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Re: Is Primenet secure ? ...

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From: James J. Lippard
Date: Wed, 30 Apr 1997 00:00
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In article <3366DD1A.2EA6@primenet.com>,
Charlie McCann  <chasmc@primenet.com> wrote:
>Brian Trosko wrote:
>> 
>> Charlie McCann <chasmc@primenet.com> wrote:
>> 
>> : If I ask them not to call, and they agree not to call, and they call
>> : anyway, is that unsolicited in your view ?
>> 
>> Yes.  But when did you ask Primenet not to call you?
>
>The short answer is : when I gave them the information. During the sign
>up process with Primenet I *specifically* inquired if any information
>would be shared with a *telemarketing agency*. The sales rep said no,
>never happen. I received this assurance several times before I would
>give him my information.I know this from my notes to the file and my own
>recollection and it's sop for me to ask these questions in any like
>transaction. I'm sure at that time he couldn't imagine a reason why
>Primenet would use a telemarketing firm. I have no quarrel with him.
>Over time the standard proclamation that Primenet will only divulge
>personal info with a court order appeared in in primenet.general often
>enough to keep me reassured and comfortable. Somebody should have told
>me they were going to do this ugly business !!!

You didn't answer the question that was asked.
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From: lippard@primenet.com (James J. Lippard)
Subject: Re: Is Primenet secure ? ...
Date: 1997/04/30
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