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slapass · 01-13-2008, 05:57 AM

Was out with some friends and this guy looked at his cell and said he didn't know who it was so he didn't answer it. I assume he is cheating on the girl he was with as how the hell would you know everyone who calls your cell? It struck me as really weird, after I thought about it.

TidalWave · 01-13-2008, 06:07 AM

i dont answer my personal cell phone unless i know who it is either, they can always leave me a message if they care enough to talk to me, but then i never check my voicemails either.
why would someone i dont know be calling me and why would i want to talk to them?

lbc213 · 01-13-2008, 06:08 AM

I never answer my phone if I dont know the number.

polish_aristocrat · 01-13-2008, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by TidalWave

i dont answer my personal cell phone unless i know who it is either, they can always leave me a message if they care enough to talk to me, but then i never check my voicemails either.
why would someone i dont know be calling me and why would i want to talk to them?

so if some of your friends change their number, then they need to notify you by registered mail first that they did it, so that you can update their number in your phone ?

slapass · 01-13-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by TidalWave

i dont answer my personal cell phone unless i know who it is either, they can always leave me a message if they care enough to talk to me, but then i never check my voicemails either.
why would someone i dont know be calling me and why would i want to talk to them?

Their battery died. They lost their phone. They got mugged. You gave your number to hot babe. A friend of yours gave your number to a hot babe.

You were sending texts of the boobs of the girl you were with to all of her friends for laughs. And now they are calling. (personal)

Seriously, I don't get a ton either but why bother screening? They might be inviting you to a party.

polish_aristocrat · 01-13-2008, 06:15 AM

i look at it this way - someone calls me, he wants to talk

but i also put my cell phone when signing up to affiliate programs etc, they never call (thanks God) but still i know that when someone calls me, it can be something important, even if i dont recognize the number

or maybe its one of my friends who got the number from another friend of mine?

slapass · 01-13-2008, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

i look at it this way - someone calls me, he wants to talk

but i also put my cell phone when signing up to affiliate programs etc, they never call (thanks God) but still i know that when someone calls me, it can be something important, even if i dont recognize the number

or maybe its one of my friends who got the number from another friend of mine?

Exactly! and if I have to wait for a message then listen to that and try and figure out who it is etc. I have no patience and I tend to assume it is something cool or fun they are calling about.

slapass · 01-13-2008, 01:43 PM

I bet people in a committed relationship are more likely to ignore a random call.

Violetta · 01-13-2008, 01:54 PM

I know lots of people who dont. But I dont care...

qxm · 01-13-2008, 01:56 PM

I'm one of those people..........most of the time the numbers I don't know are from telemarketers who try to get me to refinance the home I don't yet have (^_^), but when I do answer the call for them is because I'm just bored out of my mind and want to have some fun.......

BlackCrayon · 01-13-2008, 02:00 PM

I never answer unless i recognize the number. If the person really wants to get a hold of me they can leave a message. 95% of the time numbers i don't recognize are just telemarkers anyways. I get them calling several times per day at least. Its very annoying.

slapass · 01-13-2008, 02:13 PM

I never get telemarketers on my cell.

NosMo · 01-13-2008, 02:25 PM

I always answer even if just a for the chance to yell and someone who can not dial the phone. you never know.

NosMo

stev0 · 01-13-2008, 03:01 PM

They can leave a message...

slapass · 01-13-2008, 03:05 PM

Wow it is wide spread. I cannot even imagine not knowing who it is and not having any interest in knowing.

candyflip · 01-13-2008, 03:10 PM

I don't answer my phone unless the person calling has already had their number programmed into my phone. Sometimes I don't even answer it then. I hate talking on the phone.

BlackCrayon · 01-13-2008, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

I never get telemarketers on my cell.

Well i wasn't talking about my cell. I rarely use it. Only like three people have the number.

slapass · 01-13-2008, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

Well i wasn't talking about my cell. I rarely use it. Only like three people have the number.

Dude seriously what you describe is my hell. Are you a happy dude??? If my cell doesn't ring all day I am suicidal.

candyflip · 01-13-2008, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

Dude seriously what you describe is my hell. Are you a happy dude??? If my cell doesn't ring all day I am suicidal.

If mine goes without ringing, I am one happy camper.

Sosa · 01-13-2008, 03:16 PM

i prefer texting. Will answer though most of the time if I don't know who it is

hateman · 01-13-2008, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I don't answer my phone unless the person calling has already had their number programmed into my phone. Sometimes I don't even answer it then. I hate talking on the phone.

Same here.

