Robocalls Banned
It is about time someone had the balls to ban the automated telemarketing calls that spam our lives. I am on the do not call registry, but still receive bullshit calls from companies and individuals that I have never done business with.
Anyway, the FTC has banned the so-called "robocalls". Effective September 1st. But there are exceptions:
Other calls not covered by the Telemarketing Sales Rule include those from politicians, charities that contact consumers directly, banks, insurers, phone companies, survey calls and certain health care messages such as prescription notifications. These don't fall under the jurisdiction of the FTC, a commission spokesman said.
The above exceptions should read, "Special interest groups!" Why the hell would I want a politician or any of the above to contact me? Nice try, but this deserves a "C" grade due to the special cases.
August 28th, 2009 - 12:36
I fail to see what was done. Robocalls banned! (Except robocalls).