FabSwingers.com forum: Am i over sensitive or is she?

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Last night some charity workers were knocking on my door at a smidge before 8pm.. i put a post up on my facebook page (5000 members) simply stating

'Just a heads up there are charity workers knocking at doors, im in the ******** area'

got a comment this morning 'How awful! Charities reaching out and people giving their time to raise money for people less fortunate than us! For Christ sake it's a knock at the door! Get over yourselves!!!'

i hand on heart just thought of elderly people who may not appriciate a knock at the door so late, and also parents with younger children in bed..

im sat here pondering on this and probably over thinking it.. typical me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not at all - I'm not keen on people knocking that late. They are a cold caller like any other cold caller and outside normal work hours should be off limits.

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By *orum TrollWoman
over a year ago

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the way they said that was rude, they could have said it differently.

you're both allowed your opinions though, and either is fine. i think how it was said might be what's bothering you and if not then it should be only that.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

i decided against replying,, but part of me so wanted too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Last night some charity workers were knocking on my door at a smidge before 8pm.. i put a post up on my facebook page (5000 members) simply stating

'Just a heads up there are charity workers knocking at doors, im in the ******** area'

i hand on heart just thought of elderly people who may not appriciate a knock at the door so late, and also parents with younger children in bed..

im sat here pondering on this and probably over thinking it.. typical me"

Personally i'm not on bakebook and think its a load of bollocks. That aside, i wouldn't care what others think. We can't control others thoughts and feelings and nor do we have the right to. So don't fret so much about the comment.

As for charity going door to door. I turn them politely away straight away. Not because i don't like charities but because I already give to selected charities on a regular basis. I choose these based on my own research and personal reasons. So as far as i am concerned that part of me is already sorted. So don't need or want to discuss other charitable needs at home or abroad.

So OP. Just chillout and ignore the negative in life and imbrace the positive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm an over-thinker too, so know where you're coming from! I think it's good to put a heads up. We don't open our door at night after opening it to a man wanking last January. I think 8pm is too late when children are in bed!

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By *orum TrollWoman
over a year ago

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"i decided against replying,, but part of me so wanted too "

yeah don't interact with people like that is the best thing to do.

even if you explained yourself, like you have done here, they probably don't care and would just have something equally as rude to say back.

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By *ackDMissMorganCouple
over a year ago

Halifax

The reply was quite rude,I dont think yurvpost warranted that op

Miss

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No your not I wouldn't be happy with a knock on the door at that time either. My rule of thumb is once my curtains are closed ya can all fook off.

PTU XXX

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wouldn't have said anything but I'd be thinking something similar had I read a status like that on Facebook.

I wouldn't have put the status on either though cos if it was to warn elderly people I doubt they'd have Facebook anyway.

If it was dodgy people posing as charity workers to gain acces to property and then robbing people, (happened in the next town over) then a Facebook status to warn people would be appropriate.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

And this is from a friend you say?

I hate cold callers at the door or even phone, I give to several charities already on a monthly basis, I get these people need to get donations but knocking at a house at 8pm is not the way to do it, I'm usually in my satin PJs by then.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can't stand un solicited people knocking at my door at any time of be it a charity or religion or whatever or anyone else begging for money/donations/help of any description. Half the time I hate family and friends knocking if I'm not expecting them.

If I owned the property I'd like to dig a pit trap on the driveway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes she was over sensitive, but then Facebook is full of sensitive souls. Good for you on not replying, it's hard not to jump in with both feet occasionally x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"And this is from a friend you say?

no wasnt a friend.. i know of the person but was on a closed group on facebook. She was just a member

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Having 5000 friends on Facebook seems ridiculous to me they clearly aren't all friends and it seems inevitable some will question or disagree with some of your posts

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By *andomfodCouple
over a year ago

walsall

We put our lad down at 7ish and we get knocks like this, setting off the dog barking. Certainly not appreciated. We get a share of charity workers approaching us when we are out, so don't really appreciate cold callers. At 4pm it would be much more reasonable.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I can't stand un solicited people knocking at my door at any time of be it a charity or religion or whatever or anyone else begging for money/donations/help of any description. Half the time I hate family and friends knocking if I'm not expecting them.

