[prat]

I totally agree. And I wish that this thing hurts them in some way. Having moved 3 times in last 3 years, I absolutely understand your situation of not being able to break up with an organization whether its a fitness center, cable company or a bank.

[ChuckMcM]

I've always wanted a device which would answer the phone and state 'This call may be recorded for personal assurance, press 1 to continue or hang up if you object to being recorded.' Then it would only ring through if they pressed one.

I doubt I'd have to even record calls as the dubious folks would just hang up.

(I wonder if this would be a salable Google voice feature)