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[Investment Painting Contractors]

In todays mail I got a "Letter" from Vivian Connell my "Santiago Neighbor" to get me to sign up for "Next Door". I did some checking, the Letter was MAILED from California, there is no Vivian Connell in The Village of Santiago. So "DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK"

Just my suspicious mind. Len The retired half of Investment Painting

[kfierle]

Nextdoor.com is based in California so, if a registered user had a letter sent to you, it would originate there. As a member of Nextdoor, you have the ability to invite ANYONE in the US to join Nextdoor.

[DavidCovid]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

[Two Bills]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

Len has been around here since Colonel Sanders was a Private!
He don't need to do sneaky!!:icon_wink:

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

David I've been retired almost 14 years. I do not own a company. Next Door is a reputable company. But the letter is fishy. And the my old company is doing just fine without my help. As I stated I AM RETIRED.

[asianthree]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

Len has been around along time, has good insight on things. It’s not sneaking, red lettering says TOTV sponsor. Once you are seasoned, and have a little respect for posters you will be a little wiser.

[JMintzer]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

Newbies...

Wait, what?

[Kenswing]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.
Now that your ignorance has been pointed out, I believe an apology is in order.

[ohiosbestus]

You can always check the person if they owned property in whatever the county is......Just go to the county site and put in there name to see if they owned home or property there in that respective property. If they are renters though, the site wont recognize renters just owners.

[CFrance]

Waiting for DavidCovid's apology...

[D.Bolen]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

"DavidCOVID?" joined April 2021? (Pseudonym?)

"SHAME???" (A Scarlet "A" for Advertising? (tho it's been shown that's not the case here))

[Girlcopper]

Now that your ignorance has been pointed out, I believe an apology is in order.
Very true. People shouldnt pipe in with comments when theyre not familar with something

[Tcole]

Waiting for DavidCovid's apology...

Why an apology? No matter how great a guy he is or the length of time he has lived in TV, or that he is the retired half, the fact is, his user name is a an ACTIVE business and therefore he posted as a business.

VIVIAN does in fact live in TV on Ballesteros Drive. As mentioned by kfierle, one can confirm this by doing a property search on the Sumter county appraiser site.

Also, to those not familiar, “Nextdoor” is a website & app that is widely used by home owners to meet & communicate with each other, including alerting folks of issues within the neighborhood, like that of a lost dog, personal items that are for sale or free, or a notify neighbors of an upcoming community gathering.

For the reasons above, Vivian more than likely set up an exclusive “Village of Santiago” neighborhood on Nextdoor so that you all in Santiago could enjoy the these benefits.

[crash]

Now that your ignorance has been pointed out, I believe an apology is in order.

I think you owe an apology to him for calling him ignorant, seems worse than sneaky to me.

[noslices1]

Nextdoor.com is based in California so, if a registered user had a letter sent to you, it would originate there. As a member of Nextdoor, you have the ability to invite ANYONE in the US to join Nextdoor.

That person who invited him did not live in his neighborhood, and definitely not his next door neighbor.

[Ptmckiou]

Nextdoor is a great app to get to know your neighbors. I was a member of my Oregon neighborhood and having just moved here, I will join a Hawkins neighborhood group on Nextdoor too. Fabulous way to communicate to all your neighbors. It was especially helpful in communicating suspicious behavior or crimes in the neighborhood to keep everyone alert.

[bowlingal]

Nextdoor is a great site for you to use. It is a national site. Every neighborhood in the country has it. It's corporate office is in California. Do not be hesitant to use it. It's full of information for you to use. Lots of villages here have sign-ups for the people in their neighborhoods

[Investment Painting Contractors]

Why an apology? No matter how great a guy he is or the length of time he has lived in TV, or that he is the retired half, the fact is, his user name is a an ACTIVE business and therefore he posted as a business.

VIVIAN does in fact live in TV on Ballesteros Drive. As mentioned by kfierle, one can confirm this by doing a property search on the Sumter county appraiser site.

Also, to those not familiar, “Nextdoor” is a website & app that is widely used by home owners to meet & communicate with each other, including alerting folks of issues within the neighborhood, like that of a lost dog, personal items that are for sale or free, or a notify neighbors of an upcoming community gathering.

For the reasons above, Vivian more than likely set up an exclusive “Village of Santiago” neighborhood on Nextdoor so that you all in Santiago could enjoy the these benefits.
I live in Palo Alto and the letter was addressed to "The Village of Santiago Neighbor". The User Name Investment Painting was given to me when I Set up the Advertising for the Co. Since everyone knows who I am I decided not to switch it. Since Vivian Knows me, have her give me a call. I'll be waiting.

