Jehovah's Witnesses Invasion

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

Why are there so man JWs around Davis and Porter Sq these days? Last night I saw more than 20 while I was taking a short walk around Davis Sq, and they were pretty aggressive at trying to start a conversation, despite the fact that I was already having a conversation with a friend. They keep knocking at my door too. Did they get some recruiting orders saying that these are good times to convince people to join them? When does it become harassment...?

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[tt02144.livejournal.com]

I haven't noticed an upswing either. However, I suspect that any group looking to 'recruit' members would gravitate toward areas with a lot of people coming and going, maybe especially lots of young, impressionable people who may be looking for something akin to what they're offering.
I did have a well-spoken, very young (possibly late teens) man from the south at my door recently. He was from one of the companies I've read about that 'collect' kids. He said they gave him a place to stay, but if he doesn't sell enough magazine subscriptions they wouldn't give him food or a place to stay. He also said 50% of what he earns goes to this 'company'. I felt bad, but I had to say no. I told him I couldn't support his 'employer' and that he should break away from them and find a real job and he'd be much better off. He looked upset, so I felt awful, but I just couldn't do it...

Collect kids?

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

First time I hear about this. I'd like to hear more about it. Where did you read about this? Thanks.

Re: Collect kids?

[ron_newman]

Here's a post from last year about it, and a long newspaper article.

Re: Collect kids?

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Ron.

[jezekel.livejournal.com]

someone from that magazine group visited me in medford, too! the girl said she was doing pretty well selling the magazines and didn't pressure us at all, but it was bizarre.