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AIBU?

RSPCA canvassers knocking on door

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KnackeredOldWoman · 30/03/2017 20:25

RSPCA charity canvassers were in my road earlier on today. At about lunchtime they knocked on my door and I ignored it, they then knocked again at about 6.30, again I ignored and they have now just knocked again at 8.15pm and woken the DC's up , my DD is autistic and she had just dropped off to sleep. She's now downstairs, wide awake

I'm so annoyed, it's so selfish and intrusive. AIBU?

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KnackeredOldWoman · 30/03/2017 21:15

Just because something is legal doesn't necessarily mean it's reasonable

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KnackeredOldWoman · 30/03/2017 21:16

Erica - it is when you have young DC's and one has additional needs

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Itsmeitscathy · 30/03/2017 21:18

So put up a sign like pp have suggested...

AlphaBites · 30/03/2017 21:24

Sign up - job done. I still have some wazzocks occasionally knock on the door. But I stop them and point to the sign and say "No thanks."

DH is a bit more direct

KingJoffreysRestingCuntface · 30/03/2017 21:31

Never sign up with the RSPCA.

They're not above changing the amount you offer on your DD and hope you don't notice.

I speak from experience...

Stormwhale · 30/03/2017 21:34

I agree with you op. I live in a block of flats with a buzzer system to gain entry. I have lost count of the amount of times my dd has been woken up from her naps or bedtime because charity workers have pressed my buzzer. It is a very loud buzzer and they press it for ages. Even if I say no thank you over the intercom, they still manage to get in and then knock on all the doors, disturbing us further.

It should be banned. Harassing people for money is not going to work well as it actually puts people off donating.

Tapandgo · 30/03/2017 22:01

Erica - not precious at all to decide not to open your door to uninvited callers. It's your door and your decision.

Uninvited callers are a total pain. I'd give to charity, and there are enough avenues for people to donate) but I'd never give to one knocking on my door.

Ericaequites · 30/03/2017 22:13

It's reasonable to put up a No Solicitors sign. Never answering an unexpected knock is not. What if the police or fire were knocking on your door to give you bad news or warn you of imminent danger?. What if it were a relative or friend passing through? Perhaps some one might send a package as a present that needs to be taken in personally?

KnackeredOldWoman · 30/03/2017 22:34

I know who's at my door without having to open it Erica. I do have windows.

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BlueBlueSkies · 30/03/2017 22:42

I see it as a perfectly valid way of fundraising or selling. I have signed up for charity donations and bought subscription flowers too at the door.

I am always polite to them, they are making a big difference to the charity. One door to door fundraiser can generate well over 100k in donations a year, much more than they cost.

For the charities I do not want to support, I tell them that I already support the charity and that they are doing a great job. Quick, easy conversation with a smile .

rumblingDMexploitingbstds · 30/03/2017 22:52

It's extremely precious not to answer a knock at the door?

I've heard it all now....

No, it's not. It's my home. It's my time. It's my door. I may or may not choose to answer it depending on whether I feel like it. If I'm in the bath, busy with paperwork or a phone call, or as bloody today in serious pain as I often am so getting up to answer the door to yet another sales pitch is hard work and very painful, I'm absolutely free to make the decision to let that person knock all they like without feeling compelled to do anything.

I want to live in hop 's street. They're so frequent here I ended up buying a sign, which has helped. Apart from frigging Anglia Windows who insist that they're not selling anything so the notice doesn't apply to them.....

Yes, they just dropped round for a friendly chat, nothing to do with windows at all!

rumblingDMexploitingbstds · 30/03/2017 22:54

And police/fire/etc will shout through the letter box or bang on the windows if need be, and neighbours/friends/relatives will text.

Not a problem.

rumblingDMexploitingbstds · 30/03/2017 22:56

Sorry for the rant OP. Hope your dd has settled, and yes, agree it's very annoying. Amazon do signs quite cheaply.