I Still say the Letter is a scam and simply tried to warn people. The letter is "Deceptive Advertising". As far as Investment Painting is concerned "The Company " has been in continuous operation since 1966 except the Vietnam year. There has only been 2 Owners. After over 40 years of ownership I am rather proud of the "Name"

Len and Mary the "Retired Half of Investment Painting"

[CFrance]

I think you owe an apology to him for calling him ignorant, seems worse than sneaky to me.
I think you're thinking of "arrogant." Ignorance refers to the state of being unaware of something, which the newbie was.


Ignorance is a lack of knowledge and information. The word "ignorant" is an adjective that describes a person in the state of being unaware, or even cognitive dissonance and other cognitive relation, and can describe individuals who are unaware of important information or facts.

[ANT33]

That’s how to sign up with an Invite by mail, the code gives you access to the site.

[Kenswing]

I think you owe an apology to him for calling him ignorant, seems worse than sneaky to me.What word do you feel is more appropriate?

ig·no·rance
/ˈiɡnərəns/
lack of knowledge or information.
"he acted in ignorance of basic procedures"

[Joe C.]

I won't join them, because they DO kick people out if they don't agree with "their view" or their "standards". You can't say what you think, because it may offend them. There is good information to be had there, but at what cost?

[airstreamingypsy]

LOL, you people will find anything to fight about.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Nextdoor is a great idea to know your neighbors, but a lot of left-wing political messages there and you will be banned if you oppose that lefty propaganda. I am banned from Nextdoor for being a conservative. and you were banned?? Don’t worry friend your on the right site now you’ll find plenty of soul mates here unfortunately

[DAVES]

Waiting for DavidCovid's apology...

I have nothing to do with either of them.
If, he is no longer a sponsor I'm sure that could be removed.
There are several other threads going trust no one.

[DAVES]

and you were banned?? Don’t worry friend your on the right site now you’ll find plenty of soul mates here unfortunately

It is truly sad how nasty and divided our nation has become.
A big reason for it is.....................

[loweglor]

Have you tried "lefty" comments or philosophies in TV? It really brings out the hate in the conservatives of "the friendliest town in Florida".

[DAVES]

I won't join them, because they DO kick people out if they don't agree with "their view" or their "standards". You can't say what you think, because it may offend them. There is good information to be had there, but at what cost?

Another whole debate. We allow this. Some need to read the first amendment.
I've posted it before and had my post removed.

It does not say the right to speak only if you agree with my bias. It does not say freedom to practice my faith.

The constitution is four pages limiting the power of government. Any typical government bill, four pages is the table of contents.

[njbchbum]

Have you tried "lefty" comments or philosophies in TV? It really brings out the hate in the conservatives of "the friendliest town in Florida".

And the other side of that coin being the hate filled name calling from folks who are not conservative! Hatred will never unify us!

[Investment Painting Contractors]

I have nothing to do with either of them.
If, he is no longer a sponsor I'm sure that could be removed.
There are several other threads going trust no one.

Who should be removed? Investment Painting is a paid sponsor.

[Tcole]

What word do you feel is more appropriate?

ig·no·rance
/ˈiɡnərəns/
lack of knowledge or information.
"he acted in ignorance of basic procedures"


Basically, you are saying that TOTV users are ignorant if they do not know user “Investment Painting Contractors“ is Len, a wise, kind, & knowledgeable TV retiree, whom joined this site in 2008? And that’s because it is common or basic knowledge?

[Investment Painting Contractors]

LOL, you people will find anything to fight about.

Now it will start turning Political for no reason at all. Some people have been locked up too long. Len

[Tcole]

Who should be removed? Investment Painting is a paid sponsor.

Len, how could you claim to be retired from the Investment Painting & continue to utilize the company “paid” TOTV sponsored account to post your opinions about other companies?

Why wouldn’t the Investment Painting Contractors” use it and like everyone else, you have a personal acct? Because everyone knows you but us ignorant newbies?

[Spalumbos62]

LOL, you people will find anything to fight about.


Lol...I so agree
Did you ALL get up on the wrong side today.
This is hilarious- you all sound like babies 😅😅😅

[newgirl]

Hope she invites me to the group! I live in Santiago :-)

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

I don’t care one way or another’s about his user name , but the man has a point about the free advertising , his tone may have been wrong but his message was right whether anyone cares that a whole different thing ( I vote no apology)

[Gator_Girl]

Why would you use COVID in your name? 🤔

[JMintzer]

LOL, you people will find anything to fight about.

