I don't recall anyone being pleased by that knock on the door from the JW. I viewed it as an entry into private property without invitation and without reasonable cause, a disruption of my private life at home during family time, and an uninvited invasion of my private beliefs. I always sent the JW packing and eventually found a way to stop those unwanted visits without being rude or verbally abusive. (I still thank my horse for her help!!)

On this board I scroll on by (most of the time) - its easy to do and repeatedly ignoring someone sends a strong message (assuming they are even paying attention). If I am addressed directly, that's a different matter.

Proselytizing is an attempt to convert. It is not the same as simple conversation or the sharing of ideas. (I know you know this, I am just explaining my reasoning.) To do so, one takes the position that their beliefs are correct/superior and the other person's beliefs are wrong/inferior. They key word here is 'belief'. I have no problem with someone deciding for themselves what their beliefs are, but I have loads of problems when someone persistently tells me what I should be believing especially doing so when uninvited. It shows disrespect for my right to hold my own beliefs, disrespect for my right to be left in peace, and there is a certain arrogance attached with the I'm right, you're wrong approach.

And I refuse to respond to AI when I identify it.