Cell Phone numbers to be released to Telemarketers

[BigRedChief]

Cell Phone numbers to be released to Telemarketers

JUST A REMINDER

Did you know that on October 1st, cell phone numbers will be released to
telemarketing companies and you will start to receive calls from telemarketers? YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS!!

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
888-382-1222. It is the National DO NOT Call list operated by the
Federal Trade Commission. It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. Pass this on to all of your friends.

[|Zach|]

I will verbally beat the ass of anyone trying to sell me crap over my cell phone.

[Phobia]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

[tk13]

I think George Carlin wrote this.

[Boozer]

I think George Carlin wrote this.

I think the Nuge has been trying to take credit for it.

[Chiefs_Mike_Topeka]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp


:thumb:

[|Zach|]

I was the Chiefs' guest at VIP party the other day and T Rich said they wouldn't hit up my cell.

[gblowfish]

I checked Snopes to see if the Donks really won last Monday.
Unfortunately its true.
Damn.

[BigRedChief]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

If you read that its complicated. And the snopes article has been around for awhile. Coming from the telecommunications business I know a little about how they market to the public.

The 411 can be used to do marketing in the future. There is nothing in there that says it will never be used or sold as a marketing list. It says there is no plans to do that at the present time.

This is not an urban myth. The phone number is the real government do not call list. Won't hurt anything to get your cell on the list. You will burn up a mintue of your cell time. No biggie

[BigRedChief]

And another thing you will see in much more wide spread use is the random dialer.

Computer picks a number at random and uses a pre recorded spiel once the call is answered.

Perfectly legal to call people with that tool. Said to be adding cell phones to that list also.

[|Zach|]

You know what, he isn't a telemarketer and he hasn't called me. But I believe I am going to beat the ass of Boozer for no reason whatsoever.

[Phobia]

You know what, he isn't a telemarketer and he hasn't called me. But I believe I am going to beat the ass of Boozer for no reason whatsoever.

Boozer is a good choice. You could also try Bowser.

[Phobia]

I nearly forgot (I hope you haven't left on your ass beating trip yet)....

Boozer is one of them lawyer types. Instead of beating his ass, you might just want to empty your bank account, pack up everything you own, and go set it all on his front lawn.

Same result, except no cast on your right hand for 6 weeks this way.

[Saulbadguy]

:rolleyes:

[|Zach|]

Boozer is a good choice. You could also try Bowser.
I don't know after dominating Boozer I believe I will go on an expedition in the space between your desk and wall. Looking for checks and money and other assorted bullion.

I actually have a set schedule of a wide range of activites the spectrum goes frombeating the crap of CP members to annoying them in real life.

[Boozer]

And another thing you will see in much more wide spread use is the random dialer.

Computer picks a number at random and uses a pre recorded spiel once the call is answered.

Perfectly legal to call people with that tool. Said to be adding cell phones to that list also.

Where do you get this shit? No, using a random dialer doesn't get you through some loophole, and no, telemarketers can't call you on your cell phone.

[Boozer]

Zach, could you please sell all your stuff first? I prefer to deal in cash.

[|Zach|]

Zach, could you please sell all your stuff first? I prefer to deal in cash.
I think some on this thread are over estimating the kind of scrilla they would recieve from the selling of my posessions.

I hope you clipped some coupons.

[Eleazar]

haha. I saw the thread title, clicked on the link. My connection was slow so I opened a new tab, typed "www.snopes.com", then in the searchbox "cellphone and telemarketer'. Then I come back here and the thread's now open, but I see that 10 people have already debunked it. ROFL

Guess you had to be there.

[|Zach|]

haha. I saw the thread title, clicked on the link. My connection was slow so I opened a new tab, typed "www.snopes.com", then in the searchbox "cellphone and telemarketer'. Then I come back here and the thread's now open, but I see that 10 people have already debunked it. ROFL

Guess you had to be there.
And then I found 20 dollars.

[Eleazar]

And another thing you will see in much more wide spread use is the random dialer.

Computer picks a number at random and uses a pre recorded spiel once the call is answered.

Perfectly legal to call people with that tool. Said to be adding cell phones to that list also.

where in the hell did you hear that?

[Eleazar]

And then I found 20 dollars.

I hear it's legal to take $20 from you if I use a random wallet opener.

[Boozer]

I hear it's legal to take $20 from you if I use a random wallet opener.
ROFL

[Rain Man]

Just FYI, the FCC prohibits anyone calling a cell phone using an automatic dialer. So even though market research firms are exempt from the no-call list, we aren't allowed to call cell phones if we're using automated dialers, which nearly all survey firms do.

So if you get a survey call on your cell phone, it's either a mistake or it's someone using really old equipment.

In fact, a 411 directory should result in fewer calls to cell phones, because now the calling list can be scrubbed against it to eliminate accidental calls.

[Phobia]

I think some on this thread are over estimating the kind of scrilla they would recieve from the selling of my posessions.