If I owned the property I'd like to dig a pit trap on the driveway. "

lol made me giggle.. ive nothing to hide but i am quite an anxious person when it comes to my home, only my landlady, mum and grandparents have been here. Ive lived here 6 years and never had a friend in

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By *.nottsbloke..Man
over a year ago

the vale

"Having 5000 friends on Facebook seems ridiculous to me they clearly aren't all friends and it seems inevitable some will question or disagree with some of your posts "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't appreciate any charity workers knocking in my door. I choose what charities I donate to. I don't want strangers knocking and asking for my bank details if I'm honest. Too many scams going around.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Seeing a post like that on Facebook would have me thinking "so what?" I answer my door at any time of the day or night, even if I know it's a charity worker or religious groups. I did the same when my children were young; a knock on the door wouldn't wake them anyway.

I doubt old, vulnerable people would be on Facebook and some might like someone to chat to.

I wouldn't have warned anyone about charities knocking; maybe shady looking characters (which we have had scoping out the house).

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Having 5000 friends on Facebook seems ridiculous to me they clearly aren't all friends and it seems inevitable some will question or disagree with some of your posts "

Sorry should have been clearer.. it wasnt my personal profile, it was a 'group'.. i just refer to it as a page and it has 5000 members

It was a originally a selling page, but its a real community hub, with local business's recommendations, community events/fundraisers etc..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

if anyone knocked on my door at that time of night, I just wouldn't answer anyway so you did the right thing OP..

but maybe you should have also responded with an explanation for the person who questioned your motives

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

I actually never open the door unless someone has planned to visit. I don't give a shit, my house, I do what I like. Can't bear charity workers, avon ladies or randoms knocking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's a Facebook update. I can garuantee it will always piss at least one person off.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having 5000 friends on Facebook seems ridiculous to me they clearly aren't all friends and it seems inevitable some will question or disagree with some of your posts "

OP didn't say she had 5000 friends, she said the group had 5000 members

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By *ENGUYMan
over a year ago

Hull

"I actually never open the door unless someone has planned to visit. I don't give a shit, my house, I do what I like. Can't bear charity workers, avon ladies or randoms knocking

At my house, random knockers take their lives at their peril; if the survive the land mines, then they face the boiling tar descending on them from the ramparts!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having 5000 friends on Facebook seems ridiculous to me they clearly aren't all friends and it seems inevitable some will question or disagree with some of your posts

Sorry should have been clearer.. it wasnt my personal profile, it was a 'group'.. i just refer to it as a page and it has 5000 members

It was a originally a selling page, but its a real community hub, with local business's recommendations, community events/fundraisers etc.. "

Then I'm really not sure what your issue is?

Not everyone will agree with you.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Having 5000 friends on Facebook seems ridiculous to me they clearly aren't all friends and it seems inevitable some will question or disagree with some of your posts

OP didn't say she had 5000 friends, she said the group had 5000 members

"My facebook page" her words not mine

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I owned the property I'd like to dig a pit trap on the driveway.

I get that...it's your space. I like somewhere no other bugger really ever invades. That's really difficult to achieve right now as the house is always full of carers and doctors and visitors so we've stuck a sofa in the shed and called it home as funny as it sounds. It's somewhere to retreat to without folk hassling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day "

Not knocking on people door's their isn't. Those ant the ones who approach me in town! They get told where to go too. If I want to give to charity I will.

Stop begging. And it is begging

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"It's a Facebook update. I can garuantee it will always piss at least one person off.

Very true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day

Not knocking on people door's their isn't. Those ant the ones who approach me in town! They get told where to go too. If I want to give to charity I will.

Stop begging. And it is begging "

Cheers I'll take those sentiments to Africa with me when I'm volunteering with water aid

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im all for giving to charities when i can and feel i wish to support that particular one.

But door knocking,at night,in the dark,is that not a bit intrusive...??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's Facebook - it's full of gobby idiots.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really don't like the charities that knock on the door. As they aren't volunteers knocking they are on a wage or commission.

I research the charities I donate too as I don't want most of the money going on wages and not to what it is intended for.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day

Not knocking on people door's their isn't. Those ant the ones who approach me in town! They get told where to go too. If I want to give to charity I will.

