BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list

Subject: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:07 AM

The site and the telephone number have been overwhelmed with Canucks signing up. Took me a few tries at the sute, but I registered here.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: bobad
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:49 AM

Thanks for the link gnu. I just registered too. Hopefully we'll now be eating our dinner in peace.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Beer
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:56 AM

Thanks for the reminder Gnu. It should help.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 08:21 AM

If it's like the UK one, it won't make no never mind. Calls originating outside the UK [many call centres are in India] are not affected.
I sort of assume your 'Congratulations you have won a .......' calls will now originate south of the 49th.

XG

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,Bob Ryszkiewicz
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 11:05 AM

gnu: Many Thanks...bob

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 01:44 PM

Well, G... it's a start.

What I would like to see next is the feds impose a requirement for the telemarketers to provide a valid caller ID (call display) and toll free number that they have to pay per call long distance charges on so that people can call them back and cost them money. That would allow people to fight back against the intrusion if they desired.... level the playing field, so to speak.

I had a computerized call at 22:25h a couple of nights ago. Cost me some valuable sleep.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Bee
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 04:03 PM

Unfortunately, I get most telemarketing calls from charities, and charities are exempt. I never donate over the phone, ever. I always tell them that, and some have been considerate (or sensible) enough to quit calling. Second most common have been calls from some credit card company, and I just last week managed (I hope) to get them to stop calling, as I don't have any desire or need for their services.

My hope is that registering will stop the 'free cruise' calls, especially the obnoxious one that makes a foghorn noise as soon as you pick up, and the alternate phone service sellers - they never actually have a better deal.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Ed T
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 04:18 PM

What about those telemarketing calls from India?

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 05:46 PM

I don't find those calls too annoying ... they are far and few in between anyway ... plus, I accept the fact that they are from some poor shmuck trying to dredge out a meagre living ... feed their family, pay their mortgage, you know, small town main street types ... in fact many of these calls are sourced from New Brunswick Canada (one of the poorest provinces in the Canadian Dominion) ... these people do incoming calls also from people requiring assistance on whatever ... so the next time you need assistance regarding your insurance, refridgerater or what the hell your laundry detergent is made from, you could be talking to the person you told to f&^k off and then hung up on.

just my opinions regarding this stuff.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: topical tom
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 05:53 PM

I was told that my number had been registered yesterday. However, when I tried to verify that, my area code number was refused!Guess I'll have to give them a dingle tomorrow.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Bee
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 06:03 PM

Ed T., I've never gotten a telemarketing call I could tell was from India. The credit card company IXE, the cruise sellers (a scam), and the long distance phone service companies are the commercial ones I get - hardly ever anything else.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 06:04 PM

sIx.... fair enough. But, you can't tell a computer that dials ten numbers at a time to fuck off. That "poor schmuck" talks to the first person that answers.... the other nine also get woken up at 22:25h and get a computer song and dance.

Fine. If you don't mind, great. I'll give them your number next time they wake me up.

Sorry, buddy, but, I do mind.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 06:10 PM

gnu ... how can you talk to a computer ... to give it my number ?!?!?!

tales from "I Robot" .... just joshin ya ... anyway, I have never received an annoying telephone call from some telemarker past 4:30 AT ... and that probably occurs no more than once every two weeks ... and that is usually Sears.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Little Hawk
Date: 01 Oct 08 - 07:31 PM

I simply got call display, and I won't answer calls that are coming from any unidentified numbers or any phone number I don't recognize. Those mystery callers can leave me a message if they want to. They very rarely do.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 11:30 AM

Yup... but at 22:25h, sound asleep, woken by the phone, one tends to grab the extension by the bed and answer it.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 11:36 AM

Here's a solution gnu ..

cancel your land line .... and go mobile !!!

biLL :)

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 11:57 AM

In the U.S. the do not call list worked for a while, but there are scoff-laws who call whenever. I regularly get calls that are phishing, pretending to be from my VISA card company and acting like I haven't responded to and need to respond to their offer to lower my rate. I get lots of political calls now that are protected, but I've asked most of them to take me off their phone lists. Their calls aren't going to make me change my mind and I don't need them to remind me to vote.

SRS

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Bee
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 12:54 PM

Oh, I enjoy political calls - gives me a chance to lobby with sources often close to the politician in general, if not the candidate her/himself.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Little Hawk
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 12:59 PM

gnu - I don't have that problem either. My phone is in the basement office, and the ringer is turned down quite low. I can't hear it when I'm upstairs. Therefore there is no chance whatsoever that it will wake up me while I'm sleeping.

