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160,000 Join Massachusetts Do-Not-Call List

Posted by timothy on from the no-thanks-b'bai dept.

MacAndrew writes "The Boston Globe reported that over 160,000 people signed up since the first of the year for the state's new do-not-call list, which imposes penalties as high as $5,500 per violation. Nonprofit and political calls are exempt. This list is being implemented well in advance of the proposed FTC national do-not-call list. Residents can sign up by mail, phone, or online. Mass. officials predict a third of the 3 million residential lines will enroll. Legal challenge from marketers appears likely, although the Direct Marketing Association helpfully lists state do-not-call registries. Click here for the DMA's side of the story."

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  1. Why would anyone want to be on this list... by AuMatar · · Score: 5, Funny

    when telemarketers are such a great form of entertainment. When telemarketers call me, I don't just hang up- I prank them. I pretend to have a heart attack, or to kill someone, or ask them what they're wearing. Bonus points for the more you can scare/piss them off.

    Hell, they're wasting my time by bugging me, providing a ource of amusement is the least they can do.

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  2. Re:Productive and economically vital? by AntiNorm · · Score: 5, Funny

    Professional telemarketers are trained to respect people's right to say "no," hang up, or be permanently taken off of a calling list

    Don't you ever say 'professional' and 'telemarketer' in the same sentence.

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