I have never seen traffic on this site so slow!

[eweissenbach]

You can go two pages deep and find posts last commented on at 8:30 AM and that includes numerous classifieds. Just interesting to me, not trying to make any big point.

[dewilson58]

Christmas Shopping

[Nucky]

A whole lot of Fun, Controversial people have turned off their accounts for one reason or another. It is a shame in my opinion. People at advanced ages don't take well to spankings. I guess I'm in the minority on that count. :1rotfl:

Makes you wonder if they just stop posting or if they got their Eternal member Designation but we don't know it.

97% of the people here on TOTV'S are fine 3% are Exceptional!

The 3% are the ones who stir the Pot and keep things active. Capiche?

[tophcfa]

You can go two pages deep and find posts last commented on at 8:30 AM and that includes numerous classifieds. Just interesting to me, not trying to make any big point.

I have noticed the same thing. I know I will get jumped on for stating this, but i think many people are looking for threads that give them useful information about the goings on in the Villages. I think many people are getting really tired of logging into TOV and seeing "The Thread about Nothing" and "Three Word Sentences" over and over each time they check out the website. I know I don't have to open and read the threads, which I don't, but some new content would be most welcome. Just an opinion for what it's worth.

[fw102807]

I have noticed the same thing. I know I will get jumped on for stating this, but i think many people are looking for threads that give them useful information about the goings on in the Villages. I think many people are getting really tired of logging into TOV and seeing "The Thread about Nothing" and "Three Word Sentences" over and over each time they check out the website. I know I don't have to open and read the threads, which I don't, but some new content would be most welcome. Just an opinion for what it's worth.

Given that they have close to 200,000 and over 500,000 views I think that may not be true. I think people are tired of the chronic complaining about the same issues over and over. Why don't you start a thread with some new content?

[rustyp]

A whole lot of Fun, Controversial people have turned off their accounts for one reason or another. It is a shame in my opinion. People at advanced ages don't take well to spankings. I guess I'm in the minority on that count. :1rotfl:

Makes you wonder if they just stop posting or if they got their Eternal member Designation but we don't know it.

97% of the people here on TOTV'S are fine 3% are Exceptional!

The 3% are the ones who stir the Pot and keep things active. Capiche?

Capiche. Does anyone have a scrumptious recipe for mid western upside down apple ice cream double dip chocolate bread pudding delux like mama used to make for the snowy white currier and ives holiday season ?

[mamamia54]

Too many things for sale also. I thought there was a separate classified section for items for sale.

[Barefoot]

I have noticed the same thing. I know I will get jumped on for stating this, but i think many people are looking for threads that give them useful information about the goings on in the Villages. I think many people are getting really tired of logging into TOV and seeing "The Thread about Nothing" and "Three Word Sentences" over and over each time they check out the website. I know I don't have to open and read the threads, which I don't, but some new content would be most welcome. Just an opinion for what it's worth.No jumping.
Please feel free to start a thread on any topic at all. New content is always welcome.

[tophcfa]

Given that they have close to 200,000 and over 500,000 views I think that may not be true. I think people are tired of the chronic complaining about the same issues over and over. Why don't you start a thread with some new content?

I have started several new threads, some that have gotten little traffic, and some that have gotten a fair amount of traffic. What I don't understand is how the moderators seem to cancel many new threads that are very interesting within a a matter of days, and other threads that are way less interesting seem to go on forever. The longevity of some threads, as well as the fact that the same few people seem to visit them multiple times per day, amount to the huge number of hits on said threads. I would expect that the threads are allowed to go on forever so that the owners of TOV can use the traffic on these threads as a selling point for advertisement space? Go figure, if I was a potential advertiser, I would not be buying advertisement space based on the traffic generated from "The Thread About Nothing"?

[Tom C]

The focus should be on quality. I find very good replies to honest questions from everyone. The people here (I find) are good.

What I don’t understand is the thread about nothing. Like the household items for sale, I will not reply to that posting...

It’s just me and nay honest reply to the OP.

Thanks for this forum.

