If you don't know how to post, please read this now

[tony]

Here's how to enter a post on TalkOfTheVillages.com
1. Click on the appropriate section of the forum. General Discussion, for example.
2. Click on a thread of conversation you want to read.
3. When you get to the last post, click Reply.
4. Type in the white box.
5. When you are finished, scroll down and click on Submit.

If you want to start a new thread of conversation.
1. Click on the appropriate section of the forum. The sections are listed in the home page, or index page.
2. Click on the New Thread button on the left side, atop the first message.
3. In the Title block, type your title.
4. In the big, white box below that, type your message.
5. Scroll down and click Submit New Thread.

[bloisy]

Hi I am a new member,I have figured out how to post.But I do not know how to pm (private message )to someone.IE on for rent

[The Villager II]

Click on the name of anyone you wish to PM and a drop down box comes up with that as one of the many options.

[Bogie Shooter]

I am new also and need to know if anyone has used LUMBER LIQUIDATORS for LAMINATE

FLOORING.

Use the instructions above to start a new thread. You will get more replys from a new thread than this thread which has nothing to do with Lumber Liquidators.

[shcisamax]

I am new to this site and, although I can reply to posts, I can't seem to see where the start thread button is.. Can someone explain to me where it is? I have a million questions.
I also have not been able to see where to post for an introduction on the new member forum. I found the forum with a message from the admin but there is no reply button. Thanks.

[TOTV Team]

When you go to the desired forum/section you would click the New Thread button to start a brand new discussion.

[navcapt831]

How can I delete a thread? I checked the EDIT function but could not see a delete option. Thanks

[RCR]

Thanks!!!

[BmoreGal]

Hi All - I am new to this.

Does my picture appear when I post.

I have posted 1 reply to date, but did not see my pic attached.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks

[skyguy79]

How can I delete a thread? I checked the EDIT function but could not see a delete option. ThanksThe Admin had answered that question in another thread last year. CLICK HERE (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/452572-post2.html) to read the response.

BTW, welcome to TOTV!

[Heitlauf]

I am new to TV Forum. Am I posting in the right place? All the ads are a bit confusing.

[TOTV Team]

This test post was successful. You should go to the section of interest, then click on that section and post a message there. There are no discussions in this forum.

[asilver]

Tony (or anyone out there) -
There is the "post Reply" at the end of the last message like you said, and - there is the "Quick Reply" box after the last message! What is the difference?

[skyguy79]

Tony (or anyone out there) -
There is the "post Reply" at the end of the last message like you said, and - there is the "Quick Reply" box after the last message! What is the difference?You can respond to any posting without quoting by clicking the "pencil & paper" button to the right of the "Quote" button. It will immediately take you to the Quick Post window to enter your post without having to scroll down first. You can later add the quote before posting if you change your mind by clicking a little box in the edit window.

BTW, Tony is no longer with the site as Admin if at all!

[larryflo05@gmail.com]

new to the totv registered on may 2 & posted an e-mail and then hit post at the bottom of e-mail.-------larryflo05@gmail.com

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Does anyone know how I can reduce the size of a photo so that I can use it as an avatar?

[jimbo2012]

Simple

go here (http://www.shrinkpictures.com/create-avatar/) upload the pic select the size 120

[The Wooz]

Thx, I needed that. I'm new to TOTV and wasn't sure howto post.

[joanna]

hi ;not sure the place to ask this.
moving to the villages next summer.
retire finally)
have a small retail store and one item is new sheets
and need to supplement income
anyone been to market square vendors days
anyone selling new sheets there
appreciate answer
joanna

[amazinglady]

Here's how to enter a post on TalkOfTheVillages.com
1. Click on the appropriate section of the forum. General Discussion, for example.
2. Click on a thread of conversation you want to read.
3. When you get to the last post, click Reply.
4. Type in the white box.
5. When you are finished, scroll down and click on Submit.

If you want to start a new thread of conversation.
1. Click on the appropriate section of the forum. The sections are listed in the home page, or index page.
2. Click on the New Thread button on the left side, atop the first message.
3. In the Title block, type your title.
4. In the big, white box below that, type your message.
5. Scroll down and click Submit New Thread.

Thanks. This should help

[JackieandCharlie]

I feel like this is a stupid question but how do I create a permanent signature line?

[2BNTV]

I feel like this is a stupid question but how do I create a permanent signature line?

1. Cick on your "Usercp".
2. Click on "edit signature"
3. Type in signature statement.
4. Click on "save signature".

I hope this helps.

[JackieandCharlie]

Thank you!

[JackieandCharlie]

We are going to The Villages!

