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Nikki+2 · 02-27-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I want to know what other's think, if you see the words, "No Solicitors" do you think it includes those who are missionaries?

Yes I do. In fact, I've seen businesses post no soliciting signs due to skateboarders. They certainly aren't selling anything. Actually missionaries are selling their religion so even if for some reason they view soliciting as synonymous with selling they should still respect your sign.

IluvLucy · 02-27-2009, 05:49 AM

I had a problem with a "religious group" every week when I first bought my house. When I saw them coming, I'd go on the front porch, tell them I wasn't interested and not to come back, then go inside and close the door. It didn't work!

It continued for a YEAR! Every Saturday morning - until one time they knocked just as I was getting out of bed. I went outside in full pj regalia - told them that if they came back again I was going to call 911 and have their asses locked up for trespassing! Then I called the sheriff's department and asked them - very up front - if I COULD have them locked up for trespassing and was told that since I'd warned them and asked them repeatedly not to come back - that I could.

I also put a BIG sign on the post beside the steps that says "NO ___________". I called their local headquarters and told the head knocker that if they showed up on my property one more time, they were going to jail and that I WOULD press charges. They haven't been back in 8 months and counting.

You gotta do what you gotta do............

xmasbaby75 · 02-27-2009, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I have alot of Jehovah witnesses that come to my door and no offense to anyone in this religion but it really irritates me. I will tell them we are not interested and theyll be back the next week

We had a problem with these people years ago. We tried to be nice at first saying "No, thank you" or "We're not interested" but they kept coming back. They even caught us out in the garden, and just walked right up to us. Finally, my DH told them we were "Devil Worshippers" -- they never came back!

jencar98 · 02-27-2009, 07:43 AM

This thread brings back memories of my Mother trying to *pretend* she wasn't home when the JW's would come by for a visit. She was always too polite to just excuse herself. And they were always too persistent to notice a young mom w/ seven kids that didn't have time for their "chats". LOL....with seven of us kids running around, you can imagine what it was like for her trying to hide from them

As kids, we were innocent and didn't understand why she was hiding in her bedroom when "those men" came to the door. Once my little sister told them, "My Mom said she's not home"

Mostly we get JW's, tree services and the fruit peddlers..... and at least with the JW's I'm not too worried about being attacked. I'm more honest with them than my Mother was, I politely tell them "No, thank you" and shut the door.

Potter · 02-27-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Breeze

I hate those scammers, I used to have a very to the point notice at my front door saying basically that we were not interested in any door to door sales, religions... that they were trespassing and to immediately remove themselves from our property.

Well one of those scammers from the energy saving company saw the note and ripped it up. He is lucky I never saw him do it. I saw him going door to door and thought he just read the notice and left, after I saw it crumpled and ripped up, the nerve.

Funny but I just had another salesman come to the door just now, I ignored him.

They are very creepy. There was once I nearly fell for it because I didn't know any better. They came and acted as if they represented the city and asked to check our bill in an authority command/intonation. I actually said hold on and then I thought something is not right coz no ID shown..I went back to them and asked for ID and specifically asked do you represent the city's hydro? They said no and then I just told them I jsut remember I don't get bills, I get them online. They asked me to make sure I print out a bill next time, keep it and when they come again, to show them. Ya right!!! I am not even opening the door the next time! And they always come late at night about 8pm! I read online one of their tactics is to come late at night or early morning so people would either still be sleepy or really tired at night and the chances of you signing is higher especially the families with young children!! That is just not right! And they are still in business!

Nancy1999 · 02-27-2009, 12:03 PM

These venting threads actually do help; I feel better after reading the replies. At least I know I'm not alone. Had to laugh at the descriptions of what some of you have done, especially chloesMama, xmasbaby75, and MyLadies. I've been thinking about doing the definition thing too. We only get religious solicitors, Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons, perhaps if I could find a sign that said "No Religious Solicitors" it would help. I use to just say, I wasn't interested, and never got angry, but now that I have a sign, and they say that they didn't know what the word solictor meant, I just feel angry, because I think they are lying to me, and while I expect a salesman to lie, I don’t expect it from someone who is trying to convince me that they have some religious insight.

MyLadies · 02-27-2009, 03:30 PM

Gosh I feel so blessed now that I moved NO ONE comes to the door....
Oh.. I shouldn't have said that. Now they'll come. LOL.

