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Earlier than that it was normal, operators could listen to anything. My grandparents had a shared line with a few dozen houses so only one person could use it a
by x87678r 6y ago
Earlier than that it was normal, operators could listen to anything. My grandparents had a shared line with a few dozen houses so only one person could use it at a time, and you could join the call with anyone.
- crpatino 6y agoYour grandparents had the expectation that other people would listen at any time, so they would self censor as needed. Your grandparents also received a direct benefit in the form of a more affordable land line. Presumably, if they were wealthy enough to pay for a dedicated line, they had they choice to go one way or another.