I have a 411 account, contact providers on it, and they ask me for my last name. Originally Posted by i'va biggenSo, do you ask them for their last name, too? How would that go over?
I let my subscription to P411 expire a while ago for several reasons... Originally Posted by bigryan2222Pretty good list of reasons, ryan. I would pick #1, 4 & 5 from your list as reasons why I didn't renew. If I traveled frequently, I could definitely see the advantages of maintaining the membership. But, since I don't, I will use other methods for verification, if requested. But, it will never include giving out a real name for screening purposes. (Nope, my mama didn't name me Wiz.)
I have as well have never had anyone ask for my name. I do however not mind giving my first name...not the case with everyone. I would ask Gina about it but more than likely she will say girls are allowed to ask for anything above and beyond what they use 411 for. Originally Posted by BigDealWhen I was young and stupid, my conservative parents told me that I had to answer every question someone asked me.
When I was young and stupid, my conservative parents told me that I had to answer every question someone asked me.
Well now, how surprised I was when I was told that was not true. Just because someone asks a question does not mean we have to answer. We don't have to be rude about it, we just don't have to answer the question.
JR Originally Posted by JRLawrence
I have a 411 account, contact providers on it, and they ask me for my last name. When I tell them I don't give my last name it is why I have the 411 account. They won't see you unless you give the name. Why do they even bother having one, advertise on BP. Originally Posted by i'va biggenI've NEVER had that happen in nearly seven years and almost one hundred OKs. The closest I've come to any problem with P411 was once a provider asked me for an ID with my four digit code. I didn't have one because it was a work ID and I'd changed jobs so the numbers didn't correspond. I still saw her because we had some mutual friends.