Stop begging. And it is begging "

Yeah those arseholes like Cancer Research or Macmillan or teenage cancer trust and their begging for money

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think all charity callers, religious callers, energy caller should not be allowed to call on people past 5pm

It's not fair on the elderly, disabled, people with families and also everyday people

Yes I know callers have a job to do the same as the rest of us

The same as call centres

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By *andomfodCouple
over a year ago

walsall

"I think all charity callers, religious callers, energy caller should not be allowed to call on people past 5pm

It's not fair on the elderly, disabled, people with families and also everyday people

Yes I know callers have a job to do the same as the rest of us

The same as call centres "

Agreed. As someone who took a job selling gas and electric at one point, it disgusted me to see that 5-9pm was regarded as the best time to knock doors. I appreciate people are home, but that's how you get doors slammed in your face. Horrible job and I feel for anyone doing it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You know what you did and why you did it. Your heart was in the right place. Unfortunately messages are not always received in the manner you write them.

You did what you thought was right, if others have issues with that - then tough.

Don't loose any sleep over idiots.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I donated an amount to an Animal Charity.

Do you know how much commission those fuckers get?

They get £30 quid PER sign up and a % of the donation.

Yeah I'm not kidding.

**I know that now**

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

* It's the animal adoption charity.

I adopted a White Tiger.

But still.

/ right I've gotta work.

Bye

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

5000 members! Somebody's got too much time on their hands..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not an over reaction at all.

We've all read the articles in the media, how some charities operate nowadays, and usually in a less than charitable position, with more focus on CEO salaries.

I'd say the same re the hour of day they knock on doors, asking or soliciting for donations.

Common sense should say, it's too late.

People are naturally suspicious of them all nowadays. I donate, on my terms, not theirs.

Stick to your guns. If others jump in he precious outraged bandwagon, tell them to go do one with a sharp object.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

im not against charity workers (ive done fundraising in the past and continue to do so) what i disagree with is it entering your personal space.. phone calls, door knocking or being approached in the street. I dislike being preached too about religions also.

Ive no issue with general advertising on tv adverts etc.

I had to cross the road the other day walking down Torquay high street as i generally dont appriciate being approached by strangers. Was doing everything to avoid eye contact and i do feel that dreaded feeling..

I get people are different and dont mind it though. Must be a tough job. Id never be rude to an individual but the tactics must be hammered into them to try and get as much money as possible for their cause

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"5000 members! Somebody's got too much time on their hands.."

Its a group.. i set it up 7 years ago..

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By *rinking-in-laCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

"I think all charity callers, religious callers, energy caller should not be allowed to call on people past 5pm

It's not fair on the elderly, disabled, people with families and also everyday people

Yes I know callers have a job to do the same as the rest of us

The same as call centres "

What is the point calling before 5pm? Almost everyone who is not skint is at work.

They call in the evening because the majority of working families are at home then.

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By *rinking-in-laCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

"im not against charity workers (ive done fundraising in the past and continue to do so) what i disagree with is it entering your personal space.. phone calls, door knocking or being approached in the street. I dislike being preached too about religions also.

Ive no issue with general advertising on tv adverts etc.

Based on that I would say that whilst justifiable in a great part, you are over sensitive.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

I joined Facebook when I went travelling on my own as a way of letting my family and friends know I was safe and having a whale of a time.

Our street has a street party every year and we have a closed group page for that but it has developed into much more. There gave been burglaries from sheds etc, cats poisoned, lots of foxes due to some idiot feeding them, letters posted to wrong address etc...we actually talk to each other on the street now, so Sassy your post would have been appreciated.

You can't please everyone!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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Pissing off one person out of 5000 isn't bad odds.

I would have taken your post as " hide, the chuggers are on the way" rather than a help post for people with young children and old vulnerable people ( which is fine to say if you want to as they can be pests )

I doubt many old vulnerable people would be on Facebook.

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By *ovely_and_HimselfCouple
over a year ago

North of Derby

As someone that has been a volunteer raising money for a charity, i hate these door knockers... Yes, they are trying to get subscriptions to a charity, but they are being paid to do it... So personally, any time of the day or night they aren't welcome.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day

Not knocking on people door's their isn't. Those ant the ones who approach me in town! They get told where to go too. If I want to give to charity I will.

Stop begging. And it is begging

Cheers I'll take those sentiments to Africa with me when I'm volunteering with water aid

cool, beats street/door to door begging tactics

enjoy

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town

"Last night some charity workers were knocking on my door at a smidge before 8pm.. i put a post up on my facebook page (5000 members) simply stating

'Just a heads up there are charity workers knocking at doors, im in the ******** area'

i hand on heart just thought of elderly people who may not appriciate a knock at the door so late, and also parents with younger children in bed..

im sat here pondering on this and probably over thinking it.. typical me"

Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life? "

Yeah loads

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town

"Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life?

