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Originally Posted by La lamy
So some of you may remember when I posted a question regarding the rules about someone playing their music aloud for all to hear in our rec pool settings, because I couldn't find an actual rule about it online. Well... Many said the rule is: NO PERSONAL MUSIC is to be played in public pools, other than what can sometimes be pumped out in the pools' own sound system. One response actually asked me if I only cowardly ask questions on TOTV or ever confront people. This wasn't even worth a reply since I clearly originally stated I didn't know what the protocols were. But today, equipped with the rules, I decided to ask the person at Southside pool in the historic district if he could turn down the volume on his system (playing X-Mas music). Here is what happened. He said sure, and turns it down, then guy in pool starts yelling "hey why are you turning the music down"? Guy explains about my request than guy in pool goes nuts, saying it's X-mas time and am I a visitor, and Pffffff about the rules. So yea, just like I figured, selfish A..holes will always want to have their way. I wish I had asked him "what would Jesus think right now" but knew better. No, there's no attendant at that pool to complain to, and no I can't build my own pool. But maybe from now on, it'll be suntanning in my driveway, if i can find a lounge chair!
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I have several comments. 1st - that I find that many people in TV Land are hard of hearing. Not everyone, so we ALL have different sensitivity to loud noise. But, the overall trend is toward loudness. 2nd - type of music - hard rock, mellow rock, vocal jazz, instrumental, and classical to name a few - most people would probably be satisfied with a variety, but some would not be pleased. I, personally, would NOT like a steady diet of extremely hard rock or rap. And if I were reading while I was at the pool, it would be distracting to me because as I get older it is harder to concentrate and focus. 3rd - my most likely solution would be to bring my best noise-suppressing ear defenders with me and wear that - or a headset. While also moving as far away as possible from the music source. I would prefer no music to excessively loud music. 4th - people tend to form into cliques at the pools - the man in the pool probably had gotten used to the man playing his music loudly - so, he felt that he represented some group that was offended by your request to lower the volume. 5th - the man playing the music did the conscientious thing by lowering his volume. 6th - I feel that you did the right thing - you have paid your amenities fee and took the time to determine the rules. you are the one deserving to go there for sun, swimming, and socialization. So, please do NOT stop going there, do NOT allow the PUSHY types to dominate that or any other social activity in TV Land. Those types are everywhere in TV Land and elsewhere. They all need to be pushed back against because they can dominate and ruin many situations. I have observed many such situations get downgraded at clubs and sports activities. Many people at the pool will agree with you. They may be just staying silent and taking it. 7th and lastly (finally) - the last time I went to a pool was in March at the beginning of the US health problem. And I loved the pools. I loved to swim, read, socialize, and just people watch (such curious animals). It was often the high point of a particular day for me! Sadly, I felt compelled to avoid the pools for personal safety reasons. Good luck with your quest - it IS an important and noble one - not at all insignificant.