[Kenswing]

I have started several new threads, some that have gotten little traffic, and some that have gotten a fair amount of traffic. What I don't understand is how the moderators seem to cancel many new threads that are very interesting within a a matter of days, and other threads that are way less interesting seem to go on forever. The longevity of some threads, as well as the fact that the same few people seem to visit them multiple times per day, amount to the huge number of hits on said threads. I would expect that the threads are allowed to go on forever so that the owners of TOV can use the traffic on these threads as a selling point for advertisement space? Go figure, if I was a potential advertiser, I would not be buying advertisement space based on the traffic generated from "The Thread About Nothing"?
The bottom line is that this forum has many different sections/categories. Not everyone is going to like or want to participate in each subforum. The forum is set up to provide a variety of different topics for a wide scope of interests. This is to encourage participation. The "Something for Everyone" concept. What someone may be very interested in someone else may not care for it at all.

As stated earlier, you don't need to click on anything that doesn't interest you. If scrolling past the "Thread About Nothing" is that much of an inconvenience for you I really don't know what to say.

[tophcfa]

As stated earlier, you don't need to click on anything that doesn't interest you. If scrolling past the "Thread About Nothing" is that much of an inconvenience for you I really don't know what to say.

No inconvenience whatsoever, I scroll past the thread all the time with no problem. If you go back and read the beginning of this thread, I was simply suggesting a theory as to why the traffic on TOV appears to be rather slow lately. My theory was in response to the OP of this thread, who made the observation about slow traffic lately. My theory is that most people come to TOV for relevant information on what is going on in the Villages and may be growing tired of consistently seeing threads that are about nothing.

[Kenswing]

No inconvenience whatsoever, I scroll past the thread all the time with no problem. If you go back and read the beginning of this thread, I was simply suggesting a theory as to why the traffic on TOV appears to be rather slow lately. My theory was in response to the OP of this thread, who made the observation about slow traffic lately. My theory is that most people come to TOV for relevant information on what is going on in the Villages and may be growing tired of consistently seeing threads that are about nothing.I think the site might be slow for several reasons. There have definitely been some contentious threads as of late. Confrontation tends to turn people off. It's also the holidays. People are busy with family and/or out of town. Repetition of topics. SSDD.. And of course some people may be turned off by NOTHING.

But as far as people coming here for relevant information, yes and no. In my opinion some people come here as a form of daily communication and entertainment. This is where they socialize. They like to keep in contact with others even if it isn't relevant.

Some are here to be helpful. I haven't seen many questions of relevance go unanswered. If someone knows the answer they will reply. At times even if no one knows the answer they will reply with a guess. Some threads get so hijacked away from their intended topic that they become irrelevant. All of these things can contribute to the perceived decrease in forum participation.

There is no one right answer.

[Bay Kid]

Good weather! I notice more activity on bad weather days.

[dewilson58]

Maybe it's the Christmas Season and there is less complaining.

Maybe, just maybe.


:pray:

[graciegirl]

I think the site might be slow for several reasons. There have definitely been some contentious threads as of late. Confrontation tends to turn people off. It's also the holidays. People are busy with family and/or out of town. Repetition of topics. SSDD.. And of course some people may be turned off by NOTHING.

But as far as people coming here for relevant information, yes and no. In my opinion some people come here as a form of daily communication and entertainment. This is where they socialize. They like to keep in contact with others even if it isn't relevant.

Some are here to be helpful. I haven't seen many questions of relevance go unanswered. If someone knows the answer they will reply. At times even if no one knows the answer they will reply with a guess. Some threads get so hijacked away from their intended topic that they become irrelevant. All of these things can contribute to the perceived decrease in forum participation.

There is no one right answer.

Disagreement and debate and conflicting opinion can and is clickbait. The mainstream media uses it.

I think that this site has undergone a large change in the last six months and I think many do not find it as interesting as it once was. Seniors are known for their opinions and they are quick to express them. Debate is interesting to many who read this forum. There have been and will always be people who like to "get things going" and those who are always going to argue. I am most certainly one of those. Like all who do it, I think I'm right. But I have gotten "Points against my name". I may disappear from this forum one of these days.

[dewilson58]

Disagreement and debate and conflicting opinion can and is clickbait. The mainstream media uses it.

