humble_oppossum t1_iuk5vu9 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:10 PM

Reply to comment by MyScrotesASaggin in LPT: If you don't want kids ringing your doorbell on Halloween and don't wanna turn all of the lights out, put an empty bowl out with a sign that says "Take one". That way they will think somebody stole all of the candy. by MyScrotesASaggin

Then just put up a sign without the bowl? If you're not worried about judgement, why go the extra mile and fake you ran out of candy? Think about it

MyScrotesASaggin OP t1_iuk7bag wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:22 PM

To prevent knocking

humble_oppossum t1_iuk8o8x wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:33 PM

But... the sign alone takes care of the knocking. Lying about why the bowl is empty is for preventing judgement. But you already know that

MyScrotesASaggin OP t1_iuk94y8 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:36 PM

But... the sign alone takes care of judgement too. They will assume the bowl was stolen as well. But you knew that.

humble_oppossum t1_iukb1d1 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:51 PM

And there it is.. the truth about the lie. Yes I did know, I hope you do too. You don't need to lie and feel judged because no one cares if you're handing out candy. And making kids walk up for nothing will probably set off the ones you're trying to avoid. Good luck tho