[Sandy]

I presume you’re referring to one of those phones that comes on even after it’s turned off or unplugged. I hate those.

LOL. Even worse are the phones that beat you over the head and force you to answer them.

[elfman2]

"LOL. Even worse are the phones that beat you over the head and force you to answer them."

Those must be the ones that are marketed as giving the owners complete control over who dials into them, leading them to believe that all others will be be treated as “trespassers” and thieves of their private resources.