Tooting of horns anyone?
Yes, slip and turn, quite clear that Verci, the very definition of a sciolist to those who have had the misfortune to meet him, arrives on the thread to shower us all with his amazing knowledge (tooting his own horn). It's a shame that people might actually believe he carries any intellectual weight, as he is wrong. He even begins arguing against his own argument (and using a technique he often uses when backed into a corner- attempt to change the argument by quoting totally unrelated regs about telephone conversations {which still point out that he was wrong}). Hugely comical!!
As for "own use". A method the post starter could use if ever in a courtroom, having recorded conversations as described, is to mention that recordings were made to assist his own memory of events. A civil court would want to hear the recordings, as they would shed light upon the truth. It is within the court's discretion, and should the recorded person object, then the court might find that as very persuasive. I learned this technique from a very clever government official who often found himself in legal situations (recorder in pocket).
Or, you could just take advice from Verci!! He is so smart, and knows lots of things about everything. Just ask him- in fact, don't ask him, just wait. He'll be right along to fill in all the stupid little people like us. It was why he sooooo successful as a manager.
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