Nagging Question

Draft Dodger · 10-07-2003, 06:58 PM

so, we've got this Do-Not-Call List, which is all fine and dandy.

but...how does it work? How does the telemarketer know not to call? I'm picturing a big printout that each telemarketer has at their desk with all 51 million numbers...and they just leaf through before calling?

(yes, I know...it's all autodial computerized technology...but are they designed to be able to handle checking against a 51 million number database?)

Buccaneer · 10-07-2003, 07:45 PM

Which is why I still contend that it would be much more effective to have the blocks on your end (as in the Solicitation Call Blocking feature I have with Qwest).

bbor · 10-07-2003, 08:00 PM

When i first read this title i thought it said "Napping Question",I was like DAMN...Finally something i am an expert at

Draft Dodger · 10-07-2003, 08:01 PM

I have no napping questions. I am an expert already in that field.

Killebrew · 10-07-2003, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by Draft Dodger
so, we've got this Do-Not-Call List, which is all fine and dandy.

but...how does it work? How does the telemarketer know not to call? I'm picturing a big printout that each telemarketer has at their desk with all 51 million numbers...and they just leaf through before calling?

(yes, I know...it's all autodial computerized technology...but are they designed to be able to handle checking against a 51 million number database?)

I can answer this question accurately and the answer is yes. The DNC numbers are removed before the numbers ever reach the dialer database, so removing DNC numbers does not impact production calling. I would imagine the DNC's are broken down by area code and possibly exchange code to optimize the process, but it still would take awhile to run.

Maple Leafs · 10-07-2003, 08:23 PM

I have a nagging question: my wife thinks that if she starts a sentence with "I'm not nagging, but...", and then blatantly nags me, it's somehow not nagging. How can I get her to stop doing that?

clintl · 10-07-2003, 08:29 PM

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Originally posted by Buccaneer
Which is why I still contend that it would be much more effective to have the blocks on your end (as in the Solicitation Call Blocking feature I have with Qwest).

Nobody is forcing you to sign up. At least 51 million people want this, and almost any industry would be extremely happy to have that kind of market share for a service.

Buccaneer · 10-07-2003, 08:47 PM

clintl, I know but how many of the 51 million will be satisfied. It seems that like with many federal programs, the expectations are high but the reality shows a different story.

McSweeny · 10-07-2003, 09:50 PM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
I have a nagging question: my wife thinks that if she starts a sentence with "I'm not nagging, but...", and then blatantly nags me, it's somehow not nagging. How can I get her to stop doing that?

haha! good stuff!

McSweeny · 10-07-2003, 09:52 PM

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Originally posted by Buccaneer
Which is why I still contend that it would be much more effective to have the blocks on your end (as in the Solicitation Call Blocking feature I have with Qwest).

which is why i still contend that it would be much more effective to not have a phone at all.

Without a phone in my apartment i have gotten exactly zero (0) telemarketing calls over the past 2 months! how about that for results?

Draft Dodger · 10-07-2003, 09:56 PM

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Originally posted by Buccaneer
clintl, I know but how many of the 51 million will be satisfied. It seems that like with many federal programs, the expectations are high but the reality shows a different story.

they'll all be satisfied...right up until election time and those same politicians start leaving messages on my machine 24/7.

Tasan · 10-07-2003, 10:14 PM

Well, if the national works anything like the state level here in Texas, you'll be REAL satisfied. I was averaging about 1-2 calls per day from telemarketters. Since signing up, I've gotten ONE in 4 months.

Easy Mac · 10-07-2003, 10:25 PM

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Originally posted by McSweeny
which is why i still contend that it would be much more effective to not have a phone at all.

Without a phone in my apartment i have gotten exactly zero (0) telemarketing calls over the past 2 months! how about that for results?

And yet, you still have unusually high phone sex charges on your phone bill... funny how that works.

bbor · 10-07-2003, 11:24 PM

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Originally posted by McSweeny
which is why i still contend that it would be much more effective to not have a phone at all.

Without a phone in my apartment i have gotten exactly zero (0) telemarketing calls over the past 2 months! how about that for results?

How is your dial-up working

clintl · 10-08-2003, 10:48 AM

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Originally posted by Buccaneer
clintl, I know but how many of the 51 million will be satisfied. It seems that like with many federal programs, the expectations are high but the reality shows a different story.

So far, it seems to be working very, very well. In the last week, I have had exactly one phone call from someone who shouldn't have been calling (i.e. a business I had no established business relationship with).

Fritz · 10-08-2003, 11:48 AM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
I have a nagging question: my wife thinks that if she starts a sentence with "I'm not nagging, but...", and then blatantly nags me, it's somehow not nagging. How can I get her to stop doing that?

the Chippah

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Tasan College Starter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Houston, or there about	Well, if the national works anything like the state level here in Texas, you'll be REAL satisfied. I was averaging about 1-2 calls per day from telemarketters. Since signing up, I've gotten ONE in 4 months. __________________ 2011 Golden Scribes winner for best Interactive Dynasty

10-07-2003, 07:45 PM	#2
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	Which is why I still contend that it would be much more effective to have the blocks on your end (as in the Solicitation Call Blocking feature I have with Qwest).

10-07-2003, 08:23 PM	#6
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	I have a nagging question: my wife thinks that if she starts a sentence with "I'm not nagging, but...", and then blatantly nags me, it's somehow not nagging. How can I get her to stop doing that?

10-07-2003, 08:47 PM	#8
Buccaneer Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Colorado	clintl, I know but how many of the 51 million will be satisfied. It seems that like with many federal programs, the expectations are high but the reality shows a different story.

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