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diff --git a/doc/sms b/doc/sms new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1beb49786 --- /dev/null +++ b/doc/sms @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +You can post messages to %%site.name%% using a many kinds of cell +phones that support SMS messaging. This site does not support SMS +directly; rather, it uses your carrier's email gateway to send and +receive messages. + +Managing your SMS settings +-------------------------- + +Use the [SMS settings](%%action.smssettings%%) page to set your SMS +preferences. You can add or change your SMS number and set the +flags for SMS updates. + +When you add or change your phone number, you'll receive a message on your +phone with a verification code. Enter it into the SMS settings page to +confirm that the owner of the phone authorizes sending it messages. + +Note that only the carriers listed in the drop down list on the form +are supported by %%site.name%%. They're the only ones we know how to +make email addresses for. + +Receiving messages +------------------ + +Once you've verified your phone number, you can enable sending +messages to your phone. If you have a lot of friends and a typical +phone, it can be hard to keep up. + +Sending messages +---------------- + +To send a message, you must send an email to the incoming email +address visible on your SMS settings page. The method for sending +email from your phone varies from carrier to carrier and from handset +to handet; if in doubt, ask your carrier. + +Keep your incoming email address a secret -- it's the only way we know +you're really you! + +Commands +-------- + +You can use the following commands with %%site.name%%. + +* on - turn on notifications +* off - turn off notifications +* help - show this help +* follow <nickname> - subscribe to user +* leave <nickname> - unsubscribe from user +* d <nickname> <text> - direct message to user +* get <nickname> - get last notice from user +* whois <nickname> - get profile info on user +* fav <nickname> - add user's last notice as a 'fave' +* stats - get your stats +* stop - same as 'off' +* quit - same as 'off' +* sub <nickname> - same as 'follow' +* unsub <nickname> - same as 'leave' +* last <nickname> - same as 'get' +* on <nickname> - not yet implemented. +* off <nickname> - not yet implemented. +* nudge <nickname> - not yet implemented. +* invite <phone number> - not yet implemented. +* track <word> - not yet implemented. +* untrack <word> - not yet implemented. +* track off - not yet implemented. +* untrack all - not yet implemented. +* tracks - not yet implemented. +* tracking - not yet implemented. |