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FCC Asks 'Opt-In, Or Opt-Out?'

Posted by timothy on from the not-exactly-a-toughie-guys dept.

FrankHaynes writes: "The U.S. FCC seeks comments on this proposed rule in which they seek 'to obtain a more complete record on ways in which customers can consent to a carrier's use of their CPNI (Customer Proprietary Network Information)'. They are debating an opt-in approach versus an opt-out approach. Commentors have until 1 November, 2001 to submit their opinions." Opt-out puts the burden on the victim; opt-in encourages a responsible, sustainable customer / company relationship. What am I missing here?

2 of 14 comments (clear)

  1. Gee let me think... by hhe_hee · · Score: 3, Funny

    If we use opt-out I could at least get an email from every company in the world. And to make sure Im not gonna get more mails, I have to answer that mail and say "No I don't want to have any more mails from you, thank you!". And then they are surely gonna send a reply to me, saying "We have received your request, you will be removed from our list. But if you in the future wants to have blablabla."
    So in the long run I could get atleast 2 times more mails than there are companies in the world.

    Sounds good eh? :(

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  2. Re:Contact the FCC by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    It would certainly be a shame if those e-mail addresses were signed up for all sorts of mailing lists. Yes indeed. That would be shameful. I definately don't want to see anyone use those e-mail addresses for free e-mail accounts with all hobbies and interests selected at someplace like hotmail, or yahoo.