stevev wrote:
> All of the carefully worded legalize aside, there is only one reason for
> Verizon (or any company) to do this. They think it will enhance their
> bottom line. It may or may not help them provide better customer services.
>
> There are already Federal and State laws against spamming cell phones. What
> is less clear is how your information, once shared with "affiliates and
> agents", will be handled. IMO "opt-in" provisions should be specific and
> separate, not buried in license and service agreements that practically no
> one reads, or in letters that are only sent to some customers. You should
> have the right to keep your private information private.
>
> Just to be on the safe side, I will be calling the "opt-out" phone number.
>
>

Don't stop there. I also sent a carefully worded feedback message about
how it is just plain wrong to use any sort of "opt out" proposals.