Revenge on the telemarketers
October 10th 2010 00:55
So let’s get the formalities out of the way so I can say what I really want to say. Yes, we know these people are only doing their job. Yes, we understand they may be actually offering an amazing service or product.
Now ask me now if I care.
Look, not only do I have to put up with ads on television, ads now on the internet while I’m trying to watch the funny video of the cat that falls into the fish tank, but now I have “ads” when I answer my phone. And that’s what they are. They’re annoying like ads, they interrupt what you are doing or watching, like ads, and the people involved have no shame in trying to sell you something during a time when you are not soliciting them, like ads.
Here’s my take on these forced advertisements: If I didn’t approach you, I don’t want to hear what you have to say or sell. I don’t care if it’s a Coca-Cola filled pool with a chocolate floaty raft.
There is hope however. I looked up whether, like America, Australia had a “No-Call” policy, and guess what, you do. It’s called the Do Not Call Registry (clever name, hey?) and it can be found HERE
All you need to do is go to the site – assuming you know how to use a computer, if not ask someone from generation Y or younger to help since statistically it’s been shown they spend over half their waking hours texting – and add your name and the number you want to go on the registry. For most people this will be their home number.
If you are getting calls on your cell phone, they have infiltrated the perimeter and you should throw the phone in the ocean as soon as possible.
And if none of this works, next time you get a call, just have fun with it. Tell them that you would love to take them up on their offer but the voices in your head are telling you it’s a bad deal.
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