[rshoffer]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We will be there at Crispers and being the newbies, we are trying to do everything right. NONE of us brought a red anything to wear, and we are all a decided shade of blue, just tried eating lunch on the screen porch and and my roast beef sandwich just about blew off my plate. I think it may snow.

My spouse, AKA Sweetie is out on the Palmer wearing everything he owns. Do you have those great big dogs with the casks?

Is Crispers in Spanish Springs?

[KathieI]

Take a deep breath!!
whisper your montra!!
hummmmmmmmmm!

Now all this because someone posted in the wrong thread??? Come'on folks, why do we have to go through this every once in a while... Take a walk around the block and whisper to yourself, life is good, I'm alive and breathing. Haven't you ever made a mistake EVER?? I would find that hard to believe, but what upsets me more than thinking that we're being censored is the fact that we "attack" a person for making a mistake, and I mean really attack!! What the hell is wrong with us?

Hummmmmm, life is good, life is good, life is good!!! Enjoy it!

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by rshoffer

Is Crispers in Spanish Springs?

No, rshoffer, Crispers is on 466 in the Southern Trace shopping plaza, at the end of it closer to the CR 101. Its the same plaza that Publix is in.

See ya there. Wear something red if you have it. If not, don't let that keep you away!!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by beady

IMHO...

* cencorship is wrong no matter why.
* individuals will have differing opinions...
* when it gets contentious that is unfortuate but not grounds for deleting posts.
* Let's try to be kind and agree to disagree

Beady. Will you allow me to try to be your really friend? I so like you and your gentle and intelligent spirit.

GG

[samhass]

Gracie, Beady is all that and more!!!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by KathieI

Take a deep breath!!
whisper your montra!!
hummmmmmmmmm!

Now all this because someone posted in the wrong thread??? Come'on folks, why do we have to go through this every once in a while... Take a walk around the block and whisper to yourself, life is good, I'm alive and breathing. Haven't you ever made a mistake EVER?? I would find that hard to believe, but what upsets me more than thinking that we're being censored is the fact that we "attack" a person for making a mistake, and I mean really attack!! What the hell is wrong with us?

Hummmmmm, life is good, life is good, life is good!!! Enjoy it!

But Kathie. I didn't attack anyone. I was trying to explain how it is to be older and not be as able to move heavy things. It made me sad to talk about it because most of us want to think we are unbreakable, still young. That post was removed. I believe the bitter feelings were triggered by...a.."You just don't understand" feeling. IN my humble opinion. I know it doesn't take a house to fall on me to understand what is happening and it breaks my heart. This place has become a beloved community to me and I see it changing when we can't really speak our minds.

[rshoffer]

Originally Posted by KathieI

No, rshoffer, Crispers is on 466 in the Southern Trace shopping plaza, at the end of it closer to the CR 101. Its the same plaza that Publix is in.

See ya there. Wear something red if you have it. If not, don't let that keep you away!!

On Fridays I work in the area of Spanish Springs... that's why I asked. I can't make it to Crispers Why do they call it "Crispers"?

[ejp52]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

We as seniors wouldn't go to a college blog and try to be a part of things. Nothing wrong with them. Nothing wrong with us. Our age brings issues only our age understands.

I agree.

[Talk Host]

Amity and I have taken a motorcycle trip and I am currently sitting on the front porch of the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida. I had hoped to be away from everything for a few days, but it appears that a crisis has arisen here on Talk of The Villages and here I am, back at it.

The three administrators of this board have tried very hard at great personal expense and time to provide a forum where Village residents can enjoy themselves, make new friends and support each other (example the TOTV cruise). We provide this as a "free" service to our fellow members. There is not one member who invests one penny toward the operation of this forum. It is done gratefully by your three administrators. Likewise, not one member spends one second on the administration of this forum, nor do they answer any of the hundreds of emails and complaints that we receive every month about everything associated with this board.

We have a responsibility to all of the members to do our best to provide a place where everybody can visit without fear of being ridiculed or taken to task for their sincere efforts. When a new forum is put up, it is done so by the administrators, and it is we who decide how it will be used and how the rules will be enforced. No forum belongs to any one individual.

Every hour of every day, we each receive emails and personal messages from members who have issues about everything you can imagine. The complaints range from "people are picking on me" to "the in crowd is taking over the board," to "why don't you remove his post" to "my ad is too small" to "this board isn't what I want it to be" to "this is the most confusing forum I have ever seen" to "did you see what she said about me," and so on and so on and so on. We accept the responsibility because we knew is came with the territory.

There is no Talk of The Villages Court. But there are three administrators who are human and want the best forum for all the members. From time to time there is an emotionally charged thread that gets out of hand and it will only lead to further problems. So, a decision may be made to derail the runaway locomotive. That is not censorship.

Now, if anybody has a better idea of how we can manage our board and make everybody happy all of the time, your three administrators would like to hear the plan. This plan has got to include a system by which we can make a decision about hurtful posts that pleases every living soul.

What do you all want this board to be like? A place where everybody can have a good time, or one where there is no order and nobody looking after things. The second option is the easiest for us.

I don't mind telling you that the three of us feel very bad that our efforts to make Talk of The Village a nice place has taken a turn because a few people feel that their right to say whatever they want has been disallowed.

I have know Tony Zona for 42 years. He and his wife are godparents to my daughter. You will not ever find a person who is more eager to do the right thing every time. He does not act out of haste or malicious intent. He is thorough in his thinking and makes decisions based on what is best for a proper outcome.

