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05 October 2010, 05:17 PM
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Street charity workers
I'm sick of these people.
You know the 'professional' ones, typically pimping for Greenpeace, Shelter etc. Look like students.
It's that they infest every high street going, and walking down said streets feels like being continually harassed like the street equivalent of 'cold callers'.
...and they all have adopted the same over-cheery, zanny personalities like childrens TV hosts. Is it supposed to make me feel unthreatened or something? I guess they all get coached in the same way and found that act to be most successful in disarming people.
OTOH I do give money to people who are obviously volunteers. The type who just stand there or sit at a desk and don't ASK.
I'd really like them banned.
You know the 'professional' ones, typically pimping for Greenpeace, Shelter etc. Look like students.
It's that they infest every high street going, and walking down said streets feels like being continually harassed like the street equivalent of 'cold callers'.
...and they all have adopted the same over-cheery, zanny personalities like childrens TV hosts. Is it supposed to make me feel unthreatened or something? I guess they all get coached in the same way and found that act to be most successful in disarming people.
OTOH I do give money to people who are obviously volunteers. The type who just stand there or sit at a desk and don't ASK.
I'd really like them banned.
05 October 2010, 05:22 PM
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I find myself doing this more. Recently there was an old Lady collecting for the MacMillan nurses at Asda when we were food shopping. Popped a quid in as it is a good cause. Done it for the cadets/soldiers who collect for Help4Heroes too. They usually help you pack your shopping as well 
No pressure and feel like I'm doing my bit.
Do not enjoy over pressurising chit chat from the hippy looking collective usually found harassing easy targets in the town centre, or door knocking in unison with Jehovas Witnesses. I admit they're probably doing it as a good cause but when you have a hormonal Mrs with a baby bump and cash is a bit tight...
Better than getting stabbed by a wannabe gangsta I guess
No pressure and feel like I'm doing my bit.Do not enjoy over pressurising chit chat from the hippy looking collective usually found harassing easy targets in the town centre, or door knocking in unison with Jehovas Witnesses. I admit they're probably doing it as a good cause but when you have a hormonal Mrs with a baby bump and cash is a bit tight...
Better than getting stabbed by a wannabe gangsta I guess
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05 October 2010, 05:25 PM
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I was offered to become one of these "volunteers" for around Belfast and the money was rather fecking good, infact if i wasnt such a miserable unsociable cockend I would have taken the job.
05 October 2010, 05:28 PM
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See the peppy hip dude/dudette is making alot more money than you. Don't think for one minute they are doing it for any other reason. I know real charity workers who do a damn fine job, these people aren't them.
05 October 2010, 05:29 PM
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I dislike them intensely as most do but they get more money than the sweet old lady rattling a tin.
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I dislike them intensely as most do but they get more money than the sweet old lady rattling a tin.
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05 October 2010, 05:49 PM
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I dunno how much they make but I doubt it's as much as you were promised.
They are like vultures IMHO taking advantage of peoples civility. I can see 'em evaluating people as they approach....who to talk to who not to, who looks like a mug etc.
I think I'll tell the next one to **** off and see their reaction.
05 October 2010, 05:54 PM
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I'm sick of these people.
You know the 'professional' ones, typically pimping for Greenpeace, Shelter etc. Look like students.
It's that they infest every high street going, and walking down said streets feels like being continually harassed like the street equivalent of 'cold callers'.
...and they all have adopted the same over-cheery, zanny personalities like childrens TV hosts. Is it supposed to make me feel unthreatened or something? I guess they all get coached in the same way and found that act to be most successful in disarming people.
OTOH I do give money to people who are obviously volunteers. The type who just stand there or sit at a desk and don't ASK.
I'd really like them banned.
You know the 'professional' ones, typically pimping for Greenpeace, Shelter etc. Look like students.
It's that they infest every high street going, and walking down said streets feels like being continually harassed like the street equivalent of 'cold callers'.
