What not to bring to a town square
 

We know the rules -- no smoking except in designated areas; no coolers; no dogs in the squares themselves just the sidewalk areas, yet time and again people rail about whatever they don't happen to like and think should be prohibited. This list includes dogs and now snakes, smokers, drunks, heavily scented individuals, teens and young adults unless accompanied by Village resident grandparents, seat savers ... and I'd like to add line dancers to the list -- they take up too much of the dance floor. What else should be added to the list?

Folks, we all enjoy the entertainment at the squares. Just because you don't like something, doesn't mean it shouldn't be there or that you have the right to dictate what should or shouldn't be there.

Most dog owners are considerate of their friends and neighbors and keep them on a tight leash in the squares. While I would never bring a snake into a loud area filled with people, some would and, truth be known, the odds of the snake harming anyone is slim.

Nowadays, smokers understand the dangers of smoke (both first and second-hand) and do their best to smoke in designated areas only. Surely those who don't smoke can find a way to walk around those areas without being rude and obnoxious.

Line dancers are too much fun to watch to ban even if others can't find room to dance.

While I'm not a big fan of anyone drinking too much, it happens. So long as they aren't getting mean, let them enjoy themselves but do try to stop them from driving (cart or car) if you can.

Don't ban the seat savers, simply use the saved seats as needed.

Teens are allowed regardless of where they live or who is with them, so get over it. If they're doing something illegal or dangerous, call the police. If they're just being kids, sit back, watch and enjoy them. It can be fun to remember when you were young.

If you try to prevent everything you don't like, sooner or later someone is going to find something about you that they don't like and work on banning you. Why not just accept that all are allowed and should be welcomed and treated with respect?

While I have misgivings about pythons at the Squares, you have written a very sensible post.

Once again, common sense rears it's ugly head.....Thanks, Red.

WELL SAID !!!
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I'm in favor of banning bad attitudes and grouches.:D

Well said! :BigApplause:

Red. You are ONE smart cookie. I have said it time and time again.

Mikey sends his love, and so does Hershey and Harry.

Both of our kitties love you and so do I.

I will add myself to the list of those that like your thread but no snakes please.

Right on.

Are dogs really not allowed in the town square? I really wasn't aware of this, now how am I going to save my seats?

I 99% agree but I am sorry a place that hosts mostly seniors does not need the shock affect of someone roaming around with a python that's where I draw the line. It makes no sense except that they think it's funny to shock the "old" people (even though we all know we are young at heart! ;) But that's just my opinion.

Snakes.
 

I agree. I have no fear of snakes, but many people are terrified of them. Why would you subject the snake to people or people to the snake? :(

As I said, bringing the snake is not a wise move -- not because of how it might scare someone but because it isn't good for the snake. Remember, there are people who are just as afraid of dogs as they are of snakes. So, I'll stand that the person who brought his python had the right to bring it whether we like it or not.

So, I guess we allow anyone to do anything...and we'll turn the villages into another crappy town where the dregs have taken over. Great! I can't wait.

We come here because it's "different" from other places...let's keep it that way.

That's a new one on me. Every time I have been to the Squares there have been dogs there. This includes at night on the Square when there are many people around. The dogs are also on the area outside of the sidewalk. As to snakes, if it stays around its owner's neck it should not be a problem. I also with Red doubt if the snake would enjoy all the racket at a town square.

It is too noisy for my own dog on the Squares unless it is in the morning of early afternoon when there are fewer people.