[–] Bob_Ross_Hair 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Looks like the Nokia phone I had in college.
UK government wants to ban this tiny phone in some harebrained effort to stop prison smuggling / Boing Boing
"UK government wants to ban this tiny phone in some harebrained effort to stop prison smugglingBritain's justice secretary wants to ban miniature cellphones in a hapless effort to be seen to be doing something about prison smuggling."
'The "Beat the Boss" handsets (Amazon) are barely the size of lipstick or a stick of gum. '
'They are marketed as being virtually metal-free and therefore able to beat the detectors anyone entering a prison must pass through. '
'There are several sellers offering this gadget, all obviously identical.eBay UK promised to stop sales of these months ago, according to the BBC, but the site remains well-stocked at press time. '
'"I am calling on online retailers and trading websites to take down products that are advertised to evade detection measures in prisons."'
[–] clamhurt_legbeard 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
"Prisoners are committing crimes, so YOU will now be punished."
Just another day in the life of slaves. Nothing to see here.
[–] piratse 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Not that I agree with banning shit, especially when championed by retards. But that's clearly what the phone is for. For taking places you're not supposed to have a phone.
[–] clamhurt_legbeard 2 points -2 points 0 points (+0|-2) ago
So?
[–] piratse 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
So there is logic to their thinking. It's not some absurd notion.