I don't need anything from anyone, so if someone is calling me - they want something from me, so they should consider it a privilege talking to me, and if i don't feel like it at the moment - you're shit out of luck.

mrthumbs · 01-13-2008, 03:19 PM

private call OR unknown number = trouble

Jarmusch · 01-13-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

A friend of yours gave your number to a hot babe.

Where do I sign up to have friends like that?

hateman · 01-13-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

Dude seriously what you describe is my hell. Are you a happy dude??? If my cell doesn't ring all day I am suicidal.

You must be a very insecure person, having the constant need of someone validating your existence.

qxm · 01-13-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hateman

Same here.

I don't need anything from anyone, so if someone is calling me - they want something from me, so they should consider it a privilege talking to me, and if i don't feel like it at the moment - you're shit out of luck.

I second that thought......

polish_aristocrat · 01-13-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hateman

Same here.

I don't need anything from anyone, so if someone is calling me - they want something from me, so they should consider it a privilege talking to me, and if i don't feel like it at the moment - you're shit out of luck.

looks like you don't have any friends who call you cause they want to talk or invite you somewhere...

polish_aristocrat · 01-13-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by hateman

You must be a very insecure person, having the constant need of someone validating your existence.

I think he's just enjoyng life, rather than spending it on message boards

Babaganoosh · 01-13-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by candyflip

I don't answer my phone unless the person calling has already had their number programmed into my phone. Sometimes I don't even answer it then. I hate talking on the phone.

I think I just realized why I don't like you. You and I are a lot alike...except for the stealing part. I don't do that.

hateman · 01-13-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

looks like you don't have any friends who call you cause they want to talk or invite you somewhere...

All my friends numbers are saved in my phone, so I know its them calling.

hateman · 01-13-2008, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

I think he's just enjoyng life, rather than spending it on message boards

He's got 22,927 posts so he does spend a lot of time here.

woj · 01-13-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

i look at it this way - someone calls me, he wants to talk

but i also put my cell phone when signing up to affiliate programs etc, they never call (thanks God) but still i know that when someone calls me, it can be something important, even if i dont recognize the number

or maybe its one of my friends who got the number from another friend of mine?

Around here people leave messages when they want something...

If the number is unknown 9 out of 10 times it's some idiot wasting your time, either some telemarketer, some wrong number, etc... the other 1/10 times a message gets left, and I call the person back...

polish_aristocrat · 01-13-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hateman

He's got 22,927 posts so he does spend a lot of time here.

we're talking about slapass, he's got 7194 and is over 5 years here

anyway, nvm

slapass · 01-13-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hateman

Same here.

I don't need anything from anyone, so if someone is calling me - they want something from me, so they should consider it a privilege talking to me, and if i don't feel like it at the moment - you're shit out of luck.

Well you live up to your name. They want something from me it is true, my wit my charm, my advice, my cock or my drinking ability and I tend to give these pretty freely.

slapass · 01-13-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

we're talking about slapass, he's got 7194 and is over 5 years here

anyway, nvm

our post numbers do suggest some differences but I think we both would take each other's call and have fun with it.

pornask · 01-13-2008, 03:57 PM

Caller ID on my cell costs $6.95 a month. Not worth it hence I don't have it. I answer all calls.

BlackCrayon · 01-13-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

Dude seriously what you describe is my hell. Are you a happy dude??? If my cell doesn't ring all day I am suicidal.

I don't like cell phones. If im not home, which i am most of the day people can wait to get in contact with me. If i had people bugging me all day i don't see how i could get anything done and it would annoy the piss out of me. I like my alone time.

hateman · 01-13-2008, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

our post numbers do suggest some differences but I think we both would take each other's call and have fun with it.

wow, this thread is taking a gay turn

TidalWave · 01-13-2008, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pornask

Caller ID on my cell costs $6.95 a month. Not worth it hence I don't have it. I answer all calls.

caller id is now free almost everywhere. time to change providers?

jakethedog · 01-13-2008, 05:21 PM

work phone number during business hours gets answered no matter what .. after work hours .. 90% blocked calls go directly to message unless it is expected .. those who need to reach me after hours have access to the "Bat Phone" which always gets answered ..

Sveindt Beindt · 01-13-2008, 05:23 PM

slapass · 01-13-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hateman

wow, this thread is taking a gay turn

And you wouldn't take my call anyways so why worry about my sexual preference?

selena · 01-13-2008, 07:04 PM

I don't answer the house phone or the cell unless I know who it is, and lots of times I won't answer it if I do know.

