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From: peter@ficc.ferranti.com (Peter da Silva)
Newsgroups: comp.society
Subject: Re: Caller-ID
Message-ID: <1331@limbo.Intuitive.Com>
Date: 12 Oct 90 19:19:47 GMT
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I am currently recieving sporadic calls at odd times from some munchkin
who calls and plays Metallica at me.  If Caller-ID was in place, this
would not happen.  Sure, I can use call-blocking (if implemented), but
this does not serve as a deterrent: keeping said bozo from acting in
the first place.  Sure, I could use call-return (if implemented), but
again this does not serve as a deterrent.  OK, how about call-trace?  Now
that's like using H-bombs to kill fire ants. When a neigborhood kid
throws stones at my window, or the neighbour plays their stereo too loud,
I'd have to be a real jerk to call the cops instead of making a simple
request in person.  Why should it be any different when they're using 
the telephone to bug me?

Peter da Silva