Grappler
join:2002-09-01
Ottawa, ON
| reply to zod5000
Re: How to override do-not-call exemptions
It's funny how we supposedly progressed so far, yet we have fallen behind.
When I purchased my first computer in '95 it had a 33 k modem that had voice, data and fax capabilities. The software I was using could not only distinguish between the calls but was excellent for voice and I could use the computer as a speaker phone. Additionally I could program in my own "Do Not Answer" list (DNA), whereby the call would be terminated immediately upon receiving a call from one of those numbers.
Now I can not even find a modem that can do V, D, F that performs with the software such that I can use the voice. It can still determine the calls and respond to the DNA list I compiled.
Also Starchoice has a Call Display for when you are watching TV and want to decide if you should answer any call. That too used to have better capabilities in that I used to be able to edit the numbers to reflect DNA. Now I can not and have to rely on my memory. 
As for the DNC that is proposed, my feeling is that it is akin to having the fox guarding the hen house. Bell is one of the biggest telemarketers and they routinely ignore DNC List or requests, or have in the past.
Michael Geist has done a wonderful job with his over-ride list. |
