On Fri, 2004-07-30 at 10:11, Mike Hord wrote:
> It used to amaze me how confused the clerks, receptionists, etc.
> would get when I flat refuse to give them information like that,
> but now I just take it as normal.  Obviously, those of us who DON'T
> want everyone in every Pearle Vision across the US to have access
> to our SSN are in the minority...
>
> Mike H.

Yes, I've started doing the same. The one that annoys me is big box
stores, they always want your full address and phone number just to buy
a case of CDRs. These days I no longer give any of that information, I
get enough junk mail. They often start by asking: have you shopped here
before. If you answer yes they ask for your telephone number (to look
you up). I always answer yes, but add: but I don't want my details in
your computer system. That usually causes the clerk to pause for a few
seconds, and then realize they aren't getting my details. Call me
paranoid, but I do it because I don't like receiving all that junk mail.
TTYL

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