• ORbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com
        3 days

        I got told to shut up last time I said this. “people can think what they want in the shower.”

        This com has turned into a “Just post” thing. They spirit is lost. Perhaps we need a “RealShowerThoughts” com.

  • dream_weasel@sh.itjust.works
    4 days

    Welcome is present day “well met” or something more like “I’m happy you’re here” not “please come in my house”.

    So no, I think you can keep your mat; most vampires are probably old enough to take the original meaning anyway.

  • scytale@piefed.zipEnglish
    4 days

    Wasn’t there a serial killer that said an unlocked door meant he was invited to go inside? That’s why I’ve never used a doormat that has “Welcome” on it. Hopefully that applies to vampires too.

  • SatyrSack@quokk.auEnglish
    4 days

    Sounds like a bit from What We Do in the Shadows. They could tell the camera how they enjoy how they are able to freely walk into half of modern residences nowadays whenever they want because people usually have a welcome mat that technically counts as an invitation.

    • rumba@lemmy.zipEnglish
      3 days

      That would keep them away if they could read. (not the vampires)

  • stopforgettingit@lemmy.world
    4 days

    A no soliciting sign doesn’t stop solicitors, so I don’t see why a welcome mat should have any more power.

    • jake_jake_jake_@lemmy.world
      4 days

      Depending on the jurisdiction, soliciting often requires a permit and conditions of the permit include obeying no soliciting signs. Failure to obey typically means the permit can be revoked, or it could be a criminal offense. Could be worth looking into that for your area.

      • MinnesotaGoddam@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3 days

        is it a specific local code violation or a state thing? because it can’t possibly be a federal violation, i am certain it ain’t a federal permit.

        when i search for [my town] + [solicitation] i get a bunch of pages on how to make a bid on projects with the town. but i have the high.

        • jake_jake_jake_@lemmy.world
          2 days

          Try looking up “peddlers permit” aka hawking, canvassing, and soliciting. I have seen it be any or a combination of the terms when codified.