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I'm sorry to report that I was chugged on Lordship Lane yesterday at approximately 4pm. Three of them came at me - I tried to avoid them but one of them caught up with me just outside Somerfield.


Description: Two white males, one black female (and no, I'm not racist, before anyone starts). All wearing light coloured tabards with red piping around the hems - and carrying clipboards.


Just wanted to let everyone know so they can be on their guard. My neighbour has been chugged four times this year and says he can't remember it ever being this bad.

Chuggers have been in operation near the co-op for months now on and off - I usually bark "No!" the moment they open their mouths - short and sweet and I don't even have to break stride. To rub it in I may stop and buy a Big Issue and exchange a few pleasantries with the vendor before moving on.
I'm all for giving to charity but this is just harassment! Someone once told me to ask a chugger, "how much are you getting paid?" highlighting the fact that donations are paying for them to be there. I don't believe this form of campaigning is effective anymore, if people want to give to charity they can through nice campaigning such as TV advertisements/websites etc, not harassment!
CHUGGING - derived originally from SUGGING - Selling Under the Guise of Research - i.e. those peope who used to pretend to be Market Researchers and would then try to sell a financial vehicle - invented as a term by the MR industry who were upset that these people were bringing valid street MR into disrepute. 'Chuggers' don't always try to raise Charity under the Guise of Research, but, like Suggers - approached you in the street with a clip-board like legitimate Market Researchers did. but then tried to drum up donations.

I have Never heard the Term 'Chugging' before... But understand what you are all on about.


'Chuggers' ?? Just ignore them. Simple.


I give money to Genuine Collectors like Red Cross, RNLI Life Boats, RNIB.


I myself have been a Collector for The RNLI. Some Years back.

Licenced Spot.


Rules:- Do not approach people. Do not Rattle the Box.


Never give money at the door.


NONE of the genuine Charities Collect at the Door.

It all starts so innocently, dabbling in brightly coloured tabards, but it can escalate so quickly, first a couple more polka dots, to look a bit zany and pretty soon they've progressed to red noses, twirly bow ties and oversized shoes.

It's always such a tragic but oh so predictable downward spiral.

If you want to REALLY upset a chugger then ask for a detailed break-down of how much of your donation is going to the charity and how much is going into their own coffers. I've tried twice and both times it ended in tears (not mine). I've never known a less straight answer to a straight question. And I really object to the way they try and flirt with you. And the way they say something like "never mind, have a nice day anyway" as you walk off, because you know that they really just want to flip you the finger.

HonaloochieB Wrote:

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> I wouldn't be seen talking to anyone in a tabard,

> a well cut kagoul though is a different matter.



I suppose this means the medieval banqueting evenings I was planning are a waste of time. But a hill-walkers' ho-down sounds like an idea...

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