey on December 21, 2008, 09:09 PM NHFT
Quote from: Lloyd Danforth on December 21, 2008, 07:41 PM NHFT
So. Anyone listen to the last two Porc411 calls? Whats with that?
ColdSoul in Keene looking for people to hang with?I don't consider it too odd or a misuse of Porc411. It's 411 after all, not 911. And he's a brand spanking new mover, I think, trying to meet Keeniacs.
Would have been best if he had someone's number, but we were able to get him to come meet people because of his call.
Did I err?
I'd thought Porc 411 was for emergencies, too, but when it was suggested I phone it, I figured that must mean it's all right. Believe me, it's beginning to seem like an emergency at my end!
Plan right now is to leave December 26, and try to get there in time for Social Sunday (in a road-weary condition guaranteed to make the best possible first impression . . . !). Plans are, however, changing hourly. Apologies if I screwed up.
I don't think either of you used it inappropriately. Sam, just be sure you work out a place to stay before you head out. It can be hard to find lodging here. We're working on expanding our options but it's a work in progress.
Sam, check this thread out on Free Keene.
http://forum.freekeene.com/index.php?topic=360.0
The idea behind Porc 411 is, well, to inform. If you want to inform, you call. If you want to be informed, you subscribe.
Did you know Porc411 got mentioned on LewRockwell a while back?
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig3/mcpherson10.html
Quote from: Kat Kanning on February 26, 2009, 02:01 PM NHFT
Did you know Porc411 got mentioned on LewRockwell a while back?
http://www.lewrockwell.com/orig3/mcpherson10.html
I've met Scott. He seems like a really good guy.
as of early morning 3/5/09 porc 411 mailbox is said to be full
but there have been no porc 411 messages in the last 24 hours i think
Has anyone, at least one time ever, benefited from a speed trap report? Seriously wondering.
I can understand if we want people to show up for some speed trap or checkpoint protest, but just an alert?
Quote from: Coconut on April 07, 2009, 08:56 AM NHFT
Has anyone, at least one time ever, benefited from a speed trap report? Seriously wondering.
I don't know. I haven't, but I consider announcing speed traps over an information message line to be a courtesy. It's a matter of luck whether you'll happen to be in the right place at the right time when an alert comes in, but as more and more porcs move here, the odds go up that someone will benefit from it. I think.
Quote from: Mike Barskey on April 07, 2009, 09:00 AM NHFT
Quote from: Coconut on April 07, 2009, 08:56 AM NHFT
Has anyone, at least one time ever, benefited from a speed trap report? Seriously wondering.
I don't know. I haven't, but I consider announcing speed traps over an information message line to be a courtesy. It's a matter of luck whether you'll happen to be in the right place at the right time when an alert comes in, but as more and more porcs move here, the odds go up that someone will benefit from it. I think.
How many people get e-mail on their phone, check it while driving, and listen to a Porc 411 while driving?
I have never, but then again I don't have e-mail on my phone.
I do get porc 411 messages sent to my BlackBerry via MMS and sometimes listen to the messages when driving. All I have to do is open the message and the message starts playing. To open the message and listen to it is less of a distraction then to make a phone call.
Quote from: Coconut on April 07, 2009, 08:56 AM NHFT
Has anyone, at least one time ever, benefited from a speed trap report? Seriously wondering.
I can understand if we want people to show up for some speed trap or checkpoint protest, but just an alert?
The one from Kevin this morning was helpful for me. We're going to drive thru that area and it's good to know that something is going on.
I can see it coming in handy for me, seeing as how I have a right foot that habitually extends while I'm behind the wheel. I too get the alerts on my phone.
Quote from: Andrew on April 07, 2009, 06:02 PM NHFT
I can see it coming in handy for me, seeing as how I have a right foot that habitually extends while I'm behind the wheel. I too get the alerts on my phone.
I just get vibrations from my phone when someone calls me. I can't complain if I put it in the right place! >:D For the record: the "right place" doesn't include me removing any clothing in case anyone was going to think like that.
FYI (so nobody else calls) - The most recent porc411 caller from the Community Kitchen has been called back and informed that she called a mass voicemail. She is clear that she probably does not want to call it again, and has alternative contact numbers.
Quote from: Coconut on April 08, 2009, 12:15 PM NHFT
FYI (so nobody else calls) - The most recent porc411 caller from the Community Kitchen has been called back and informed that she called a mass voicemail. She is clear that she probably does not want to call it again, and has alternative contact numbers.
