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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #30 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 8:40am

Sophia wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:59pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:47pm:

Carl D wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 9:39pm:

I hope this whole fiasco is another lesson for all of those, including (especially) our government, who want to get rid of cash as a method of payment.

Indeed.
One day Telstra, Optus, all the banks and EFTPOS will all go down together on the same day.
It's not a matter of if, but when.

It surely must already be hitting home?
Cash will always be king.
If you can’t use a card because of failed technology, then cash will get you out of trouble.
A lot of people in business like having cash payments.
I took $200’cash out today from supermarket as I don’t have to pay $2.90 atm rip off fee!
I feel vulnerable without some cash in my purse.

But alas the majority will not learn.
They love to be tied to an electronic umbilical cord.
They can sing that song when in trouble….I need a dollar, a dollar is all I need …

Historically during economic crises barter systems re-emerge as most basic and reliable.

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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #31 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 11:01am

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 8:40am:

Sophia wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:59pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:47pm:

Carl D wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 9:39pm:

I hope this whole fiasco is another lesson for all of those, including (especially) our government, who want to get rid of cash as a method of payment.

Indeed.
One day Telstra, Optus, all the banks and EFTPOS will all go down together on the same day.
It's not a matter of if, but when.

It surely must already be hitting home?
Cash will always be king.
If you can’t use a card because of failed technology, then cash will get you out of trouble.
A lot of people in business like having cash payments.
I took $200’cash out today from supermarket as I don’t have to pay $2.90 atm rip off fee!
I feel vulnerable without some cash in my purse.

But alas the majority will not learn.
They love to be tied to an electronic umbilical cord.
They can sing that song when in trouble….I need a dollar, a dollar is all I need …

Historically during economic crises barter systems re-emerge as most basic and reliable.

Ages ago, I read how this will be the future.
It’s kind of started in a way, via FB marketplace.
So many free giveaways and encourages others to do so … which is better than items going to landfill.
Reuses/recycles of products is a good thing!

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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #32 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 12:26pm

Sophia wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:59pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:47pm:

Carl D wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 9:39pm:

I hope this whole fiasco is another lesson for all of those, including (especially) our government, who want to get rid of cash as a method of payment.

Indeed.

One day Telstra, Optus, all the banks and EFTPOS will all go down together on the same day.

It's not a matter of if, but when.

It surely must already be hitting home?
Cash will always be king.
If you can’t use a card because of failed technology, then cash will get you out of trouble.
A lot of people in business like having cash payments.
I took $200’cash out today from supermarket as I don’t have to pay $2.90 atm rip off fee!
I feel vulnerable without some cash in my purse.

But alas the majority will not learn.
They love to be tied to an electronic umbilical cord.
They can sing that song when in trouble….I need a dollar, a dollar is all I need …

Yep.

I always keep at least one of every note in my wallet ($185), and I have plenty of cash on standby at home.

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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #33 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 12:35pm

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 12:26pm:

Sophia wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:59pm:

greggerypeccary wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 10:47pm:

Carl D wrote on Jul 9^th, 2026 at 9:39pm:

I hope this whole fiasco is another lesson for all of those, including (especially) our government, who want to get rid of cash as a method of payment.

Indeed.

One day Telstra, Optus, all the banks and EFTPOS will all go down together on the same day.

It's not a matter of if, but when.

It surely must already be hitting home?
Cash will always be king.
If you can’t use a card because of failed technology, then cash will get you out of trouble.
A lot of people in business like having cash payments.
I took $200’cash out today from supermarket as I don’t have to pay $2.90 atm rip off fee!
I feel vulnerable without some cash in my purse.

But alas the majority will not learn.
They love to be tied to an electronic umbilical cord.
They can sing that song when in trouble….I need a dollar, a dollar is all I need …

Yep.

I always keep at least one of every note in my wallet ($185), and I have plenty of cash on standby at home.

The husband is adamant about having cash in the home and in his wallet. He has a lot more than I do in the purse so when I run out I know where to look for more Grin

But I do a lot of shopping and I do use the Visa card as I get points and automatically when it reaches $100 worth of points, it goes into our bank account.
Can’t argue about that

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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #34 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:09pm

The Telstra CEO needs to tell us what to do if we dial 000
and we can't get through.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/telstra-ceo-vicki-brady-sorry-outage-inve...

CEO Vicki Brady:
Quote:

"We understand what caused the issue,
and we will complete our investigation into the actions needed
to prevent it from happening again," she said.