I hope you clipped some coupons.

You have very nearly become Rainman. Buy an exotic auto in an eccentric color and the transformation will have become complete. Congratulations?

[Fish]

What are these "cell" phones you speak of?

[Skip Towne]

Just FYI, the FCC prohibits anyone calling a cell phone using an automatic dialer. So even though market research firms are exempt from the no-call list, we aren't allowed to call cell phones if we're using automated dialers, which nearly all survey firms do.

So if you get a survey call on your cell phone, it's either a mistake or it's someone using really old equipment.

In fact, a 411 directory should result in fewer calls to cell phones, because now the calling list can be scrubbed against it to eliminate accidental calls.
Market research firms are the main people I don't want calling me. What a bunch of dildos those guys are.

[Rausch]

I will verbally beat the ass of anyone trying to sell me crap over my cell phone.

Take it like a man.

If this ever were to happen you'd only experience one one-THOUSANDTH of the suffering you've caused others while doing stupid $#it on a cell phone.

It's universal, just like losing 100 IQ points while ordering food over the phone. Doesn't matter who, everyone is the same.

[Rain Man]

Market research firms are the main people I don't want calling me. What a bunch of dildos those guys are.


Actually, you're on our own industry's "do not call" list. We just don't think you have much to offer.

[|Zach|]

You have very nearly become Rainman. Buy an exotic auto in an eccentric color and the transformation will have become complete. Congratulations?
The cars I have had have been red and black. Sorry to dissapoint. Looks like I am still a Rain Man apprentice.

[Iowanian]

If a telemarketer calls Iowani-cell.....they're going to think they accidently dialed into Tourettesguy.comCellphone


TM "Mr Iowanian, can I take a moment to tell you about an exciting oportunity..."

IA "let me tell you about a Porcupines' baows....."

[Shox]

My wife is a Verizon Wireless employee. She told me Verizon will not be releasing cell #s. It is her understanding that Verizon is the only major wireless company who in NOT releaseing #s.

[BigRedChief]

Where do you get this shit?
If I told you then I'd have to kill you. But I guess ZackKC is going to take care of that so when he gets through with you, I'll let you know.

[BigRedChief]

Uh, not if I don't answer them.
ROFL Thats pretty good. Bring in love is treating you well.:clap:

[Saulbadguy]

If a telemarketer calls Iowani-cell.....they're going to think they accidently dialed into Tourettesguy.comCellphone


TM "Mr Iowanian, can I take a moment to tell you about an exciting oportunity..."

IA "let me tell you about a Porcupines' baows....."
ROFL

"PISS!!"

"You can go to jolly pirate donuts and take a 2 hour shit for all I care!"

[Boozer]

If I told you then I'd have to kill you. But I guess ZackKC is going to take care of that so when he gets through with you, I'll let you know.

That's alright. I just found out you're on the same junk email distribution list as my grandmother.

[Saulbadguy]

If I told you then I'd have to kill you.
lol, internet?

[BigRedChief]

where in the hell did you hear that?

Bookmark this page, take out a subscription I'm sticking by what I said.
In the future the 411 list will be used by marketeers. Your cell phone will get spam calls.:harumph:

[BigRedChief]

That's alright. I just found out you're on the same junk email distribution list as my grandmother.

Cool. I tell you that Paris Hilton Porn mailer has the best free porn on the net.

[Saulbadguy]

Most cell phone plans have 1st incoming minute free. A minute should be all you need to hang up on anyone that tries to sell you something.

Or just don't answer your GOD DAMN PHONE. I don't see why people have such a hard time doing this. If its important, they will leave a voice mail.

[Pants]

Most cell phone plans have 1st incoming minute free. A minute should be all you need to hang up on anyone that tries to sell you something.

Or just don't answer your GOD DAMN PHONE. I don't see why people have such a hard time doing this. If its important, they will leave a voice mail.

I don't want telemarketers leaving me messages, I won't know whether it's important or not and the only way to find out is to listen to it, which leads to spent minutes...

[Iowanian]

ROFL

"PISS!!"

"You can go to jolly pirate donuts and take a 2 hour shit for all I care!"

"Ahm Calling About your Toothpaste...the one with Tartah control. It made me feel like ASS!"

[Saulbadguy]

I don't want telemarketers leaving me messages, I won't know whether it's important or not and the only way to find out is to listen to it, which leads to spent minutes...
When is the last time a telemarketer has left you a message? They don't. I'm pretty sure they are not allowed to.

[Eleazar]

Bookmark this page, take out a subscription I'm sticking by what I said.
In the future the 411 list will be used by marketeers. Your cell phone will get spam calls.:harumph:

That doesn't answer the question about where you are getting this information...

[greg63]

Well, I don't have a cell yet but plan on getting one in the near future, and while everyone seems to be making good points on the subject I don't see the harm in calling the number just to be safe. Thanks for the tip. :thumb: