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Jokerette · 06-21-2004, 11:02 AM

Can't I hang up on Telemarketers? Seriously, when they call, I have to wait for THEM to hang up, otherwise my phone line isn't clear until they do, even though I try to hang up and put the phone down.

Why the ****ing hell is this? Surely I should be able to hang up on ANYONE when I want to? It's beyond ludicrous and it's pissing me off. Sometimes they don't hang up for ages when I check either. :evil

I've heard of a few other people having the same problem...anyone here?

James"Thunder"Early · 06-21-2004, 11:05 AM

I know what your talking about. they stay on the line because they are angry you hung up on them

¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ · 06-21-2004, 02:43 PM

Hang up the phone, and pick it back up. If theyre still there, press one of the buttons on the phone (on the highest volume) and hold it down for a few. Or get a horn or whistle and blow into it really loud.

Haha, Id be one of those pissed off telemarketers whod stay on the line if someone hung up on me.

Jokerette · 06-21-2004, 03:13 PM

Three telemarketers called this evening. It's ridiculous and we're going to get a block on them. And if they still call after that they will be getting a VERY loud noise down their ears. *cackles*

Sterling Holobyte · 06-21-2004, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by ¤MsConanOBrien¤
Or get a horn or whistle and blow into it really loud.

Yeah, you can go to Walmart and get one of those cheap air horns(they usually sell them over by the camping and boating equipment, I think). Even if the phone is sitting on his desk, he's bound to hear it. And so is his boss.

PZelda · 06-21-2004, 03:41 PM

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Originally posted by Sterling Holobyte
Yeah, you can go to Walmart and get one of those cheap air horns(they usually sell them over by the camping and boating equipment, I think). Even if the phone is sitting on his desk, he's bound to hear it. And so is his boss.

Kameko lives in the UK...they don't have Walmarts over there

Brent88 · 06-21-2004, 03:41 PM

Save the money, just scream at the top of your lungs.

Kay Scarpetta · 06-21-2004, 03:43 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Kameko lives in the UK...they don't have Walmarts over there

Pity

Sterling Holobyte · 06-21-2004, 05:06 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Kameko lives in the UK...they don't have Walmarts over there

Oops, sorry!

Oh well, his/her avatar says he lives on Fantasy Island. I'm sure Mr. Roarke can whip up something for him!

Hollow · 06-21-2004, 05:09 PM

sing the song on the meow mix commercials until they shut up. you know "meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow.."

david&maddie4ever · 06-21-2004, 10:02 PM

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Originally posted by safety pin
sing the song on the meow mix commercials until they shut up. you know "meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow.."

Cashodeen · 06-21-2004, 10:26 PM

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Originally posted by Miss Vicki
Kameko lives in the UK...they don't have Walmarts over there

No Walmarts in the UK?! I'm definitely moving there now.

I've never had that problem with telemarketers... Any of those annoying-noise-ideas sound like winner suggestions to me though.

spunkygirl · 06-21-2004, 10:57 PM

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Originally posted by Kameko
Can't I hang up on Telemarketers? Seriously, when they call, I have to wait for THEM to hang up, otherwise my phone line isn't clear until they do, even though I try to hang up and put the phone down.

Why the ****ing hell is this? Surely I should be able to hang up on ANYONE when I want to? It's beyond ludicrous and it's pissing me off. Sometimes they don't hang up for ages when I check either. :evil

I've heard of a few other people having the same problem...anyone here?

I was the same way, but now I can hang up on them, but lately all we seem to get is calls and there's nothing on there, stupid telemarketers

06-21-2004, 11:02 AM	#1
Jokerette Clown Princess Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 29, 2004 Location: Gotham City...dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight Posts: 334	Why... Can't I hang up on Telemarketers? Seriously, when they call, I have to wait for THEM to hang up, otherwise my phone line isn't clear until they do, even though I try to hang up and put the phone down. Why the ****ing hell is this? Surely I should be able to hang up on ANYONE when I want to? It's beyond ludicrous and it's pissing me off. Sometimes they don't hang up for ages when I check either. :evil I've heard of a few other people having the same problem...anyone here?

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¤I Love Clay Aiken¤ MISS APRIL Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 19, 2001 Location: Parsonsfield ME Shaws - Screwing my way up the employment ladder! Posts: 68,780	Hang up the phone, and pick it back up. If theyre still there, press one of the buttons on the phone (on the highest volume) and hold it down for a few. Or get a horn or whistle and blow into it really loud. Haha, Id be one of those pissed off telemarketers whod stay on the line if someone hung up on me.
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06-21-2004, 03:41 PM	#7
Brent88 Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 16,174	Save the money, just scream at the top of your lungs.
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06-21-2004, 11:05 AM	#2
James"Thunder"Early Whoever's In New England Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 23, 2004 Location: The Apollo Posts: 7,088	I know what your talking about. they stay on the line because they are angry you hung up on them

06-21-2004, 03:13 PM	#4
Jokerette Clown Princess Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 29, 2004 Location: Gotham City...dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight Posts: 334	Three telemarketers called this evening. It's ridiculous and we're going to get a block on them. And if they still call after that they will be getting a VERY loud noise down their ears. cackles

06-21-2004, 05:09 PM	#10
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	sing the song on the meow mix commercials until they shut up. you know "meow meow meow meow meow meow meow meow.."