Another thing (not sure if anyone mentioned this yet or not) but in the city I used to live in there were alot of Home Invasions and this was a tactic they used... pretending to be a door-to-door this or that just to see if anyone was at home. I saw quite a few shady characters come to the door. Alot of times I didn't answer (dogs going crazy all the while). I was gonna install a camera at the door also, but never got around to it. (to help me see who was there) ... Cuz sometimes they'd come in the dark. Once I really screamed at someone for coming in the dark..and they said "oh it's just 7:00 pm!".. well I don't care -- it was DARK!! Kinda spooky when you can't really see who's out there even with a light on.

Nancy1999 · 02-27-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MyLadies

Gosh I feel so blessed now that I moved NO ONE comes to the door....
Oh.. I shouldn't have said that. Now they'll come. LOL.

Another thing (not sure if anyone mentioned this yet or not) but in the city I used to live in there were alot of Home Invasions and this was a tactic they used... pretending to be a door-to-door this or that just to see if anyone was at home. I saw quite a few shady characters come to the door. Alot of times I didn't answer (dogs going crazy all the while). I was gonna install a camera at the door also, but never got around to it. (to help me see who was there) ... Cuz sometimes they'd come in the dark. Once I really screamed at someone for coming in the dark..and they said "oh it's just 7:00 pm!".. well I don't care -- it was DARK!! Kinda spooky when you can't really see who's out there even with a light on.

Actually, the camera idea is a pretty good, one, I'm usually at the computer anyway. Prices for home black and white cameras for security are really cheap too. I just want to get a speaker too, something that yells at them.

DvlshAngel985 · 02-27-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Actually, the camera idea is a pretty good, one, I'm usually at the computer anyway. Prices for home black and white cameras for security are really cheap too. I just want to get a speaker too, something that yells at them.

I know this sounds mean, but... the speaker thing sounds like fun!! and you can watch them jump on your computer screen! haha!!!

Nancy1999 · 02-27-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I know this sounds mean, but... the speaker thing sounds like fun!! and you can watch them jump on your computer screen! haha!!!

Lol, doesn't that sound like fun? Your screen name suits you.

stovesj · 02-27-2009, 05:17 PM

Brain storm....how about a doorbell that yells "Go Away" when they push it.

Nancy1999 · 02-27-2009, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stovesj

Brain storm....how about a doorbell that yells "Go Away" when they push it.

Great idea, it would make a great product to sell door to door!

Cinq1964 · 02-27-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by stovesj

Brain storm....how about a doorbell that yells "Go Away" when they push it.

I would love one of these!!!

littlewhip · 02-27-2009, 05:49 PM

This reminds me of last summer, We had 2 guys come to the door and they were selling meat

Yeah, all kinds of frozen steaks , Like i would buy meat off the street

If hub would not of been home, I dont answer ! We have the neighbor hood watch sign on our front and back door, It does seem to help some, We also have a big beware of the dog sign

I hate to turn people away trying hard to work for there familys with the times being so rough, But you cant trust anyone either ! Its just not safe .

missj2007 · 02-28-2009, 12:11 AM

My bestfriend would be so mad seeing postss about what some jehovah witnesses do but it is true. My mom just does not answer the door. Yesterday a man approached my brother and my little cousin and gave them a paper about religion and my mom told my brother that he should never accept anything from strangers and told him to throw the paper away in the outside dumpster. With Kirby arggh my grandmother did not want them to come in at all and even though she said no they still came and talked my grandfather into buying from them. My grandmother was furious! She still talks about the price she paid for it and how she would have not if it was not for my grandfather wanting it so bad. Also they stayed sooo long, it really does not make sense no means noo! I can't tell you the many times the book sellers have came to my grandparents house and took their money without sending them a book. It is really sad. I hope no one has a problem with girl scouts asking you to buy cookies in the nieghborhood : ). I use to be a girl scout and was really scared to ask when my friend and I were selling cookies together.

