[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Russ_Boston

Have to agree with Gracie (we're FB buddies also).

57? That's my year too. We're talking birth year right?

Russ.

The elves are watching you and listening to you too.

It isn't good to be naughty this time of the year.

Take it from an OLD friend!

[faithfulfrank]

Hey Russ,
Good to see you again!

I admit the wife and I both have facebook accounts. It has proven to be a great way to keep up with the daily lives of our kids and grandchild. The pictures and videos they post are wonderful to see when you live 100's of miles away.

Like anything, it is how you use it. I have become reacquainted with some wonderful friends from the past whom I do not think I'd ever hear from again if not for facebook. I have been able to share pictures, etc there. Just prior to our move down here I used a local facebook page up north to sell many items quickly and without cost.

But, I am picky about it too. My wife is even more so. I do not play their games, etc. If I hardly knew you 30 years ago I will not automatically make you my "facebook friend". I don't facebook "poke".

As to the original topic of some hateful facebook page, there are idiots everywhere. Engaging with them is foolish, as you are not going to change a closed mind. It is like swimming in quicksand. He who argues with a fool is a fool...and most all of the good folks here are to smart to be foolish....

Living well is the best revenge.....

Frank

[Posh 08]

We like the FB video call feature.

[kathy and al]

Originally Posted by Tom Hannon

I think it was mentioned in the BS book "Leisure Village" Not sure if it was ever confirmed but I hear the same stat from many people when I mention The Villages. Who knows how accurate it is.

Where do you suppose "Leisure Village" got these statistics?? Did they do some kind of survey? Did they quote some vital stats from an accredited source? It's real easy to just throw out erroneous info such as this without having some viable proof.

[Tom Hannon]

Originally Posted by kathy and al

Where do you suppose "Leisure Village" got these statistics?? Did they do some kind of survey? Did they quote some vital stats from an accredited source? It's real easy to just throw out erroneous info such as this without having some viable proof.

You can always go to Facebook and ask the author. LOL.

[cappyjon431]

The book was actually entitled Leisureville (I read it, and while it had some funny stories and characters, it was an excellent example of sensationalism), but the STD figures have been circulating for many years, even prior to the book. A quick Google search shows this article as early as 2006:

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/doctor...ease-in/nFB8g/

When the national and international news got wind of this one doctor in TV reporting a surprisingly high number of patients with STDs, it became a media sensation and was widely reported around the world. Even though this was one doctor who did not conduct a scientific study but only reported anecdotal evidence, it became so widespread as to become an urban legend.

[graciegirl]

I have heard that about std so many times and I am never sure if the people telling me are shocked or envious.

[angiefox10]

Is what you make it.

I have made friends, found friends and relatives, saved dogs,learned from, laughed and cried with people, because of fb. You can tell all or nothing about yourself. It's yours do do with as you wish. There is only bullying if you allow it. I delete anyone who is not nice on my wall and I have been deleted. It's not personal. It's just fb.

It's the only place where I can pick the people around me. It can be as private as you want it to be.

I prefer it to here. Where people do bully and threaten.

I forgot.... We were able to collect enough money to save a home. $12,000. She is a dog rescuer who had lost a job and by the time she got another one was losing her home. Time to give back to someone who had given so much. People from all over the US were there for her. Couldn't have done it without fb.

[scottiee]

I am a member of FB and on it you can start a page about anything. Like half the people on it know anything about the Villages. Next what in the heck is this thing about STD? That that sounds like a lot of baloney to me where does that come where is the proof. I believe that as much as I believe that the Villages is a colony from Mars. NEXT I admit it I am jealous I have got to work another 4 years.

[Sunshine Mary]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have heard that about std so many times and I am never sure if the people telling me are shocked or envious.

Grace I was told about the STD when we was in Fort Myers last year .
where all we did last year was go to the pool every day and one pot luck dinner .and one dance nothing to do there ....This is a big city so it might be out there .
People well say a lot because they want to be here .

[CarGuys]

[quote=jackz;427861]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

Glen just confided to me he is a Face Book Virgin also.

Facebook virgin as well but admit that my wife is on it so if there is ever anything interesting she passes it on. No desire for my own page. I kid her by telling her that I am on the ADULT FACEBOOK, Linkedin....

You can find me on Linkedin- I'm not a Virgin already been had by my business partners! I'm still a newbie on that. Learning

[LoriAnn]

The STD "thing" came from a news article about the growing rate of STD in the elderly. A public health nurse was quoted in the article regarding a recent spike in the STD reporting in the villages. It made national news because it seemed unconventional to have a spike in STD reportings in a community of mostly retired people. The story has NEVER gone away. Anyone in the public health field knows that spikes occur in every city. The rate of reporting is constantly changing with spikes and leveling off. The article never said the the STD rate was the highest is Florida. It simply stated that the Villages had spikes in disease reporting just like any other community. Over the years the story has been embellished again and again.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I have heard that about std so many times and I am never sure if the people telling me are shocked or envious.

Along with the STD story, there used to also be an Urban Legend about rampant sex activities in golf carts in the parking lots around K. Belles! In reality, the majority of Villagers are at home in bed by 10 PM!

[graciegirl]

For some reason...I would rather the outside world believes all that rather than we are all here just rocking on some porch.

Let 'em wonder.............

[Sunshine Mary]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

For some reason...I would rather the outside world believes all that rather than we are all here just rocking on some porch.

Let 'em wonder.............