Comment Number: OL-103572
Received: 11/28/2004 12:44:28 PM
Organization:
Commenter: David DeHaven
State: PA
Subject: Trade Regulation Rule on Telemarketing Sales
Title: Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Request for Comment
CFR Citation: 16 CFR Part 310
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Comments:

The Do Not Call List should not be changed to allow pre-recorded messages. Opening the door just a crack to allow pre-recorded messages would eventually lead to a flood of this type of rule bypass. If pre-recorded messages are allowed, then thay should only be allowed under an opt-in plan. Even better, if they are allowed then they should only be allowed under an opt-in plan and the telemarketer should be required to pay the (partial) telephone bill of the receiving party - much as the cost of public television is paid for by advertisers.