[Talk Host]

As recently as two weeks ago, your erstwile administrators came under rather harsh public criticism for a couple of things. We were chastised for our efforts to keep topics in the forum where they have the most relevance. Then in the same round, we were taken to task for having too many forums. We lost a couple of members as a result.

Every day, we receive emails and private messages from our members asking that topics be moved, removed, deleted or edited. We receive complaints about what another member has said or done.

Now, we are being asked to add additional forums. For example, a travel forum.

Folks, we have no problem providing what you want and what will make this a fun place for you to visit. But, please remember that we are humans and it is impossible to please everybody, all the time. It's sometimes difficult to know what is the right thing to do.

The TOTV administrators do a very good job IMHO. There are many posts which I personally might object to on some point being a rather central leaning Democrat but you have to expect some people are going to be upset with others' postings because of the widely different backgrounds, experiences, economic conditions, and other variables of posters and readers of TOTV.

Live and let post as long as it is not obscene, libelous, and/or posted for the sake of starting a flame war. 024

[gfmucci]

At least we can find the stupid places we, the posters, post things now. :joke: :joke: :joke:

[Peggy D]

Jan,

You guys are doing a fine thing. You're right, you can't please everyone.

I feel if an individual has a problem with a post, provided it isn't generally too offensive, don't read it or respond. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Keep up the good work.

[JanetandCarol]

Jan, I really love this site and all of the forums. I am learning so much so that I can't wait until my sister and I come for a longer period of time and join in all of the fun. We are taking notes and try to visit this site as much as possible. Please don't let a few complainers get your "goat". This site has really helped me understand all of the great things that the Villages has to offer. You are doing a great job!! Thanks, JanetandCarol

Originally Posted by JanetandCarol

Please don't let a few complainers get your "goat". You are doing a great job!! Thanks, JanetandCarol

Hey Jan I agree with Janet and Carol. If you can do something for someone fine, if not, fine too. The basic premise of TOTV will always be no matter what the pundits say. We come here because we want to, not because we have to. Thanks to the TOTV Administrators.

[Donna]

Hey Jan,

You guys have come a long way from when you started TOTV..Some of us have been with you a long time, and this forum gets better and better..
If there is a topic I don't care for, I move on to another..

You should all be very proud! :#1:We both know no matter what, some peeps like to complain.. :

For the ones that can't take the heat...stay out of the forums!

Keep up the great work... :bigthumbsup:

[Rokinronda]

Jan, I understand how tough it must be to try to monitor and follow our drivel at times, but like all of those who are posting responses on this topic, I will add my vote for this being a GREAT SITE!! You can "search" any topic that interests you and this site has informative posts about nearly anything and everything "villages". I'm sure the couple of members that "we lost" will be back here looking for answers and opinions under aliases! Don't worry, we the TOTV friends, know that you have done a great service to thousands. The lost ones can go be grumpy complainers elsewhere. I am so thankful of the friendships I've made. I think the next post should be a big party in TV to honor the Administraters for a job inconceivably well done!!!! I, for one, am truly appreciative! In the winter, when all our friends are here we will have a THANK THE ADMINISTRATERS PARTY !!!!!

[samhass]

I don't read all the posts and no one else has to either. I think you do a wonderful job. You have given us the gift of TOTV...and it is a gift.
If people start paying you, then they can :edit:.

Originally Posted by Peggy D

Jan,

You guys are doing a fine thing. You're right, you can't please everyone.

I feel if an individual has a problem with a post, provided it isn't generally too offensive, don't read it or respond. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

Keep up the good work.

Add me to the list of people who think this is a wonderful website. Thank you so much for setting up TOTV. I really appreciate all your time and hard work trying to please everybody! My opinion-we don't need to add. I can't keep up with everything here already.

[golfnut]

Jan, this is a wonderful site just the way it is, don't let the tale wag the dog, we know you are human just like most of us, if you have any other questions ask Hal. Thanks for all you do! GN

Originally Posted by Donna

Hey Jan,

For the ones that can't take the heat...stay out of the forums!

That is one serious blonde with one serious gun.....Whoa complainers, on your way

[schotzyb]

What's not to like? A little variety is good for what ails you. No changes required.

[handieman]

Lets take a look at the obvious here. This TOTV forum is successful there is no doubt about that. So therefore you are doing something right. So why mess with success? You will never ever please everyone all the time so why bother trying. Anything this large will have growing pains and some will never be satisfied no matter what you do or say.

Gentlemen, grow a thick skin and continue with what your doing

Handie :joke:

[njgranny]

I honestly don't know what people could find to complain about on here. It's a super board and has much fewer "problems" than many of the other boards I frequent. There are always people who complain - since I found TOTV, I've enjoyed it so much. It helps keep my dream of moving there alive, the information found on here is invaluable, and the people are so helpful to others.

Keep up the good work.