I think that this site has undergone a large change in the last six months and I think many do not find it as interesting as it once was. Seniors are known for their opinions and they are quick to express them. Debate is interesting to many who read this forum. There have been and will always be people who like to "get things going" and those who are always going to argue. I am most certainly one of those. Like all who do it, I think I'm right. But I have gotten "Points against my name". I may disappear one of these days.

You can't disappear............I know where you live.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

:clap2::clap2::clap2:

:MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

[stan the man]

Disagreement and debate and conflicting opinion can and is clickbait. The mainstream media uses it.

I think that this site has undergone a large change in the last six months and I think many do not find it as interesting as it once was. Seniors are known for their opinions and they are quick to express them. Debate is interesting to many who read this forum. There have been and will always be people who like to "get things going" and those who are always going to argue. I am most certainly one of those. Like all who do it, I think I'm right. But I have gotten "Points against my name". I may disappear one of these days.

You are so close to 40,000

[graciegirl]

You are so close to 40,000

I am not immune. As for the high volume of posts, I have no excuse. I find this group fascinating.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

Yesterday was National Letter Writing Day, so there you go, everyone was putting pen to paper.

[eweissenbach]

I get on this forum several times a day for a short period of time, mainly to see if any recent threads interest me, or if previous threads that have interested me have any new input. Maybe it's me, but I just find fewer interesting, stimulating exchanges than in the past. I don't have an answer for the why, but it seems I sometimes go a day with nothing that attracts me to a thread. Again, it may just be me and my changing interests, but I still find the site more interesting than say, Facebook.

[ColdNoMore]

The focus should be on quality. I find very good replies to honest questions from everyone. The people here (I find) are good.

What I don’t understand is the thread about nothing. Like the household items for sale, I will not reply to that posting...

It’s just me and nay honest reply to the OP.

Thanks for this forum.

Excellent points, which mirrors a lot of my own thoughts.

It's been my personal observation, that once you get past the innocuous posts on people asking for help, or just non-controversial generic subjects, and get into those that walk the fine line of politics/current events...the conversation quickly devolves into certain 'cliques' taking over.

And just like clockwork, one can quickly guess as to which cliques...will post which viewpoints.

Since a lot of those more controversial threads are oftentimes locked fairly quickly...the interest quickly wanes. :shrug:

And I'm pretty sure, that my observations will in essence...be proved by subsequent posts.

Then again...I could be wrong. :D

[Kenswing]

Excellent points, which mirrors a lot of my own thoughts.

It's been my personal observation, that once you get past the innocuous posts on people asking for help, or just non-controversial generic subjects, and get into those that walk the fine line of politics/current events...the conversation quickly devolves into certain 'cliques' taking over.

And just like clockwork, one can quickly guess as to which cliques...will post which viewpoints.

Since a lot of those more controversial threads are oftentimes locked fairly quickly...the interest quickly wanes. :shrug:

And I'm pretty sure, that my observations will in essence...be proved by subsequent posts.

Then again...I could be wrong. :D
Just for the fun of it.. :icon_wink: Would they still be excellent points if they didn't mirror your own thoughts?

We all have our own biases and tend to agree with people that agree with us. Yes, I agree that there is clique like behavior on this site. But then again cliquish behavior is part of human nature and is certainly not exclusive or limited to these forums.

And I agree, it's easy to predict which groups will come out on either side of any given topic. Anyone that has been on this forum for any length of time will see that. None of us are innocent. We all have our beliefs and most aren't afraid of voicing their opinion. It's when people post purely with the intent to prove someone else wrong or just prove themselves right is when things start to devolve. Again, not unique to these forums.

So did I prove your observations? :duck:

[ColdNoMore]

Snip>....

So did I prove your observations?

nothing but...Yep. :thumbup:

[Radioman41]

Next Door appears to be getting a lot of traffic lately. They keep adding neighborhoods. It is relatively easy to search.

[eweissenbach]

Next Door appears to be getting a lot of traffic lately. They keep adding neighborhoods. It is relatively easy to search.

That may well be a significant part of it.

[Nucky]

I know that I can think of a Thread to open to stir the Pot if you wish. It would liven things up but is very controversial.

I also notice there is hardly any talk about restaurants and related issues like there was several months ago.

No seat saving, line dancing, dog dilemmas, just NOTHING to sink your teeth into.

