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Anonymous wrote:
> It seems that hardly a day goes by now that I don't get
> a call from ATT, selling Uverse. I would think an unlist-
> ed number(a feature for which I am billed monthly), might
> be a clue not to solicit on the line.
> 
> Just as a sample, these recent calls have occurred on
> 12/24, 12/26, and again today, on 12/27.
> 
> Perhaps they even called on 12/25, don't know, I wasn't
> home, and they're just too shy to leave a message.
> 
> When ATT's FIOS alternative first surfaced, they loaded
> my neighborhood with an army of sales droids. As our
> turn for the pitch came, I listened attentively, and agreed
> to accept the introductory service.
> 
> However, I was only interested in the IP support, and
> not the TV portion. I stated such to the droid, and he
> assured me the Uverse segment could be cancelled
> after a relatively short designated period.
> 
> Fearing that the droid just might not fully communicate
> my Uverse wishes effectively, I chose to write on the
> contract, near the signature:
> 
> "No Permanent Uverse"
> 
> The droid happily took the sale. assured me the process
> would begin shortly, and moved on to his next mark.
> 
> Over the last 60 days, that was the last I've heard from
> ATT concerning that contract.
> 
> So, ATT take note, I don't want to talk to you about
> Uverse. And you might also try targeting your solicita-
> tions only to those openly listing their numbers.
> 
> 
> 
It doesn't seem to matter, if you are on a do not call list.
The loopholes were written, in by them. Look at the caller id and listen.
If you don't recognize the caller or the number don't answer.
Your answering machine may still be full when you get home though.
What scares me is how some of the callers have obtained my number, past 
numbers, and numerous bits of information about me.
The Credit Reporting Companies, Utilities, and apparently every Tom, 
Dick, and Harry authority you do business wit has the "legal" right to 
sell or share their information , for a price, or whatever to who ever 
they damned well please. It not much of a stretch to be like Britain 
where numerous businesses such as utilities have the legal right to 
enter your home without your permission or knowledge.
One of the basic premises of freedom is our right to privacy and anonymity.
We have got to get Business out of Government and stoop there Lobbyists 
access to manipulating our Laws and Constitution by buying our Lawmakers 
and Officials. Our Government is not government of  big business, by 
big business, for big business.