| Comment Number: | OL-102151 |
| Received: | 11/27/2004 8:56:33 PM |
| Organization: | |
| Commenter: | John Seel |
| State: | VA |
| Subject: | Trade Regulation Rule on Telemarketing Sales |
| Title: | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment |
| CFR Citation: | 16 CFR Part 310 |
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Comments:
I would like to ask that you deny this amendment. This change would clearly destroy the intent of the do not call list, as well as lower your credibility with citizens. We signed up for the do not call list because we were tired of businesses calling more often than any else. Further, the proposed allowance for established business relationships is open to abuse; is them dropping a flyer in my mail box, then calling establishing a business relationship? (Actual case!). The do not call list was an excellent thing, and its intent should be preserved. A recorded message is no less annoying that any other telephonic solicitation. Indeed, prior to the no call list, almost 3/4 of the annoying direct marketing calls I received were pre-recorded. This has fortunately become almost none, and my phone rings (again) for the reason I have phone service - to be contacted by friends and family. Thank you for your consideration. John Seel