canvassers in Davis Square again

[perich.livejournal.com]

Springtime brings out the unemployed students canvassing for donations throughout Boston. This weekend, they've hit Davis Square heavy. I could stand outside the Somerville Theatre and count at least six just by turning my head.

They appear to be soliciting donations for a group called Children International. They also seem (in my opinion) a bit more aggressive in getting pedestrians' attention this year.

Offered without judgment* or comment**.







* Though I imagine my judgment of them is pretty well implied

** Though you can make all the comments you like.

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[mattdm.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't mind so much if they were just asking for one-time donations, but the Greenpeace people at least are actually asking for a reoccuring-until-cancelled $20-or-more/month contribution. And I've seen some of the people not being very upfront about that at all, which is sleazy.

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[versonic.livejournal.com]

Not that it's a huge difference, but the Greenpeace donation is actually $15/month

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[sparkgrrl658.livejournal.com]

i feel bad for the greenpeace kids. god, they're annoying.

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[versonic.livejournal.com]

Yeah, but they tend to be nicer than the Children's ones.

What a terrible job...