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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?

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  1. Opt-in by CleverNickName · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I have always argued that opt-in is the fair way to go. Why should the burden of being left the hell alone fall onto me, the consumer?

    And I don't know about you, but when I opt out, I feel like a bit of a heel: "Here's all my information, my email, my address, my phone number...now, please don't use any of this information, dear spammer."

    I wonder if the day is not too far off when those of us who have opted out get on a big list of "people who've opted out" and get a mass "So, you like to opt out, eh?" mailing...

    The FCC should go with opt in. It's for questions like these that "duh" was invented.