[missypie]

How do I just open up TOTV and not see political posts or happy birthdays. I love politics, birthdays and such, but for me, I want to just read about what Talk Of The Villages has to say about The Villages.

Thank you, please help me.

[Sgroemm]

Just click "New Posts" and only open posts that have a title that interest you. Also, you can look to the immediate right of a post in the list and see if it is under the category of Political or Birthdays. I never read any of those.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by missypie

How do I just open up TOTV and not see political posts or happy birthdays. I love politics, birthdays and such, but for me, I want to just read about what Talk Of The Villages has to say about The Villages.

Thank you, please help me.

You may have forgotten you signed up for political at one point or another. If you take your name off that group list, you won't see the posts.

[justjim]

OP, I understand your position completely. If you observe the Threads and posts on TOTV the political forum has begun to dominate TOTV. Also, lately I see some Threads that don't even belong in the political forum but are there because the posts are not monitored and those that post can post and use any and all "language" they want. Some of the outlandish language used does not bode well for the reputation of residents of The Villages, Florida IMHO.

Finally, much of the content in the political forum instead of being informative is nonsense attack rhetoric and repetition of the same political positions over and over again. It's impossible to have a civil debate and discussion on any current political event.
Personal attacks are the rule rather than the exception.

Sure you have the option of passing on the political forum. Some have done just that but I wonder if they just might pass on TOTV period. Just a thought...."However beautiful the strategy, occasionally you should look at the results". Winston Churchill

[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

You may have forgotten you signed up for political at one point or another. If you take your name off that group list, you won't see the posts.

Once again GracieGirl you’re spot on ! Helpful tips are always welcome.


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[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by justjim

Sure you have the option of passing on the political forum. Some have done just that but I wonder if they just might pass on TOTV period.

I think that the Political Forum is toxic. I attribute that to the fact that TOTV names aren't used.
However, I find reading threads on the rest of TOTV is quite enjoyable.
They give me a way to stay in touch with Villages happenings when I'm up north.

[billethkid]

When you click on new posts, then click on "hide classifieds" it will not show any of the political posts.

Once you leave the page to read something you will have to click on hide classifieds each time you are back to original page.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think that the Political Forum is toxic. I attribute that to the fact that TOTV names aren't used.
However, I find reading threads on the rest of TOTV is quite enjoyable.
They give me a way to stay in touch with Villages happenings when I'm up north.

:agree The language used in the political forum makes it toxic for sure. TOTV names are not used but it’s easy to find out their names. That said, the reason it’s impossible to have an intelligent and civil discussion on a current political issue is that the forum is not monitored. Reasonable adults should need little or no monitoring. Unfortunately that is not the case here. I understand it is what it is.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by justjim

:agree The language used in the political forum makes it toxic for sure. TOTV names are not used but it’s easy to find out their names. That said, the reason it’s impossible to have an intelligent and civil discussion on a current political issue is that the forum is not monitored. Reasonable adults should need little or no monitoring. Unfortunately that is not the case here. I understand it is what it is.

You join the Political Forum and can leave whenever you want. I agree that it has become increasingly ugly in tone and decreasing in maturity.

[Blessed2BNTV]

Love the New Post option. That's all I ever use.

With so much hate rhetoric, don't need to add to it.

I am glad to be on the downward side of life. I can't imagine how much worse things are going to get.

[sallybowron]

If you are going to say it...own it

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Blessed2BNTV

Love the New Post option. That's all I ever use.

With so much hate rhetoric, don't need to add to it.

I am glad to be on the downward side of life. I can't imagine how much worse things are going to get.

Amen.

I do post on Political. It is very difficult as there is not much in the way of "posting". So much offal is thrown and so much bad language and so many disturbing people with so much hatred.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by Blessed2BNTV

Love the New Post option. That's all I ever use.

With so much hate rhetoric, don't need to add to it.

I am glad to be on the downward side of life. I can't imagine how much worse things are going to get.

2BNTV, Your point is well taken. Perhaps Bowie said it best when he said, "As you get older, the questions come down to about two. How long? And what do I do with the time I have left?"

As you mention, with so much hate rhetoric who wants to spend time on or add to such political rhetoric. Fore!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by justjim

2BNTV, Your point is well taken. Perhaps Bowie said it best when he said, "As you get older, the questions come down to about two. How long? And what do I do with the time I have left?"

As you mention, with so much hate rhetoric who wants to spend time on or add to such political rhetoric. Fore!

I would like to say this, since no one ever knows when their voice and typing will be silenced.

You are a gentleman, sir. Your posts always make me think and you always give a considered answer and stay out of controversy. You and your wife are good people and I respect you both very much. I enjoy all of your posts. I know my blood pressure won't spike when I read them.

[Henryk]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think that the Political Forum is toxic. I attribute that to the fact that TOTV names aren't used.
However, I find reading threads on the rest of TOTV is quite enjoyable.
They give me a way to stay in touch with Villages happenings when I'm up north.

Barefoot: You can ALWAYS see the TOTV names. Hit REPLY to an post--you don't have to type anything. Then scroll down. Keep going. Lo and behold, there are the "names."