A great man on here told us all once that Forums Ebb & Flow. I think we are Ebbing. It's cool though. I predict everything will be fine.

Maybe we should check on the Cart Path to Walmart on 441?? How about a good Fenney Tunnel VS. Bridge debate.

How about people who start interesting threads, never me, getting spanked and dropping off the board to cool their jets for a while??

Oh yeah How about Gas VS. Electric??

[CWGUY]

I know that I can think of a Thread to open to stir the Pot if you wish. It would liven things up but is very controversial.

I also notice there is hardly any talk about restaurants and related issues like there was several months ago.

No seat saving, line dancing, dog dilemmas, just NOTHING to sink your teeth into.

A great man on here told us all once that Forums Ebb & Flow. I think we are Ebbing. It's cool though. I predict everything will be fine.

Maybe we should check on the Cart Path to Walmart on 441?? How about a good Fenney Tunnel VS. Bridge debate.

How about people who start interesting threads, never me, getting spanked and dropping off the board to cool their jets for a while??

Oh yeah How about Gas VS. Electric??

I have a better one. Usually comes up this time of year (year after year). Ready for it? :rolleyes:

TIPPING AT CHRISTMAS TIME :boom:

[fw102807]

I have a better one. Usually comes up this time of year (year after year). Ready for it? :rolleyes:

TIPPING AT CHRISTMAS TIME :boom:

I think we have a winner :clap2:

[Madelaine Amee]

I think we have a winner :clap2:

I'll start one on tipping at this time of the year, there is something I really want to know.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

The effectiveness of rumor spreading is a function of interest times ambiguity. That probably applies to forum topics as well. I think the subject title is very important. Of course, it helps if the topic is polarizing...you know, like pitting dog lovers against normal people.

[CWGUY]

The effectiveness of rumor spreading is a function of interest times ambiguity. That probably applies to forum topics as well. I think the subject title is very important. Of course, it helps if the topic is polarizing...you know, like pitting dog lovers against normal people.

:icon_wink: Are you saying ...... never mind! I'm not normal.

:popcorn: I was thinking about pitting people who tip against Villagers. :duck:

[ColdNoMore]

I'll start one on tipping at this time of the year, there is something I really want to know.

While I applaud your attempt, I think your well-intentioned thread on tipping is another reason/example...of why this site has slowed down.

That being the inevitable snarky, mean-spirited comments...regardless of the subject. :oops:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/yuletide-gratuities-tipping-279384/

And then there are those who have been on the site for years, while instead of just moving on when someone brings up something that has been discussed previously, can't help themselves but to denigrate/snark the thread or post...on what the 'old heads' consider a subject already thoroughly covered. :ohdear:

I'm betting that after a while, some people simply get tired of it...and quit participating. :shrug:

[Madelaine Amee]

You can go two pages deep and find posts last commented on at 8:30 AM and that includes numerous classifieds. Just interesting to me, not trying to make any big point.

Well Coach I started a thread on whether or not to tip the owner of a business and within seconds I was jumped on in a passive aggressive manner and maybe that is why fewer and fewer of the "old" regulars are coming back to the site to comment. Times have changed, this site was never this aggressive or ready to pick a fight. We had great contributors who managed to reply to a post in a civilized manner or with a bit of tongue in cheek humor.

[Madelaine Amee]

While I applaud your attempt, I think your well-intentioned thread on tipping is another reason/example...of why this site has slowed down.

That being the inevitable snarky, mean-spirited comments...regardless of the subject. :oops:

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/villages-florida-general-discussion-73/yuletide-gratuities-tipping-279384/

And then there are those who have been on the site for years, while instead of just moving on when someone brings up something that has been discussed previously, can't help themselves but to denigrate/snark the thread or post...on what the 'old heads' consider a subject already thoroughly covered. :ohdear:

I'm betting that after a while, some people simply get tired of it...and quit participating. :shrug:

It just amazes me, but your post warms my heart, thank you! By the way, everyone, I am well aware of tipping just wanted to see the reaction - you did not let me down.

[ColdNoMore]

Well Coach I started a thread on whether or not to tip the owner of a business and within seconds I was jumped on in a passive aggressive manner and maybe that is why fewer and fewer of the "old" regulars are coming back to the site to comment. Times have changed, this site was never this aggressive or ready to pick a fight. We had great contributors who managed to reply to a post in a civilized manner or with a bit of tongue in cheek humor.


