"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> Sheldon wrote:
>> That still doesn't explain the part about the unpublished number... I
>> don't see how activationg call display, or not, has any bearing on the
>> unpublished number.
>
>
> The reason for the unpublished number was so that anyone wanting to keep
> calling my number to see if I was home or not would not know the number.

It also limits the suspects, as well, because only those you gave the number
to would know where to call you. With caller ID, most teens who think they
are savvy enough to get away with casing you, usually forget to block their
own numbers, so you have a record (at least on my phone) of calls received
and from whom.

FBS had a stalker and that's how we knew who it was, an old girlfriend, all
of 17 at the time, who was harassing him since the breakup. Like, yeah,
I'll make your life miserable until we get back together..........one little
visit from the police and lo and behold, no more calls in the middle of the
night.
-g