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[OhioBuckeye]

In todays mail I got a "Letter" from Vivian Connell my "Santiago Neighbor" to get me to sign up for "Next Door". I did some checking, the Letter was MAILED from California, there is no Vivian Connell in The Village of Santiago. So "DO SO AT YOUR OWN RISK"

Just my suspicious mind. Len The retired half of Investment Painting

You know if you didn’t inquire about it & you get mail or notices that you don’t know anything about or asked about, I always, always delete it & I never ever open it to see what it is. 99.9% of the time it’s spam. Listen, if you didn’t ask about it or know who they are, what are they going to do sue you for a million dollars. Just more spam like all Americans are getting more & more of it don’t get suckered into giving any information that you don’t know what it is!

[PugMom]

I live in Palo Alto and the letter was addressed to "The Village of Santiago Neighbor". The User Name Investment Painting was given to me when I Set up the Advertising for the Co. Since everyone knows who I am I decided not to switch it. Since Vivian Knows me, have her give me a call. I'll be waiting.

I Still say the Letter is a scam and simply tried to warn people. The letter is "Deceptive Advertising". As far as Investment Painting is concerned "The Company " has been in continuous operation since 1966 except the Vietnam year. There has only been 2 Owners. After over 40 years of ownership I am rather proud of the "Name"

Len and Mary the "Retired Half of Investment Painting"

who can blame you? with all the scams going around seemingly aimed @ seniors, it's a knee jerk reaction. i'm so distrustful of social media these days--this is the only forum i use. it would sound suspicious to me, too, if i got an 'email' from a villager from another neighborhood wanting me to join something i'd not heard of. thanks for sharing the info & all replies regarding it

[Two Bills]

Yet another good deed thread turns on the OP, then goes political.
WT£ is the problem with people these days?:shrug:

[NoMoSno]

I don’t care one way or another’s about his user name , but the man has a point about the free advertising , his tone may have been wrong but his message was right whether anyone cares that a whole different thing ( I vote no apology)
How is it FREE advertising when he is a PAID sponsor?
Be thankful there are PAID sponsors that support the forum.

[rmd2]

I've gotten an e-mail to join next door neighbor and a regular mail (from Ocala) to join a small discussion group. I also got another regular mail (from Orlando) to join some other discussion group. All three were from a Jehovah Witness organization. I checked this out with our Villages Police. I'm not sure why anyone here is targeted by Jehovah Witness but this is what happened to me. I received all three within the past 8 months.

[Bill14564]

I don’t care one way or another’s about his user name , but the man has a point about the free advertising , his tone may have been wrong but his message was right whether anyone cares that a whole different thing ( I vote no apology)

See post #31.

It would appear his assumption was as wrong as his tone.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

Like I said who cares and yes it’s his prior company and
is a paid sponsor but doesn’t he say he has no connection to company anymore and his messages are private but still using company logo I don’t care
but the guy doesn’t owe an apology

[JMintzer]

How is it FREE advertising when he is a PAID sponsor?

https://media0.giphy.com/media/Ow59c0pwTPruU/200.gif

[Indydealmaker]

Its legit.
Also a sneaky way to advertise here for your company.
Shame on you.

Unlike you, Len pays for his presence on TOTV.

[Dbraisted]

I enjoy the Next Door site...also use it in NJ.

[DavidCovid]

David I've been retired almost 14 years. I do not own a company. Next Door is a reputable company. But the letter is fishy. And the my old company is doing just fine without my help. As I stated I AM RETIRED.


Mr. Len -
I wish to express in this open forum my most sincerer apology for the tone
of my response. I never meant to insult you nor your business and I do hope
that you will accept my apology. David:bigbow:

[Nucky]

Mr. Len -
I wish to express in this open forum my most sincerer apology for the tone
of my response. I never meant to insult you nor your business and I do hope
that you will accept my apology. David:bigbow:

Gotta give you credit for the apology. Now we have to help you see how wrong your username is. I’ve seen some doozies but yours takes the cake.

[MollyJo]

Nextdoor is a great app to get to know your neighbors. I was a member of my Oregon neighborhood and having just moved here, I will join a Hawkins neighborhood group on Nextdoor too. Fabulous way to communicate to all your neighbors. It was especially helpful in communicating suspicious behavior or crimes in the neighborhood to keep everyone alert.
I love Nextdoor & learn helpful information about my neighborhood & a few close adjoining Neighborhoods.