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From: PMW1@psuvm.psu.edu (Peter Weiss)
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Subject: Re: New Sleazy 900 Service
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Date: 14 Jan 90 18:57:15 GMT
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  From: bobc@attctc.Dallas.TX.US (Bob Calbridge)
  Newsgroups: alt.peeves
  Subject: 1-900 come-on
  Message-ID: <10917@attctc.Dallas.TX.US>
  Date: 10 Jan 90 03:56:38 GMT
  Organization: The Unix(R) Connection, Dallas, Texas

I just saw one of the most disgusting commercials today.  Disgusting
because it seems to say that anyone who falls for the line is a
sucker.  But I'm sure there are a few people who will follow through.
If anyone out there does so plase post the result.

The commercial has some jerk saying that there is a 1-900 number at
the bottom of the screen.  Whatever you do, don't call it.  The guy
jumps up and down repeating this plea.  Finally he says he's getting
down on his knees to plead for you not to call the number.  Another
voice is heard telling you to call the number.  Guy number 1 hollers
"NO!  Don't listen.  This guy is crazy."

There is no mention of what you would hear on the other end.  Of
course, there is a charge for the call.  I think it was about $2.95
for the first minute.

Any takers?

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