[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I will say it once again..........with the gorgeous weather in Florida , plus the hundreds upon hundreds of activities in The Villages, why is everyone "on" TOTV all the time? We have a good excuse up in the frozen northern tundra..........but down there?

I don't agree with your statement "everyone is on TOTV all the time". Lots of peeps check in regularly to find out whatsup. It's a way of keeping in touch, meeting new friends, and hearing new happenings, some happy, some sad.

A lot of TOTV members don't live in The Villages yet. Plus there are a lot of newbies seeking information on the best place to buy a golf cart, blinds, landscapers, etc. I personally like to read TOTV when I'm in Canada for six months during the summer. It's an excellent way to keep current and find out about new stores and restaurants opening, etc.

Then there are a lot of frogs that use TOTV as amusement, to find out the latest gossip, to post on a restaurant meal, complain about something that's bothering them, or to comment on the latest controversial subject. Some members recently used TOTV as a way to communicate their conversations with police about the recent robberies. TOTV is a good website and an effective way to communicate information and opinions.

[2BNTV]

If you check the "remember me" box, you appear to be on all the time.

I am on a lot, but I don't anyone, peturb me.

I've always depended on the kindness of strangers, who became family to me.

I know what it is to be up north. and dealing with ice and snow. It can be depressing, not to mention one is freezing their butts off. It has been cool the last few days down in TV, but one can always wear a jacket,scarf and gloves. It usually warms up a little by midday but I an looking forward to the warm weather again.

SC:

It's nothing compared to what you are experiencing as I was in the same boat, (winter of 2012). Sandy and three and a half feet of snow in one snowfall, did not improve my mood any.

Hang in there, it will get better.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

If you check the "remember me" box, you appear to be on all the time.

I learn something new all the time .. I thought a member had to actually log onto the TOTV website to be identified as online.

[jbdlfan]

I'm with you. Some of these people are very intolerant to say the least. If one voices something negative about The Villages they are labeled "angry", and "they" are the ones with the problem. Sigh. Don't take it to heart - we know who they are and we just ignore them.The Villages is wonderful and we love it here, but we are realistic about the (few) aspects that are not quite up to snuff, in our opinion anyways.[/QUOTE]

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

I'm with you. Some of these people are very intolerant to say the least. If one voices something negative about The Villages they are labeled "angry", and "they" are the ones with the problem. Sigh. Don't take it to heart - we know who they are and we just ignore them.The Villages is wonderful and we love it here, but we are realistic about the (few) aspects that are not quite up to snuff, in our opinion anyways.

[/QUOTE]


If you are a fast reader, then read back just three dozen posts on the folks that were alluded to, and also the people who posted about them. Some people are mostly positive, and some folks are mostly negative.

The negative posters NEVER appear at gatherings of TOTV posters, Not at Crispers, or Dougbee's and Pammie's socials or at gatherings at our home. NEVER.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I don't agree with your statement "everyone is on TOTV all the time". Lots of peeps check in regularly to find out whatsup. It's a way of keeping in touch, meeting new friends, and hearing new happenings, some happy, some sad.

A lot of TOTV members don't live in The Villages yet. Plus there are a lot of newbies seeking information on the best place to buy a golf cart, blinds, landscapers, etc. I personally like to read TOTV when I'm in Canada for six months during the summer. It's an excellent way to keep current and find out about new stores and restaurants opening, etc.

Then there are a lot of frogs that use TOTV as amusement, to find out the latest gossip, to post on a restaurant meal, complain about something that's bothering them, or to comment on the latest controversial subject. Some members recently used TOTV as a way to communicate their conversations with police about the recent robberies. TOTV is a good website and an effective way to communicate information and opinions.

I agree with Bare. Some people watch the soaps every day; I watch the forum. It all depends on what floats your boat, and I object to being criticized for spending time on TOTV.

If people think we frequent posters don't have a life otherwise, I'd invite them to come spend a day with us.

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I agree with Bare. Some people watch the soaps every day; I watch the forum. It all depends on what floats your boat, and I object to being criticized for spending time on TOTV.

If people think we frequent posters don't have a life otherwise, I'd invite them to come spend a day with us.

Hi Cyndy, we would like to schedule our day with you.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I agree with Bare. Some people watch the soaps every day; I watch the forum. It all depends on what floats your boat, and I object to being criticized for spending time on TOTV.

If people think we frequent posters don't have a life otherwise, I'd invite them to come spend a day with us.

I agree.
I wonder how some have time to write page long posts and pages of research. I guess we all have different priorities.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

I agree.
I wonder how some have time to write page long posts and pages of research. I guess we all have different priorities.

Who might that be?

[billethkid]

I guess reading the paper each day is an issue we need to deal with too....darn!

PS how does one know who is on all the time UNLESS they are on all the time.....would that be an inconsistency in the premise presented?

[jbdlfan]

Ok, so let me get this straight. If you don't appear at the handful of functions "sponsored" by TTOV folks, you're opinion is invalid or angry or negative or cowardly or whatever else connotation you choose.
Let's do some math. According to the statistics page here, there are 39,934 members and 1167 active members. So let's say these gatherings pull in I'm sure at least 2-300 people on average. That's still less than 30% of active users and less than 1% of all members. Now, I'm not a math teacher, but not sure how this is any kind of a valid argument.
On top of that, 1 in every 6 comments come from just 10 people!(yes, 600,000 comments, top ten posters is about 100,000) Yea....um...... well, I'm sure you get the picture.
Maybe, just maybe, as some others have mentioned, some people just live realistically, have worked or work for TV, know people or have family members still working for TV, or have had real experiences outside the recreational world of TV. Don't get me wrong, we are happy here and have met awesome people here, but.......

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by jbdlfan

Ok, so let me get this straight. If you don't appear at the handful of functions "sponsored" by TTOV folks, you're opinion is invalid or angry or negative or cowardly or whatever else connotation you choose

I would like to know how one arrives at this conclusion??

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

Hi Cyndy, we would like to schedule our day with you.

You got it, you two. It starts at MVP at the 9:00 weights class. Oh wait! First you have to take the dog out and then pick up his po... well, you know.

[2BNTV]

Hey Ed:

When are you hitting town? I would like to meet you too!!!

My day doesn't included picking up poo.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Hey Ed:

When are you hitting town? I would like to meet you too!!!

My day doesn't included picking up poo.

Here is a lovely opportunity. Bill-n-Brillo are coming to town next month too, so is Coach Ed et al. I say, let's have a gathering. Open to all. ALL. I say ALL.


I do have to dump the litter box.


Wait. My Sweetie does that.