[jebartle]

Originally Posted by Velvet

Yes, I move out of the way and if I can’t, I let out either a loud yelp or under some circumstances, a blue streak. But then I don’t go anywhere where I can’t control my space in the first place. Some people I know if a person comes too close may feel their lives threatened and will react physically. Disrespect is the least of their worries.

Blue streak, hmmm!, that should clear the area, giggle...

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

The real question is: Why does it always bother YOU so much whenever you read about someone who does that. I agree it is useless just as is driving in a car with a mask but it seems to really bug you. If it makes **THEM** feel better why not just leave them to their overdone comfort and security since it is causing NO ONE any harm. Think of ot like sleeping with a security blanket. Constantly making fools of people who are doing nothing that affects you is far worse than wearing a mask while 20 feet from someone or in a car with the windows closed. Seems to be some kind of obsession as you constantly comment on people who do that. Let them take care of themselves as long as it causes you no personal discomfort or harm.

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

The old modified for forums use saying that "It's not WHAT YOU SAY (WRITE) it's HOW YOU SAY (WRITE) IT" would fit here. LOL, if he wants to make someone "worry less" it can easily be explained in a way that does not embarrass, insult or make someone look or feel like a fool. IIRC he says he's a doctor. Would that condescending attitude be considered good "bedside manners?" If the intent is to educate someone there certainly is a better way to express that knowledge in a nicer manner.

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

I got his point very clearly and he repeats it time and again anytime someone says they wear a mask outside the 6' zone or in a place where it doesn't help like in a car. It's the condescending attitude not the "fact" that he states which is correct. Maybe explain it in a way that doesn't make someone look or feel like a fool.

Dear Moderator,

My original response to his first post was neither political nor directed specifically at him, yet it was removed. These three posts would appear to be specifically directed at me, including the capitalized "YOU". So, is there a specific rule regarding posts or isn't there?, because I would love to respond to these posts, possibly even with a "condescending" attitude.

[tsmall22204]

Now you know why the numbers are up. Sad to say, people in The Villages are STUPID

[oneclickplus]

Originally Posted by collie1228

People can be just obnoxious. Two examples. Last evening we went to Spanish Springs to watch Scooter the DJ for a few minutes. We stood well outside of the fence, just the two of us, masks on with no one within thirty feet of us. In other words, relatively safe and respecting the personal space of others. Within five minutes, some guy comes right up behind me, with his head no more than two feet from mine, almost looking over my shoulder. I politely asked him to move back and give me at least six feet of space. Then, even worse, a youngish woman decided to leave the venue, and rather than leave at the designate entrance/exit point, she tiptoed along the little stream on the side of the square, and pushed the plastic guard chain aside, so she could squeeze in front of us and go on her merry way. Another close encounter of less than three feet! I was less polite with her. Two very nerve wracking encounters in less than fifteen minutes. I guess we can't be safe anywhere as long as there are folks around who won't respect others. Sad.

Everyone is going to get infected eventually. The masks and the distancing are all BS in the sense that they are not intended to prevent the spread but rather to S-L-O-W the spread. Ask Saint Anthony (Fauci). It's all about "taking your turn" getting the virus. It's never been about never getting it. Might be your turn.

[HeleneGB]

The only safe place is home.

[Two Bills]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Dear Moderator,

My original response to his first post was neither political nor directed specifically at him, yet it was removed. These three posts would appear to be specifically directed at me, including the capitalized "YOU". So, is there a specific rule regarding posts or isn't there?, because I would love to respond to these posts, possibly even with a "condescending" attitude.

As my dad told me when I came home with a bloody face.
"Boy, if you are going to dish it out, you better learn to take it!"

[airdale2]

Stay home, lock the doors, & have food delivered to the doorstep. !!!!

[Pillowtalk]

Keep a can of Lysol with you, if someone comes really close to you start spraying your Lysol above YOUR head only or spray it on you clothes. They will if they respect your space move back a couple of feet.....if not go home....let them have fun and let them suffer the consequences.

[JustRita]

Bottom line...you have no power when it concerns the actions of others. You can Ony, and not always, control your own. Accept it.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Two Bills

As my dad told me when I came home with a bloody face.
"Boy, if you are going to dish it out, you better learn to take it!"

I'm not sensitive to the garbage he posted, I was looking for clarification as to why a post that did not violate any rules was removed, yet these posts that blatantly violate the rules remain.

[B-flat]

What comes to mind with inconsiderate people is a line Faye Dunaway used in the movie “Barfly” to her co-Star Mickey Rourke. While both she and Mickey were really feeling the effects of booze she said, “I hate xxxxxx ( 4 letter word type) people.” Mickey responds “ I don’t hate them, but I sure feel better when they aren’t around.” Same reason we haven’t been to the town squares since the pandemic hit.

[GRACEALLEMAN]

Get off your high horse and paranoid mentality and stop complaining. Try it. It will make you feel and look healthier

[thevillages2013]

Originally Posted by collie1228

People can be just obnoxious. Two examples. Last evening we went to Spanish Springs to watch Scooter the DJ for a few minutes. We stood well outside of the fence, just the two of us, masks on with no one within thirty feet of us. In other words, relatively safe and respecting the personal space of others. Within five minutes, some guy comes right up behind me, with his head no more than two feet from mine, almost looking over my shoulder. I politely asked him to move back and give me at least six feet of space. Then, even worse, a youngish woman decided to leave the venue, and rather than leave at the designate entrance/exit point, she tiptoed along the little stream on the side of the square, and pushed the plastic guard chain aside, so she could squeeze in front of us and go on her merry way. Another close encounter of less than three feet! I was less polite with her. Two very nerve wracking encounters in less than fifteen minutes. I guess we can't be safe anywhere as long as there are folks around who won't respect others. Sad.

I am no expert but I thought we are supposed to wear masks outside/inside when social distancing is not possible. Were the two people you had issues with (one whom you apparently freaked out on) wearing masks?

[scottiesrgreat@gmail.com]

Rather than complain about not getting any respect ..... what have YOU done to deserve any respect from others? We all have different likes and dis-likes........ more often than not - people will behave differently than you think they should. Why waste your time harping on it? My advice - focus on your own behavior - treat others the way you want to be treated. Would you really want to hear someone complain about you and call you disrespectful? Then, don’t do it :-) :-) We live in a world today - where people feel they are perfect and everyone MUST act and think the way they think they should. Just treat others the way YOU want to be treated. Also, please realize - not everyone thinks and believes the same things you do. Accept others for who they are. If you can’t - simply walk away and avoid them.

[Skunky1]

Very good “DH Dallas”!