Sorry, did I miss something here? I'm not interested in the details, but if a post was actually deleted, it would be nice to have a record of that.

A post WAS deleted. A NEW MEMBER ... post #1 from this person.

Regarding telemarketers, 2 things to stop them, first add your number to the National Do Not Call Registry:
https://www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx
Second, for a couple of dollars a month, get Privacy Manager from your local phone provider.
I haven't had a telemarketing call in years.

I use my caller ID. If I don't recognize the name or number I don't answer. (Sometimes I don't answer because I do recognize it)

Bill , tgo
That link is priceless! Thanks..
NLP

I have never had many problems with telemarketers. Part of the reason is I've always maintained an unlisted or unpublished number. This prevents the telephone company from selling your name and phone number to telemarketers. The other thing I do to help keep my number out of circulation is never give it out unless it is absolutely required (such as a loan). In recent years I have also added my numbers to the do not call list.  
 
Now if I can only get folks to dial the correct prefix for the doctors office.  
 
Keith