Why am I here?
Can someone please take a moment to explain to me the benefits of blocking your telephone number from caller ID services? It seems like voodoo and tin-foil hat type stuff to me, but what do I know.
There are only 3 reasons why I don’t answer my phone.
- I’m on another call BTW…don’t keep calling me when I send you to voicemail unless you or someone very close to you is either dead or dying.
- I’m driving I can not find a head set that works while I’m driving. Might have something to do with the fact that the MINI is almost as lound as a NASCAR on the highway. Regardless, I’ve taken to not talking on my phone when I’m driving.
- The number shows up on my display as BLOCKED or RESTRICTED. What are you hiding from? Why don’t you want me to have your telephone number? Are you afraid I might call you back?
So, if you are one that blocks your number during outbound calls, fill me in here. Seems pretty stupid to me.
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November 14th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
I’ve got to agree with you on that one. We have Anonymous Call Rejection turned on on our phone service. If someone calls with a blocked number, they get a pre-recorded message telling them they have to unblock it for their call to go through. Check with your phone company, this is usually a free service if you have caller ID. I’m not sure if it’s available on cell phones or not, but it’s worth a call to check.
Phil
November 15th, 2007 at 1:58 pm
I hate telephones. Hate them like death could be on the other line. The only time I answer (and even then, not a promise) is if I know the number. If it comes up as anything else, not getting answered. Numbers I don’t know, I might answer if I’m expecting a call, but BLOCKED, or UNKNOWN, etc. not happenin’
I see it much like the door. i don’t open the door if I can’t see who’s knocking. I don’t answer the phone if I don’t know who’s calling… maybe it IS death… hell no!