[Paper1]

Come on guys, lighten up a little. I just found and purchased a pristine Ping 5 wood with a graphite shaft for $40 from a very nice gentleman.

[ilovetv]

Originally Posted by Paper1

Come on guys, lighten up a little. I just found and purchased a pristine Ping 5 wood with a graphite shaft for $40 from a very nice gentleman.

That is great! It's something worth selling, not something priced at $0.50 or $1 and is worn out.

[kittygilchrist]

The problem is some people are running a business. see the items for sale ads and figure out who...

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Paper1

Come on guys, lighten up a little. I just found and purchased a pristine Ping 5 wood with a graphite shaft for $40 from a very nice gentleman.

Okay, but our point is maybe they would segregate that section, and you could have gone there to shop. And we wouldn't have to wade through the yard sale to get to the chat stuff.

[philnpat]

Totv is used differently by everyone. I'm not particularly interested in pedicures or pet's pictures or single's parties. I just choose what interests me. I've purchased several things from parties who no longer needed certain things. There's no way the Administrator can customize the blog to meet everyone's desires.

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by philnpat

Totv is used differently by everyone. I'm not particularly interested in pedicures or pet's pictures or single's parties. I just choose what interests me. I've purchased several things from parties who no longer needed certain things. There's no way the Administrator can customize the blog to meet everyone's desires.

I trust totv to continually improve and feel out who we are as respondents... I love your examples of what does not interest you. Perfectly said.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

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So, there's one hugely offensive poster upsetting the balance of our usual bliss.

Did not upset the balance of my bliss! Complaints do that!

So many complaints sound like the posters who did not like the old political forum...and when the admin made it an opt-in only forum - those same folks went back into the forum and continued to complain about the tone of the posts there! And that was AFTER it had been made 'opt-in' and posts did not appear in the feed unless a member has opted-in!!!!!!! They complained - why did they opt-in????

PS - I believe TOTV is a message board [also called a bulletin board], not a chatline or chat room.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Did not upset the balance of my bliss! Complaints do that!

So many complaints sound like the posters who did not like the old political forum...and when the admin made it an opt-in only forum - those same folks went back into the forum and continued to complain about the tone of the posts there! And that was AFTER it had been made 'opt-in' and posts did not appear in the feed unless a member has opted-in!!!!!!! They complained - why did they opt-in????

PS - I believe TOTV is a message board [also called a bulletin board], not a chatline or chat room.

You're right. I mislabeled it. However, it is a forum, not a sales page. I think separating the classifieds is a great idea that should please everyone.

[KathieI]

At one time, I did feel like the forum was becoming the Craig's list of the villages. However, by sheer accident, I came across an entertainment center that was an absolutely fabulous buy. And.... I bought it... I think if I had to go onto a separate classified section, I may not have seen it.

Also, I bought my villa 2 minutes after it was posted as FSBO.

I'm not complaining anymore, I just don't open those that don't interest me.

[Cisco Kid]

For sale
Grass Clippings
Must come and cut
$50 per bag

[kittygilchrist]

Originally Posted by njbchbum

Did not upset the balance of my bliss! Complaints do that!

So many complaints sound like the posters who did not like the old political forum...and when the admin made it an opt-in only forum - those same folks went back into the forum and continued to complain about the tone of the posts there! And that was AFTER it had been made 'opt-in' and posts did not appear in the feed unless a member has opted-in!!!!!!! They complained - why did they opt-in????

PS - I believe TOTV is a message board [also called a bulletin board], not a chatline or chat room.

I meant to capsulize what the majority are saying on this thread and to emphasize that 45 posts by one person is a bit much in the mix.
not sure what opting is...wasn't here then.
no offense meant.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

I meant to capsulize what the majority are saying on this thread and to emphasize that 45 posts by one person is a bit much in the mix.
not sure what opting is...wasn't here then.
no offense meant.

No offense taken. Re the 45 posts - better to resolve an issue with that one poster rather than disappoint other posters who find the access to classifieds convenient? A word from the Admin to that poster would seem less expensive than reworking TOTV?

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by Cisco Kid

For sale
Grass Clippings
Must come and cut
$50 per bag

Do I have to bring my own bags?

z

[obxgal]

Originally Posted by philnpat

Totv is used differently by everyone. I'm not particularly interested in pedicures or pet's pictures or single's parties. I just choose what interests me. I've purchased several things from parties who no longer needed certain things. There's no way the Administrator can customize the blog to meet everyone's desires.

Great post and very well stated. I too choose what interests me and bypass the posts I am not interested in. Have also purchased a few items I would not have seen if they were segregated to a separate board.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by obxgal

Great post and very well stated. I too choose what interests me and bypass the posts I am not interested in. Have also purchased a few items I would not have seen if they were segregated to a separate board.

Yes, but when someone comes on 25 times in the same day posting little items for sale, I think it is wrecking the idea of TOTV being a forum. JMO.