[dhdallas]

It is boring because the administrator removes all the controversial, i.e. interesting, entertaining & cynical comments.

[Luggage]

Some of us.... actually want to read diverse views and opinions but obviously the sponsors want pablum. I enjoy a good discourse on the days events but since I can't post any of that here I don't. Of course if you want to talk about the gosh darn best plumber or that the steak was too well done and someone's entitled to get good service at the local donut shop $4.99 then this is the place

[La lamy]

Depends on the day for me. Sometimes there's no threads I'm interested in, other times I actually take notes for further work I may need to do. I'm still grateful to have this forum even when the subjects aren't my cup of tea that day.

[jimkerr]

This thread is a perfect example of “boring”

[irish2468]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Is it just me or has this site lost it’s luster? I’m sure it’s just me ! I have no agenda just trying to keep it real???

Get off all Social media and remember what it's like to live.
Go outside and do something.

[ron32162]

yes it has

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Is it just me or has this site lost it’s luster? I’m sure it’s just me ! I have no agenda just trying to keep it real???

I wouldn't say boring. Repetitive? At times. Useful? Certainly. People are only too happy to share information and that can be (has been) a big help.

But it is...limited. In my opinion the powers-that-be want this place to reflect the "America's friendliest hometown" image and thus ban discussions of some issues that flourish on other similar sites. TOTV is a bit less rainbows and unicorns than, say, WVLG, but not by much.

But hey. Their sandbox, right? They get to choose how we play in it.

[Tvflguy]

It may be me, but it appears that some of the Usual Suspects may be in a coma, internet out, or in the TOTV doghouse. It is kind of refreshing actually.

Becomes irritating when they simply HAVE TO rsp with a stupid emoji or one word yada. I think there has been less of that in the last week or so.

I’ve only been a member here for half a year or so, but have seen enough to know how to keep your ball in the park and not be assigned to the bullpen or thrown out of the game entirely. Naturally this will tamper down natural discussions that may involve “P” word. And perhaps relegate back to dog poop, Developer, bad driving, etc etc.

So be it. Now I know that at least one will rsp to this with an emoji or such. So be it.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

It may be me, but it appears that some of the Usual Suspects may be in a coma, internet out, or in the TOTV doghouse. It is kind of refreshing actually.

Becomes irritating when they simply HAVE TO rsp with a stupid emoji or one word yada. I think there has been less of that in the last week or so.

I’ve only been a member here for half a year or so, but have seen enough to know how to keep your ball in the park and not be assigned to the bullpen or thrown out of the game entirely. Naturally this will tamper down natural discussions that may involve “P” word. And perhaps relegate back to dog poop, Developer, bad driving, etc etc.

So be it. Now I know that at least one will rsp to this with an emoji or such. So be it.

Just to make you happy:

[jbrown132]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Is it just me or has this site lost it’s luster? I’m sure it’s just me ! I have no agenda just trying to keep it real???

The problem is you cannot have a discussions of substance. Lately it has boiled down to “who has the best pizza, what is the best village to live in, any one know a good proctologist, etc etc etc.

[Larchap49]

Originally Posted by thevillages2013

Is it just me or has this site lost it’s luster? I’m sure it’s just me ! I have no agenda just trying to keep it real???

Judging by the number of posts that are repeated for days you are correct. If not enough people are posting to have fresh posts daily it's lost more than it's luster.

[MrFlorida]

It seems like certain posters are are always waiting to attack. No real content here other than complaints.

[Stu from NYC]

Still useful for finding Drs, Dentists, contractors and etc.

[MidWestIA]

I thought this was just to pass on who is good to hire, best places to get things or restaurants - things new people want to know.

If you are looking for soap opera drama just go here - https://www.**************.com/

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by dhdallas

It is boring because the administrator removes all the controversial, i.e. interesting, entertaining & cynical comments.

Some of their actions must have a negative effect on advertisement revenue. Most sites base rates on posting volume.