Comments on: No More Drink-N-Dial

No More Drink-N-Dial

Shane — Mon, 15 May 2006 06:39:13 -0800

You just can't drink and dial. No, really, you can't. Not if you're dialing on this phone (scroll down to "Voice of Reason".). Need more help?: See also...

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 15 May 2006 06:40:00 -0800

I searched and searched. Tell me t'ain't a double-post.

By: slimepuppy

slimepuppy — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:04:35 -0800

I've been talking about this kind of phone for years except you can set limits/phone access yourself. So after three beers it locks out the boss/co-worker numbers. After 4 all text message capabilities are locked. After 6-7 the only numbers that work are home/taxi/emergency services...

By: Kid Charlemagne

Kid Charlemagne — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:04:55 -0800

So if you're trying to call a cab.....

By: ScotchLynx

ScotchLynx — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:05:58 -0800

Sounds like a great idea to have a phone that won't work, if you're drunk and can't drive home.

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:12:54 -0800

I, um, gee... kinda think 911 should never be locked out... maybe it isn't. slimepuppy has the right idea.

By: pinespree

pinespree — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:16:10 -0800

I couldn't help but think of this. (FPP with broken link)

By: elderling

elderling — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:27:54 -0800

rock me to sleep plastic-metal arms TV face it knows better

By: marxchivist

marxchivist — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:47:34 -0800

Did ya'll know that if you dial the White House at 3 AM someone answers the phone? The FBI has an answering machine. (The was before Sep. 11, 2001)

By: emelenjr

emelenjr — Mon, 15 May 2006 07:52:15 -0800

Nowhere in either story about that phone does it say that the phone won't work if you blow too high on the BAC scale, ScotchLynx. Slimepuppy does have a great idea there, though.

By: brain_drain

brain_drain — Mon, 15 May 2006 08:27:15 -0800

Do they make a keyboard?

By: Shane

Shane — Mon, 15 May 2006 09:54:26 -0800

Nowhere in either story about that phone does it say that the phone won't work if you blow too high on the BAC scale... What. The. Fuck. Shane? Read the fine print.

By: geoff.

geoff. — Mon, 15 May 2006 10:09:01 -0800

Isn't this what high school is for? So you learn those lessons there instead of in the larger world?

By: Radio7

Radio7 — Mon, 15 May 2006 10:18:35 -0800

Do they make a keyboard? lol. Oh yes, I'll take one of those.

By: howfar

howfar — Mon, 15 May 2006 10:18:47 -0800

Terrible idea, of course. Anything that gives people the idea that they can regulate their alcohol intake before driving is likely to lead to more road fatalities, not less. The only way that private ownership of this kind of technology would save lives is if it was fitted to cars. You'd also have to set the limits very low, to effectively eliminate *any* drink driving. I'm not actually arguing for that, but I don't think that using technology to provide false security is responsible. GPS is a case in point. There are plenty of people who endanger themselves and others, walking, climbing, sailing and the like, beyond their capabilities, because they are given a sense of security by being able to see where they are. I see this as presenting a similar danger. And no. This isn't a phone that won't let you 'drink and dial', at least not according to the description I can see here. That's just a headline.

By: sebas

sebas — Mon, 15 May 2006 10:25:54 -0800

This will kill off the booty calls. I vote against!

By: jon_kill

jon_kill — Mon, 15 May 2006 11:25:16 -0800

You're all forgetting this. Advantages 1) You can still make emergency calls. 2) You feel like a creepy ass typing in blocked numbers 3) Can't be used as some lameass "Yeah I can the ex so I can drive" type rationale.

By: CunningLinguist

CunningLinguist — Mon, 15 May 2006 13:23:24 -0800

I really really need this to shut down my email and IM capabilities when I should know better but don't.

By: Debaser626

Debaser626 — Mon, 15 May 2006 18:56:55 -0800

Fuck you all.. YOu are all a bunch of fukin dumass stupid bitches and a I hate you so mnuch with your. I had maybe one or trwo, but so what., wohat are you goona fukin do dabout it?! huh? ...

By: Debaser626

Debaser626 — Mon, 15 May 2006 18:57:36 -0800

(cue dial tone) I think that this is a good thing... :)