This online newspaper
 

I really wish they would try and find some better subjects than all the negative in The Villages. I propose we boycott them to get the message across. Most all newspapers just try to report all the terrible things in life find something good it will help improve the world.

the totv rumormongers love it!

As a 43-year newspaper I can tell you that tragic, negative and nasty draw the most readers. It's an unfortunate human condition. Only good news sites don't last long. I'm not happy about it, but it's reality. By the way, we'll be renting in The Village Jan-March, 2015, so it you're a West Virginian or, heavens, a Monongah High alumnus, check in with me and maybe we can have a reunion.

Sorry, DDoug...I think it is a great supplement to the Daily Sun happy newspaper. Add to those the Daily Commercial and The Sumter Times and one has a pretty good idea re what is going on in the greater villages area.

I find it to do a quite good job of painting a really good picture of what is happening in and close to the Villages.

The online rag caters to a select few and is very quick to sensationalize Everything it can. "if it bleeds, it leads". That's the news media mantra.

Pool Talk is that website was started up by several reporters that were let go after the recent sale of The Daily Sun. Payback??

They aren't "The Daily Fun" for sure. They give us some of the "rest of the story" The Sun won't print. Some stories may not be image appropriate.

Here's a suggestion to all the naysayers, if you don't like the on-line newspaper...wait for it...don't read it.

I agree that the online newspaper is quick to sensationalize stories.
I think all stories deserve coverage, but not necessarily in a purient way.
However it's easy to not click for details on the headlines that we find distasteful.
Or to just read a couple of lines and decide we've heard enough.

If all you want to hear are the chipper good times then you have The Daily Fun, WVLG & VNN. Lots to choose from.

culd u please tell the link of the on line paper that your are posting about? thanks for your time

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It is not allowed to be posted here. Do an internet search on villages news and you should be able to figure out which website it is.

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Negative sells---good example is all the negative political ads which are half truths at best or statements taken out of context. The on-line news does give another perspective which is not always printed in the Happy paper. Although, In the last eight years I've seen a bit of change in the Happy paper. I like to read both and also a couple of other Newspapers two or three times a week.

Unfortunately, some only get a narrow one-sided perspective of a "spin" on what is happening on the local and national scene. Also, they tune their television to only one cable news channel. It's difficult to really be informed that way.

i got it ,, thanks to everyone for the help!

Really? Here are the top five articles under the News section as of now:

Village of St. James resident back home from overseas deployment
Gov. Scott to attend grand opening of campaign office in The Villages
Resurfacing work set Friday, next week for roadways in The Villages
Sumter County to be presented with prestigious award for 2014 budget
19-year-old Lady Lake man arrested on charge of battery

I don't have an opinion on whether or not other people should read it, but I honestly don't see any bias. I personally want to be made aware of local crimes more than I do about the latest line dancing event.

GREAT online service, :BigApplause:

I like that resource too and do not see much bias. Check the bios of the journalists. None of them looked like disgruntled Villages Daily Sun ex-employees as someone claimed to hear at the pools in the Villages.

If there is a story about the Villages I am interested in, I research every source I can get and then look at what seems to have the most authentic ring to it when judged by my living here in the Villages since 2005.

Had not heard that someone was holding a gun to anyone's head to force them to read "that site."

I think that it falls under freedom of speech.

Not trying to change the topic of this thread .... but ....

It reminds me of the former Political Forum on TOTV.
No-one is forced to read the Online Newspaper
People can pick and choose whether to click on the headline for more details.

The Political Forum on TOTV had an "Opt In" feature.
People would Opt In, read it and then complain to the Mods about the contents.
One poster even complained about the Political Forum while stating she'd never read it.
Oh well. I do respect the Admins decision.
They are the peeps that have to moderate the bickering.
And they have every right to make whatever decisions are best to improve our TOTV experience.

Sorry, back to the Online Newspaper ....

Pool talk is where rumors are started........................and then spread.

I doubt if "Pool Talk" is anywhere near as effective as this forum.

I find the paper to be objective, factual and informative. It provides a realistic perspective on what is going on in The Villages.

I especially appreciate their reporting what is happening crime-wise in and around The Villages. That the bubble provides those within a cocoon of physical safety is an illusion.

I find the mix between the online news and the Daily Sun gives a well-rounded view of what's happening in TV.

Web site?
 

What is the exact wording of the Pool Talk website. I am unable to find it.

Pool site
 

Look at post #14 of this thread. Our best half does the pool scene more often and she does pickup a number of really "good" rumors a week. Occasionaly, she finds out some good and useful information too. :thumbup:

Barefoot: You are spot on.

Many people like to look at train wrecks. Actually there is benefit from doing so because of the negatives people who view them make attempts to stress the positives in their lives and avoid making the same mistakes.

and has a number of posters have said there is always an off/on switch.

The problem as i see it is far too many news organizations published based on their ideology. If only they all would just tell it all like it is and then let us decide.

Let's all get together and start our own newspaper. We can call it the Villages Happy Times.

But then it would be criticized for everyone having their head in the sand. :22yikes:

I think you're right. We need all kinds of news and then leave it up to the readers to pick and choose what they want to read. No one has to read the whole story if they don't like the headline.