By Elliott Brack
Editor and Publisher, GwinnettForum
AUG. 28, 2020 | It’s good to get a new play toy. And this one gives me so much power!
It’s a new telephone system for our house. The old three-phone set went kerflurry, so we started looking. Came up with a three-phone Panasonic system that is more modern, causing the new excitement. Cost was reasonable at $52, which I seem to remember was cheaper than the previous three-phone set.
You see, that old telephone system was maybe at least 10-12 years old, and did not have all the bells and whistles of a modern system. The big feature that the new system is giving us joy is a quick way to block unwanted calls! Simply enough, it’s named “Call Block.”
Of course, for me, it must be fairly simple to use. It was easy to set up.
Now when I get a robocall, all I have to do is push “Call Block.” To make sure that I don’t go around blocking calls from people that I know, the phone then asks, in effect, “Are you sure you want to block this number?” and displays the number. And if I do, there’s one more step. I must respond by pushing the “Yes” button. And that number is blocked!
It gets easier. If the phone caller has hung up, I can still block the last call. The nice part, too, is that if I push “Call Block” while the line is still open, that automatically shuts down the call. I don’t even have to listen further to the intruder.
Now you people who always have the latest gadgets might not think all this is all that wonderful. You may have been using a “Call Block” system for years, and recognize how far I am behind times. But, after all, our previous phone system was working, so why get rid of it? Of course, had I known about “Call Block” when the previous system was in good condition, granted, I might have been tempted to spend a few dollars, and get a new system to eliminate these unwanted calls. But my understanding of the latest technology is so limited that I’ll admit I didn’t know it was available.
Just look at me now! I’m wanting to get robocalls. It’s a pure pleasure to be able to see the situation at hand and take immediate action! I no longer have to listen to an offer offering me a free wheelchair which I don’t need that Medicare will pay for, or a chance to contribute to some police officer’s association, or to vote for so-and-so.
Actually, I don’t so much mind the political robocalls. At least that gives me some idea of the tactics that the candidate is using in the election. It might give me a reason to vote against that candidate.
Previously I have routinely had calls from some local political officials, on a much too frequent basis, and have heard that person’s reasons tell how they are working for me. The call can sometimes turn against that political officer, once I understand that candidate’s position. Every office-seeker isn’t all that astute or reasonable with their views.
So, hurrah! for my newly-discovered play toy! Robocalls, ring me! I’ll enjoy zapping you!
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