[Mixer]

On a similar note, privacy issue at hand, I find it amusing that nowadays credit card companies will sell (or giveaway) your info unless you call an 800 number and tell them that you do not want your info shared. Why in the hell should I have to call anyone to protect my privacy.

[fivecatsandadog]

Why in the hell should I have to call anyone to protect my privacy.

Some of them don't give you the call option. They enclose a form to fill out and return (YOU pay the postage); the form looks a lot like the junk mail inserts that come with your statement. So if you're not expecting it, it probably gets thrown out. What a scam.