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Census Madness!!! American Community Survey - are they bugging you? Advice? | |
| Girl Genius Offer Upgrade  User ID: 1133676  United States04/08/2011 06:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
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| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/08/2011 06:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I told the guy to fuck off and he never came back again Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1322804Well, that gives me hope. I hate to be bugged by the gov't minions. I've heard about some pretty tenacious "census" workers. Everything in my attitude and body language gave no indication that I would change my mind so hopefully she won't be back. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/08/2011 06:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I told the guy to fuck off and he never came back again Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1322804and as he left he put a red sticker on your mailbox Haha! I have to admit I did check the mailbox - no sticker :) For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/08/2011 06:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 03:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Okay - since I posted this they have written me another threatening ("or you will be fined") letter and came back again today. I told the lady she needed to leave and not come back and she was almost laughing saying that they are just going to keep harassing me until I fill it out. Ugh ... any advice on how to get rid of this bitch? For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
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| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 03:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | mine is still unopened and they sent me a pre and post post card that it was coming and came. Quoting: the Questeon ? 1107257Wow - I never got the ACS itself (or maybe I did and tossed it) but I had the census taker come twice and looks like she will be coming once a week or so. I guess I will start not answering the door next but it really unnerves me to have gov't minions banging on my door. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Meow... User ID: 1236021 United States04/14/2011 03:46 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | PRICELESS !!!   The evil that men do lives after them. 'A Republic,if you can keep it.' |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 06:24 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Comedian said on another thread about this ACS 'They sent me one but I didn't get it; then they sent me another one but I didn't get that one either'. Quoting: Meow...PRICELESS !!! Yes, I wish they would just mail them instead of showing up at my door. I told my husband I want to put a gate up across the front of our place with "No Tresspassing" signs. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Comedian User ID: 1341823 United States04/14/2011 06:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Comedian said on another thread about this ACS 'They sent me one but I didn't get it; then they sent me another one but I didn't get that one either'. Quoting: Meow...PRICELESS !!! Yes, I wish they would just mail them instead of showing up at my door. I told my husband I want to put a gate up across the front of our place with "No Tresspassing" signs. I have a gate. The gate has a sign that says "If you can read this, our snipers can drop you". We don't get bothered. Don't run. You'll just die tired. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1333777 United States04/14/2011 06:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 06:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Comedian said on another thread about this ACS 'They sent me one but I didn't get it; then they sent me another one but I didn't get that one either'. Quoting: Meow...PRICELESS !!! Yes, I wish they would just mail them instead of showing up at my door. I told my husband I want to put a gate up across the front of our place with "No Tresspassing" signs. I have a gate. The gate has a sign that says "If you can read this, our snipers can drop you". We don't get bothered. LOL, I would do that but I try to keep a low profile (although my Ron Paul sign is still prominently displayed on my front deck). "No Tresspassing" will have to suffice. I almost grabbed the lady's arm to turn her around and escort her out. I'd better just stay in the house next time and see how that goes. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 06:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You are getting what you deserve for answering the first one (census). They have you targeted now, if you give the worker a hard time YOU WILL BE ON THE RED LIST!!!!! aren't you glad you cooperated? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1333777I only put "2" on the entire form - that is all I wrote. I think that is why they are coming back. I don't think it's random. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1277109 United States04/14/2011 06:55 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| cRoSS FiRe User ID: 1237458 United States04/14/2011 06:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sorry this is happening to you, OP. Wow. Creepy! I did my regular one, and moved since then, so I hope I don't get harassed. I hope someone here has an answer for ya! "Nothing is as far away as one minute ago." --Jim Bishop :gameizovar: It's DO:OM o'clock. WAKE UP! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1138565 United States04/14/2011 06:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Okay - since I posted this they have written me another threatening ("or you will be fined") letter and came back again today. I told the lady she needed to leave and not come back and she was almost laughing saying that they are just going to keep harassing me until I fill it out. Ugh ... any advice on how to get rid of this bitch? Quoting: Girl GeniusDon't answer the door. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1300512 United States04/14/2011 07:00 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The ACS is a waste of time and money for all involved. All of the information that they want answered in that stupid survey they already have. How many bedrooms in your home? Contact the county lazy asses all that info is on file there. Annual income? Contact the IRS So on and so forth. You can be fined for not filling this shit out too. