Subj : 3.5 weeks to being la
To   : Nightfox
From : TassieBob
Date : Sat Jul 23 2022 12:16:54


 Ni> I rarely talk on the phone anymore, and most phone calls I get these
 Ni> days
 Ni> are spam and telemarketing.  I rarely get actual phone calls from friends
 Ni> or family, or anyone else for a real conversation.

Same - just as spam has almost ruined internet email, telemarketers have pretty much destroyed the utility of the telephone and SMS messaging systems.

I only answer calls from people who are listed in my contacts, of on rare occasions if I happen to be expecting a call. I answer maybe 2-3 calls/month on my mobile.  SMS has de-generated into a mass marketing system too - most recently abused to death by politicians.

99% of those who want to contact me know how, and the other 1% are in my phone's contact list :-)


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