Yep. :ohdear:

[ColdNoMore]

It just amazes me, but your post warms my heart, thank you! By the way, everyone, I am well aware of tipping just wanted to see the reaction.

:thumbup:


Please don't get discouraged and quit posting so often, as I believe this site needs a whole lot more nice folks like yourself...and less.... :oops:

[seoulbrooks]

Plus the site has been dropping new post all day today...…..

[Rapscallion St Croix]

It's an even slower day in college football. The only games besides Army-Navy are things like Bubba's Underwater Mess Kit Repair Vo-Tech vs The Little Sisters of Empathy Sewing Academy. Bring on the bowls.

[retiredguy123]

Well Coach I started a thread on whether or not to tip the owner of a business and within seconds I was jumped on in a passive aggressive manner and maybe that is why fewer and fewer of the "old" regulars are coming back to the site to comment. Times have changed, this site was never this aggressive or ready to pick a fight. We had great contributors who managed to reply to a post in a civilized manner or with a bit of tongue in cheek humor.
I think your thread was fine, and I provided an honest opinion.

[graciegirl]

Seems some pots calling some kettles black.

[Bucco]

Seems some pots calling some kettles black.

I have been on this forum since the beginning, and can only speak for myself, but your post which becomes so expected on most threads is what keeps me from posting.

Sorry, but I am simply being honest.

I spent years posting on here, having discussions and certainly not agreeing with many others, but we exchanged views without judgement.

This is now the norm.

Again, I post only in response to the passive aggressive little sneak phrases.

I believe in dealing with disagreements in a "positive" manner. I, without a doubt, am wrong a lot.....and I do not expect any agreement from anyone, but I got tired of being looked down on for my moral stance.

Just my reason...most don't like to be called out for that stuff...I have become a second class citizen on here, and it used to be fun here even in disagreement......and I might add even on the original political section. Everyone was honest, and most importantly were expected to substantiate their opinions..not much any more. I have been soundly called out for supplying links to back up comments.

I apologize, but trying to be honest.

I wish good things to those cliques that try to control conversations, and I agree with those who pointed out the cliques. I hope you feel successful and my sense is that much is about winning, whatever that means in a forum which is upposed to be an exchange of opinions.

I do not expect this post to survive....some are prone to "report" anything that is opposite of their thinking.

[tophcfa]

You can go two pages deep and find posts last commented on at 8:30 AM and that includes numerous classifieds. Just interesting to me, not trying to make any big point.

Hey Buddy, sorry for opening up a can of worms on your OP post. Traffic seems to be down and I agree, why? Lets just leave it at that for the sake of sanity.

[Kenswing]

Hey Buddy, sorry for opening up a can of worms on your OP post. Traffic seems to be down and I agree, why? Lets just leave it at that for the sake of sanity.

Sanity is way over rated.. :1rotfl:

[thelegges]

Well Coach I started a thread on whether or not to tip the owner of a business and within seconds I was jumped on in a passive aggressive manner and maybe that is why fewer and fewer of the "old" regulars are coming back to the site to comment. Times have changed, this site was never this aggressive or ready to pick a fight. We had great contributors who managed to reply to a post in a civilized manner or with a bit of tongue in cheek humor.

You are so true on fewer regulars have stopped completely from coming to this site. Off the top of my head I can think of at least 20 who no longer post, not because there was a celestial event, but just plain bullying.

The if I don’t like your post you need to leave and don’t let the door hit you. Or the best is you need to pack your bag and move. Or one was the poster must be bipolar or multiple posters under same name. Or I can’t believe you were that stupid to buy in that neighborhood.

We we first joined I used this site weekly for informative ideas, thoughts, and sometimes prayers.

Some say the reason for the change, is no coffee, Pain of some sort, health reasons. I don’t think any of this should cause anyone to be unkind, yet here we are.