Good to know, but my two curiosities remain: how did the Community Kitchen learn of Porc411, and what transpired twixt them and Yadra? I guess I'll ask Yadra when next I see him.
Quote from: Mike Barskey on April 08, 2009, 12:16 PM NHFT
Quote from: Coconut on April 08, 2009, 12:15 PM NHFT
FYI (so nobody else calls) - The most recent porc411 caller from the Community Kitchen has been called back and informed that she called a mass voicemail. She is clear that she probably does not want to call it again, and has alternative contact numbers.
Good to know, but my two curiosities remain: how did the Community Kitchen learn of Porc411, and what transpired twixt them and Yadra? I guess I'll ask Yadra when next I see him.
Posted on FreeKeene forums.
Gee, if error had just been there to "press 1", we could all be going to Disney. For free! It's all been paid for!
Quote from: Coconut on April 07, 2009, 08:56 AM NHFT
Has anyone, at least one time ever, benefited from a speed trap report? Seriously wondering.
I can understand if we want people to show up for some speed trap or checkpoint protest, but just an alert?
I have benefited from using my scanner to know where the revenue generation stations are between me and where I'm going. They usually announce where they are when they pull someone over...and usually they'll be in that general area for a while and if it's 10-15 miles up, in 10-15 minutes they'll be ready for another victimless criminal.
Speaking of Porc-411, if you want this service to continue, please consider making a one-time or recurring contribution to defray my expenses in running the service. You can do so at www.porcupine411.com .
Quote from: error on April 16, 2009, 06:51 PM NHFT
Speaking of Porc-411, if you want this service to continue, please consider making a one-time or recurring contribution to defray my expenses in running the service. You can do so at www.porcupine411.com .
This is so valuable, it's not if we want this service to continue, we need this service to continue. I do hope you will not be ashamed to ask for donations in other venues: ridleyreports, Free Keene forums, etc. Especially if it is in danger of shutting down.
I will send a small amount now and more at another date.
Error,
With the continued influx of Keene activists and Keene related porc-411s, I was initially thinking of launching a Keene number, but realized that could get confusing having multiple numbers. Is it possible to set asterisk up to where options are available to the Porc 411 caller? Perhaps they could be given a message like this:
"Porc 411. To leave your message to be broadcast to activists across New Hampshire, press # at any time during this message. If you want activist response, please give out who, when, what's happening, and where you are then hang up so that message can be delivered immediately. Then call back and record the scene. To deliver your message only to recipients in specific areas, press 1 for Manchester area, 2 for Keene area, 3 for Concord area, 4 for portsmouth, etc."
Then, users of Porc 411 could specify in their account settings what areas' messages they want.
Easy to implement? Too ambitious?
I'd like to hear from him!
I've been so panicky calling Porc411 at times I have trouble pushing one button correctly. I think the default broadcast should be to everyone so if you're in fight or flight mode you can still do it effectively. Maybe you can put in your broadcast area options at the end, or just hang up.
As an "outsider" I think the porc 411 concept is such a fantastic idea that I would like to contribute . I will do that right after I post this .
I think having a separate number that was for informational purposes would be perfect , if it worked the same way . I have no idea the cost involved but would be happy to contribute to that as well.
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on July 15, 2009, 11:38 AM NHFT
I've been so panicky calling Porc411 at times I have trouble pushing one button correctly. I think the default broadcast should be to everyone so if you're in fight or flight mode you can still do it effectively. Maybe you can put in your broadcast area options at the end, or just hang up.
That's a good point. Perhaps a quick instruction to press # when finished if the user wants to utilize delivery options, then they can be told what they are. Good timesaver.
Quote from: FreeKeene.com's Ian on July 15, 2009, 06:31 PM NHFT
Quote from: TackleTheWorld on July 15, 2009, 11:38 AM NHFT
I've been so panicky calling Porc411 at times I have trouble pushing one button correctly. I think the default broadcast should be to everyone so if you're in fight or flight mode you can still do it effectively. Maybe you can put in your broadcast area options at the end, or just hang up.
That's a good point. Perhaps a quick instruction to press # when finished if the user wants to utilize delivery options, then they can be told what they are. Good timesaver.
I think the instructions that exist
now are too long. If someone gets detained by surprise walking down the street, and immediately calls Porc411, the first 10–15 seconds of the interaction isn't going to be recorded.
Quote from: J'raxis 270145 on July 15, 2009, 08:20 PM NHFT
I think the instructions that exist now are too long. If someone gets detained by surprise walking down the street, and immediately calls Porc411, the first 10–15 seconds of the interaction isn't going to be recorded.