...and they all have adopted the same over-cheery, zanny personalities like childrens TV hosts. Is it supposed to make me feel unthreatened or something? I guess they all get coached in the same way and found that act to be most successful in disarming people.
OTOH I do give money to people who are obviously volunteers. The type who just stand there or sit at a desk and don't ASK.
I'd really like them banned.
05 October 2010, 05:57 PM
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People in the street who sign you up for charities are paid and often do not work for the charities they represent, they work for charity recruiters.
Minimum commitment is £10 a month and pretty much the whole of the first years' contribution goes to the recruiter not the charity. Larger charities do have their own recruiters, but they are still paid.
This is very different from the biddy shaking the tin at you outside your local LIDL.
05 October 2010, 09:45 PM
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Had a bloke call to my house one evening representing some unheard of charity, who were allegedly collecting money for deaf children. This wasn't a bucket rattling exercise, he was asking for a £15 a week commitment. He commented on my satellite dish, drawing a parallel between the cost of Sky TV and the amount he was asking for. I took great delight in telling him that my satellite dish was for receiving free view which cost f**k all, which was precisely what I was prepared to give him.
Got my fingers burnt with charity recently with the NI Air ambulance - very selective with which charities I contribute to.
Got my fingers burnt with charity recently with the NI Air ambulance - very selective with which charities I contribute to.
05 October 2010, 09:52 PM
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I'm soon to be a volunteer worker, I think I will ask do you drive a Subaru and/or are you a miserable ******. If yes to either, good day to you!
I'm hoping I don't end up doing this harassing people while they are out and about.
I'm hoping I don't end up doing this harassing people while they are out and about.
06 October 2010, 09:44 AM
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It's pretty obvious that they are doing it for money.
I dunno how much they make but I doubt it's as much as you were promised.
They are like vultures IMHO taking advantage of peoples civility. I can see 'em evaluating people as they approach....who to talk to who not to, who looks like a mug etc.
I think I'll tell the next one to **** off and see their reaction.
I dunno how much they make but I doubt it's as much as you were promised.
They are like vultures IMHO taking advantage of peoples civility. I can see 'em evaluating people as they approach....who to talk to who not to, who looks like a mug etc.
I think I'll tell the next one to **** off and see their reaction.
Once whilst walking into town a guy in his early 20's stopped me, quickly mentioned the charity then went on to ask if I could afford, 20p. Naturally I said yes. He then said that I would also be able to afford 20p a day and requested me to sign up to his charity - by direct debit! I walked on reminding myself to remember his face for next time............
................. which was about two weeks later.
I was again walking along the same road into town and the same guy approached me. Right I thought, I'm prepared for you this time. He tried to make eye contact but I ignored him, so he puts his hand out across my chest forcing me to stop. I grabbed his forearm and looked him right in the eye and said 'The next time you stop me when I'm walking boy, I'll break your f**king arm', promptly released his arm and walked on. The last thing I saw was his mouth open and his chin drop to the ground. All thanks to ****** and Bricktop.
06 October 2010, 09:51 AM
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I must be that mug then as I've been 'stopped' a few times.
Once whilst walking into town a guy in his early 20's stopped me, quickly mentioned the charity then went on to ask if I could afford, 20p. Naturally I said yes. He then said that I would also be able to afford 20p a day and requested me to sign up to his charity - by direct debit! I walked on reminding myself to remember his face for next time............
................. which was about two weeks later.
I was again walking along the same road into town and the same guy approached me. Right I thought, I'm prepared for you this time. He tried to make eye contact but I ignored him, so he puts his hand out across my chest forcing me to stop. I grabbed his forearm and looked him right in the eye and said 'The next time you stop me when I'm walking boy, I'll break your f**king arm', promptly released his arm and walked on. The last thing I saw was his mouth open and his chin drop to the ground. All thanks to ****** and Bricktop.
