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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

This needs a time limitation. Just you and I transacted something back in the 1900s does not mean I should receive a robocall from you out of the blue.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

ugh, "Just *because ..."``

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

There might be a timeout but I’m not sure. Much of the legislation around it is similar to what you find in the do not call registry. We live in exciting times, when incredibly outdated laws are finally being updated. Send a suggestion to your local lawmakers if you want change.