What is Voicejail?
To continue reading this article on voicejail, press “1” now. If you know the extension of the wiseGEEK author you’d like to reach, say “yes.” If you find yourself hopelessly mired in an endless loop of voicemail prompts, you are not alone. This is the world of voicejail, a dreaded side effect of many voice mail systems used today. After negotiating a staggering array of numerical and vocal prompts, many callers find themselves unable to connect with a human or break free of the system to begin the process over again. Voicejail didn’t start out to be the scourge of the telecommunications world, however. Voice mail was intended to provide a means for callers to leave direct message for specific parties, reducing or eliminating the need for a centralized telephone receptionist. As telecommunication needs grew, however, many companies discovered a need to streamline the processing of incoming calls. Voice mail prompts would allow callers to specify their particular needs and have their ca
To continue reading this article on voicejail, press “1” now. If you know the extension of the whatisabc author you’d like to reach, say “yes.” If you find yourself hopelessly mired in an endless loop of voicemail prompts, you are not alone. This is the world of voicejail, a dreaded side effect of many voice mail systems used today. After negotiating a staggering array of numerical and vocal prompts, many callers find themselves unable to connect with a human or break free of the system to begin the process over again. Voicejail didn’t start out to be the scourge of the telecommunications world, however. Voice mail was intended to provide a means for callers to leave direct message for specific parties, reducing or eliminating the need for a centralized telephone receptionist. As telecommunication needs grew, however, many companies discovered a need to streamline the processing of incoming calls. Voice mail prompts would allow callers to specify their particular needs and have their c
First in a series of psychedelic sound collage documentaries, created from uncensored and real-life material from the Midnight Voicejail radio series. The series presents the secret world of many reclusive slackers, artistic ‘sto-nerds’, and underground phone phreakers living in the pre-internet world of Silicon Valley in the mid-1980’s. They called themselves ‘Voicejailers’, and communicated and entertained themselves through voicemail systems which they squatted in and took over. This opening volume introduces the main characters in the voicemail box community such as “Mr. 115”, Father Luke, Ronald Redball, Psycho Jack, “The Bay Area Representative”, Mr. Chemist, as they discuss the fixtures of their ‘Voicejail’ realm, boredom, life, death, work, sex, drugs, and rock and roll. All messages used with permission of their owners. Listener discretion is advised.
” – The premiere episode of the series, chronicling a group of slackers in the mid-80’s and their voicemail scene. Episode 2 “Drugs” – Drugs as escape, recreation, dead end, and possible tool for enlightenment in the world of the Voicejail. Episode 3 “Work Hell” – The Voicejailers search for happiness and discuss their attitudes toward work. Episode 4 “Manic-Depression” – Mr. 1:15 discusses LSD, an appearance by Uncle Bob and his house of psychotic women, Mr. Chemist looks for a nude model, other surprises. Episode 5 “Dreamland” A one-hour episode that delves into the curious subconscious world of dreaming. Different Voicejailers recount strange dream experiences, nightmares and night terrors. Episode 6 “Getting Together” – One-hour episode: The Voicejailers struggle against their own, and each others’ reclusiveness, as they try to work up the nerve to meet in person. Episode 7 “Voicemail Security” – Paranoia and the need for security in the Voicejail are theme.