We don't want anybody to leave this forum, nor will be intimidated into changing our system by threats that an individual or a group will leave. Please use this forum for what it is intended....fun for all.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Amity and I have taken a motorcycle trip and I am currently sitting on the front porch of the Gibson Inn in Apalachicola, Florida. I had hoped to be away from everything for a few days, but it appears that a crisis has arisen here on Talk of The Villages and here I am, back at it.

The three administrators of this board have tried very hard at great personal expense and time to provide a forum where Village residents can enjoy themselves, make new friends and support each other (example the TOTV cruise). We provide this as a "free" service to our fellow members. There is not one member who invests one penny toward the operation of this forum. It is done gratefully by your three administrators. Likewise, not one member spends one second on the administration of this forum, nor do they answer any of the hundreds of emails and complaints that we receive every month about everything associated with this board.

We have a responsibility to all of the members to do our best to provide a place where everybody can visit without fear of being ridiculed or taken to task for their sincere efforts. When a new forum is put up, it is done so by the administrators, and it is we who decide how it will be used and how the rules will be enforced. No forum belongs to any one individual.

Every hour of every day, we each receive emails and personal messages from members who have issues about everything you can imagine. The complaints range from "people are picking on me" to "the in crowd is taking over the board," to "why don't you remove his post" to "my ad is too small" to "this board isn't what I want it to be" to "this is the most confusing forum I have ever seen" to "did you see what she said about me," and so on and so on and so on. We accept the responsibility because we knew is came with the territory.

There is no Talk of The Villages Court. But there are three administrators who are human and want the best forum for all the members. From time to time there is an emotionally charged thread that gets out of hand and it will only lead to further problems. So, a decision may be made to derail the runaway locomotive. That is not censorship.

Now, if anybody has a better idea of how we can manage our board and make everybody happy all of the time, your three administrators would like to hear the plan. This plan has got to include a system by which we can make a decision about hurtful posts that pleases every living soul.

What do you all want this board to be like? A place where everybody can have a good time, or one where there is no order and nobody looking after things. The second option is the easiest for us.

I don't mind telling you that the three of us feel very bad that our efforts to make Talk of The Village a nice place has taken a turn because a few people feel that their right to say whatever they want has been disallowed.

I have know Tony Zona for 42 years. He and his wife are godparents to my daughter. You will not ever find a person who is more eager to do the right thing every time. He does not act out of haste or malicious intent. He is thorough in his thinking and makes decisions based on what is best for a proper outcome.

We don't want anybody to leave this forum, nor will be intimidated into changing our system by threats that an individual or a group will leave. Please use this forum for what it is intended....fun for all.

I appreciate your great efforts. I am sad because I know I am one of the posters that people complain about because I do post a lot. I have made friends on here. Some of them I have even seen and hugged. This forum is the ONLY reason I came to see The Villages and it is a crucial reason why we bought there. I want to tell anyone that reads this that I am sorry if I ever made YOU feel left out. I am a person who really loves to know everyone. I know that anyone who wants to be a part of the TOTV group that meets at Crispers is going to be welcomed. I am sorry Tony if I made your job hard.

[chelsea24]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Beady. Will you allow me to try to be your really friend? I so like you and your gentle and intelligent spirit.

GG

Be careful Gracie. Beady is a nutcase under that calm exterior!
But she makes a heck of a Coke Cola Cake! Yummmmmmm

GG you couldn't make anyone's life harder. You are a ray of sunshine. love, chels

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi Jan,

First I am sorry you had to cut your vacation short. Since I enjoy travelling I can well understand your feelings.

Some of the members of TOTV have contributed to the cost of the operation of TOTV - this was done some time ago. Perhaps if you put up the old ad you had about making donations to TOTV you will get more financial assistance.

I can only imagine the letters you get. From my own personal experience, people will complain about anything and everything.

Personally I would hate to see this site close down. Is there anyway some of us can assist? Hopefully this would take some of the burden off of the "Administrators" shoulders.

I will be the first to offer my assistance with this endeavor.

To the three of you - THANK YOU FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK.

HB

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Bare - I want pictures of this event. Do you think you could let Village Kid or Beady in so that she can take pictures? Then you can post them so everyone will see them.

I wonder if Sadie Mae would also like to be included? She may teach you new tricks to do to what is his name? Like have pumpkins fall on his ....

HB

[Donna]

I agree with HB..If there is any way we can offer assistance, I would be more than willing to help! I will be happy to reply to emails for you! God knows I spend half my life on TOTV Forums and the other half in the chat asylum!..


The job of adminstrator is by far not an easy one, and we all do appreciate the great job you guys do, the countless hours you spend, and the out of pocket expenses you incur..

In all actuality, we have the best group of peeps around... Sometimes tempers flare but that is common among such a diverse group and the discussions we have.

I wanted to add my two cents and say I am glad to be a part of TOTV, and hope we will all continue to be friends in the many years to come!

Our thanks and gratitude to Jan,Tony, and DK for very difficult job well done!

[Rokinronda]

Originally Posted by Donna

In all actuality, we have the best group of peeps around... Sometimes tempers flare but that is common among such a diverse group and the discussions we have.

I wanted to add my two cents and say I am glad to be a part of TOTV, and hope we will all continue to be friends in the many years to come!

Our thanks and gratitude to Jan,Tony, and DK for very difficult job well done!

Thanks Donna! TOTV has been my means of finding forever friends.
3 1/2years with a few friends in the villages.

I have since found many, many, forever friends through TOTV. TOTV has made my move to TVs complete. The people are amazing, wonderful, kind and I am such a happy camper!!

Jan, I hope you and Amity have a wonderful road trip! Sounds wonderful!! Does anyone know if you can rent motorcycles???