[DeanFL]

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Personally, I am AOK with this initial move. Never did agree with the 'Anonymous' system. There are Pros & Cons, but IMO the CONS outweigh significantly.
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From the 'online news site'>

Community Development District 5 supervisors have voted to end the anonymous complaint system that has been a crucial part of deed compliance in The Villages.

This marks a sea of change in the love/hate relationship when it comes to anonymous complaints.The CDD 5 board voted 3-2 on Friday to end the process which has been aimed at preserving harmony in the neighborhood.

“I am not a believer that anonymous complaints are good,” said CDD 5 Chairman Gary Kadow. He said 96 percent of complaints that come into Community Standards are anonymous. “I don’t think it’s any secret that we’ve got people driving around setting themselves up as the police. Maybe they feel empowered,” Kadow said.

Village of Bonnybrook resident Jim Shields agreed and called the anonymous complaint system “divisive” and “detrimental.” He said that “significant” issues should be addressed “neighbor to neighbor.”

Two supervisors stood firm in their support of the anonymous complaint system. “Most residents don’t want to give their name, address and phone number. They don’t want to talk to their neighbor. They don’t want that relationship to go south. They don’t want to be the heavy,” said Supervisor Jerry Knoll. He predicted the number of violations will go up. “It will impact the appearance of the neighborhood,” Knoll said.

Supervisor Chuck Wildzunas agreed. He said the vote to change the process was “totally inappropriate.”

However, Knoll and Wildzunas found themselves in the minority. Supervisor Jerry Ferlisi called it a welcome change. “We all have a right to face our accuser,” Ferlisi said. He added that if the change doesn’t work, the board could reverse its decision.

Supervisor Walter Martin said he bought his home in The Villages in 2004. He said a major selling point was the clean and neat appearance of the community. But he said times change. “The board should be amenable to change,” he said.

In a roll call vote, Kadow, Ferlisi and Martin supported the change. Wildzunas and Knoll voted against it. The change will not take take effect immediately.

The rule change and actual language will have to be advertised to the public for 28 days. The board will take a final vote in October.

[Stu from NYC]

Seems like a needed change.

Friends from an older part of TV said they have heard of two women who ride around the better part of the day looking for houses they can report.

[CFrance]

I thought this was a developer's rule. How can that be changed?

[Goldwingnut]

Be careful what you ask for, you may get it.

[Kilmacowen]

Originally Posted by Goldwingnut

Be careful what you ask for, you may get it.

A house in Duval had Halloween , Christmas and Valentine decoration s all at the same , last March.

[Villageswimmer]

Bad move IMO. There are some real hotheads out there who will refuse to take care of their property then over react when a complaint is made. Someone could get hurt.

[Nevermore]

And you should only be able to complain about houses in your immediate area.

[Marathon Man]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Seems like a needed change.

Friends from an older part of TV said they have heard of two women who ride around the better part of the day looking for houses they can report.

Yes, yes. It's always someone HEARD about two women. There are about 10,000 people out there wanting to take a picture of them, but it has never happened. Can't take a picture of a myth.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

This is going to ruin the villages. People will now do whatever they want , the post above be careful what you wish for. , in these times no one is going to complain no matter how bad we he violation is

[Marathon Man]

Predition:

Violations in that district will increase dramatically. Neighborhoods will begin to look less attractive and will become less desirable to house hunters. Residents will begin to complain that their homes don't sell as easily as in other districts.

[dewilson58]

No big deal.............create a new gmail account and use a neighbor's name.


I'm using: ISpy@gmail.com. My name is Nucky

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

Yes, yes. It's always someone HEARD about two women. There are about 10,000 people out there wanting to take a picture of them, but it has never happened. Can't take a picture of a myth.

Maybe they are Bigfoot's sisters.. lol

[retiredguy123]

If the overall goal of the violation and complaint system is to reduce violations, this will not help. And, it certainly won't make the system less "divisive". A violation is a violation, regardless of how it was reported or who reported it.

As far as I know, I don't have any violations, and, if I do, I don't care how I hear about it. I will just fix it because I want to be in full compliance.

[Kenswing]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

No big deal.............create a new gmail account and use a neighbor's name.


I'm using: ISpy@gmail.com. My name is Nucky

Dang.. I was going to use Nucky. I guess I'll just have to use D. Wilson now.. lol

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Kenswing

Dang.. I was going to use Nucky. I guess I'll just have to use D. Wilson now.. lol

For a few bucks most names are for sale