Once whilst walking into town a guy in his early 20's stopped me, quickly mentioned the charity then went on to ask if I could afford, 20p. Naturally I said yes. He then said that I would also be able to afford 20p a day and requested me to sign up to his charity - by direct debit! I walked on reminding myself to remember his face for next time............
................. which was about two weeks later.
I was again walking along the same road into town and the same guy approached me. Right I thought, I'm prepared for you this time. He tried to make eye contact but I ignored him, so he puts his hand out across my chest forcing me to stop. I grabbed his forearm and looked him right in the eye and said 'The next time you stop me when I'm walking boy, I'll break your f**king arm', promptly released his arm and walked on. The last thing I saw was his mouth open and his chin drop to the ground. All thanks to ****** and Bricktop.
06 October 2010, 06:02 PM
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I was stopped by some hippy chick collecting for save the children last week. She said 5 minutes of my time and that she want no money from me. She spends 5 minutes telling me how many water purification tablets could buy, then whips out a direct debit form.
She then tells me having know money is no excuse for not giving, as she is £12 k in debt and gives £60 a month
She then tells me having know money is no excuse for not giving, as she is £12 k in debt and gives £60 a month
15 October 2010, 02:32 PM
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Not so much charity workers here - theres one big issue seller and a few of Harry Ks mob but they are easy to spot. The leccy and telephone bods are easy to spot being mostly ethnics and we don't get many of that sort here.
One approached us yesterday and the wife said "I'm sorry I'm too busy" cheeky streak of pi55 mutters "I see, too busy to save money".
One approached us yesterday and the wife said "I'm sorry I'm too busy" cheeky streak of pi55 mutters "I see, too busy to save money".
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i just walk on the other side of the street when i see them. if i do get stopped, i just say 'sorry, i already work for a charity' and they leave me alone (its true as well!)
i'm more annoyed by the vast quantity of these printed bin bags i get through the door asking for clothes and stuff. Probably get 3 or 4 of them a week!
(its true as well!)i'm more annoyed by the vast quantity of these printed bin bags i get through the door asking for clothes and stuff. Probably get 3 or 4 of them a week!
17 October 2010, 12:30 PM
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Have to say that the ones we get in this area are very polite and don't push themselves in any way.
When you donate they are always very pleasant about it.
Rather than getting all wound up about it, maybe it is worth remembering that they are doing the job for a good cause.
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When you donate they are always very pleasant about it.
Rather than getting all wound up about it, maybe it is worth remembering that they are doing the job for a good cause.
Les
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Have to say that the ones we get in this area are very polite and don't push themselves in any way.
When you donate they are always very pleasant about it.
Rather than getting all wound up about it, maybe it is worth remembering that they are doing the job for a good cause.
Les
When you donate they are always very pleasant about it.
Rather than getting all wound up about it, maybe it is worth remembering that they are doing the job for a good cause.
Les
That sort of polite and common sense approach will get you nowhere on NSR Les
18 October 2010, 11:06 AM
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18 October 2010, 03:04 PM
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................. which was about two weeks later.
I was again walking along the same road into town and the same guy approached me. Right I thought, I'm prepared for you this time. He tried to make eye contact but I ignored him, so he puts his hand out across my chest forcing me to stop. I grabbed his forearm and looked him right in the eye and said 'The next time you stop me when I'm walking boy, I'll break your f**king arm', promptly released his arm and walked on. The last thing I saw was his mouth open and his chin drop to the ground. All thanks to ****** and Bricktop.
I was again walking along the same road into town and the same guy approached me. Right I thought, I'm prepared for you this time. He tried to make eye contact but I ignored him, so he puts his hand out across my chest forcing me to stop. I grabbed his forearm and looked him right in the eye and said 'The next time you stop me when I'm walking boy, I'll break your f**king arm', promptly released his arm and walked on. The last thing I saw was his mouth open and his chin drop to the ground. All thanks to ****** and Bricktop.