I got an e-mail today about the Do Not Call list. It was from a close friend and it warned me that I should register my cell phone because cell phone numbers are going to soon be released to telemarketers. I was immediately cautious. Call me an over optimist of our news media, but I believe that anything of that sort would have turned up on a major news website.

After looking into it, I found theFederal Trade Commission's Website which addressed the e-mail that I received. I figured I should post what it said here to try and slow down this pointless chain e-mail. And yes, it's pointless. Here is a direct quote: "You may have received an email telling you that your cell phone is about to be assaulted by telemarketing calls as a result of a new cell phone number database; however, that is not the case. Federal Communications Commission regulations prohibit telemarketers from using automated dialers to call cell phone numbers."

I also think I should give credit to the FTC for adding that if you are still worried, you can still add your number to the list. I personally decided not to add my phone because I have not had a problem yet with telemarketers (with the exception of a call from India claiming to be in Nevada and wanting me to send them money for information on getting Government grants - long story). I could always change this decision if it got to be a problem. It's not like I've been selective about who I give my number to - I don't have a house phone and so many different registrations I do require a phone. Maybe I'm being too trusting again.