[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

How do you know we're not?

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If you're African American then you have every right to post your concern. If that's the case does everyone else need to be outraged for you? Velvet used "Colored" and everyone is freaking out.. I guess I'm just not that socially sensitive..

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Don't think he even lives here, so not sure of his knowledge base.

Thank you for your reply..

[Velvet]

I had no idea that ‘colored’ was offensive. I am not from the US as I have mentioned in my other posts. I appreciate you bringing it to my attention.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

If you're African American then you have every right to post your concern. If that's the case does everyone else need to be outraged for you? Velvet used "Colored" and everyone is freaking out.. I guess I'm just not that socially sensitive..

So you can only be concerned if you are what you are concerned about? Are you concerned about women who get raped even if you are a man? Are you concerned about children who are abused even if you are not a child? Your logic doesn't make sense...

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[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

So you can only be concerned if you are what you are concerned about? Are you concerned about women who get raped even if you are a man? Are you concerned about children who are abused even if you are not a child? Your logic doesn't make sense...

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Lets not get silly.. Calling someone "colored" instead of African American was an honest mistake by Violet.

If someone called me a white boy instead of caucasian would I expect you to get upset on my behalf? No I wouldn't. If I had a problem with it I would let you know myself.

I swear, if people aren't getting upset about something they're just not happy..

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Lets not get silly.. Calling someone "colored" instead of African American was an honest mistake by Violet.



If someone called me a white boy instead of caucasian would I expect you to get upset on my behalf? No I wouldn't. If I had a problem with it I would let you know myself.



I swear, if people aren't getting upset about something they're just not happy..

I wasn't upset. What did I say that made you think that?

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[ColdNoMore]

Originally Posted by saratogaman

A "colored" lady? What is that about? Maybe people are aware of such thinking and decide that this might not a receptive place to live.

EXACTLY!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Velvet

I had no idea that ‘colored’ was offensive. I am not from the US as I have mentioned in my other posts. I appreciate you bringing it to my attention.

It is kind of old fashioned, but I don't see anything that would be upsetting. People are people. We are all different and we are all valuable.

Unless they break the law, want to change this lovely place, or pee in Lake Sumter, they are welcome .

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[Nucky]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

Does anyone know if The Villages attempts to attract people from all cultures? With the current stats, I would guess the answer is no. Does anyone know the real answer?

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Hey, Fraugoofy I looked around on the Internet and didn't find anything about The Villages trying to attract any specific brand of people. I also didn't find anything about them trying to get people of the predominant culture that is here to move here. I guess it sorta just happened but I'll bet I going to learn why from several others.

I did find a lot of information about the clubs and activities that the people who move here put together once they landed. I am white and notice remarks daily in different opinion pieces and as of late from others on television who speak unkindly of my race. I don't care. I am proud of who and what I am and nobody's words can take that from me. Velvet's comment was not meant to be hurtful in my opinion.

I am far from a racist and choose to not say why. Those who know me personally can vouge for that being true, I couldn't find a link for that either or I would post it.

Certainly being confused on thread after thread is tiresome as an excuse for stirring the pot and then acting apologetic when the explanation must be offered to straighten out the person in error.

If I'm not proud of being who I am then who would be proud for me.
We have neighbors of every race and color in our neighborhood and they are just wonderful.

I wish I had a better answer to your question and if I see something I'll be certain to reach out and post the link. PEACE OUT!

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Hey, Fraugoofy I looked around on the Internet and didn't find anything about The Villages trying to attract any specific brand of people. I also didn't find anything about them trying to get people of the predominant culture that is here to move here. I guess it sorta just happened but I'll bet I going to learn why from several others.



I did find a lot of information about the clubs and activities that the people who move here put together once they landed. I am white and notice remarks daily in different opinion pieces and as of late from others on television who speak unkindly of my race. I don't care. I am proud of who and what I am and nobody's words can take that from me. Velvet's comment was not meant to be hurtful in my opinion.



I am far from a racist and choose to not say why. Those who know me personally can vouge for that being true, I couldn't find a link for that either or I would post it.



Certainly being confused on thread after thread is tiresome as an excuse for stirring the pot and then acting apologetic when the explanation must be offered to straighten out the person in error.



If I'm not proud of being who I am then who would be proud for me.

We have neighbors of every race and color in our neighborhood and they are just wonderful.



I wish I had a better answer to your question and if I see something I'll be certain to reach out and post the link. PEACE OUT!

Every person deserves to be treated with grace and dignity. Nucky, I know in my heart you do that... Fondly, Frau.

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[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Apologies to Velvet on this post that I just edited. I didn't realize she wasn't American and her understanding of derogatory terms isn't the same as ours. My post was expressing my concern for her ignorance. And now I realize it was because she is truly "not knowledgeable" of American vernacular and etymology. So again my apologies.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It is kind of old fashioned, but I don't see anything that would be upsetting. People are people. We are all different and we are all valuable.

Unless they break the law, want to change this lovely place, or pee in Lake Sumter, they are welcome .

As usual, I agree with Graciegirl.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by Bucco

Don't think he even lives here, so not sure of his knowledge base.

But in response to your inquiry in the OP, I worked for The Villages and am familiar with key players. Having said that, I would be totally shocked if The Villages did anything but market The Villages as what it is, and race or ethnicity does not enter into marketing. Green money is the color they seek.

When you worked what color was the money you sought ?

[gomsiepop]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Sorry, I’m not familiar with the term you guys use, whichever is politically correct, that’s the one I meant.

Lighten up everyone. I'm sure this person meant to say "people of color"