Am I worried that I'll miss an important call? Hell, no. I have never missed (or even had) an important call in the last 59 years, and they can always leave a message anyway. I check for messages after I get up in the morning.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 01:01 PM

Get Skype

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 01:07 PM

Skype Skelped.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 01:09 PM

LH... I am on call 24/7/365 for an elderly family member residing in a home alone. That is the only reason I answered that call.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 01:17 PM

I can appreciate having accessiblity to the phone through the nite ... like the recent one I had at 2 a.m. from the hosptal inoforming me my daughter was in a serious auto accident.

gnu ... obviously these 11:22 p.m. calls is from a unreputable source ... phone up your phone company ... complain and try to get some sort a plug on it ... don't relent on some customer service person who says they can't do anything about it ... persist, get a hold of thier supervisor, or go right up to the top, don't give up, something can be done about it.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,Annoyed
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 03:28 PM

Why won't this stupid web site recognize ny area code. I have tried now for 3 days and it keeps telling me to correct the area code when it is in there correctly. How the heck are you supposed to register if you can't get past this stupid stupid site.


GRRRRR

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 04:00 PM

sIx... customer service person? Hehehehehee... my name is Bob... how may I service you?

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 05:01 PM

gnu .... I'm not too sure about one of the two service providers here in N.B. but the one I'm sure of .. keep phoning and ask for a supervisor ... if you are persistant you may be surprised. The other alternative about not doing anything is to continue getting these annoying calls at 11:22 p.m.

Annoyed .... if a website's software application cannot recognise your area code .... stay away from participating with whatever it is on that website ... another sure way of getting your name on a flaky 'call list' is providing your phone number to whomever / whatever asks ... take care on giving out your phone number.

biLL

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 06:26 PM

sIx... you can call NBTel and get help with this? Or Aliant... or whatever their name is this week?

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: GUEST,number 6
Date: 02 Oct 08 - 07:53 PM

Well gnu .... you can do nothing about it .... or you can call (it's currently) Bell Aliant and be a pain in the ass and eventually get somewhere. I do know some people that it worked for.

Seems these days you have to be a 'pain in the ass' to get anything done. But, I'm finding out ... it does work ... has lately with me in dealing with Air Canada, Yahoo, City of Saint John, Government of Ontario, just to name a few.

biLL :)

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Mr Red
Date: 03 Oct 08 - 09:44 AM

The UK service does work - mind you having an ex-directory number from the day I moved in was just as good. And relying on an answer machine helps. They still try all number they don't have and see if anyone answers. One kept ringing all weekend and finally found me.

What I can't understand is the companies I deal with like utilities and credit card where they happily ring up and start selling. And in the wake of my tirade to them they are totally unrepentant, even in writing. All they had to do was consult the list before ringing me. It would instruct them on my attitude. They know they lost my custom.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Mo the caller
Date: 04 Oct 08 - 08:22 AM

Not read all this thread , sorry if repeating.
I was flabbergasted to hear that the Lib Dems thought it a good idea to cold call voters with a recorded message and 'opinion survey' and even called people who are on the list for no calls.
They've been told off by the regulator, and promised not to do it again.
In the past I've often voted for them, but...

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 04 Oct 08 - 11:31 AM

The Canuck list does not apply to political parties.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Bee
Date: 04 Oct 08 - 01:25 PM

Mo the Caller, does 'Lib Dems' designate a party?

We are in the middle of a federal election campaign in Canada and one traditional mainstream big party is named 'Liberal'. 'Lib Dems' doesn't ring a bell.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 04 Oct 08 - 01:53 PM

Bee... "liberal democrats" is a term used in Yankee politics... usually as a dis, I think.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Mo the caller
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 06:54 AM

Liberal Democrats is a UK party, used to be Liberals, then they combined with a party that was a breakaway from Labour (Social Democrats or something, I forget). It feels like they are all the same now since Labour won the '97 election by stealing Maggie Thatcher's ideas.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: Bee
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 10:49 AM

Thanks, Mo. The more you know...

Gnu, yeah, was my initial thought, but I wasn't sure I had the right end o' the stick, and as you see, I didn't.

Subject: RE: BS: Canadian 'Do Not Call' list
From: gnu
Date: 05 Oct 08 - 01:12 PM

Oh... I neglected to place Mo as a Brit. Yup. But, that term is also used in the US to designate a faction of the Dems.