[redwitch]

I'm not a TV cheerleader. Never have been, can't imagine that I ever will be. I think I see the good and the bad here. What I don't see is the overwhelming bigotry implied by Mack. What I don't see is the elitism. I see some of it but not to the extent I've seen in other places. I do see some pettiness but it is more than made up for by the true generosity here. I have never before seen the kindness, the willingness to help, the joy in helping that I have seen here. Villagers will happily donate their time, their money, their knowledge to help others. They'll stop to help a stranger even to going out of their way to guide them to their destination.

Mack, I'm sorry you're seeing such negativity and missing so many of the positives. I truly hope you manage to see the goodness in most Villagers. It's there and not all that hard to find.

Another thing to remember is that TOTV may be a microcosm of TV but it is not an accurate picture. Like most places, the silent majority prevails. That means that the majority of Villagers don't post on TOTV. Heck, many have never heard of TOTV and many, many others have never read it. There are more that visit here and never post than those of us who post. The vocal folks, here and in public, really are the minority. We just stand out more cause we do speak.

Mack, I hope that one day you and your wife will find the spot that makes you happy. Best of luck until then.