The Rules of Beeping: Exchanging Messages Via Intentional "Missed Calls" on M... - 0 views
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Frederik Van Zande on 09 Jul 08This article explores the practice of "beeping" or "missed calling" between mobile phone users, or calling a number and hanging up before the mobile's owner can pick up the call. Most beeps are requests to call back immediately, but they can also send a pre-negotiated instrumental message such as "pick me up now" or a relational sign, such as "I'm thinking of you."