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Originally Posted by Mack184

Since I have discovered TOTV I had read every single comment on every single thread. There are some who I'm sure think I comment too much, but in truth, I comment very little. After reading all of these threads for a number of months I have used the same method as radio ratings and polling companies do to reach my results. Trying to present your opinions as equal to scientific polling data is laughable.

While it is true that the majority of the 90,000 Villages residents do not actively comment on TOTV, there is indeed a workable cross-section of residents participating here. After doing the reading here is what I have learned from this... I would argue that the regular posters on TOTV are not at all representative of the community as a whole. They are likely much more passionate and engaged than the average resident, and many, like myself, do not live in TV - yet.

Residing in TV are a majority of smug, self-important people who think that their sewage is scentless because THEY live in TV and YOU do not. That is a wild generalization and exaggeration IMO. I am sure there are some that fit that description, but not the majority. In fact this post seems to, with all due respect, show you to be in that category. There is a very definate pecking order in TV..Those whom you call "Frogs" who live here year-round and the only time they are ever leaving is when the big black station wagon hauls you to the junkyard. Their attitude is that they are FAR superior to everyone else who lives in TV. Then come the "Snowbirds". People who own homes here, but only come during the winter or for vacation periods. As judged by the first group they are OK, but they are definately NOT one of "them". And finally comes those who dare to show up in the winter and pay rent. You despise them. Anything that happens between December & April that disturbs your nirvana can be blamed on them.

Overall the majority of TV residents are a collection of whining, grumbling, kvetching old people who despite having 1800 clubs & activities and 36 or more golf courses, their biggest activity is to complain about virtually everything. Once again a wild generalization and very insulting portrait of many good, thoughtful, people. You whine about your neighbors who who walk their dogs to the post office boxes because the poor pooch might inconveniently relieve himself along the way. You whine about your neighbors who put some sort of decorative pot or trinket on THEIR garden or front steps. You whine about the possibility of the various unwashed hordes who just might invade your nirvana in Brownwood or other places. Never mind that these are open public places & private businesses. You carefully veil your racism in language which any person with a brain can figure out in seconds. I could write on and on about what I have learned. I have also learned that you have been building lots of churches. Either you're just interested in building buildings or you become deaf once you enter the building. Pretty bitter viewpoint, and unwarrented IMO.

While TOTV is a place for residents to communicate, it is also a place where people come to LEARN about TV. If you are not already convinced that TV is nirvana or God's Little Green Acre then taking the time to really read this forum will very much likely convince you that it is not. I found TOTV three years ago and, much like you, went back about six months and read most posts that seemed of interest to me. I came away with a very different view from yours - it made me ever more anxious to come and see for myself. I have now been there 3 times and am committed to rent this coming Feb. and Mar. and still find the place, and most of the people amazing.

I came here looking for information and to be convinced. I have come away with the impression that the majority of people (but not all) here are snide, two-faced and whiny. The Majority? Please share your scientific data for that assumption


Again..this is what TOTV has taught ME. And speaking only for ME..What I have learned is that TV is a city. Just like any other city. It is not nirvana. While it's a nice place, many cities are nice places and many people like where they live. Heck..even Toldeo was loved by Max Klinger. But the hype of TV being "Florida's Friendliest Hometown" is a lie. When you look at it from a distance it seems unbelieveable, almost fantastic, but up close, the reality is a lot more gritty & not all that pretty. Well, we have been up close and looked for the warts, and have found very very few, relative to other places we have lived or visited.

I don't totally disagree with some of your contentions, but I think you have done what you criticized by making some excessive generalizations and faulty assumptions. Hope you and your wife find a place to be happy. Ed