I use the national do not call phone registry here, so I get very few calls. I still get junk mail, but the idea of sending back the envelopes is cool. MrK, you are truly evil.
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The first thing that I do whenever I move it go to http://www.mpsonline.org.uk/mpsr/ and register my address. I get little junk mail. There are links on the site for the Telephone Preference Service too.
Neither are 100% effective, but they do make a difference.
I didn't realize it earlier but I'm not sure if the uk address works here in the states. But its amazing how "junk mail" is a global problem.
re: junk mail... i normally just throw it away but you've inspired me to use the postage paid return envelope :approve:
is it a biohazard to mail cat poop? :D
as far as phone calls go, God Bless whoever invented caller ID! On the offhand chance that I do pick up the phone, i try to liven up their dreary telemarketer lives by telling them that i'm terribly sorry i can't talk right now i'm _______________ and go into graphic detail about a clogged sink or chopping onions :p if i'm feeling particularly ornery i'll tell them i'm right in the middle of marital relations
I don't think cat poop is a biohazard unless it burns you hand off or glows in the dark, or causes mutations?? Do you have 3 legged frogs living in your pond??
The national credit bureaus offer a toll-free number that lets you to opt out of all pre-approved credit card offers. Just call 1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) and follow the prompts. I did this a few years ago, and opted never to receive credit offers ever, again. Because "ever" is hopefully longer than 5 years, they mailed me a form for me to sign. Now, rather than daily, I receive one credit card offer every few months.
I reserve the stuffed envelope trick for solicitations from the Republican party that make incorrect assumptions about my views on what constitutes a civil society.
I actually went to the web site www.optoutprescreen.com according to the msg and I can't believe that they ask for the Social security number and date of birth. I skipped all that and just entered my name and address and it went through. DONT GIVE OUT YOU SS# or DATE of BIRTH
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I don't think cat poop is a biohazard unless it burns you hand off or glows in the dark, or causes mutations?? Do you have 3 legged frogs living in your pond??
1) As a general rule, I don't answer any call if it's CID Blocked or not in my phone book.
That's what I have voicemail for and I explain that fact in my Voicemail Greeting.
B) If I'm feeling rambunctious and spiteful (and have the time), I answer and lead them on up until POS and then I say "Sorry, not interested!"
i dont know about you but the tele's that call me when they reach the answering machine they dont even leave a message anymore, it's always a lost "hello?, hello?, hello?" but now it's an aggressive "HELLO!, HELLO!" then they slam the phone down. what is happening to this world?
an idea. credit card companies send you spam, send them spam(actual canned spam). lol i think i have a can somewhere round the house. i'm gonna try it. should i wrap it in plastic wrap or just as is?
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i dont know about you but the tele's that call me when they reach the answering machine they dont even leave a message anymore, it's always a lost "hello?, hello?, hello?" but now it's an aggressive "HELLO!, HELLO!" then they slam the phone down. what is happening to this world?
an idea. credit card companies send you spam, send them spam(actual canned spam). lol i think i have a can somewhere round the house. i'm gonna try it. should i wrap it in plastic wrap or just as is?
do it!
i wouldn't wrap it in anything... put it in padded bubble mailer so it will go rancid and foul inside, all the better to knock 'em out when they open it :approve:
sadly, it will probably only affect the poor kid in the mailroom making minimum wage
do it!
i wouldn't wrap it in anything... put it in padded bubble mailer so it will go rancid and foul inside, all the better to knock 'em out when they open it :approve:
sadly, it will probably only affect the poor kid in the mailroom making minimum wage
I would also attach the return envelop on the front of the bubble mailer since it is prepaid anyhow. Or just cut out a slice and send it to them that way.
Maybe if they get enough of these even the poor kid in the mailroom would complain to the bosses up on top to stop sending them. Maybe we can start a email telling everyone to send back the return envelopes with newspaper clippings, etc back to them. It should cost them a pretty penny paying for all those postages.
One thing does sort of help with phone-spam: the caller is counting on you to be polite and wait him/her to stop speaking. So: don't wait! Interrupt! Tell them you want to be taken off of their list, then hang up.
For mail-spam, just write 'return to sender' on the envelope and heave it in the nearest post-box.
One thing does sort of help with phone-spam: the caller is counting on you to be polite and wait him/her to stop speaking. So: don't wait! Interrupt! Tell them you want to be taken off of their list, then hang up.
i just like to use the jerry seinfield line "look im really busy right now but if i can just get your home number i can call you back."
*edit: springer to seinfield
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I've been sending the prepaid envelopes back for quite some time now. Sometimes I fill the envelopes with those little holes from the drawer of my electric hole punch. I'm not sure it helps, but it makes me feel better.
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