[eweissenbach]

Am I the only one that finds it ironic that a thread pointing out the lack of activity on the site has gotten the most attention and comments of virtually any thread of the last several days? I don't know whether bullying is any worse than in the past, there are always people on any site that promotes opinion who have an abrasive way of responding. There are a lot of people who, for whatever reason, were reasonable, rational, kind, and thoughtful posters, who no longer visit here. (I'm talking to you BillnBrillo). It just seems to me that back in the day we regularly had threads that were thought provoking, informative, and at the same time fun that would bring lots of good feedback from lots of bright people. They still exist, but seem to me to be far fewer than they were a few years ago. Maybe this is just the natural maturity of a website and the posters that populate it.

[Bucco]

Am I the only one that finds it ironic that a thread pointing out the lack of activity on the site has gotten the most attention and comments of virtually any thread of the last several days? I don't know whether bullying is any worse than in the past, there are always people on any site that promotes opinion who have an abrasive way of responding. There are a lot of people who, for whatever reason, were reasonable, rational, kind, and thoughtful posters, who no longer visit here. (I'm talking to you BillnBrillo). It just seems to me that back in the day we regularly had threads that were thought provoking, informative, and at the same time fun that would bring lots of good feedback from lots of bright people. They still exist, but seem to me to be far fewer than they were a few years ago. Maybe this is just the natural maturity of a website and the posters that populate it.

Your post is spot on.

I am far from a wordsmith, so I find it difficult to express what I feel.

I recall the days of reasonable, non judgemental debate and discussion.

Now, no matter how respectful, thoughtful or reasonable you may be, you WILL be judged and "slotted" into a spot, and by insinuation, you better stay in your place.

Not a natural process at all.

[graciegirl]

Am I the only one that finds it ironic that a thread pointing out the lack of activity on the site has gotten the most attention and comments of virtually any thread of the last several days? I don't know whether bullying is any worse than in the past, there are always people on any site that promotes opinion who have an abrasive way of responding. There are a lot of people who, for whatever reason, were reasonable, rational, kind, and thoughtful posters, who no longer visit here. (I'm talking to you BillnBrillo). It just seems to me that back in the day we regularly had threads that were thought provoking, informative, and at the same time fun that would bring lots of good feedback from lots of bright people. They still exist, but seem to me to be far fewer than they were a few years ago. Maybe this is just the natural maturity of a website and the posters that populate it.

Ed. I betcha every one who reads this thoughtful post will think they are the reasonable, rational and kind sort of folks and the others they dislike are the abrasive ones. I think we all are both at times. I miss B & B's posts too, but respect their decision. I often wonder why I haven't followed suit.. Many of us have sought and found friendships with others on this Forum and some of them have become close and treasured friends. It does require reaching out, meeting others for lunch or dinner or having a gathering at your home. I think then that good things happen if there is a spark or they find fun together. I wish and hope for such friendships to happen to anyone who wants to be friends with others here.

I am an outspoken pain in the fanny, and often abrasive but others have overlooked my flaws and befriended me. Makes me think it could happen to anyone.

[Henryk]

... ... I think many people are getting really tired of logging into TOV and seeing "The Thread about Nothing" and "Three Word Sentences" over and over each time they check out the website. I know I don't have to open and read the threads, which I don't, but some new content would be most welcome. Just an opinion for what it's worth.

Actually perhaps NOTHING is more entertaining than the Thread About NOTHING. One could be NOTHING more than impressed by their readership statistics. Come and go as you please into conversations similar to... NOTHING. Try it. You may like it. :a040:

I believe I get four NOTHING credits (or five) for this post.

[fw102807]

Actually perhaps NOTHING is more entertaining than the Thread About NOTHING. One could be NOTHING more than impressed by their readership statistics. Come and go as you please into conversations similar to... NOTHING. Try it. You may like it. :a040:

I believe I get four NOTHING credits (or five) for this post.

:1rotfl: Kenswing is the authority but I do not believe they are transferable. Nice effort though :clap2:

[eweissenbach]

Ed. I betcha every one who reads this thoughtful post will think they are the reasonable, rational and kind sort of folks and the others they dislike are the abrasive ones. I think we all are both at times. I miss B & B's posts too, but respect their decision. I often wonder why I haven't followed suit.. Many of us have sought and found friendships with others on this Forum and some of them have become close and treasured friends. It does require reaching out, meeting others for lunch or dinner or having a gathering at your home. I think then that good things happen if there is a spark or they find fun together. I wish and hope for such friendships to happen to anyone who wants to be friends with others here.

