If only I could open fire on anyone who calls me in violation of the Do Not Call Registry. My home phone and cell phone have both been on the list for years, and yet I still get at least one call every day from someone who clearly doesn’t grasp the concept of “Do Not Call”.
Telemarketing oughta be forbidden outright. I see no difference from spamming. And also dropping flyers in your mailbox, or next to it, or stuffing them partly in so that the rain can wet the letters inside the mailbox, or stuffing them in your gate or door frame… And for all potential burglars to see that you’re away. Actually I hate ads in all forms so much that I’d love to see them banned in radio and TV, and those giga-sized outdoor roadside billboards, and flashy electronic billboards, and the scrolling ones. And not to mention the Internet. In fact, the only form of advertising that I accept is in newspapers and magazines where you can simply turn the page and choose not to look at it.
Don’t forget that both businesses and politicians usually call you at mealtime, securing their place on the “I’ll-never”-do-business-with-you" list. I screen those calls and refuse to answer except for the brief moment when I disconnect the call.
You don’t have to give out your number. They have computers to just progressively call all numbers. Those are the nobody on the line calls. If you pick up and speak the computer flags it as a “good” number. It can then use multiple calls over the day to find times that people answer, then the human scammers take over from there.
I don’t get any telemarking calls, surveys or anything of the sort. However I have my phone setup to only ring if the caller is someone added to my contacts…all the rest are automatically rejected straight to voicemail. I’ll listen to any voicemails with visual voicemail immediately after the call and return it immediately if it is someone I need or want to talk to. No message left, no returned call.
Those call lists are not effective. Try the Seinfeld method.“Can I have your number so we can talk about this later?”“You don’t want me calling you at your home?”“Now you know how I feel.”
Most unsolicited calls are “robo-calls” made by a random number caller. If you don’t pick up, in most cases that source won’t call again as it is assumed the number is invalid.
Unfortunately, there is way too much random number callers…
Every few weeks I need to say this – when spammers violate the DNC list, violating the DNC list is the VERY least of what they intend for you. What on Earth makes you think they would consult the list before trying to scam you out of every unit of currency you possess?
@Benny Green“First Amendment tells us that the Government can not restrict “free speech”.
“When it comes to conducting speech on or against private parties, your “rights” are a lot more restrictive.
“For instance, your employer can restrict what you say on the premises and on the clock as well as who you can say it to, and it’s perfectly legal.”,.True, but that was what Benny was talking about when responding to Jeddo calling for the government to stop people from speaking by assorted media to persuade others to buy their product or candidate or idea..
Jeddo said,“Telemarketing oughta be forbidden outright. I see no difference from spamming. And also dropping flyers in your mailbox, or next to it, or stuffing them partly in so that the rain can wet the letters inside the mailbox, or stuffing them in your gate or door frame… And for all potential burglars to see that you’re away. Actually I hate ads in all forms so much that I’d love to see them banned in radio and TV, and those giga-sized outdoor roadside billboards, and flashy electronic billboards, and the scrolling ones. And not to mention the Internet. In fact, the only form of advertising that I accept is in newspapers and magazines where you can simply turn the page and choose not to look at it.”
awgiedawgie Premium Member almost 8 years ago
If only I could open fire on anyone who calls me in violation of the Do Not Call Registry. My home phone and cell phone have both been on the list for years, and yet I still get at least one call every day from someone who clearly doesn’t grasp the concept of “Do Not Call”.
bigcatbusiness almost 8 years ago
I pity the many messenger pigeons that had to go through this, especially in World War II.
Jeddo almost 8 years ago
Telemarketing oughta be forbidden outright. I see no difference from spamming. And also dropping flyers in your mailbox, or next to it, or stuffing them partly in so that the rain can wet the letters inside the mailbox, or stuffing them in your gate or door frame… And for all potential burglars to see that you’re away. Actually I hate ads in all forms so much that I’d love to see them banned in radio and TV, and those giga-sized outdoor roadside billboards, and flashy electronic billboards, and the scrolling ones. And not to mention the Internet. In fact, the only form of advertising that I accept is in newspapers and magazines where you can simply turn the page and choose not to look at it.
flynn151 almost 8 years ago
Don’t forget that both businesses and politicians usually call you at mealtime, securing their place on the “I’ll-never”-do-business-with-you" list. I screen those calls and refuse to answer except for the brief moment when I disconnect the call.
RoseHawke almost 8 years ago
Then you’ve all been very free with your phone numbers. I get zero.
Rwill almost 8 years ago
You don’t have to give out your number. They have computers to just progressively call all numbers. Those are the nobody on the line calls. If you pick up and speak the computer flags it as a “good” number. It can then use multiple calls over the day to find times that people answer, then the human scammers take over from there.
linsonl almost 8 years ago
I would comment, but all of the above just about says anything I would say.
angelfiredragon almost 8 years ago
I don’t get any telemarking calls, surveys or anything of the sort. However I have my phone setup to only ring if the caller is someone added to my contacts…all the rest are automatically rejected straight to voicemail. I’ll listen to any voicemails with visual voicemail immediately after the call and return it immediately if it is someone I need or want to talk to. No message left, no returned call.
cubswin2016 almost 8 years ago
Those call lists are not effective. Try the Seinfeld method.“Can I have your number so we can talk about this later?”“You don’t want me calling you at your home?”“Now you know how I feel.”
neverenoughgold almost 8 years ago
Most unsolicited calls are “robo-calls” made by a random number caller. If you don’t pick up, in most cases that source won’t call again as it is assumed the number is invalid.
Unfortunately, there is way too much random number callers…
UpaCoCoCreek Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Rod, about to get his butt kicked by an angry bird.
PAXBrit almost 8 years ago
Every few weeks I need to say this – when spammers violate the DNC list, violating the DNC list is the VERY least of what they intend for you. What on Earth makes you think they would consult the list before trying to scam you out of every unit of currency you possess?
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault almost 8 years ago
californicated1 said,
@Benny Green“First Amendment tells us that the Government can not restrict “free speech”.
“When it comes to conducting speech on or against private parties, your “rights” are a lot more restrictive.
“For instance, your employer can restrict what you say on the premises and on the clock as well as who you can say it to, and it’s perfectly legal.”,.True, but that was what Benny was talking about when responding to Jeddo calling for the government to stop people from speaking by assorted media to persuade others to buy their product or candidate or idea..
Jeddo said,“Telemarketing oughta be forbidden outright. I see no difference from spamming. And also dropping flyers in your mailbox, or next to it, or stuffing them partly in so that the rain can wet the letters inside the mailbox, or stuffing them in your gate or door frame… And for all potential burglars to see that you’re away. Actually I hate ads in all forms so much that I’d love to see them banned in radio and TV, and those giga-sized outdoor roadside billboards, and flashy electronic billboards, and the scrolling ones. And not to mention the Internet. In fact, the only form of advertising that I accept is in newspapers and magazines where you can simply turn the page and choose not to look at it.”