Welcome, Xclam!
When they call, if you want to get rid of them, rather than enlighten them, just tell them that you oppose the CofS, and that they can have a conversation with you if they like, but that you will be posting whatever they say on the net - that should do the trick!
I'd use the opportunity to ask them why two former members of the WatchDog Committee agree that David Miscavige is a violent bully and abuses Sea Org staff. Or to ask why the Church leaders gave out parts of Marty Rathbun's and Mike Rinder's pc folders to be published in the newspaper.What's the best policy, just not answer? Try to convince them to delete me from their lists? Be abusive and hope they'll get the message that way?
I used to keep notes by the phone so I wouldn't forget to tell them anything important.
Since you asked. I recommend the following:Or just be snarky. Whatever.
- Treat the caller like a real person. Don't think of him as some cult wacko. Be polite. Be honest and straightforward.
- Be ready with a summary of what you want to say. What *I* want to say is:
--- I had some great experiences with Scientology.
--- I also had my own communication crushed by LRH policies.
--- I am outraged by the abuses I've learned of: coerced abortions, in particular. I've gone to great lengths to get the truth on these abuses, and so far, the info I have says they are real.- I demand a solution.
- Demand from them, personally, a solution. That specific person calling you needs to explain why they, personally, support an organization that has committed such abuses and have not taken responsibility. Pressure them into taking responsibility.
- Make 'em a deal. Offer to buy a book if they can provide specific credible evidence, say, that refutes Astra Woodcraft's story. Offer to buy a CD if they cancel the Disconnection policy. That would be a fair deal.
- Ask to talk to their senior, since the phone calls aren't stopping. Get the name and phone number of their senior. Follow through and call the senior.
mac
What's the best policy, just not answer? Try to convince them to delete me from their lists? Be abusive and hope they'll get the message that way?