On Thursday, May 2, 2013 4:29:54 PM UTC-4, Cheri wrote:
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WRONG!!!! This tells them there IS a live body at that number and you're less likely to be deleted from their lists. Aw, heck, on 2nd thought, I doubt they have sucker lists. Their equipt. just dials thru entire exchanges and hope for some schnook to pick up.