Charles said:
  >-> CH> :) However, the point is that it invades the privacy of the caller.
Certainly not a legal issue, but I don't think the caller has any right
to privacy when he calls ME.  I wouldn't allow a stranger to enter my
home unannounced... I see no compelling reason to allow a stranger to
invade my home vocally.  In case of a friend or acquaintance... If they
don't want me to know who it is, I don't want to talk to them.  Maybe I
am antisocial :)
Then you said:
RG>-> As if the ringing of the phone doesn't disturb the privacy of the
  >-> person called.  I have a phone in my house for *my* convenience, not
  >-> some schmuck marketer.
Bingo!  I pay the bill and I have every right to decide who I talk to.
RG>Caller ID balances the playing field, both parties know the same about
  >each other.  It's a pity the world has come to this though...
I don't see the "pity".  I think Caller-ID makes folks a bit more
honest.... especially kids playing pranks.  Wonderful technology.
Ron
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