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Dover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:26 AM
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LAST CHANCE to get on the "Do Not Call" List to stop phone solicitations
Edited on Fri Aug-29-03 06:38 AM by Dover
Sunday evening is the cut off date. After that you'll have to wait a year to get on the list. If you're SICK and TIRED of telemarketers either call 1-888-382-1222 or register online at
http://www.donotcall.gov. Takes less than a minute.

This has been a public service announcement.
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jumptheshadow Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:28 AM
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1. Can somebody answer a question?
Is the no-call list only for individuals and residences? Can I put our small business on the list? We piddle away a fair amount of time every day answering cold calls.
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Dover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:31 AM
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2. I think so, but check their web site. If you call, you must call from the
phone that will be on the list. So you would call from your work phone. But check to be sure they accept businesses.
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Mixxster Donating Member (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 10:18 AM
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13. I just called from my business number
I, too, waste time with people trying to sell me stuff I have no interest in and/or need for. We'll see if it works.
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sam sarrha Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:40 AM
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3. F'n Fascists made a deal with the corporations, why should we have to
wait a YEAR to get on the list. These people Invade our homes uninvited and harass us. they call back if you hang up on them. they deceive us, I have had them slam bills on my credit card.. and i found out it was my credit card holder that was the telemarketer that did it. Jim Florentine is the "Telemarketer Terrorist" !! All his Cd's are worth the Money, Hilarious!! www.jimflorentine.com he takes them on head trip nightmares, some of the funniest things i have ever heard !!!:spank:
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teryang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 07:03 AM
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4. Why do they have to have email addresses?
Doesn't make sense to me. To get more privacy you have to give up more private information.
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Dover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 07:05 AM
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5. If that concerns you, then just call instead.
..I don't know why they need your email address unless they send you a confirmation notice.
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Le Taz Hot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 07:07 AM
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6. Thanks, Dover
I hadn't gotten around to doing this and after the EIGHTH call in eight evenings from A.T. & T. trying to sell me something (I never stay on the phone long enough to find out) I'm fed up! Jaysus! How many times and/or ways do I have to say "No, I'm not interested!"
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Dover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 07:16 AM
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7. Amen to that Le Taz. You're welcome!
I especially hate the ones that are recorded and try to sound like they are live. Can't even yell at them!
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Sinistrous Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 07:25 AM
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8. I Can't vouch for the Fed no-call list
but the one in Pennsylvania has been a godsend. My calls dropped to (essentially) zero. I reported the one company that didn't get the word and then their calls stopped too.
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commander bunnypants Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 07:36 AM
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9. Yeah Right
I put my residence on the list at the begining. I have gotten more calls since then. It is a scam


DDQM
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Dover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 08:50 AM
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10. Sheeesh.....what is with all the sour pusses this morning?
....
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AntiCoup2K4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 09:05 AM
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11. There's a loophole in this list....
Political campaigns are exempted from the law. You just gave your info to Asscrotch's Injustice Dept.

Guess who's "re"election campaign will be calling everyone on the list:silly:
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el_gato Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 09:46 AM
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12. it's a stupid move

don't give anyone the right to screen your calls
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Robb Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 10:22 AM
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14. Good point
That's the best argument I've heard yet. Thanks!
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Dover Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 09:51 PM
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18. Oh for crying out loud people......GET A GRIP !.........n/t
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Sterling Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:46 PM
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17. Are u a telemarketer?
I can't see why anyone outside the industry would want to deal with unwanted calls.
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HawkerHurricane Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:08 PM
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15. If I register, I won't get calls at all anymore!
Who will I be rude to then?

(I registered my home phone, but used my ship's email address...let Ashcroft track me down!)
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Coffee Coyote Donating Member (949 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Aug-29-03 06:23 PM
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16. last chance only for Oct 1 start date
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