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From: goldman@ittvax.ATC.ITT.UUCP (Ken Goldman)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Telephone mailing lists
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Date: Mon, 28-Oct-85 12:28:40 EST
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> to start hurting after a while.  Waste their time AND make them talk,
> now that's punishment.

Assuming that they call at a reasonable time (they usually do), I try
to cut off the pitch as politely as possible.  I figure these people
have found a very difficult way to earn a living and the last thing 
they need is a wise guy trying to punish them.  Try saying something
nice before you hang up - it will make you both feel good.