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How would this account for (legitimate) blocked numbers or those that originate behind a switch? I get calls from recruiters from time to time that do this as a
by chrisfinazzo 7y ago
How would this account for (legitimate) blocked numbers or those that originate behind a switch? I get calls from recruiters from time to time that do this as a matter of course.
Although I have no expectation the GOP would actually do this, I would add an asterisk to the policy...
* If you use these lists for marketing to existing customers, we reserve the right to sue you out of existence. Kindly GFY.
- chadash 7y ago> * I get calls from recruiters from time to time that do this as a matter of course.* If this gets widespread adoption, then recruiters and legitimate robocalls will come up with solutions. The problem I have is that if I block all unknown numbers, I'll also be blocking my bank/credit card/pharmacy or other legitimate robocalls. So I can't do this myself. But if everyone blocks unknown calls, these entities will be forced to come up with a solution (e.g. sending out emails instead). The particular example you give of recruiters with blocked numbers rubs me the wrong way. Like you can call me out of the blue and interrupt my work day, and you're not even exposing your phone number? Good riddance.
- chrisfinazzo 7y agoThey likely do it so they don't have people calling back a direct line on a whim. Usually will ask me to call a different number if I'm actually interested.
- inetknght 7y agoHow do you define "legitimate"? Because however you define it, there will undoubtedly be a more legitimate way of contacting the person.