Ask HN: Should you reply STOP to unwanted texts?

290 points by yawn - 206 Days, 5 Hours ago Hacker News

I have been advising people I know to block, then delete and report junk (iOS) to unwanted texts. Others have argued with me that you should reply STOP. I disagree, especially after checking a shortened link in a “campaign” text and finding the link was a phishing attempt. What do you think?

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