Yeah loads

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day

Not knocking on people door's their isn't. Those ant the ones who approach me in town! They get told where to go too. If I want to give to charity I will.

Stop begging. And it is begging

Yeah those arseholes like Cancer Research or Macmillan or teenage cancer trust and their begging for money

yes, unsolicited people approaching me for money i class as begging.

because they work for a company/charity doesn't change a thing. if an homeless individual approaches someone it's begging and they're often moved on, but it's ok because they have a coat with a charity's logo printed on it and a laminate round their necks? no.

i'd sooner give to the individual as the money isn't going on coats and laminates and those branded gazeebos they seem to love.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life?

Yeah loads

eh?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life?

Yeah loads

lol could infact ask you the same question if all you wanted to contribute was that snub remark..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hate door knockers, if I don't know them and they are not delivering something I have ordered or the postie they have no business knocking.

Get one of those notices on you're front door no cold callers ect

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"5000 members! Somebody's got too much time on their hands..

Its a group.. i set it up 7 years ago.. "

You set up a facebook group! Somebody's got too much time on their hands..

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town

"Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life?

Yeah loads

lol could infact ask you the same question if all you wanted to contribute was that snub remark..

Just wondered why one comment out of 5000 bothered you so much

Elderly people don't have fb and majority have a sign in the window with "no unwanted callers" on it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A doorknocker called at my house last night, I didn't answer the door. I don't feel bad about it, you can't give to every charity that asks. Mostly the doorknockers are doing it for payment and don't even belong to the charity they represent. Doorknockers can be rude sometimes, if I do answer the door I say no thank you and shut it again. XXX

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By *ndigo40Woman
over a year ago

secret town

"5000 members! Somebody's got too much time on their hands..

Its a group.. i set it up 7 years ago..

You set up a facebook group! Somebody's got too much time on their hands..

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By *iss.HoneyWoman
over a year ago

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Pisses me right off. If I want to donate to charity or read pamphlets I'll hunt it out myself.

Always at stupid times too...then they try and make you talk.

I got told I "sounded bitter" once

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

In my opinion OP, the answer to the question "Am i over sensitive or is she?", is the answer is you are. As you brought it up on here. If you weren't bothered you wouldn't have done it.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

You were right, the person who commented was wrong. Take no notice.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

The FB reply was grumpy, most likely a point scorer / LAM type person.

Also lots of those charity collectors aren't volunteers, they get recruited and are paid and bonuses etc.

Donate to who you want and when suits you.

MrB

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

Whislt charity is very important I don't appreciate them knocking on my door or trying to chug me in town.

These aggressive charity workers , who get paid, they aren't simply giving up their time, annoy me.

So I would have said thanks for the heads up sassy

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

Well my parents would be classes as vulnerable elderly people, both being in their 70's and disabled and they are both prolific Facebook users

They also have a sign on their front door supplied by the local authority stating "no uninvited callers".

Anyone who is rude enough to ignore it, whether a salesperson, charity collector or from a religious group, gets very short shrift and if they don't fuck off pretty quickly they are threatened with the police being called.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

"I don't know if any reaction is over sensitive.....

But what I do know is that unfortunately there is a need for charity 24hr a day

Not knocking on people door's their isn't. Those ant the ones who approach me in town! They get told where to go too. If I want to give to charity I will.

Stop begging. And it is begging

Yeah those arseholes like Cancer Research or Macmillan or teenage cancer trust and their begging for money

yes, unsolicited people approaching me for money i class as begging.

i'd sooner give to the individual as the money isn't going on coats and laminates and those branded gazeebos they seem to love.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think you're all bellends for posting trivial shit on facebook in the first place

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"I think you're all bellends for posting trivial shit on facebook in the first place

Just post trivial shit with the bellends on here instead.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Warning or not, it's not going to stop them knocking on doors.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Haven't you got nothing else going on in your life?

Yeah loads

lol could infact ask you the same question if all you wanted to contribute was that snub remark..

I cannot believe the abuse your getting. Are we not a community on here.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

"I donated an amount to an Animal Charity.

Do you know how much commission those fuckers get?

