You may have heard about Dave Barry's column in August where he published the toll-free number of the ATA, a telemarketers industry association. He encouraged people to call *them* and complain about how they feel it is their constitutional right to call you anytime they want, even if you don't want them to. Quite a few people took Dave up on his recommendation and enough called to force the ATA to disconnect their number. The organization's representatives apparently have whined to the media about the supposed irresponsibility of the column, saying that the flood of calls have "inconvenienced" them and "wasted their time".
Waaaah. So, how's it feel to be in our shoes, teleslime? Like a little cheese with your whine?
Well, Dave's done it again.
In his column this month (via MetaFilter) he's published *another* number to the ATA. You go, Dave! Give the knife a little twist...
So, as Dave Barry says, don't call 317-816-9336. You shouldn't bother someone who doesn't want to be called, even if you have the legal right to... ;-)
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