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  1. Re:The List by EvilOpie · · Score: 1 · on U.S. Court Blocks Anti-Telemarketing List

    This is certainly going to be interesting to see how this turns out. In the meantime, if you state has a DNC registry, I'd suggest signing up for it.

    I mean I know that nothing is guaranteed, but I'm still signed up with both the National DNC list as well as New York's DNC registry. I figure that way, even if the National DNC registry is overturned, then there is always the state DNC list to fall back on. Afterall, I seriously doubt that Oklahoma could strike down something that was completely setup and maintained by a totally different state. (personally I'm surprised they could do that to something that was setup by the federal government, but I'm still trying to keep all my bases covered.)

  2. State Do Not Call registries by dsplat · · Score: 1 · on FTC Moves up "Do Not Call" List Registration

    A number of states already have their own registries that you can use now. The NY Do Not Call Registry has been up for a while now.

  3. many states already have this- for example, NY by call+-151 · · Score: 1 · on U.S. National Do-Not-Call Registry On the Way?

    If you live in the state of New York, there is already a statewide "Do not call" registry and you can sign up at the webpage at this link. It definitely reduced unsolicited calls for us dramatically.

  4. New York residents already have this by call+-151 · · Score: 2 · on FTC Moves Forward With National Do-Not-Call List

    If you live in the state of New York, there is already a statewide "Do not call" registry and you can sign up at the webpage at this link. It definitely reduced unsolicited calls for us dramatically.

  5. the problem really does go away by Schlemphfer · · Score: 5, Interesting · on Telcos Play Both Sides of Telemarketing War

    From the article summary:

    So either both sides pay the local Baby Bell for its protection racket, or you just pass a law and the problem goes away.

    I went to nynocall.com about nine months ago, and ever since I think I've gotten one, count 'em, one telemarketing call. And after I got it, I went back to the friendly nynocall.com site, and filled out a report so they could nail the bastards.

    It's amazing what a great piece of legislation, plus a little enforcement, can do to solve the problem. Wish other states would follow New York's lead.

  6. Re:don not call list by Anonymous+DWord · · Score: 2 · on Fighting Telemarketers with Technology

    (That's at https://www.nynocall.com/index.html, BTW.)

  7. New York State by wytcld · · Score: 2 · on Fighting Telemarketers with Technology

    In six months of being on the New York State Do Not Call List I've found it quite affective, especially against AT&T cellular, which was calling at least every week despite being asked every time to take me off their list. You'd think a phone company would know federal law on this? Naturally I will NEVER buy anything from AT&T - and urge you not to either. Meanwhile, this is one gov. program NYS actually runs well - perhaps the only one.

  8. Just make it illegal for the "affiliates" to call by torinth · · Score: 2 · on FCC Allows Bells to Sell Your Telephone Usage Data

    New York 'No Call' Registry.

    I believe there are similar registries for other states. Every quarter, the registry is published and all non-exempt telemarketers must *not* call you if you appear in the registry under penalty of law. Getting in the registry is free and can be done from the above website, if you are a NY resident. Other posters can probably give URL's or addresses for other state registries.

    -Andrew

  9. Re:Why waste it?! by dzero · · Score: 1 · on TeleZapper - A Way to Avoid Telemarketers?

    The idea of screwing with the telemarketers occurred to me, probably like most people, soon after I started receiving them myself. I think at some point in college I spent a while thinking about the ethics of the situation and decided that telemarketers are probably fairly well armored against any psychological damage their targets might decide to inflict on them.

    Two techniques that I greatly enjoyed (but no longer get to use, unfortunately (?), thanks to the New York State "Do Not Call" registry, which really does work):

    #1
    them: Hello, this is X and I was wondering if I could speak with Y.
    me, in my most serious tone: I'm really sorry, but Y has recently passed away...
    them: (some kind of very reserved, skeptical condolences; disconnection.)

    #2
    This is if you've had a bit to drink or are bored; just start talking to them and try to get them to talk about anything other than telemarketing without causing them to disconnect you. I've spent up to 20 minutes talking to telemarketers about the weather and USA cultural differences between wherever they are and where I am at the time. It's also fun to tell tall tales and boast, but always keep it believable.

    #2 evolved when I was struggling with the desire to be nice to the telemarketers because they really do have crappy jobs and, honestly, would most likely rather be doing something else. So I figured if they went home that day with a funny story they could tell their kids|roommates|friends, I'd've succeeded. (This is a more general case of the "screw with the product pitch" idea which has already been described.)

    That said, #1 is a helluva lot more fun...