Ladies and gentlemen.

The beauty of boards such as this one is the ability to share ideas and viewpoints - especially contrary ones - with the hope of learning more, influencing some, and occasionally (it seems!) amend our own views due to having learned more.

One of the uglier aspects of these boards is to the ease by which posted commentary can turn to insults and snobbery - neither of which "neighbors" should do or act.

Let us not forget that we either are now neighbors or are potentially neighbors, and let's keep the dialogue "neighborly." The anonymity behind a nom de plume should not be considered license to rudeness or denigration of persons for their opinions or ideals.

TOTV has not only become a text forum, but has also spawned lunches, events, etc involving its e-citizenry. So, let's keep it all as we would if we were face-to-face, because sooner or later that will happen.

I haven't met anyone on this forum personally yet, but I am looking forward to it. In the end, regardless of politics or any other topic, we all have one thing in common - The Villages! That one thing bonds us all - whether we recognize it or not - as neighbors who should have the maturity and civility to enjoy each other's company (including opinions!) in our common goal of well-earned retirement (full or part-time).