NotReallyMeToday · 30/03/2017 23:17

I have a lot of time on my hands? I'm not sure that >5 min every couple of months exactly counts, but I get this isn't really a post where the OP is asking if she's U or wants a resolution or advice. It's someone venting about a minor annoyance, which is fair enough.

sirfredfredgeorge · 30/03/2017 23:19

Even if I say no thank you over the intercom, they still manage to get in and then knock on all the doors, disturbing us further.

That's a breach of the code, they have to get permission from everyone at the door. For this (and any ignoring of "no cold caller signs" or other breaches) don't just sit point or seethe, make a complaint, they like you to complain to the charity first, but:

www.fundraisingregulator.org.uk/make-a-complaint/complain-about-a-fundraising-approach/

JaniceBattersby · 30/03/2017 23:30

I really don't like door-to-door fundraising. It's basically pressure selling.

However, I understand why charities do it. If it works, then I guess it's not the end of the world.

What does royally piss me off though is when they knock on the door and the first thing they say is 'don't worry, I'm not going to ask you for any money...' and then ask you to sign a direct debit. FUCK OFF.

I had the RSPCA at my door a couple of weeks ago. His opening gambit was "I'm guessing you like animals like all of your neighbors around here?"

Me: "No."

Him: "What, you don't like any animals?"

Me: "No. I hate them."

Him: "But you don't like cruelty to animals, right?"

Me: "Wrong. I think everyone should be cruel to animals."

He left. And then he probably reported me to the RSPCA for being an animal-hating bastard.

(I don't hate all animals. Just most of them )

SlinkyTink · 30/03/2017 23:31

YABU not to have a sign. I have one and it works a treat.

PinkCrystal · 30/03/2017 23:44

Yanbu they're a pain. I don't answer door unless someone is expected.

Lala198 · 31/03/2017 06:17

Just put up a sign saying no cold callers please. You can download and print off in a few minutes.

The CEO salary is in the annual report. It's lower than the usual amount for a CEO of a large organisation.

Unfortunately the door to door fundraisers are an outside company so not RSPCA employees.

Do complain if you feel strongly enough but a sign will fix it. No biggie.

TheMaddHugger · 31/03/2017 07:16

(((((((((((big soft Hugs)))))))))) OP

I really feel for you dealing with the aftermath of a child woken too soon.

You are the one dealing with a child in melt down. Not the posters here with No Experience of dealing with this in the moment.

Lala198 · 31/03/2017 07:41

I have a young child. I hate it when he's woken. So I got a sign and it's not happened since. Not not sympathetic, it's bloody annoying when someone wakes your DC up. But there's a solution in getting a sign, so I'd suggest doing that.

I didn't understand the need to bring the CEO salary into the equation and it's an easy thing to find out as it is disclosed in the annual report.

The occasional person who ignores my sign gets a flea in their ear

Cinderpi · 31/03/2017 07:43

So much sympathy for you. We had energy scammers here yesterday ("have you read the very important energy report we sent you? It was VERY IMPORTANT! 65% of your street are paying too much for energy")

At that point I pointed to screaming 5 month old and ranted about how he had woken her to try to sell me stuff, how I haven't slept in 5 months and I was NOT HAPPY!

He didn't hang around, and when he tried the street again in the evening he didn't knock at my door... I felt slightly guilty as I'm not normally ranty but she hasn't napped in weeks...

WateryTart · 31/03/2017 07:47

Put a sign on your door saying no charity callers. Job done.

abbsisspartacus · 31/03/2017 07:59

I had a sign they ripped it off now I just ignore the door or at a push I open the window and tell them no

Runny · 31/03/2017 08:08

I wouldn't piss on the RSPCA if it were on fire. They are useless. The 'I'm guessing you are an animal lover?' When they've seen my cat in ten window is a tactic they've used on me as well. Yes I am an animal lover, but you lot are only in it for the money and only pursue cases where there is big money involved.

Give your money to a local shelter instead.

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