hobbit@pyrite.rutgers.edu (*Hobbit*) (03/16/89)
What sez that you'll know before picking up that the number you see is that of some pre-recorded tape that wants to sell you carpets? Is the subscriber supposed to not answer any call from a number he doesn't know off the top of his head? Ridiculous. The concept is sort of neat within itself in a technical sense, reminds me fairly strongly of the way internet connections work, but for most people I don't see why they'd really want it unless there were some sort of harassment going on. [And for that kind of "tracing", of course, the LOCs want extra money. Bletch.] _H*