Election Day 2020 is tomorrow, which means the onslaught of political ads, mail, and texts will stop. (Thank goodness!)
The ads and mail aren't new, but before this political cycle I can't remember getting political texts. This time around they're coming from campaigns. political parties, and advocacy groups. Sometimes they tout the accomplishments of one candidate, sometimes they bash that candidate's opponent. Sometimes they just want to remind you to get out and vote. I suspect they're trying to reach out any way they can because of COVID, but that doesn't make them any less annoying.
Every time I get one of the political texts I respond with the word STOP. Sometimes if I'm in a good mood I add a polite 'please". That usually brings that thread to a screeching halt, but today I received a considerate response back from a volunteer trying to make sure I didn't have any trouble doing my civic duty:
"No problem, we'll remove you from our texting list. It's possible other groups may still have you on their lists. If that happens, just reply STOP to be removed automatically. If you or friends or family have any voting questions now through Election Day, you can call or text the MO voter info hotline. Have a great day!"Five years ago today: Sometimes There's No Deep Meaning
I've been getting texts too, from my choice for President, and I have donated to him several times. I won't miss the texts!
ReplyDeleteI've been getting so many calls and texts since registering to vote, that I'm almost sorry I broke my not getting involved streak and registered. Was thinking of changing telephone number, but will try this STOP.
ReplyDeleteYou might want to research it, but I'm pretty sure if you ask them to stop and they don't you can report it.
DeleteAll the best!
ReplyDeleteI will be so happy when I stop getting political emails from a certain mayoral candidate. I keep blocking him, but somehow I still keep getting them. So annoying. Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI bet that candidate is having volunteers send the texts, and each time they're using their personal cell phone with a unique number.
DeleteBest wishes.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Victor, do you have the same problem on your side of the ocean?
DeleteYes. Plenty of adverts by texts and e-mails as well as by post.
DeleteGod bless.
For the texts, I just blocked the number. Hopefully none of my friends or acquaintances ever get those numbers because they will be blocked!
ReplyDeleteI hope so, too!
DeleteI have not received any texts. But I do get emails, nonstop from all sorts of candidates. And I must have received 50 in all, at least, heavy page full color ads for one candidate for house rep alone. For that reason, I'd never consider voting for him. I have used those ads at least to line my traps for catching cats.
ReplyDeleteWe're getting those ads in the mail, too, but in our case they're coming from more than one candidate. I've learned to tell if an ad is for or against a given person by looking to see if the photo is flattering (and for the person) or horrible (against).
DeleteGood to know, I'm not the only one whose phone is over-run with texts. Suppose they've ANY idea what a turn-off they are? Were it not for my own firmly-held convictions, I'd almost consider casting my vote for the least-intrusive candidate.
ReplyDeleteI suspect they don't care how annoying they are.
DeleteI've been amused by the answers I've had from some of the texters. Some sounded embarrassed, some ashamed, some belligerent, and the rest just quit texting.
ReplyDeleteI never thought about engaging them!
DeleteI am so glad the political commercials are over. I was getting a double doze being on the state line.
ReplyDeleteEllie, thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment! I also got TV ads from two states (Missouri and Illinois). Twice the annoyance.
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