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What is the point of private numbers??

  • 02-10-2013 09:02PM
    #1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 192 ✭✭


    I really don't see any positive benefits of them, they are always abused for pranks, stalking, trying to catch people in cold calls to sign up for whatever s**te they are selling :mad: ....I really wish mobile providers would get rid of the option of having a number on private. :(


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭we'llallhavetea


    ...... psychoooooo.........










    :P


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,041 ✭✭✭Seachmall


    My father has his personal phone on private because he sometimes doesn't have access to his business phone but needs to make business calls.






    He's not a drug dealer before you ask.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    I never answer private numbers so they don't bother me.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,127 ✭✭✭✭kerry4sam


    I never answer private numbers so they don't bother me.

    I don't answer them any more either. If people phoning me via private number want to speak urgent, then they can leave a voice-message or show their number to begin with!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭Lad Of Banter


    I never answer private numbers so they don't bother me.

    I don't even answer numbers I don't recognise, let them leave a message


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    My landline is ex-directory so comes up as private number.

    If you're too scared to answer my call, it's your tough sh1t, not mine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,365 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    I froze my phone in a block of carbonite and burried it in my back garden. No private number muggers are going to get me!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,359 ✭✭✭✭kneemos


    Before mobiles every number was private.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 192 ✭✭happyviolet


    ...... psychoooooo.........










    :P

    It would the creeps not showing their numbers that would be psychos, not me. :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭Rho b


    I never answer private numbers, simple. Freggin banks always block their numbers - bad news if they have to phone you :o


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12,433 ✭✭✭✭Mr Benevolent


    People who never answer private numbers tend to be terrified of real life.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 8,018 ✭✭✭Mike 1972


    My landline is ex-directory so comes up as private number. .

    Your provider should offer the option of enabling caller ID by default while remaining ex-directory.


    If you're too scared to answer my call, it's your tough sh1t, not mine.
    If youre too scared to identify yourself and find that as a result Im not prepared to engage with you I think youll find its YOUR tough $hit.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 412 ✭✭Rho b


    People who never answer private numbers tend to be terrified of real life.

    Your rational for that statement, please...


  • Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,087 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    What is the point of owning a phone if you're not happy to answer it?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,299 ✭✭✭✭The Backwards Man


    Mike 1972 wrote: »
    Your provider should offer the option of enabling caller ID by default while remaining ex-directory.




    If youre too scared to identify yourself and find that as a result Im not prepared to engage with you I think youll find its YOUR tough $hit.
    I don't want anyone knowing my landline number, I don't want them ringing me when my work number is turned off. What's your excuse for not answering me?:)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 184 ✭✭Lad Of Banter


    What is the point of owning a phone if you're not happy to answer it?

    Watching porn in the toilets in work


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,166 ✭✭✭Fr_Dougal


    What is the point of owning a phone if you're not happy to answer it?

    To make calls and speak to people of your own choosing.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,628 ✭✭✭Femme_Fatale


    I don't know, but I don't understand why they anger some people so much. If you answer to find out who it is, you don't have to stay on the line once you know.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    I don't even answer numbers I don't recognise, let them leave a message

    Yeah, same as that. I'll be looking at the number while the phone is ringing wondering who it is :D Sometimes wonder a few days later was it important, but no message no care.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,849 ✭✭✭professore


    95 percent of them are people you don't want to talk to. If it's important they can leave a message. If not they can f**k off.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    I don't know, but I don't understand why they anger some people so much. If you answer to find out who it is, you don't have to stay on the line once you know.

    Cos 9 times out of 10 they want you to buy something from them you don't want or need, waste your time, and/or want you to do something for them for nothing.

    The 10 time is a wrong number.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5,628 ✭✭✭Femme_Fatale


    Cos 9 times out of 10 they want you to buy something from them you don't want or need, waste your time, and/or want you to do something for them for nothing.
    Yeh I know so before they can even get into their spiel, I just politely say "Sorry, I don't have time to talk at the moment, thanks" and hang up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    My landline is ex-directory so comes up as private number.

    My landline is also ex-directory but an outgoing call displays the caller ID.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 451 ✭✭Pure Sound


    I have a friend who is a social worker and require to use a private number. They once forgot to put it on private and they were getting calls about all sorts of things and had to change it. My dole was cut - Can you mind the kids while I go out - Can you lend me some money etc

    So there certainly is a point in having them for certain professions


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,512 ✭✭✭Muise...


    crosstownk wrote: »
    My landline is also ex-directory but an outgoing call displays the caller ID.

    my landline displays neither outgoing nor incoming call numbers, so I have to be good at recognising voices, as it's not good to excitedly greet the wrong gentleman caller. :o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 6,543 ✭✭✭Conmaicne Mara


    Yeh I know so before they can even get into their spiel, I just politely say "Sorry, I don't have time to talk at the moment, thanks" and hang up.

    Nah, disrupts my day, wastes my time. Not answering the phone, ignorance is bliss.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 9,085 ✭✭✭SpaceTime


    kneemos wrote: »
    Before mobiles every number was private.

    No they weren't :D
    We had Caller ID on landlines and mobiles at about the same time :D

    UPC has a very handy function:

    http://support.upc.ie/app/answers/detail/a_id/339/~/anonymous-call-rejection

    You can reject anonymous calls (private numbers). If they call you they just get dumped to an automatic announcement "The person your are calling does not wish to receive calls from people who block their numbers. Please display your number and try again" or something to that effect.

    To turn on dial *90.
    To turn off dial #90.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,592 ✭✭✭drumswan


    What is the point of owning a phone if you're not happy to answer it?

    Do you spend your day reading through your spam folder too? Whats the point of having email if you arent interested in all the mail you get?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 519 ✭✭✭thecatspjs


    I find unknown and private calls to be exciting.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,404 ✭✭✭✭vicwatson


    I love p*****g people off by having private number - they always answer as curiosity gets to them.


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