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Is it just me, or did they pick pretty much the only telemarketer you wouldn't want to do this to (donations)?

Donation solicitation isn't inherently "better" in my view.

I give to several causes important to me and my family. I also tell them NOT to solicit me more than once during the year. Violators get one additional warning and then I skip a year of donation with a note as to why.

If you want my money, respect my time; it's part of the deal.

I guess living in Canada gives me a different perspective. Generally speaking most telemarketers calling for charity are fairly respectful and are usually contacting you due to a transactional event that's happened fairly recently.

You don't pick telemarketers, they pick you.

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