Posted by: visuvius
there seems to be enough exceptions to make the law almost useless.I don't think so, as most of those companies are not where the bulk of my calls come from. I agree, however, that I see no reason for an airline to call unless you were doing business with them already (which is already exempt anyway). Perhaps this is just more of the "lets help out the airline industry" stuff?
Now they just need a "do not knock on my door" registry.many locations already have this, in effect. in my town, i can stop by village hall and pick up a "no solicitors" sticker to put by the door. violators can be fined, etc. seems like most places i've lived have offered this.
how did those specific industries (long-distance telecom, airlines, banks and insurance) lobby for exceptions to the law, anyway? what possible legitimate reason would an airline have to cold-call me, if i don't already have an existing business relationship with them (i.e., i bought a ticket and the flight time changes, for instance)? i don't get it.
I don't think so, as most of those companies are not where the bulk of my calls come from.
in my town, i can stop by village hall and pick up a "no solicitors" sticker to put by the door. violators can be fined, etcI'd love to see someone slap some girl scout with a fine
I estimate that we had an 80% reduction in junk calls when MA introduced the state DNC list, and I'm hoping that this will get rid of 80% or more of the rest!Well, here's hoping it works as well as the UK one (the Telephone Preference Service). Since I signed up for TPS last September, I've had no junk calls at all. Couple that with the fact that very nearly everyone of my generation calls my mobile, and I can very nearly get away with answering the land line "Hi, Mum".