DR>    How so?  Did they issue a new CD in the past 3 weeks?  And how 
 DR> would they know it is a fax line?
I have no idea.  The last CD I saw in the stores was a year ago (didn't b uy 
it - we don't need to do that any more)
 DR>    I only had it installed as a second line.  The 
 DR> phone company had no 
 DR> idea whether or not it would be used for voice, fax, data, or 
 DR> computer.
I have no idea how the lists are compiled originally.  all I know is that 
they exist quite legally and are sold over the counter in computer stores, 
and the ones listed as "business phone numbers" (complete with name and 
address) are phone numbers, and the ones listed as "business fax numbers" are 
nearly all business fax numbers.  Where the information originates or how is 
a mystery.
 DR>    I wouldn't say that.  Many years ago when the first Commodore 64's 
 DR> came out one of the first major programs that was available (in 
 DR> certain circles) was a "war dialer."
 DR>    It would start at any number you set it for and it would continue 
 DR> to dial sequentially for days at a time.  The prg. would register all 
 DR> non-voice numbers it found.  Thus allowing you to "hack" those 
 DR> computer numbers that were found by the prg.
It's possible that's how lists are compiled.
LC>If it is totally against the law in your state, go for it.
 DR>    Perhaps you mis-read the post.  It is _FEDERAL_ law.
I only recall you talking about your state.  I don't recall any reference to 
Federal Law.  I know laws on most things vary from state to state the same as 
they vary from Province to Province.  It is not federal law in Canada, though 
each Province restricts it in a different way.  The CRTC recently came out 
with new rulings that will be in effect nation wide which makes fax 
advertising even more restricted than it was, and it had a full page of 
restrictions before this.
 DR>    And when someone breaks the law but applying their fist to your 
 DR> face, do you stand there and take it or do you assume a defensive 
 DR> posture?
There is a vast difference between being in physical danger and not wanting 
to spend a few cents on fax paper.  The reponse to protecting your life is 
different from the response to requesting that no more faxes are sent to your 
number.  Over-reaction is not good business practice, and is not economically 
advantageous.
--- Maximus 2.01wb
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