What to do? [Archive] - ChiefsPlanet

Skip Towne

02-14-2005, 07:02 PM

I went to a customer's house today and when he opened the door this horrible smell hit me in the face. It would gag a maggot. The place was absolutely filthy and there was barely enough room to walk around because of dirty clothes and trash. I could even smell that rancid odor through closed windows when I was outside. There were 4 small children wandering around geting in my way as well. The question is: Do I turn them in to Child Protective Services? I really hate to see kids have to grow up in that squalor.

Abba-Dabba

02-14-2005, 07:04 PM

Umm, yes. Kids are probaly living with dogshit on the floor and he is get his dish, or what the **** ever.

Rain Man

02-14-2005, 07:09 PM

Call anonymously.

Or just send pastormikh a PM and ask him to clean up his house.

DenverChief

02-14-2005, 07:11 PM

Call the Health Dept let them do some investigating and then let them make the call to CPS

Bowser

02-14-2005, 07:14 PM

I second the call anonymously motion. There could be a dead animal buried in the filth, for all you know. Definitely not so healthy for young ones. Nasty.

2bikemike

02-14-2005, 07:15 PM

I agree those folks need to be turned in.

2bikemike

02-14-2005, 07:16 PM

I second the call anonymously motion. There could be a dead animal buried in the filth, for all you know. Definitely not so healthy for young ones. Nasty.

Shit there could be a dead person in there. Maybe ol granny died and they are to attached to let her go.

DenverChief

02-14-2005, 07:16 PM

Shit there could be a dead person in there. Maybe ol granny died and they are to attached to let her go.
ROFL

Bowser

02-14-2005, 07:18 PM

Shit there could be a dead person in there. Maybe ol granny died and they are to attached to let her go.

I just had a flashback of Chevy Chase putting his dead aunt on top of the family truckster in Vacation.

stumppy

02-14-2005, 07:20 PM

Skip, you really need to call it in. Hell, e-mail me the address and I'll call it in.

Pants

02-14-2005, 07:23 PM

Do the right thing Skip. Think of the little ones.

Rain Man

02-14-2005, 07:25 PM

Another bit of advice. Wait a couple of weeks before you call it in. No sense in having them know you did it.

(Yes, I'm a coward. But I'm a coward who's not afraid to admit it.)

(Actually, that's not true. I am kind of afraid to admit it. That's part of why I'm a coward.)

Skip Towne

02-14-2005, 07:27 PM

Skip, you really need to call it in. Hell, e-mail me the address and I'll call it in.
I may take you up on that. I figure they'll know it's me but I don't care. It wasn't a dead smell. I know what rotting flesh smells like. I had a herd of Angora goats and I smelled that all the time. This horrible smell was not something I had smelled before and I hope I never do again. The customers seemed to think it was normal. Bleeeccchh!

Rain Man

02-14-2005, 07:34 PM

I may take you up on that. I figure they'll know it's me but I don't care. It wasn't a dead smell. I know what rotting flesh smells like. I had a herd of Angora goats and I smelled that all the time. This horrible smell was not something I had smelled before and I hope I never do again. The customers seemed to think it was normal. Bleeeccchh!

You really should have taken better care of your goats.

FloridaChief

02-14-2005, 07:38 PM

You really should have taken better care of your goats.

What can you expect when you're attaching DTV dishes to their spines?

stumppy

02-14-2005, 07:46 PM

Phobia

02-14-2005, 07:59 PM

Asking an installer into their home knowing the conditions is a cry for help. They WANT you to call it in.

chiefs4me

02-14-2005, 08:23 PM

Yea go ahead and call...to bad all they will do is come take a look. If the kids are being fed and not hit or locked up, then they won't do a damn thing. Being filthy doesn't matter.:shake:

badgirl

02-14-2005, 08:27 PM

Yea go ahead and call...to bad all they will do is come take a look. If the kids are being fed and not hit or locked up, then they won't do a damn thing. Being filthy doesn't matter.:shake:
Wanna bet on that ?

Oops, dammit I hate it when Badgirl doesn't log off.

stumppy

Fat Elvis

02-14-2005, 08:39 PM

My wife says calling it in can't hurt anything. She used to work for CPS in KS.

badgirl

02-14-2005, 08:51 PM

Hey skip the womans name wasn't Phyllis was it AKA my mother. :cuss:

Seriously, it is best for these people to be turned in, I grew up with a lazy mom and our house was always trashed, filthy, although I still loved them, but as an adult it is best for the kids, at least they will be onto these people and maby make them keep the house cleaned even if they don't actually take the kids, it may be a wake up call. :shake:

Iowanian

02-14-2005, 09:01 PM

Hell yes.

NOrmally, I'd say live and let live(would they tell on you for your bong?)........but if little kids are in that crap, and it smells like Grandma died at Thanksgiving in the John.........make the call.

PastorMikH

02-14-2005, 10:08 PM

Call anonymously.

Or just send pastormikh a PM and ask him to clean up his house.

That's SO wrong. AND I GAVE YOU POSITIVE REP THIS WEEK!!!

Nzoner

02-14-2005, 10:46 PM

I agree,I'd turn them in asap.Four more kids growing up in that is soon to be four more adults who think it's normal to live like that.

Skip Towne

02-14-2005, 10:53 PM

Asking an installer into their home knowing the conditions is a cry for help. They WANT you to call it in.
If my house was in that condition I would make sure NOBODY got in to see it. There were 3 adults in the house who seemed to think it was normal.

Phobia

02-14-2005, 10:58 PM

If it's an issue of cleanliness, I think you should keep your trap shut.

If it's an issue of abuse and neglect, report it. If you're unsure, let the law decide.

