Am I right or wrong to be annoyed long post

[tvguy]

Everyone's situation is different, but as time goes by more and more people will easily be able to screen calls. Those that have opted out of being identified are usually those that have a reason that they don't want you to know and in many instances like with my i-Phone it tells me if it thinks it is a scam call. Anyone that I might expect a call from I put in my contact list and when they call it tells me who is calling. All others I let go to voice mail and they usually don't leave a message anyone that I want to hear from will leave a message. Even though at times it seems like we are backing up to the 1800's, most of us are embracing new technology, some at an insane level, and are staying as current as is reasonable.

My concern has always been that in an emergency I would miss an important call. Police Departments, Fire Departments and Hospitals generally block their IDs to protect inside and confidential phone numbers and I don't see that changing.
My landline is blocked, because our number has been unlisted for over 40 years and when they started offering caller ID unlisted numbers also became blocked numbers. I have had my cell phone number for 32 years and it too is blocked. Of course, if I call a toll free number from either line, the ID is displayed since the other party is paying for the call and by dialing a toll free number I am agreeing to give out my number.

 

[goofyernmost]

My concern has always been that in an emergency I would miss an important call. Police Departments, Fire Departments and Hospitals generally block their IDs to protect inside and confidential phone numbers and I don't see that changing.
My landline is blocked, because our number has been unlisted for over 40 years and when they started offering caller ID unlisted numbers also became blocked numbers. I have had my cell phone number for 32 years and it too is blocked. Of course, if I call a toll free number from either line, the ID is displayed since the other party is paying for the call and by dialing a toll free number I am agreeing to give out my number.

I know about the reasons but are they really anything to be concerned about especially if you want to be able to be in contact with organizations or people that might be important to you. The thing with cellphones is that there is usually always a dependable way to leave a message. What do you do if you're in church or at an important one on one meeting. Would you not have your phone unanswered until you could get back them. I'm even paying for a landline because in order to get a better rate I needed to bundle the three things and it would cost me more to leave it off then to leave it in the plan. The thing is that I don't have a land phone to plug it into. I gave that up when I finally realized that I almost always had my cell phone with me no matter where I was and if I couldn't or didn't want to answer it I let it go to voicemail. If they want me to respond they will leave a message. We are in the 2020's not the 1980's, technology although sometimes a pain or a concern is the present and the future.

 

[kanne323]

My concern has always been that in an emergency I would miss an important call. Police Departments, Fire Departments and Hospitals generally block their IDs to protect inside and confidential phone numbers and I don't see that changing.
My landline is blocked, because our number has been unlisted for over 40 years and when they started offering caller ID unlisted numbers also became blocked numbers. I have had my cell phone number for 32 years and it too is blocked. Of course, if I call a toll free number from either line, the ID is displayed since the other party is paying for the call and by dialing a toll free number I am agreeing to give out my number.

I worked in hospitals until recently. I've never worked at a hospital with a blocked number- the main number for the hospital would show, just not a specific department. I noticed recently that all health care organizations (hospitals, pharmacies, etc.) in my current area now show "HEALTH CARE" on the screen along with a phone number when calling. This has actually been extremely helpful. I don't answer most calls I receive, but I've been in a never-ending search for new primary care since moving, and have been playing phone tag with numerous health care organizations.

 

[tvguy]

I know about the reasons but are they really anything to be concerned about especially if you want to be able to be in contact with organizations or people that might be important to you. The thing with cellphones is that there is usually always a dependable way to leave a message. What do you do if you're in church or at an important one on one meeting. Would you not have your phone unanswered until you could get back them. I'm even paying for a landline because in order to get a better rate I needed to bundle the three things and it would cost me more to leave it off then to leave it in the plan. The thing is that I don't have a land phone to plug it into. I gave that up when I finally realized that I almost always had my cell phone with me no matter where I was and if I couldn't or didn't want to answer it I let it go to voicemail. If they want me to respond they will leave a message. We are in the 2020's not the 1980's, technology although sometimes a pain or a concern is the present and the future.

I want to be reachable in an emergency, but value my privacy. Basically, my cell phone is primarily an emergency, outgoing phone only. Only a handful of family members even have that number. My landline, and my answering machine are my main communications link. And one thing the Fire Department spokesman pointed at at our National Night Out gathering this year is that people with children, and those with elderly household members might want to consider keeping a landline for emergencies. When you call 9-1-1 from a landline the dispatch center gets an exact address to send help to. With a cell phone they get a location within about 100 yards. That could delay getting help to you, especially if you live in a densely populated area like an apartment complex.

 

[Wendy1985]

My aunt has become very lonely I feel bad for her and I will always return a call when I can

A lot of elderly adults are getting lonely

I could have sworn that they had adopt a grandparent program similar to big sister brother program

 

[Wendy31]

Then there's millennials like me, who will 100% not call you back if you don't leave a message or send a follow up text. Also, if I don't recognize the number I'm not answering unless I'm expecting a call back about something.

I’m a proud Gen-X-er, & same.

If I don’t recognize the number, I will not answer. If it’s an important call, the person will leave a message. And, if a message isn’t left, I’m not calling the number back.

And I much prefer texting over voice calls.

We also no longer have a landline & have not missed it once.