I agree. Why do you have a disclaimer about telling callers to alert people they're being recorded? Is it a CYA kind of thing? How many Porc411 callers don't care about the legalities of alerting people they're being recorded, anyway?
I think a very brief introduction would be better, like "You've called Porc411. <beep>" Instructions
afterwards would be great, like pressing certain numbers to distribute the message to Keeniacs only, or to mark it as emergency vs. informational, or whatever.
Keep in mind that I think the Porc411 service is
awesome and incredibly useful. I'm not intending to critique Porc411, but merely offer suggestions for what I would consider to be improvements.
Websites only make me read their TOS when I sign up, not each time I log in. Perhaps the wiretapping warning should just be included in the initial signup confirmation message.
Dale wins porc411 for the day.
Already having a bad work day and then BS porc411s come in pissing me off :)
Dale helped me calm down.
Dale: Best Porc 411 EVER!
8) 8) 8)
Porc411 isn't for your paranoid bigfoot crap. Please use it for real activism, Dale.
I'm glad Dale has the courage to take on the Big Foot Issue (B.F.I.) Gryffyn has been out barking in our woods today, I am sure it is another Big Foot Sighting (B.F.S.). Now if I can just train her to take photos of the Big Hairy Devil (B.H.D.)!
In case you missed Dale's message:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Porcupine411/~5/Kd3fv8NLuOM/3dc2877a58cb67f9cb9d34f6e1b61d14.mp3
It only makes sense with the message before it. Nevertheless, I listened again to make my day better again.
Quote from: Jennifer on July 20, 2009, 12:31 PM NHFT
Porc411 isn't for your paranoid bigfoot crap. Please use it for real activism, Dale.
You know, Jenn, if you'll just spend some time researching this issue, you'd understand that it's real!
Man I love Dale.
Not enough to be his house boy or anything,
but he cracks me up.
Quote from: Coconut on July 20, 2009, 05:12 PM NHFT
It only makes sense with the message before it. Nevertheless, I listened again to make my day better again.
Good point, I think this is the original:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Porcupine411/~5/ZW9uwqdLHz4/53ce87dbee910570d96051b45be6c37c.mp3
How come Porc 411 messages don't get posted anymore?
too many of them
Quote from: Friday on October 12, 2009, 06:13 AM NHFT
How come Porc 411 messages don't get posted anymore?
They are always posted here, as a podcast:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Porcupine411
Quote from: FreeKeene.com's Ian on October 12, 2009, 05:03 PM NHFT
Quote from: Friday on October 12, 2009, 06:13 AM NHFT
How come Porc 411 messages don't get posted anymore?
They are always posted here, as a podcast:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/Porcupine411
Cool, thanks
Hey,
The latest Porc 411 was a call from Washington state. It was a cool guy saying they dot open carry and freedom stuff in WA. He said they put the number in their phones and will use it to update us about their situations when they get stopped for doing open carry and stuff.
I called the Washington number and explained that Porc 411 is a NH freedom activist number and that it would be better to go to NHFree.com and look for the forum if he wants to keep us informed. I said it in a real nice way and he seemed to understand. Hopefully he and his friends will keep us informed via this forum about what is happening in Washington. Also, once they see this forum, they will understand the massive amount of freedom activism that happens in NH.
Thanks for doing that, Keith. I hope those guys get their own number for their Washington activists to use.
Thanks, Keith. I wouldn't say Porc-411 is only for NH activists, but it should be used to notify people in or near NH of a breaking situation that might require their immediate attention. Or, to provide an off-site recording of something involving NH activists.
As widely as the number has been reported around the internet, I'm surprised we haven't had more calls about speed traps in Topeka, or dogcatchers in Denver.
But, that's just my opinion. The only opinion that counts is Mike Hampton's.
I didn't mind hearing Tarrin's news.
I've taken to referring to many calls as "WOLF411's" (as in Aesop's "Boy Who Cried . . ."), and listen to them a lot less often for that reason.
And as long as I'm kvetching offering constructive criticism, can the answering message be shortened to facilitate sometimes-necessary speed?
The message could be shortened. Complaints accompanied by an MP3 file of your suggestion will be given more weight.
As for the guy in Washington state, I'm working on something for him, and maybe for the Keeniacs as well. More info later.
I've redesigned the Porcupine 411 (http://porcupine411.com/) website. Still working on it but by the time it's finished all the various bits should be much better integrated. Let me know what you think.
I'm also just about ready to start offering 411 lines to people in other cities.