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Reply #36 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:44pm

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:38pm:

Few years ago I was shopping in Aldi when they lost electricity.
I had cash but they wouldn't take it because it could not be processed.
Abacus would be a go but there aren't many people who know how to use it these days.

What happened to pen and paper and a draw to put the cash into? Undecided

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Reply #37 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:58pm

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:44pm:

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:38pm:

Few years ago I was shopping in Aldi when they lost electricity.
I had cash but they wouldn't take it because it could not be processed.
Abacus would be a go but there aren't many people who know how to use it these days.

What happened to pen and paper and a draw to put the cash into? Undecided

It wasn't designed into system as backup.

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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #38 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:02pm

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:58pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:44pm:

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:38pm:

Few years ago I was shopping in Aldi when they lost electricity.
I had cash but they wouldn't take it because it could not be processed.
Abacus would be a go but there aren't many people who know how to use it these days.

What happened to pen and paper and a draw to put the cash into? Undecided

It wasn't designed into system as backup.

Fragile technology as our golden calf:

While Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments,
the impatient Israelites convinced Aaron to build a physical idol.
Aaron collected their gold jewelry, melted it into a golden calf, and the people worshiped it.
Enraged, Moses shattered the stone tablets, destroyed the idol,
and pleaded with God to spare the sinful nation.

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Aquarius Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 533 Northern Beaches Gender:	Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage. Reply #39 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:21pm Wonder if this is the result of 650 Telstra jobs being transferred from Australia to India. The unions seem to think so.
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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #40 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:22pm

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:02pm:

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:58pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:44pm:

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 1:38pm:

Few years ago I was shopping in Aldi when they lost electricity.
I had cash but they wouldn't take it because it could not be processed.
Abacus would be a go but there aren't many people who know how to use it these days.

What happened to pen and paper and a draw to put the cash into? Undecided

It wasn't designed into system as backup.

Fragile technology as our golden calf:

While Moses was on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments,
the impatient Israelites convinced Aaron to build a physical idol.
Aaron collected their gold jewelry, melted it into a golden calf, and the people worshiped it.
Enraged, Moses shattered the stone tablets, destroyed the idol,
and pleaded with God to spare the sinful nation.

The golden calf still stands!
All the ends of Earth warship his power.
From one end of the world to the other end!
To celebrate the infamous idol,
Money-mad mortals dance a wild jig around his peddestal
And Satan leads the dance.

The golden calf has vanquished the gods
In its absurde glory, The abject monster insults heaven!
He sees human race at his feet, plunging into blood and mire.
Where the fiery metal,gleams.
And Satan leads the dance.

Kings and people mixed together,
Hurling itself about, iron in hand,
In blood and in the mire,
Where the fiery metal,gleams.
And Satan leads the dance.

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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #41 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:24pm

tallowood wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:22pm:

The golden calf still stands!
All the ends of Earth warship his power.
From one end of the world to the other end!
To celebrate the infamous idol,
Money-mad mortals dance a wild jig around his peddestal
And Satan leads the dance.

The golden calf has vanquished the gods
In its absurde glory, The abject monster insults heaven!
He sees human race at his feet, plunging into blood and mire.
Where the fiery metal,gleams.
And Satan leads the dance.

Kings and people mixed together,
Hurling itself about, iron in hand,
In blood and in the mire,
Where the fiery metal,gleams.
And Satan leads the dance.

Telstra is another sign of the End Times.

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Carl D Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 11235 Rivervale, Perth Gender:	Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage. Reply #42 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:41pm Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:24pm: Telstra is another sign of the End Times. So is the "Trump Bible", Bobby. But, somehow you seem to believe that is something you need to have for the End Times.
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Re: Whew! Huge Telstra outage.
Reply #43 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:43pm

Carl D wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:41pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:24pm:

Telstra is another sign of the End Times.

So is the "Trump Bible", Bobby.

But, somehow you seem to believe that is something you need to have for the End Times.

Grin

Time to prepare for the End Times:

a sack of rice,
canned food,
a battery radio,
a Trump Bible.

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Reply #44 - Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:55pm

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:43pm:

Carl D wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:41pm:

Bobby. wrote on Jul 10^th, 2026 at 2:24pm:

Telstra is another sign of the End Times.

So is the "Trump Bible", Bobby.

But, somehow you seem to believe that is something you need to have for the End Times.

Grin

Time to prepare for the End Times:

a sack of rice,
canned food,
a battery radio,
a Trump Bible.

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