[schwartz_karen]

This is really good for people like me who are learning their way around totv.

[pattybgood]

I have been trying to upload a photo of an item that I would like to post on the Items for sale in the villages. It is a .jpeg document but the upload keeps failing. Am I missing something?

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I have been trying to upload a photo of an item that I would like to post on the Items for sale in the villages. It is a .jpeg document but the upload keeps failing. Am I missing something?

If you're following the proper procedure/steps, it could be that the file size for your photo is too large. If you have no other software to do that, you can always use MS Paint as a means to do it.

Bill :)

[Indydealmaker]

I have been trying to upload a photo of an item that I would like to post on the Items for sale in the villages. It is a .jpeg document but the upload keeps failing. Am I missing something?

Patty, send me your photo and I will resize it and send it back to you.
villagedealmaker@earthlink.net

[yenolam]

Thank you...this is very helpfull

[Marlo]

When we have visited The Villages and have met people they've handed us their "business" cards and it was a really neat way to keep in touch with them.

Now that we're going to be Villagers where can we get the cards printed so that it has all of your information on it (ie: two addresses, two phone #'s etc.)

Thanks for any and all help.

[champion6]

We and many of our neighbors ordered ours at www.vistaprint.com

[kittygilchrist]

me too.

[Marlo]

Thank you so much Kitty and Champion!

[OhioBiker]

I'm hoping there is a way to get a post (item for sale) to show up each day until it is sold. Can anyone help with this?

Laurie

[bambadgis]

how do I put an item up for sale?

[Bonanza]

When we have visited The Villages and have met people they've handed us their "business" cards and it was a really neat way to keep in touch with them.

Now that we're going to be Villagers where can we get the cards printed so that it has all of your information on it (ie: two addresses, two phone #'s etc.)

Thanks for any and all help.

Vista Print is the way to go.

It's mind boggling how many designs you have to choose from
and you don't have to follow their written designs on the card either.

You can change the words to anything you want,
change the font, change the size, etc.,
and that also goes for the placement of the words.[/COLOR]

[isaygabby13]

Hi im new to totv. Hopefully im doing this correctly???

[CFrance]

Hi im new to totv. Hopefully im doing this correctly???

Looks good to me. Welcome!

[KathieI]

Hi im new to totv. Hopefully im doing this correctly???

Welcome to TOTV!!! :a040:

[mach1]

What does a blue envelope next to my post mean?

[Indydealmaker]

What does a blue envelope next to my post mean?

You can find a description of those "envelopes" at the bottom of this page:
Talk of the Villages News - Talk of The Villages (https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/talk-**************-82/)

[observer]

I am not computer geek. I. Find it difficult to use this site, it could be that I only have a tablet. But if u want to hear from someone other than a person that is very good at using this media, I think we need a site that makes it little easier too use.

[Bogie Shooter]

You do realize that this site is free? Very easy to use.
Look in the upper left hand side of most pages, there are videos on how to use.
Good Luck

[graciegirl]

I am not computer geek. I. Find it difficult to use this site, it could be that I only have a tablet. But if u want to hear from someone other than a person that is very good at using this media, I think we need a site that makes it little easier too use.


This site is not run by The Villages. This site is owned by private business people. They and the folks they choose moderate and take down posts. But this forum is not an official forum run by the developers of The Villages.

[Barefoot]

I am not computer geek. I. Find it difficult to use this site, it could be that I only have a tablet. But if u want to hear from someone other than a person that is very good at using this media, I think we need a site that makes it little easier too use.

Welcome to TOTV. Most of us aren't computer geeks. We just started off slowly reading New Posts, and eventually got the hang of it.

We are lucky to have this free forum to discuss a lot of interesting things that are happening in The Villages and beyond. I hope you enjoy it.

[rubicon]

TOTV members may not always be right but by far they provide some very valuable information to this community. One of the repeated themes here is complaints about complainers which just tickles me because if it were not for those complainers some changes may not have occurred here.

TOTV is privately owned but you have to believe that District, Villages of Lake-Sumter, Inc, businesses, etc are monitoring this site as a sounding board. and if they are not then they should. Some members complain that other members are hiding behind their identities. But consider that because they remain anonymous and free from reprisal they will respond more truthfully akin to an employee completing a survey with the promise of anonymity.

I welcome the criticisms of fellow members about anything, including me and recognize that intelligent people can disagree without being disagreeable

[mms103]

I too find this site difficult to navigate and I'm computer savvy.

[NoMoSno]

It is no different than most "forum" sites.
They are using this software:
vBadvanced (http://www.vbadvanced.com/)
One of the most popular bulletin software available.