Talking on the phone isn't something I really enjoy. I have been known to return calls when I know full well the person can't take them, that way I can leave a message, and be off the hook in terms of keeping in touch.

nico-t · 01-13-2008, 07:11 PM

i answer all calls but im also not fond of talking on the phone...

slapass · 01-13-2008, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by selena

I don't answer the house phone or the cell unless I know who it is, and lots of times I won't answer it if I do know.

Talking on the phone isn't something I really enjoy. I have been known to return calls when I know full well the person can't take them, that way I can leave a message, and be off the hook in terms of keeping in touch.

I work from home and can get super isolated unless I work at it. All my friends know I will accept almost any invite so I get lots and it helps. Otherwise I would be the unibomber without the fun bomb part.

MandyBlake · 01-13-2008, 08:00 PM

it all depends on my mood.

Spunky · 01-13-2008, 08:12 PM

I get many calls and usually solicitors.they bypass my anom call screen.I never answer

d-null · 01-13-2008, 08:16 PM

I would NEVER answer the phone if I didn't recognize the caller.

selena · 01-13-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by slapass

I work from home and can get super isolated unless I work at it.

Same here, but when I do socialize, I much prefer face to face time over telephone time.

tony286 · 01-13-2008, 09:29 PM

dont need to know

slapass · 01-14-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by selena

Same here, but when I do socialize, I much prefer face to face time over telephone time.

ok cool! now I know I have text Selena first.

"Hey bb how u doin?? Want to Slapass?"

01-13-2008, 05:57 AM	#1
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	Do you need to know who is calling before you answer? Was out with some friends and this guy looked at his cell and said he didn't know who it was so he didn't answer it. I assume he is cheating on the girl he was with as how the hell would you know everyone who calls your cell? It struck me as really weird, after I thought about it.

01-13-2008, 06:07 AM	#2
TidalWave Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,706	i dont answer my personal cell phone unless i know who it is either, they can always leave me a message if they care enough to talk to me, but then i never check my voicemails either. why would someone i dont know be calling me and why would i want to talk to them? __________________ www.SwiftNode.com Last edited by TidalWave; 01-13-2008 at 06:09 AM..

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01-13-2008, 06:15 AM	#6
polish_aristocrat Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 40,377	i look at it this way - someone calls me, he wants to talk but i also put my cell phone when signing up to affiliate programs etc, they never call (thanks God) but still i know that when someone calls me, it can be something important, even if i dont recognize the number or maybe its one of my friends who got the number from another friend of mine? __________________ I don't use ICQ anymore.

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Violetta Affiliate Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 28,735	I know lots of people who dont. But I dont care... __________________ M&A Queen

01-13-2008, 01:43 PM	#8
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	I bet people in a committed relationship are more likely to ignore a random call.

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qxm Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NoHo Posts: 5,970	I'm one of those people..........most of the time the numbers I don't know are from telemarketers who try to get me to refinance the home I don't yet have (^_^), but when I do answer the call for them is because I'm just bored out of my mind and want to have some fun....... __________________ ICQ: 266990876

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BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	I never answer unless i recognize the number. If the person really wants to get a hold of me they can leave a message. 95% of the time numbers i don't recognize are just telemarkers anyways. I get them calling several times per day at least. Its very annoying. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

01-13-2008, 02:13 PM	#12
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	I never get telemarketers on my cell.

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01-13-2008, 03:05 PM	#15
slapass Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Earth Posts: 14,625	Wow it is wide spread. I cannot even imagine not knowing who it is and not having any interest in knowing.

01-13-2008, 03:10 PM	#16
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,064	I don't answer my phone unless the person calling has already had their number programmed into my phone. Sometimes I don't even answer it then. I hate talking on the phone. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

01-13-2008, 03:16 PM	#20
Sosa In Tushy Land Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Nebraska Posts: 40,149	i prefer texting. Will answer though most of the time if I don't know who it is

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pornask So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: 253-233-241 Posts: 6,518	Caller ID on my cell costs $6.95 a month. Not worth it hence I don't have it. I answer all calls.

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selena Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On The Edge Posts: 7,994	I don't answer the house phone or the cell unless I know who it is, and lots of times I won't answer it if I do know. Talking on the phone isn't something I really enjoy. I have been known to return calls when I know full well the person can't take them, that way I can leave a message, and be off the hook in terms of keeping in touch. __________________ ~ Doer of Things at MetArtMoney Where Flawless Beauty Meets Art ~The MetArt Network ~ selena.delgado9

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nico-t emperor of my world Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: nethalands Posts: 29,903	i answer all calls but im also not fond of talking on the phone...

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