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Captain_Pollution
Title: Hugh
Joined: Sep 23 2007
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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/hanging-up-on-the-phone-book/article1594065/
Yeah, basically, no one uses phone books anymore, and they're so much paper and all, that in a bunch of large Canadian cities, they'll no longer deliver the White Pages, unless asked. The Yellow Pages (ads, of course) will still be delivered.
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I think this is really weird... I've never looked up a phone number on the internet in my life. Heh, I guess I'm behind the times. I guess if the internet's as popular for that as they say, it's fine, it just seems so... weird.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
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im surprised people still use phonebooks myself.
but, i also, have never used the white pages to look for someone. usually, if i need a number, one of my friends has it.
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Klimbatize
2010 NES Champ
Title: 2011 Picnic/Death Champ
Joined: Mar 15 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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I haven't used a phonebook in at least 10 years. Like newspapers, they are a huge waste when you can get the information online. People who don't have the internet can still get the phonebook, so I think this is a good thing.
In Vegas we get phonebooks every six months even though I have requested not to receive them anymore. They immediately go into my recycling bin each time.
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Doddsino
Joined: Oct 01 2009
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I use the phonebook for things such as pizza and such, but I can just as easily look it up online. They're basically useless overall.
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bassguy252
Title: Professional Malcontent
Joined: May 26 2010
Location: Mount Dhoom!!!!!!!
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this is really the only use a phonebook has these days
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Let's assume it's a mixture of the two!
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Ross Rifle
Title: Rock N Roll God
Joined: Oct 29 2006
Location: Chilliwack, BC
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I still use the white pages.
God damn, Cap and I are gonna make you all think us Canadians are all backwards and such.
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aeonic
Title: Sporadic Poster
Joined: Nov 19 2009
Location: Kissimmee, FL
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There are currently four phonebooks in bags outside of my condo. We're seeing how high they'll pile up before they just stop, and then we plan on recycling them.
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Doddsino
Joined: Oct 01 2009
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The only thing a phonebook is good for anymore is testing how strong you are by tearing it in half with your bare hands.
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bassguy252
Title: Professional Malcontent
Joined: May 26 2010
Location: Mount Dhoom!!!!!!!
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or the phonebook slap as shown above!
hey Ross Rifle im one province over from you 
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Let's assume it's a mixture of the two!
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
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I used to work for Yellowbook, you have no idea how much money people spend for ads.
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username
Title: owner of a lonely heart
Joined: Jul 06 2007
Location: phoenix, az usa
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i use to work at Qwest the phone company, and my buddy was in the small business side, so i know how crazy those prices got for advertising
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
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Yeah dude it's insane, especially considering how many people never see the ad. To me phone books are for ripping and the occasional emergency toilet paper.
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Klimbatize
2010 NES Champ
Title: 2011 Picnic/Death Champ
Joined: Mar 15 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV
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| Blackout wrote: |
| To me phone books are for ripping and the occasional emergency toilet paper. |
Wow! Never thought of that. I'm going to go put mine in my bathroom cabinet right now, just in case.
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Blackout
Title: Captain Oblivious
Joined: Sep 01 2007
Location: That Rainy State
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Eh, I wouldn't suggest it over anything softer like napkins or paper towels, but they are functional if you need to pinch one in a pinch. *note, separate desired number of sheets from book before commencing operation, do not attempt with whole book*
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