They will always find a way...

[javasaurus]

Found at snopes: how telemarketing may still continue

Basically, check anything you sign for fine print saying that you give them permission to telemarket you, in spite of "do not call" registry. Especially free offers and contest forms.

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[javasaurus.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking about this all day. I really hate telemarketing. I fear that unless telemarketing is banned altogether, no "do not call" list is going to help. They'll find ways to incorporate "premission to call" statements in everything -- apply for a Visa card, agree to a EULA, take out a loan, anything. Ya know those little stickers on fruit (so checkout clerks can tell an apple from a pomegranate)? I can imagine fine print on it saying "purchase of this item provides consent to be called by any company, day or night." Then if you use a Giant discount card (or Safeway, or Food Lion, or CVS, etc. -- blarsted evil things) they have you!