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In article <OVTMFY5@taronga.com>, peter@taronga.com (Peter da Silva) writes:
> In article <1993Jan6.084254.16976@montagar.com> davidc@montagar.com (David L. Cathey) writes:
>>	Then how about this for "Logic Police":  Just because business have
>>ANI for 800/900 service, does that require we make it available for all
>>businesses to have?
> 
> Because businesses can buy the ability to make up call lists, why shouldn't
> private individuals have the same ability?

	800 numbers business are paying the bill for your convenience, and your
calling them because you are or are intending to do business with them, and
are offering to pay the long-distance charges for you.  I don't think I've
*ever* been bothered by someone from a business from when I called their 800
number.  They know that if I want to call, I will, and it's free (to me).
When I call, I know that they will have my number, and can decide if I
trust them enough to do business with them.

	For 900 numbers, they have no reason to call you, since the whole
idea is for *YOU* to call *THEM* so they can make major cash per minute.

	Nothing prevents you from getting a 800/900 number if you find
CLID that important.  I think you can get a personal 700 number, which might
provide the same function (not sure, I haven't look into it yet).

	None of this prevents me from making up call lists.  Just buy the
Cole's Directory on CDROM (a reverse phone directory), and you're all set.
The Public Library generally has the book in the reference section, as well.
You can run a BBS, and require "phone confirmation" of the account.  They
type in their phone number, and your all set.  Right now, several businesses
ask for your phone number (which is not required) when you charge something.
You choose if you want to give it to them (although, they usually don't make
it obvious you have a choice).

	Currently, I have control over my phone number, which I pay for the
privilege of having.  I ought to be able to control who I hand it out to.
The default ought to be the number stays private *UNLESS* I agree first.
If they don't take blocked calls, I can then decide to unblock or not call
back.

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