i just love the idea of putting them on hold or as maride did, giving the phone to a small child.
according to law, if you ask them to remove your name, they are supposed to for 3 years (how do they come up with those numbers?). if they don't you should report them to the office of the att'y general in your state. it's easier than you think. they have to pay large fines if complaints are filed against them.
but, if they are bona fide charitable institutions, they can do whatever they please. don'cha love when they call at dinnertime? btw, if you bounce your phone on the floor one time too many, caller ID stops working. :mrgreen:
along with every other service i'm paying for.