02-27-2009, 05:49 AM	#32
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	I had a problem with a "religious group" every week when I first bought my house. When I saw them coming, I'd go on the front porch, tell them I wasn't interested and not to come back, then go inside and close the door. It didn't work! It continued for a YEAR! Every Saturday morning - until one time they knocked just as I was getting out of bed. I went outside in full pj regalia - told them that if they came back again I was going to call 911 and have their asses locked up for trespassing! Then I called the sheriff's department and asked them - very up front - if I COULD have them locked up for trespassing and was told that since I'd warned them and asked them repeatedly not to come back - that I could. I also put a BIG sign on the post beside the steps that says "NO ___________". I called their local headquarters and told the head knocker that if they showed up on my property one more time, they were going to jail and that I WOULD press charges. They haven't been back in 8 months and counting. You gotta do what you gotta do............ __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

02-27-2009, 07:43 AM	#34
jencar98 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 6,435 Blog Entries: 3	This thread brings back memories of my Mother trying to pretend she wasn't home when the JW's would come by for a visit. She was always too polite to just excuse herself. And they were always too persistent to notice a young mom w/ seven kids that didn't have time for their "chats". LOL....with seven of us kids running around, you can imagine what it was like for her trying to hide from them As kids, we were innocent and didn't understand why she was hiding in her bedroom when "those men" came to the door. Once my little sister told them, "My Mom said she's not home" Mostly we get JW's, tree services and the fruit peddlers..... and at least with the JW's I'm not too worried about being attacked. I'm more honest with them than my Mother was, I politely tell them "No, thank you" and shut the door. __________________ ~Ruby, Reno, Razz, & Jack~

02-27-2009, 12:03 PM	#36
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	These venting threads actually do help; I feel better after reading the replies. At least I know I'm not alone. Had to laugh at the descriptions of what some of you have done, especially chloesMama, xmasbaby75, and MyLadies. I've been thinking about doing the definition thing too. We only get religious solicitors, Jehovah Witnesses and Mormons, perhaps if I could find a sign that said "No Religious Solicitors" it would help. I use to just say, I wasn't interested, and never got angry, but now that I have a sign, and they say that they didn't know what the word solictor meant, I just feel angry, because I think they are lying to me, and while I expect a salesman to lie, I don’t expect it from someone who is trying to convince me that they have some religious insight. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

02-27-2009, 05:17 PM	#41
stovesj Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 3,299	Brain storm....how about a doorbell that yells "Go Away" when they push it. __________________ JoanneGracie and Izzy Wag More...Bark Less

02-27-2009, 05:49 PM	#44
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	This reminds me of last summer, We had 2 guys come to the door and they were selling meat Yeah, all kinds of frozen steaks , Like i would buy meat off the street If hub would not of been home, I dont answer ! We have the neighbor hood watch sign on our front and back door, It does seem to help some, We also have a big beware of the dog sign I hate to turn people away trying hard to work for there familys with the times being so rough, But you cant trust anyone either ! Its just not safe . __________________

02-27-2009, 03:30 PM	#37
MyLadies No Longer a Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,218	Gosh I feel so blessed now that I moved NO ONE comes to the door.... Oh.. I shouldn't have said that. Now they'll come. LOL. Another thing (not sure if anyone mentioned this yet or not) but in the city I used to live in there were alot of Home Invasions and this was a tactic they used... pretending to be a door-to-door this or that just to see if anyone was at home. I saw quite a few shady characters come to the door. Alot of times I didn't answer (dogs going crazy all the while). I was gonna install a camera at the door also, but never got around to it. (to help me see who was there) ... Cuz sometimes they'd come in the dark. Once I really screamed at someone for coming in the dark..and they said "oh it's just 7:00 pm!".. well I don't care -- it was DARK!! Kinda spooky when you can't really see who's out there even with a light on.

02-28-2009, 12:11 AM	#45
missj2007 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 698 Blog Entries: 11	My bestfriend would be so mad seeing postss about what some jehovah witnesses do but it is true. My mom just does not answer the door. Yesterday a man approached my brother and my little cousin and gave them a paper about religion and my mom told my brother that he should never accept anything from strangers and told him to throw the paper away in the outside dumpster. With Kirby arggh my grandmother did not want them to come in at all and even though she said no they still came and talked my grandfather into buying from them. My grandmother was furious! She still talks about the price she paid for it and how she would have not if it was not for my grandfather wanting it so bad. Also they stayed sooo long, it really does not make sense no means noo! I can't tell you the many times the book sellers have came to my grandparents house and took their money without sending them a book. It is really sad. I hope no one has a problem with girl scouts asking you to buy cookies in the nieghborhood : ). I use to be a girl scout and was really scared to ask when my friend and I were selling cookies together. __________________ I have lost my bestfriend, Poppy my angel,my protector March 29,2008-June 14,2009.