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Originally Posted by cypressmark33
Approximately two weeks ago a community standards representative came by and told me I must remove the white cross from my front yard. It was apparently reported by a “troll“. I have taken the necessary steps to correct this deficiency. However, in going around our community in tall trees I find white crosses all over the place, along with other numerous violations of yard ornaments and and unkept yards. I don’t know if I was one person who they singled out for some reason or nobody else has taken care of any violations that had been reported. If the person who reported me for the cross would like to come by my house at 2166 Smoaks , I would be happy to introduce them to my style of religion.
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A person came to your house? I understood that people are sent a message and that they have options to move things close to the house under the eaves. Also as you know it has to be reported for a homeowner to get a message in the mail. Someone reported the white cross and community standard responded. That is how it works. It has nothing to do with "a style of religion" and has to do with rules on the deed. If anyone wants to report violations of the deed restrictions they can anonymously but you will not be notified unless they are indeed a restriction. Most of the people who live here like the restrictions that keep people from ornamenting their yard. I would also guess that people are not at all offended by the Christian symbol at all, just that someone put something in the yard when all ornaments are restricted unless permission is given by ARC. I am sorry you are hurt and angry. I feel it has nothing to do with the White Cross at all.
Most people support the deed restrictions and most people would not hurt anyone's feelings. I think anonymous reporting is cheaper and better. Many of us moved from other areas that had restrictions on ornamentations or yard art. I don't think there are many here who do not share your respect of the cross and if they aren't Christian they would not want to hurt your feelings either. I think you just got reported for having an unallowed lawn ornament.