They get £30 quid PER sign up and a % of the donation.

Yeah I'm not kidding.

**I know that now**"

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

There was dog charity in the supermarket 'collecting' at the entrance. I went over to give a few pounds and they wouldn't take it, they would only sign up to a direct debit scheme.

Thanks but no thanks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There was dog charity in the supermarket 'collecting' at the entrance. I went over to give a few pounds and they wouldn't take it, they would only sign up to a direct debit scheme.

Thanks but no thanks."

Might be to stop any of the collectors pocketing the cash?

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By *gnitemybodyWoman
over a year ago

Onestepoutofthedoor

Well yeah it can be a little annoying someone knocking on the door,but I signed up to a local one a while ago when they came knocking. I wouldn't have warned everyone,I think that was wrong.

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By *etter the devil you knowWoman
over a year ago

Lyndhurst

"There was dog charity in the supermarket 'collecting' at the entrance. I went over to give a few pounds and they wouldn't take it, they would only sign up to a direct debit scheme.

Thanks but no thanks."

I would rather donate toys or food which you can sometimes do online. My friend used to give food to a homeless man only trouble was he would pester him every day for more as he walked past so he stopped giving him any.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Looking at some of the comments on here, people have definitely got out of the wrong side of the bed today...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking at some of the comments on here, people have definitely got out of the wrong side of the bed today..."

I give to charity and also donate a lot of time to various ones.

I never give at the front door or anyone swinging a box. Except. Rotary club and the British Legion poppy appeal. All the charities I help. Nothing is spent in administration or wages.

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By *elma and ShaggyCouple
over a year ago

Bedworth

"Pissing off one person out of 5000 isn't bad odds.

I doubt many old vulnerable people would be on Facebook."

My parents are! Both in their 70's one with ms and one with a heart condition

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"Pissing off one person out of 5000 isn't bad odds.

I doubt many old vulnerable people would be on Facebook.

My parents are! Both in their 70's one with ms and one with a heart condition "

My old dear is too. Late 60s.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a sign on my door that I downloaded from an advice site stating I don't want unsolicited callers and it is a criminal offence to knock. It works as I don't get them now. I was getting at least 5 a day.

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By *owdyboy 890Man
over a year ago

Country West

At that hour of night unless I knew them and were local enough it would be no thanks from me cause there is enough chancers around xx

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By *owdyboy 890Man
over a year ago

Country West

At that hour of night unless I knew them and were local enough it would be no thanks from me cause there is enough chancers around xx

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By *owdyboy 890Man
over a year ago

Country West

At that hour of night unless I knew them and were local enough it would be no thanks from me cause there is enough chancers around xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You're overthinking it. It's one comment on Facebook.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I have a sign on my door that I downloaded from an advice site stating I don't want unsolicited callers and it is a criminal offence to knock. It works as I don't get them now. I was getting at least 5 a day. "

One of the plus points to that post was that someone made me aware of those stickers and Devon & Cornwall police have a printable version which i now have on my door. I also printed off a few copies for others who didnt have a printer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

claymore mines are good too, but a bit indiscriminate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I used to do Avon on my first 2 rounds I dropped brochures off when everyone. After that I only dropped brochures off with those who ordered except at christmas when I'd brochures everyone again. I always got folk saying they appericeated this method.

PTU XXX

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1 in 15 people is a complete arsewomble, true fact... with 5000 people on your faceache page you got a lot of idiots in there...

If it is actually a real friend, you could point out that the charity door knockers are professionals not giving up time, but doing a job. on average it takes 2 years of monthly donations to their company before a penny reaches the charity. so don't give at the door call the charity direct instead.

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"Pissing off one person out of 5000 isn't bad odds.

I doubt many old vulnerable people would be on Facebook.

My parents are! Both in their 70's one with ms and one with a heart condition

My old dear is too. Late 60s. "

Any more for old vulnerable FB people?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Pissing off one person out of 5000 isn't bad odds.

I doubt many old vulnerable people would be on Facebook.

My parents are! Both in their 70's one with ms and one with a heart condition

My old dear is too. Late 60s.

Any more for old vulnerable FB people?

My mum asks if we're on The Facebook or The Youtube. She doesn't have a mobile phone either. She is 85 though. I'm only 8.5 years off of being 60.

60 is not old

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Tell me about it, I am nearer to it than you

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