Nuisance phone calls

[rsmlp]

Originally Posted by chipj29

I let my fax machine answer all of their calls. I only have a landline because it is cheaper to keep it (Comcast bundle). Anyone that knows us calls our cell phones. I do have to use the fax machine on occasion, so I leave it set up.

What's a "fax machine"? Oh wait, isn't that some 20th century technology that has zero relevance today?

This is a silly thread. Obviously don't answer any calls you don't recognize. If it's that important they'll leave a message or get in touch with another way. Cell call, text or email.

[donmac]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

What's a "fax machine"? Oh wait, isn't that some 20th century technology that has zero relevance today? ....

Not so fast. Some of your government's classified agencies still consider FAX more secure than email for a variety of reasons and it is not uncommon for them to rely on FAX rather than a scanned and emailed document.

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[chipj29]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

What's a "fax machine"? Oh wait, isn't that some 20th century technology that has zero relevance today? l.

Roll your eyes all you want, but fax machines still have a purpose. And as I stated in my post, I still have the need to use mine once in a while. And you may not believe it, but we have a fax machine that is still being used where I work.
To clarify, both my fax machine at home and the fax machine at work is not a stand alone fax machine. They are 3-1 print/scan/fax machines.

[rsmlp]

Originally Posted by chipj29

Roll your eyes all you want, but fax machines still have a purpose. And as I stated in my post, I still have the need to use mine once in a while. And you may not believe it, but we have a fax machine that is still being used where I work.
To clarify, both my fax machine at home and the fax machine at work is not a stand alone fax machine. They are 3-1 print/scan/fax machines.

The ONLY reason fax machines have a "need" is because people (luddites) have failed to embrace 21st century technology. There is virtually ZERO need for a fax. Paper is yesterday. Embrace and learn technology.

[chipj29]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

The ONLY reason fax machines have a "need" is because people (luddites) have failed to embrace 21st century technology. There is virtually ZERO need for a fax. Paper is yesterday. Embrace and learn technology.

Thanks for the advice, I will take that into consideration

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

The ONLY reason fax machines have a "need" is because people (luddites) have failed to embrace 21st century technology. There is virtually ZERO need for a fax. Paper is yesterday. Embrace and learn technology.

I disagree with that. They both have a purpose and in my business i use both. Also as i do my fax is paperless. My incoming faxes go to my mail box.


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[Doobs41378]

Originally Posted by joey2665

I disagree with that. They both have a purpose and in my business i use both. Also as i do my fax is paperless. My incoming faxes go to my mail box.


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We too use fax at the office. You’d be surprised how many people still prefer fax over email.


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[SAMIAM]

I,too,found a message on my land line that there was a warrant out for my arrest due to unpaid IRS taxes and I needed to call right away.
Having heard of this scam,I got my 120 dbl boat air horn and dialed up the number.
After engaging him in conversation briefly,I put the horn right against the mouthpiece and let him have it....so much fun

[tis]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I,too,found a message on my land line that there was a warrant out for my arrest due to unpaid IRS taxes and I needed to call right away.
Having heard of this scam,I got my 120 dbl boat air horn and dialed up the number.
After engaging him in conversation briefly,I put the horn right against the mouthpiece and let him have it....so much fun

I would love to have seen his face!

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I,too,found a message on my land line that there was a warrant out for my arrest due to unpaid IRS taxes and I needed to call right away.

Having heard of this scam,I got my 120 dbl boat air horn and dialed up the number.

After engaging him in conversation briefly,I put the horn right against the mouthpiece and let him have it....so much fun

That is hilarious. Gonna give it a try.


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[brk-lnt]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

I,too,found a message on my land line that there was a warrant out for my arrest due to unpaid IRS taxes and I needed to call right away.
Having heard of this scam,I got my 120 dbl boat air horn and dialed up the number.
After engaging him in conversation briefly,I put the horn right against the mouthpiece and let him have it....so much fun

It was far louder on your end than on his end.

[rsmlp]

Originally Posted by Doobs41378

We too use fax at the office. You’d be surprised how many people still prefer fax over email.


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I understand that some people prefer fax over email/scan/docusign but fax is no longer NEEDED and requires a land line-another anachronism. People do what is comfortable for them. It took a while for the car to replace the horse and buggy too.

In 5 years no one will be using fax just like very few will reading books vs e-readers although admittedly this will probably take longer than it should. Old habits take a while to expire.
Consider brick and mortar stores Vs online shopping. Obviously the latter is taking over.

It's progress and that is a a good thing. Embrace or get left behind.

[joey2665]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

I understand that some people prefer fax over email/scan/docusign but fax is no longer NEEDED and requires a land line-another anachronism. People do what is comfortable for them. It took a while for the car to replace the horse and buggy too.

In 5 years no one will be using fax just like very few will reading books vs e-readers although admittedly this will probably take longer than it should. Old habits take a while to expire.
Consider brick and mortar stores Vs online shopping. Obviously the latter is taking over.

It's progress and that is a a good thing. Embrace or get left behind.

For my clients and vendors it isn't a matter of old habits but they feel it is much more secure to send a fax over a land line then to an e mail and not having to worry about security breeches from your email provider.

[thinkxingu]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

I understand that some people prefer fax over email/scan/docusign but fax is no longer NEEDED and requires a land line-another anachronism. People do what is comfortable for them. It took a while for the car to replace the horse and buggy too.

In 5 years no one will be using fax just like very few will reading books vs e-readers although admittedly this will probably take longer than it should. Old habits take a while to expire.
Consider brick and mortar stores Vs online shopping. Obviously the latter is taking over.

It's progress and that is a a good thing. Embrace or get left behind.

Umm...

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[Rusty]

Telegrams were popular at one time also.

[Outdoorsman]

Originally Posted by rsmlp

I understand that some people prefer fax over email/scan/docusign but fax is no longer NEEDED and requires a land line-another anachronism. People do what is comfortable for them. It took a while for the car to replace the horse and buggy too.

In 5 years no one will be using fax just like very few will reading books vs e-readers although admittedly this will probably take longer than it should. Old habits take a while to expire.
Consider brick and mortar stores Vs online shopping. Obviously the latter is taking over.

It's progress and that is a a good thing. Embrace or get left behind.

1. Fax does not require a land line.
I can send and/or receive a fax from my computer. Digital on my end of course but not necessary on the other end.

2. Land lines are far from an anachronism.
Imagine if Walmart went to a cell service only phone system. In Gilford (for example) my calls drop once I am 10 feet inside the building. How well will their Cell service fair. And once I drive down the hill towards Shaws it is hit or miss if I get service so that does not work for Shaws either.

Sure Walmart can solve that issue if they choose to spend the money, but they have 3500+ stores in the US alone. One can only imagine the cost to solve that problem.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Outdoorsman

1. Fax does not require a land line.
I can send and/or receive a fax from my computer. Digital on my end of course but not necessary on the other end.

It might be digital at your end but you are sending it to someone who has to send it via landline to who you want to receive the fax. Maybe efax?

Than again maybe something new has has been developed that I don't know of.

[TiltonBB]

There is some confusion about what constitutes a land line.

Many people now consider their VOIP phone to be a land line. Your voice is transmitted over the Internet instead of through the traditional hard lines installed in homes. VoIP has features that are similar to landlines, but also many differences that keep it in a class of its own.

People who purchase the cable TV, internet, phone packages from companies like Metrocast or Comcast often refer to their VOIP phone as their land line.