8)
That's great. Lots of messages aren't really state-wide or porc-wide. I know some open carry folks in other states were interested, maybe they'll buy your service.
The integration work I've been doing on Porc 411 over the weekend is complete.
The mailing list software, telephony switch, web site and podcast are all completely integrated through custom code. When a message comes in to any of the lines, it is automatically converted to MP3 and posted to the mailing list, web site and podcast.
As you've noticed this afternoon, messages are now coming through in MP3 format and the text is formatted slightly differently to take into account some suggestions I've received from subscribers.
Now, I am able to support nationwide service with multiple local numbers, supported by people in those local areas. Anyone in nearly any part of the lower 48 states will be able to sign up for their own phone number (as soon as I write the signup page; it's the last and only item on the to-do list now). Local groups or individuals who obtain their own Porc 411 line will also get access to the fully integrated platform, including their own mailing list, web site, podcast and blog. You can see an example of this at http://nh.porcupine411.com/ where the current number has been moved.
I'm still doing a bit of performance tuning, to cut down the time it takes to deliver messages (a minute is too long).
I'm also still working on upcoming features, such as Twitter and Facebook integration. More on those later.
Wow... Damn Cool! :) and Thank You!
Thank you for all your work. This is such a wonderful service you provide.
Stunning, as usual.
Yes! Thank you Mike.
Thank you all!
The first new number, for the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, went live this afternoon. Hopefully soon we'll have the whole country networked.
8)
Very Cool.
I referred some Utah open carry folks your way.
Quote from: KBCraig on November 16, 2009, 08:59 PM NHFT
I referred some Utah open carry folks your way.
Yep, I've been talking to them. I think they're wanting to set up an independent system.
Anyone else with a blackberry having trouble retrieving files from Porc411's emails over the past few days, or is it just me?
Quote from: FreeKeene.com's Ian on December 19, 2009, 10:05 PM NHFT
Anyone else with a blackberry having trouble retrieving files from Porc411's emails over the past few days, or is it just me?
It's the first I've heard of it.
Okay, just did a little more testing. I sent a short .mp3 to my blackberry email and it downloaded and opened fine. I cannot do either to the last several Porc411 emails, even though the message claims to have an attachment.
The last working Porc411 Attachment was J Chouinard's on 12/18 10:01a.
The next message was something I'd never seen from Porc 411. At 11:34a another message came from J Chouinard, but there was no attachment at all. This was confusing to me, but I just figured that's what happened if someone hung up real fast.
After that message all Porc 411s have had attachments, but none will download to my phone.
Further testing: I just forwarded the most recent Porc 411 (12/20 11:56a) to my regular @ftl email, and the attachment came along fine.
So it seems blackberry's email servers are refusing to deliver your email attachments to me while the attachment test I just did works fine. Strange.
BlackBerry's utterly broken, then. I'll see if I can't work around their cluelessness.
Did you make a change to how things were delivered on 12/18? After Chouinard's message that had no attachment was one from you. This was the first with an attachment that would not download.
Quote from: FreeKeene.com's Ian on December 20, 2009, 11:26 AM NHFT
Did you make a change to how things were delivered on 12/18? After Chouinard's message that had no attachment was one from you. This was the first with an attachment that would not download.
Yes, I changed the filename from the UNIX timestamp to a human readable date and time. For instance 2009-12-20_11:53:55.mp3
One of the messages got lost in the conversion, which is why it had no attachment.
I suspect your CrackBerry doesn't like the : in the filename, so I changed the format again. Let me know if the next message doesn't come through.
Hello everyone! I am back from the abyss!
To all of you who do not follow the thread I have been posting in on FK's forum, but who came out to my hearing, thank you very much :blush:
Assawyer and I have started a twitter for Porc411. We figured this would be beneficial for people who are deaf or who do not have spiffy expensive smart-phones. If you sign up for twitter - you can elect to receive text messages of the messages left.
We are trying to get the messages out as quickly as possible..... after they come in!
Www.twitter.com/porc411 (http://www.twitter.com/porc411) is the web address.
http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/88962146.rss (http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/88962146.rss) is the web feed of Porc411 messages......... :)
Be well!
Brad
It is working since you made the new change - thank you!!! 8) 8)
Who got arrested last night in Bow for drunk driving? Giggan's friend?
Quote from: Kat Kanning on January 10, 2010, 10:03 AM NHFT
Who got arrested last night in Bow for drunk driving? Giggan's friend?
