allthumbs Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 Just got a call from a friend that we can now opt out on a new anti-telemarketing program. I knew this was legal and coming in the State of WA. You can go to www.donotcall.gov or call 888-382-1222 to sign up. Evidently starts in Oct. Supposedly this will eliminate a shit-load of unwanted calls. I'm signing up RIGHT NOW. WooHoo, fuck U telemarketers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned_Flanders Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 at a quick glance i thought you said no more telemarkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thelawgoddess Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 lol. heard that on the news this morning. does anybody else think it's weird that to keep people from calling you you have to give out your number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 I think the whole concept of telemarketing sucks, but if by giving out my number, I can eliminate the bulk of these fuckers calling me, I'm game. Anyway, I called the 888 number cause the website wasn't working and opted out. Hope it works! Now drop and give me twenty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrashador Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 Website works but is massively swamped. The phone registration won't work until July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 thelawgoddess said: lol. heard that on the news this morning. does anybody else think it's weird that to keep people from calling you you have to give out your number? Â yeah it was in teh paper... apparently they will get 1000's of dollars in fines per call... if they use someone on the do not call list... g'night telemarketers! woooohooo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 $11,000 fine per call if they fuck up. This will necessitate them having to constantly check the "donotcall" list. I hope the bastards go bankrupt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 trask said: $11,000 fine per call if they fuck up. This will necessitate them having to constantly check the "donotcall" list. I hope the bastards go bankrupt. Â i dont see how they cant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attitude Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 1-800-Randonee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshK Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 fuck yeah, these people are the scum of the earth. The thing that sucks is some shit is exempt like airlines, insurance and phone companies. Jeez, I wonder what industries lobbied hard with congress? fuckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned_Flanders Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 free your mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 I think health care and charities are exempt too. But that still leaves the other 90% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisT Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 You can also say do not call me ever again and they're supposed to honor that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allthumbs Posted June 27, 2003 Author Share Posted June 27, 2003 ChrisT said: You can also say do not call me ever again and they're supposed to honor that. right, and HennyPenny says, "The sky is Falling" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fence_Sitter Posted June 27, 2003 Share Posted June 27, 2003 ChrisT said: You can also say do not call me ever again and they're supposed to honor that. Â if you get it on tape that you said it... they can be fined heavily and some of it goes right into your pocket... regardless if they are a charity or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Schuldt Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 Thanks trask, you are actualy worth something. Also check this out http://www.dmaconsumers.org/consumerassistance.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EWolfe Posted June 28, 2003 Share Posted June 28, 2003 This has ben law in Oregon for years - if there is a dot by your name: No Solicitation . Way to catch up, WA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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