National Call Registry--full, detailed explanation

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http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt107.shtm

http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp

I have no clue as to why this rumour is taking up so much e-mail

space on our group site. I have blocked from receiving messages

the one person who keeps on sending the messages out about a

deadline for registering cell phones with the FTC National Do Not

Call list. See links above.

I will not respond to, nor post any further on this subject.

I find myself praying that it will just die a quiet and natural

death.

Anyone has always been able to register a cell phone number

with the FTC DNC service. They do explain on the website

why this may not be effective.

I spoke with the Federal Trade Commission today, and they

re-assured me that:

1) there is no NEW date for registering cell phones;

2) anyone has always been free to register any of their

own telephone numbers; this is NOT new;

3) However, as they explained to me, the registration of a cell

phone number may not be effective--but anyone can do it.

I love you all, but on this subject I have provided the facts,

and am hanging up.

n, Outraged in Oakland, CA, about one thing or another, usually. . . .