I didn't think it was drunk driving, more like public intoxication. They said they were taking him into "protective custody" overnight until he could sober up, then they could come get him. If it had been drunk driving, he'd stay in jail until making bail.
We certainly can't have people sleeping it off at home!
That was me who called in last night. There's not much to tell, so I won't bother making a new topic for this.
There was a party for a friend of mine at Chen Yang Li in Bow. Maybe 20% of the people there were with our group, and I don't know how many were there in total, but the place was pretty packed.
Shortly before closing, my friend Ian was thrown out by security, but I wasn't there to see what for. When I heard about it, I went outside to make sure everything was under control. The restaurant's security called the blue light gang, and they were there fast. Myself and another friend were staying outside with my banished friend to make sure the security guards didn't get any rougher than necessary. As soon as the police arrived, even though we had already called someone who was on their way to pick him up, the security guards told the cops, "This guy needs a ride home tonight" (implying that he should be arrested). We tried telling the cops he had a ride coming, but they were more interested in talking to him alone. Talking to the two officers, he was close enough that we could hear what they were saying. My friend was not being quite as respectful as I would have preferred he be, but that doesn't mean he deserves to be caged over it. He basically pissed off the cops enough that they decided that they weren't going to let him catch a ride home and decided to detain him. It was over pretty quickly, hence the brevity of the porc 411. I should have thought to pull out my phone sooner, but I doubt it would have made much difference.
I apologize if my message left people hanging, it was my first time using the service. I'll remember to include a clearer synopsis of the situation at the end of the call next time. Many thanks to Kurt for calling me shortly afterwards and checking to make sure everything was okay (or as okay as it could be).
I talked to Ian briefly a few minutes ago and he's safely out of the cage. He was busy and told me he'd get into the details later. I'm pretty sure it was just protective custody they placed him under, as opposed to a formal arrest with charges and whatnot. I'm not totally sure of the legal differences, as you're locked up nonetheless.
I was thinking as we left, that the reason my friend spent a night in jail instead of at home was only because he insulted the cops. Yet another don't talk to cops lesson. Though I'm not surprised my friend didn't react to well to being told what to do by men with badges and guns. He'd been illegally detained and harassed by cops in Boston last year, which I imagine was on his mind during this encounter.
It was quite a hectic night as I wasn't even supposed to be in town...I had a flight back to Florida for school earlier in the day that was canceled which gave me an extra night in Concord. I had to wake up early this morning to catch three planes down here, and just arrived a couple hours ago. I'll be back for good in May.
Nice article about Porc 411 in today's Concord Monitor. (http://www.concordmonitor.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100119/FRONTPAGE/1190302)
Happy Birthday error! :Bacon_by_danniep: :Bacon_by_danniep: :Bacon_by_danniep: :V_mask_50: :occasion15: :party-smiley-020:
Thank You for the P-411 service! ;D
Ditto!
Nice bday gift from the monitor, error. I blogged it to get you a few extra eyes.
I wonder how many new subscribers you'll get today? 8)
Quote from: FreeKeene.com's Ian on January 19, 2010, 10:16 AM NHFT
Nice bday gift from the monitor, error. I blogged it to get you a few extra eyes.
I wonder how many new subscribers you'll get today? 8)
3, so far.
Hopefully, having the number printed in the paper won't lead to abuse though.
We haven't gotten any crank calls today. Several new subscribers though.
I loved the civil disobedience on porc411: http://nh.porcupine411.com/2010/01/19/audio-message-from-garthwaitedani-6038580376/ (http://nh.porcupine411.com/2010/01/19/audio-message-from-garthwaitedani-6038580376/) (Unless you guys paid the royalty to sing "happy birthday" in public.)
Happy birthday is copyrighted
http://www.snopes.com/music/songs/birthday.asp (http://www.snopes.com/music/songs/birthday.asp)
Usually it's people from the Pirate Party in Europe doing the copyright infringement activism.
:pirateship:
Quote from: thinkliberty on January 19, 2010, 09:42 PM NHFT
I loved the civil disobedience on porc411: http://nh.porcupine411.com/2010/01/19/audio-message-from-garthwaitedani-6038580376/ (http://nh.porcupine411.com/2010/01/19/audio-message-from-garthwaitedani-6038580376/) (Unless you guys paid the royalty to sing "happy birthday" in public.)
Sorry, the venue has a valid ASCAP license. ::)
I'm sorry, was that an ASPCA license? ;)
Quote from: Ogre on January 20, 2010, 05:18 PM NHFT
I'm sorry, was that an ASPCA license? ;)
Somebody call Sprowl!