A tool that converts missed calls into signatures on a petition

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The open twist: / Crowdring is inexpensive and easy. It does not require an app or even phone credit to use, and can work on any phone. After all, it is just a missed call. / Crowdring facilitates two- way correspondence that is free for the user, and can be scaled across cities and continents. It is open source and available for anyone to tweak, hack and share. To start with, activists launch a campaign, place a request on / Crowdring and register some local numbers. Then, they place an ad or share the request with the public through other means. Thereafter, all missed calls to the local number are recorded, replied to with thanks, and registered as the equivalent to signatures on a petition.