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1338203 United States04/14/2011 07:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Ugh - the "census" lady came by today and tried to get me to take the American Community Survey. Quoting: Girl GeniusI told her that I already answered the census (I put "2" and mailed it back; that's probably why they are here) and was not interested in any more surveys and closed the door. As I was closing the door she was lying that this was not the census, it was a "survey from the House of Representatives". I said "No, thanks. I'm all set." She put a bunch of papers in my door. One identified the survey as the American Community Survey, which I suspected. Another paper, highlighted with pink, contained the "U S Census Code - Title 13 -- Ch 7 Offenses and Penalties" and all of that intimidating mumbo-jumbo basically saying that it is against the law not to answer the census (I already did; she admitted this wasn't the census) and another small paper that says she is "obliged to return until contact is made". She already made contact, duh, but I get the feeling that she is going to be bugging me!!! So they are lying and intimidating people into filling out these forms! Definitely not filling out any forms for these data-mining dirtbags. So, tell me GLPers how did you get rid of them? Are they still bugging you? Any advice? Thanks, in advance :) ~GG The Queen is getting freaked out over the drop in revenue, so our Census folk are stepping up the collection process so they can begin the COLLECTION process. |
| The Voice In Your Head User ID: 1282802 United States04/14/2011 07:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Comedian said on another thread about this ACS 'They sent me one but I didn't get it; then they sent me another one but I didn't get that one either'. Quoting: Meow...PRICELESS !!! Yes, I wish they would just mail them instead of showing up at my door. I told my husband I want to put a gate up across the front of our place with "No Tresspassing" signs. I have a gate. The gate has a sign that says "If you can read this, our snipers can drop you". We don't get bothered. Roflmao Comedian.....thats friggin priceless. Our one neighbor on the volunteer fire dept. has a sign in his window that says "This home guarded by shotgun 3 nights per week. You guess which 3!" When we were having troubles with one of my cousin's exs....I drew a chalk outline outside the front door and put his name in it. He came, I answered the door and instructed him to look down. He never did come back after that. |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 07:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sorry this is happening to you, OP. Wow. Creepy! Quoting: cRoSS FiReI did my regular one, and moved since then, so I hope I don't get harassed. I hope someone here has an answer for ya! Yeah - she was aggressive and laughing. Ugh. I told her she needed to get off my property and if she insisted on coming back, I'd call the police. She laughed and said "Go ahead. They know we're here." and didn't move. That was when I almost put my hand on her arm and escorted her off. But I realized she was trying to goad me and walked inside. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
| Girl Genius (OP) User ID: 1133676 United States04/14/2011 07:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Okay - since I posted this they have written me another threatening ("or you will be fined") letter and came back again today. I told the lady she needed to leave and not come back and she was almost laughing saying that they are just going to keep harassing me until I fill it out. Ugh ... any advice on how to get rid of this bitch? Quoting: Girl GeniusDon't answer the door. Yes. I just don't like anyone we don't know coming up to the door of the house. I usually go outside and head them off and turn them around before they get to far up the driveway. Frankly, I am trying to keep them away from my husband who is a pushover for stuff like this. If she bangs on the door for any length of time, I'm afraid he will answer it. That's why I want to put a gate up. For nothing is secret that will not be revealed… |
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| cRoSS FiRe User ID: 1237458 United States04/14/2011 07:25 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sorry this is happening to you, OP. Wow. Creepy! Quoting: cRoSS FiReI did my regular one, and moved since then, so I hope I don't get harassed. I hope someone here has an answer for ya! Yeah - she was aggressive and laughing. Ugh. I told her she needed to get off my property and if she insisted on coming back, I'd call the police. She laughed and said "Go ahead. They know we're here." and didn't move. That was when I almost put my hand on her arm and escorted her off. But I realized she was trying to goad me and walked inside. Yah that laughing part would have made my fingernails grow into claws too. "Nothing is as far away as one minute ago." --Jim Bishop :gameizovar: It's DO:OM o'clock. WAKE UP! |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 536850 United States04/14/2011 07:43 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You are getting what you deserve for answering the first one (census). They have you targeted now, if you give the worker a hard time YOU WILL BE ON THE RED LIST!!!!! aren't you glad you cooperated? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1333777I only put "2" on the entire form - that is all I wrote. I think that is why they are coming back. I don't think it's random. I did that as well and put a copy of the law concerning what the census is supposed to be for that I had downloaded from an activist website in the envelope and mailed it all back. Then I moved! |
| SwampWitch User ID: 1303303 United States04/14/2011 08:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How odd... Have you told her flat out that you don't want to/will not participate in the survey? I say go ahead & call the cops, if she comes back, and don't explain in detail on the phone when you do. Don't say 'There's a creepy census worker bugging me' Just say 'there's a total stranger harassing me at my home, she won't leave altho I've told her repeatedly to go! I don't know her, and I feel very threatened!' Give your address, then hang up. If 911 calls back (they likely will) do not answer it. A car will be at your drive within moments. Turn the ringer down after you call 911 so you can honestly say "Oh sorry - ringer was off!" when they complain about calling you back & you not answering. Fight fire with fire...that bitch has no right to infringe on your peaceful existence. Even the gov't wouldn't say that she has. She's just playin' you. Don't let her get away with it again. Good luck.  ...'n dat's da name a dat tune! |
| the Questeon ? User ID: 1107257 United States04/14/2011 09:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1308649 United States04/14/2011 09:29 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | she was almost laughing saying that they are just going to keep harassing me until I fill it out. Ugh ... any advice on how to get rid of this bitch? Quoting: Girl GeniusIs she admitting guilt here? I wonder if there are incentives which are now creating dangerous circumstances, such as but not limited to harassment. This is not legal advice, but sounds like a creepy and dangerous PERSON to me. Did you catch that PERSON's name? |
