Telecom V5 #90: Hackers vs. Conservatism

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From: Philip A. Earnhardt
Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1986 04:56

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> ANGRY CALLER TITHES UP FALWELL'S LINE
> 
>     A self-employed computer whiz in Atlanta is under orders from a
> telephone company to stop making harassing computerized calls to the
> Rev. Jerry Falwell's toll-free tithing line. 
>  .... (12/31/86)

This may have had some effect. Falwell's television program now lists a
non-800 number and AT&T WATS information has no listing for an 800 number.

Alternatively, Jerry may have gotten the word from On High to drop WATS.

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