[Bogie Shooter]

What's so difficult?

[halligan]

How do I list an item for sale?

[Moderator]

How do I list an item for sale?

To place an ad for an item to sell, just click on "Classifieds" at the top of the page. Then click on the red "Post an Item" button. Then follow the instructions.

Happy Selling!

[twohippes]

How do you report an item sold?

[daigo]

I've posted twice today and have not seen either post. Posted new thread

[TOTV Team]

How do you report an item sold?

You would log into your TOTV account, click on classifieds, then click on the green button 'Edit Listing'.

Best Regards,

TOTV Team

[TOTV Team]

I've posted twice today and have not seen either post. Posted new thread

Please email or PM us and we can assist you directly. This is not an issue with the classifieds.

Best Regards,

TOTV Team

[flyerguy]

Hi,
I am a new member and experiencing problems with replying to posts. I believe I'm doing everything correct. I've posted on many other Forums with the same format and had no problems. I hope this reply works.

[Bogie Shooter]

Hi,
I am a new member and experiencing problems with replying to posts. I believe I'm doing everything correct. I've posted on many other Forums with the same format and had no problems. I hope this reply works.

It worked.......post away!

[mms103]

Thank you but I was referring to posting a new classified ad, and editing an existing classified ad. I'm sorry, although I believe I'm computer savvy, I find this site confusing to navigate.

[obxgal]

If you go over to classified ads "edit listing" and "post a new add" in the goldish banner that has Talk of the villages on the left side of the banner. You many have to sign in again. At least that's the way it's showing up for me when I go to classified. (I'm using foxfire as my browser-not sure if that would make a difference or not)

[lizzie304]

How do I post items for sale?

[Bogie Shooter]

How do I post items for sale?

See post #51...........................

[Bogie Shooter]

Is there a lost and found section on this site? Never used this site before. I found a very expensive necklace and would like to get it back to the owner. No one have looked for it at the villages lost and found or the police station. I was hoping word of mouth might find the owner. Thanks

There is a Lost & Found Forum. Post a new thread there.

[CWGUY]

Is there a lost and found section on this site? Never used this site before. I found a very expensive necklace and would like to get it back to the owner. No one have looked for it at the villages lost and found or the police station. I was hoping word of mouth might find the owner. Thanks

:read: The Villages has more than one Lost and Found. and

6 Police Depts. or Agencies.

http://www.districtgov.org/images/Lost-and-Found-Guidelines.pdf?v=1017

Or Community Watch 352-753-0550

[vintageogauge]

There was someone that lost jewelry at the Brownwood tree lighting Friday evening. It was new in a store bag when she lost it. I can't remember if it was on here or on TV Facebook page though.

[Villagevip]

I have never found away to delete a post, or responding to a thread, to delete the next morning.. this after a late night tequilas...

[dewilson58]

I have never found away to delete a post, or responding to a thread, to delete the next morning.. this after a late night tequilas...

No deleting.

Go in & edit and type three characters.

[Barefoot]

I have never found away to delete a post, or responding to a thread, to delete the next morning.. this after a late night tequilas...
For some reason, there is no way to delete a post.
dewilson is correct --- if you hit the "edit" button and delete the post, that works.
But strangely, you must substitute three letters or symbols, like /// or *** or aaa.

[Missyz]

I’m also wondering if my picture is attached to my messages? It’s in my profile but when I send a message, it shows a question mark next to my post where the picture should be! I’m also new to the villages..... single 60 year young woman looking to meet some friends to show me around!!!

[algemo]

I'm a newby. How do you respond to a classified a?. I need furniture! I click on the ad and only get a blank page. Thanks

[KeithDB]

How can you get a post "stickied"?

[KeithDB]

How can I get a thread I create "stickied"?

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

How can I get a thread I create "stickied"?

You can't. Threads get stickied if the moderators/admin of the forum feel it's something that is important to know indefinitely.

You can subscribe to threads, so you always have quick access to it whenever someone responds in it.

Also whenever someone responds, it automatically jumps up to the top of the "most recently posted" list.

Also, this is a vBulletin forum. There's a hard-coded maximum limit as to how many stickies the moderators are capable of setting in a given category. If I remember right, that max cap can be raised if they pay for add-ons, but at some point there is a max that even add-ons can't exceed.

[KeithDB]

You can't. Threads get stickied if the moderators/admin of the forum feel it's something that is important to know indefinitely.

You can subscribe to threads, so you always have quick access to it whenever someone responds in it.

Also whenever someone responds, it automatically jumps up to the top of the "most recently posted" list.

