[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by bmcgowan13

nailed it....

I agree! Simple. Elegant. Straightforward.

[Plinker]

A young man, perhaps around 20 years old, knocked on my door last week and told me he was washing windows for my neighbors and asked if I wanted a quote. I didn’t say a word but pointed to my “no soliciting” sign. His response was: Oh, I thought it said “no singing”. I closed the door. Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Plinker

A young man, perhaps around 20 years old, knocked on my door last week and told me he was washing windows for my neighbors and asked if I wanted a quote. I didn’t say a word but pointed to my “no soliciting” sign. His response was: Oh, I thought it said “no singing”. I closed the door. Seriously, you can’t make this stuff up.

I stopped by your place a few days ago to sing for you. But, I left because I thought it said "no singing", too. Sadly, I've lost my voice, so I won't be back. 😉

[thelegges]

I am happy to answer the door, and with great success they leave immediately. No hassle, no threat, no signs.

Why I speak Cantonese when I open the door…they just leave. Any language will do except for Spanish..

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by thelegges

I am happy to answer the door, and with great success they leave immediately. No hassle, no threat, no signs.

Why I speak Cantonese when I open the door…they just leave. Any language will do except for Spanish..

Cantonese? Yah. I would leave, too. 🙄

[Djean1981]

Put a "No Soliciting" sign above your doorbell. Just like with spam calls, don't answer when someone unknown or unexpected rings. You have no idea what solicitors' real intentions are.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by twoods6711

Just wanting to find out how all these companies and people figure out when you close on your home and show up at your door step the minute you walk into your new home? Is there a way to get off that list? Thank you

AND its not just if you buy. I rent on a yearly basis. Doorbell started ringing at 8am the1st day.

I just presented as annoyed as I had rolled out of bed to answer . They stopped.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Cantonese? Yah. I would leave, too. 🙄

Not me! I'd be sniffing around for a meal. lol. Love the food!

[Maker]

Originally Posted by gorillarick

My neighbors who have been here much longer than me claim "soliciting" is not allowed in The Villages.

I think it is true because my statement to them is; ' why would I do business to a business that craps on our rules? why would I want to do business with criminals.? '
and they turn-around and leave the neighborhood quickly.

And if this is not true, why don't we make it a rule or law? Nobody wants door-to-door solicitation.

Cannot make a law against them. It's legal. These are public streets.
Sure, TV can put up a sign, but it's not enforceable and would never be binding upon private property.

[La lamy]

“Solicitation is illegal in The Villages. You will be reported.” How about this sign by your door.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Maker

Cannot make a law against them. It's legal. These are public streets.
Sure, TV can put up a sign, but it's not enforceable and would never be binding upon private property.

This is correct. The no soliciting "rule" is there to dissuade soliciting. But it has no meat to it. No one can be prevented from walking down the street. And "The Villages" could never make a rule that determines who is and who is not allowed on my property.

[MandoMan]

Originally Posted by twoods6711

Just wanting to find out how all these companies and people figure out when you close on your home and show up at your door step the minute you walk into your new home? Is there a way to get off that list? Thank you

You don’t HAVE TO answer the doorbell. The law doesn’t require you to do that. When I moved to my current house, a handful of people showed up. Sometimes I pretended that I wasn’t home. If I did open the door, I just said no thanks. They didn’t come back.

[gorillarick]

This is a gated community.

[Girlcopper]

Originally Posted by gorillarick

My neighbors who have been here much longer than me claim "soliciting" is not allowed in The Villages.

I think it is true because my statement to them is; ' why would I do business to a business that craps on our rules? why would I want to do business with criminals.? '
and they turn-around and leave the neighborhood quickly.

And if this is not true, why don't we make it a rule or law? Nobody wants door-to-door solicitation.

Hmm. Ok. Soliciting makes people criminals. Really?? congrats!! That’s the most uninformed comment made today on here. And to turn away solicitors you go through a whole speech like that?? Instead of just being an adult, saying no and closing the door??. lol. You must have a lot of time on your hands.

[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Unfortunately it's a matter of public record.

If you want to discourage them from ever returning, and maybe tell all their friends to not bother - while not threatening violence or the police, just be a curmudgeon.

[answer door]
Just stand there and wait for them to say something. If it's about them, being interested in cleaning your vents, mowing your lawn, fixing your driveway, selling you insurance, inspecting your roof, etc...

"Get offa my property ya <expletive expletive expletive> I <expletive> swear to <expletive> Christ you people are a <expletive expletive expletive>"

No threats needed. Just be whatever you consider your idea of being really rude is. Trust me. They won't come back.

You have just used Christ's name in vain in this post. I find that unnecessary to make your point.
Please refrain from doing that in the future.