I am an outspoken pain in the fanny, and often abrasive but others have overlooked my flaws and befriended me. Makes me think it could happen to anyone.

I virtually stopped posting for about 2-3 years, but it was partly website fatigue and partly because we had about decided we weren't going to get a place in TV. When we realized that, I lost a lot of my enthusiasm for TOTV. When we got back in the market last February, I started getting back on regularly to catch up on what was going on. I did find it a little less compelling than it used to be, but still it is good, clean, cheap entertainment.

[graciegirl]

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/online.php

[Boomer]

Last week, I tried to get some stock market conversation going. That usually takes off.

But I guess not many people were interested or paying attention — or whatever.

Oh, well. I tried.

Sincerely,
Boomer the Wallflower

[fw102807]

Last week, I tried to get some stock market conversation going. That usually takes off.

But I guess not many people were interested or paying attention — or whatever.

Oh, well. I tried.

Sincerely,
Boomer the Wallflower

I don't know anything about the stock market. We have a trusted financial advisor who has done well for us.

[Polar Bear]

Last week, I tried to get some stock market conversation going. That usually takes off...
Maybe everybody is crying too hard to reply!! :shocked:

[Nucky]

Last week, I tried to get some stock market conversation going. That usually takes off.

But I guess not many people were interested or paying attention — or whatever.

Oh, well. I tried.

Sincerely,
Boomer the Wallflower

Mrs. Boomerooski, I'll try to never let you down. Here's what I know in a nutshell about the stock market. Made a killing on Home Depot a lifetime ago, did well for years but no big deal and got out just before good old Lucent Technologies hurt so many people I love deeply. I gave up then. I have some stuff that I hold just to be in the game but no day trading or anything like that. I want to sleep, way more important than the almighty dollar.

I'd put everything I've got on several people on TOTV'S and your one of them. FW also, Bet the house. Yipeee! There are many! :clap2:

[ColdNoMore]

Last week, I tried to get some stock market conversation going. That usually takes off.

But I guess not many people were interested or paying attention — or whatever.

Oh, well. I tried.

Sincerely,
Boomer the Wallflower

I somehow overlooked it when you started the thread, but I just posted in it...so thanks for pointing it out. :thumbup:


Hopefully...the post will stay.

[Polar Bear]

Don't forget the 100% foolproof philosophy of investing in the stock market, given by Will Rogers a long time ago...

"Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. If it don't go up, don't buy it." :)

[Boomer]

Don't forget the 100% foolproof philosophy of investing in the stock market, given by Will Rogers a long time ago...

"Don't gamble; take all your savings and buy some good stock and hold it till it goes up, then sell it. If it don't go up, don't buy it." :)


I love the stuff Will Rogers said.

While I am here I think I will make a total fool of myself by asking this question. (I asked it on here about 10 years ago (mercy me!) and nobody knew.)


If you are old enough to have gone on dates to drive-in movies, I need to know if you remember people going around knocking on those steamed up car windows, and asking for donations to "The Will Rogers Fund."

I am not making this up. At least, I do not think I am. I was kinda busy at the time.

Anybody?

[graciegirl]

Live in such a way that you would not mind selling your pet parrot to the town gossip.

Will Rogers.

[Bay Kid]

A lot more post yesterday...cold outside....

[graciegirl]

A lot more post yesterday...cold outside....

But still traffic on here has dropped significantly.

[Bogie Shooter]

It will pick up another "new" thread on roundabouts. Same posts being repeated once again.

[fishon]

Insert classic Pogo quote here.

[BK001]

I love the stuff Will Rogers said.

While I am here I think I will make a total fool of myself by asking this question. (I asked it on here about 10 years ago (mercy me!) and nobody knew.)


If you are old enough to have gone on dates to drive-in movies, I need to know if you remember people going around knocking on those steamed up car windows, and asking for donations to "The Will Rogers Fund."

I am not making this up. At least, I do not think I am. I was kinda busy at the time.

Anybody?

ABSOLUTELY -- But I remember it at the movie theater. They would show a short clip of Will Rogers and about the fund before the movie and then walk up and down the aisles with the donation can.