Also, this is a vBulletin forum. There's a hard-coded maximum limit as to how many stickies the moderators are capable of setting in a given category. If I remember right, that max cap can be raised if they pay for add-ons, but at some point there is a max that even add-ons can't exceed.

Thanks!

[TCRSO]

Recently posted an a post in the TV General Discussion asking if there would be interest in an NRA Women on Target Clinic.

The post was apparently deleted but I did not receive any notice or explanation.

Was it in the wrong topic? Not permitted for some reason?

I did not see any info on the page which would indicate such post are prohibited

Thanks

[anothersteve]

Recently posted an a post in the TV General Discussion asking if there would be interest in an NRA Women on Target Clinic.

The post was apparently deleted but I did not receive any notice or explanation.

Was it in the wrong topic? Not permitted for some reason?

I did not see any info on the page which would indicate such post are prohibited

Thanks

Probably because it was firearm (NRA :ohdear:) related.
Steve

[Moderator]

Recently posted an a post in the TV General Discussion asking if there would be interest in an NRA Women on Target Clinic.

The post was apparently deleted but I did not receive any notice or explanation.

Was it in the wrong topic? Not permitted for some reason?

I did not see any info on the page which would indicate such post are prohibited

Thanks

That post was deleted because it was essentially advertising for a commercial business in which you have an interest. Per site guidelines., Only paid site sponsors can advertise their business. Contact TOTV sales department if you are interested in becoming a sponsor. You should have received a notification message when your thread was deleted. There is/was no issue with the topic itself.

Moderator

[CaptainMeso]

I have the same question, asked it myself and never got an answer. I even filled out a “ticket” for the moderator and no response. Did you ever get an answer or figure it out yourself? Thanks, Jim

[Bogie Shooter]

I have the same question, asked it myself and never got an answer. I even filled out a “ticket” for the moderator and no response. Did you ever get an answer or figure it out yourself? Thanks, Jim

What question?

There are 70 posts before yours.....

[Francis Mokary]

Thank you for accepting me as a member to your news site. Information helps us new bees.

[ThirdOfFive]

Hi I am a new member,I have figured out how to post.But I do not know how to pm (private message )to someone.IE on for rent
Also, how do you post an ad (with pictures) in the classifieds?

[NobodyCares]

New to this site. Have been reading for a long time but never posted.
i don't seem to have any "rights" granted not sure why.

[Danth1980]

Let's see if this works it is my first post. My first PM failed.
We will be in TV in 2 weeks a pre Lifestyle visit, trying to get familiar with the area and see if it is the for us. We have a Lifestyle visit scheduled in September.

[Royaloil]

Hi I am a new member,I have figured out how to post.But I do not know how to pm (private message )to someone.IE on for rent

Making sure that this works ok. Does anyone know if there is an Ipad app of this forum?

[Bogie Shooter]

Making sure that this works ok. Does anyone know if there is an Ipad app of this forum?

I don’t believe there are any apps.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Making sure that this works ok. Does anyone know if there is an Ipad app of this forum?

There is no app for the forum, it's just a vBulletin web forum. If you have a browser app, you can bookmark it and open it from there.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Hi All - I am new to this.

Does my picture appear when I post.

I have posted 1 reply to date, but did not see my pic attached.

Am I doing something wrong?

Thanks
Yes, your photo does appear.

[Lastag]

Im new on here and I followed your detailed instructions but I dont see my post showing up. Its my first post. Can you help?

[kingsly]

hello all figured out about this helpful site recently what a joy not sure if anyone can see this

[Two Bills]

hello all figured out about this helpful site recently what a joy not sure if anyone can see this

Yes can see, and we are watching.:wave:

PS. You dropped your magazine when you went back into the lounge!

[Notsosloopy]

I submitted a new thread, but it did not appear. I went through the process twice and my question to a forum didn't appear. Is there an approval process for submitting new threads in a forum?

[Sid&Dave]

Question re: natural gas.
Is it available for water heater, pool heater, BBQ, dryer?

[ryoungs]

Hi--

I am a very on again/off again snowbird. I'm an 81year old male, in good shape and with a wide variety of interests. I plan to start spending more time here in The Villages, but my wife loves her home up north and is not eager to join me here except for a few months in the spring of the year. Therefore my question: How does a married man with too much time on his hands meet new friends here in The Villages?

I am outgoing and enjoy several clubs here, but it seems harder to meet people here than it was when I worked or when I was in college. I can't very well choose a stranger during a club meeting and ask for a play date.

I am looking at suggestions on meeting new friends here. They can be male or female, but no sexual activity will be expected or welcome.

I am not a "single" so single clubs where people are looking for a "relationship" are out for me.