Jay,
I got that bastard auto dialer calling me too and i know its illegal in Canada to use them so i figured they were yanks.

If you listen to the message, it says press 1 to speak to an associate, and so i did. Cuz i pay to keep my number unlisted and only give out my cell phone num, i was pissed. I exchanged a few thoughts with her to say the least.

Bastards.

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This has nothing to do with auto-dialers, but close enough...

Someone from Sears called my landline today for some survey, he had a studder that sounded like an old sampler, combined with an east-indian accent.

I was convinced it was NewR fucking around until I realized this was his natural speaking voice. I had to tell him to call back tomorrow (when I'm not around) because I was having a hard time not laughing!

I know it's awful and I've probably lost a shitload of karma for it, but how seriously can you take a voice like that?

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Konichiwa, Bitches!.

There are specific situations where Automatic Dialling and Announcing Device (or ADAD) calls are permitted:

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ADADs are permitted for purposes other than solicitation, such as calls made for public service reasons, including emergency and administrative purposes by police and fire departments, schools, hospitals, or similar organizations, calls to collect overdue accounts, market or survey research calls or calls to schedule appointments. The following conditions apply to permitted ADAD calls. However, these conditions do not apply to calls made for public service reasons including calls made for emergency and administration purposes by police and fire departments, schools, hospitals or similar organizations. Weekday calling hours for permitted calls are from 9:30AM to 8:00PM; Saturdays from 10:30AM to 5:00PM and Sundays from noon to 5:00PM. These hours do not apply to emergency situation announcements. Calls must begin by identifying the person or business on behalf of whom the call is made, including a mailing address and a toll-free telephone number. If the message exceeds 60 seconds, this information must be repeated at the end of the call. ADAD calls must display the originating calling number or an alternate number where they can be reached (except where number display is unavailable for technical reasons). Permitted unsolicited ADAD calls must not be placed to emergency lines or healthcare facilities. Sequential dialling is prohibited. Equipment must disconnect within 10 seconds after the called party has hung up.

Source: CRTC website (link)