We weren't there. Only you know for sure. One thing is clear, you must do your civic duty.

PastorMikH

02-14-2005, 11:00 PM

Skip, Does DirectTV have any policies about this? Had a guy in our last church that worked for the phone company. He was required by the company to report stuf like this. Kinda takes the monkey off his back when his employer doesn't give him a choice. Even if you are an independant installer, DirectTV may have some guidlines on this to make it easier to make a call.

And, from what you've described, there does need to be a call made.

Skip Towne

02-14-2005, 11:01 PM

Well, I hope the authorities do something about it. Those people really don't think they are doing anything wrong the way I took it. I have given all the info to Stumppy and I think it will be taken care of. I asked the guy where he worked to see who put up with his filthy ways and he said he worked in maintenance for a major hotel in Tulsa. You would think he would know better than to live like that.

WilliamTheIrish

02-14-2005, 11:03 PM

Call it in Skip. I'd do it in a minute.

stevieray

02-14-2005, 11:04 PM

You wouldn't have started this thread if you didn't think something needed to be done.

ExtremeChief

02-15-2005, 04:20 AM

Maybe you should upgrade them from the "Limburger 2000" receiver.

Rausch

02-15-2005, 04:29 AM

I may take you up on that. I figure they'll know it's me but I don't care. It wasn't a dead smell. I know what rotting flesh smells like.

teedubya

02-15-2005, 05:16 AM

What to do? Definately report those disgusting bastiges... and then go smoke a joint in your van and be proud of your good deeds...

Skip Towne

02-15-2005, 07:26 AM

What to do? Definately report those disgusting bastiges... and then go smoke a joint in your van and be proud of your good deeds...
That's the best idea I've seen yet.

Bob Dole

02-15-2005, 07:36 AM

I second the call anonymously motion.

Motion passed.

All in favor?

NewChief

02-15-2005, 07:54 AM

Skip, Does DirectTV have any policies about this? Had a guy in our last church that worked for the phone company. He was required by the company to report stuf like this.

Yup, it's called being a mandated reporter. Public school teachers also have this rule. If we suspect a child is being neglected or abused, we're legally obligated to report it.

InChiefsHeaven

02-15-2005, 08:02 AM

Not only must you report this, you must also follow up and let us know how it goes...

I think what kills me about that is the kids. Obviously, if it were just the adults, then let 'em live in squaller. That's their choice. The kids don't have a choice...

stumppy

02-15-2005, 08:05 AM

Being taken care of as I type.

stevieray

02-15-2005, 08:06 AM

The kids don't have a choice...

Kids don't choose to be aborted either.

Skip Towne

02-15-2005, 08:09 AM

ROYC75

02-15-2005, 08:13 AM

If you haven't called by now, I am disappointed in you.

Carry on.

Dartgod

02-15-2005, 08:14 AM

Kids don't choose to be aborted either.
What's this got to do with the topic?

You trying to bait Duh-nese out of the DC forum?

stumppy

02-15-2005, 08:16 AM

Someone from Protective Services will be at that house TODAY.

InChiefsHeaven

02-15-2005, 08:23 AM

Someone from Protective Services will be at that house TODAY.

Sweeet. Do you get a follow up? If so, ya gotta let us know...

Quote:Originally Posted by stevieray
Kids don't choose to be aborted either.

Yeah...I know that...thanks...:spock:

stevieray

02-15-2005, 08:25 AM

What's this got to do with the topic?

You trying to bait Duh-nese out of the DC forum?

Isn't this about caring for kids who can't do it themselves?

chief husker

02-15-2005, 08:28 AM

Isn't this about caring for kids who can't do it themselves?

No shit. This seems so simple. Make the call. Today filth, tomorrow it might be toenails. Make the damn call.

Dartgod

02-15-2005, 08:34 AM

Isn't this about caring for kids who can't do it themselves?
Sure, but please don't politicize (is that even a word?) it. You know abortion is a very sensitive subject around here. And I still don't see what it has to do with people who stink?

stumppy

02-15-2005, 08:41 AM

Sweeet. Do you get a follow up? If so, ya gotta let us know...

She said there is no type of follow up, unfortunately.

Braincase

02-15-2005, 08:44 AM

Were they speaking Klingon? (http://www.orlandoweekly.com/weird/index.asp?now=4495)

chiefs4me

02-15-2005, 09:12 AM

I agree that it should be checked out, children should not have to live in filth. But did the kids seem happy, were they clothed, were they being fed? I would just hate to see children taken away from their parents just because of dirt. I mean who are you or I to tell someone how to keep their house.

Oxford

02-15-2005, 09:20 AM

If you were in Greene County Missouri, I'd say NO! Children taken from their parents by DFS die in their foster homes. Better squalor than a box.

The worst part about this is that there is a financial incentive for agencies to take the kids (they get $7500 for each one). Since I assume you are not in Greene County, go for it

PastorMikH

02-15-2005, 09:34 AM

She said there is no type of follow up, unfortunately.

I would be suprised if there weren't. After all, Skip installed a DirectTV system for them. I would imagine that it will take them calling Skip back 2-3 times to get it all working right.:)

stumppy

02-15-2005, 09:44 AM

I would be suprised if there weren't. After all, Skip installed a DirectTV system for them. I would imagine that it will take them calling Skip back 2-3 times to get it all working right.:)

ROFL

You do realise I meant there was no way I could follow up on what they did?

Skip Towne

02-15-2005, 07:30 PM

I would be suprised if there weren't. After all, Skip installed a DirectTV system for them. I would imagine that it will take them calling Skip back 2-3 times to get it all working right.:)
I'm not going back in that shithole. One of my unsuspecting techs might though. Then I'll laugh and laugh.