[Kitria]

I agree with all those saying that this is a great site for all the reasons they have given.
I also know that there are people in this world that are just not satisfied unless it is their way..and those people complain..errr.. suggest changes..

It is up to you as an administrator to see if those suggestions are a single..or very small minority of people..

Yes, you lose some..but that is their choice..don't feel bad about it.

As I say to people the Villages provide everything..even things to complain about if one so chooses. They that choose will find something to complain about no matter where they live. Now ..some complaints are legitimate and good create good change..others will be nitpick and perhaps end up making changes that are not so good for the majority..It is a fine line.

I still feel that the majority should rule..as our forefounders put forth originally.

Keep up the excellent work!

[swrinfla]

with previous posters.
I've been away for about ten days, so there's no way I'll catch up on the multitude of topics and offerings now here, but y'all should know how great TOTV is. All you need to do is join us at "lunch" at Crisper's on the third Friday. What other forum ever has such a good time?
I'll add my voice for a Travel forum - 'cause that's what I do a lot!
SWR

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by 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

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Rokinronda

07, "an instant network of friends" SO TRUE! How I wish I had access to this forum when we made our move. I don't know how long this site has been here, but I have met more fantastic people in 3 months (6 days 22 hours and 46 minutes online here : OMG addicted isn't the word, I'm obsessed) than in my first 3+ years here. The instant network of information is vast!!! The forums, links, classifieds, posts and replies, including chatty talk are all statisticly drawing the attention of many new members. I vote FOR a travel forum. There is no rush because when I want info from great sources for our dream trip to Italy and England, I will ask my "instant network of friends" in just for fun! JAN, Tony, Darrel, OVER 4300 registered members!!!! Over half a million PAGE VIEWS per month! Could we be the largest residents club in the world??? Again, I personally thank you for a job very well done!! hhmmmm I think I'll check the restaurant forum!"


Ronda, Ain't it just the truth?

[SteveFromNY]

I agree this is a very valuable site, with an amazing amount of information to offer all who are involved.
The admins are doing a great job, and I really appreciate their time and effort.

THANK YOU!!

[ouma1938]

I agree with everyone who has said that TOTV is a wonderful place to hang out and learn things about TV that we would never learn about anywhere else. And it gives those of us not there yet but "dancing as fast as they can" to get there a welcoming feeling of friendship that makes the wait a little easier to bear. Jan, you and the other administrators please keep doing what you do so well and those who don't like it and leave are missing out on a lot. Thank you all for everything you do. Long live TOTV!!!

[Jim007]

My hat is off (if I wore one) to TOTV Administrators. I know the job you are doing can be a very difficult and sometime a thankless job. One, I might add, you are not being paid to do.
I am not even a resident of TV yet, as I have not been able to sell my place up north. But, because of TOTV, I have been able to obtain some very important information about TV, which will allow me to make a better informed purchase here. I also find TOTV not only informative but also entertaining. Do I agree with everyone's opinion, all of the time? Of course not. That is one of the things that make a community blog so great. Isn't freedom to voice our opinion part of what the USA is all about. Keep up the good work, Talk Host and company> :#1:

[Frangyomory]

Love the site and constantly telling friends about it. Keep up the good work.

[784caroline]

Talk Host
I am still confused.....as previously stated TOTV is great and I try to participate and offer comments when I feel warranted. I dont think there is any disagreement there.

However based on your original post, do the Administrators encourage or should I say welcome suggestions or opinions of the members on ways to improve TOTV ? If you dont hear from the members the board will go stale without injecting new ideas. The fact that a travel fourm was suggested apparently caused you a problem.......why?

This was simply a suggestion not a demand or anything critical of the administrators yet you seemed to highlight that issue as "over the top" as another problem. Yes..I am confused!

With the three new records set over the past 6 days or so, the Administrators must be doing something right on TOTV.

These are the records for most people online, most monthly page views, and most daily page views.

236 (May 03, 2008, 09:42:18 PM)-- Most people online record.

520425 -- Most monthly page views (April 2008).

26634 -- Most daily page views May 4, 2008.

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/sm...p?action=stats

[Talk Host]

Originally Posted by 784caroline

Talk Host
I am still confused.....as previously stated TOTV is great and I try to participate and offer comments when I feel warranted. I dont think there is any disagreement there.

However based on your original post, do the Administrators encourage or should I say welcome suggestions or opinions of the members on ways to improve TOTV ? If you dont hear from the members the board will go stale without injecting new ideas. The fact that a travel fourm was suggested apparently caused you a problem.......why?

This was simply a suggestion not a demand or anything critical of the administrators yet you seemed to highlight that issue as "over the top" as another problem. Yes..I am confused!

We always welcome suggestions. My confusion lies in the fact that one day we are critized for having too many forums, then the next day suggestions are made to add yet another. I personally believe a travel forum is a good idea. As I pointed out, I am a human being and I don't want to add a forum then be criticized for it. Just like being criticized for asking about this issue.

[chelsea24]

Jan, I am really really really confused by your confusion! LOL I'm with Caroline on this one. I agree that if a website doesn't continually grow it will fade. A Travel Forum makes sense for so many reasons.

Although we all love living in TV (Paradise) it appears that many many residents still love to and do travel all over the world. This would not be an overlapping Forum in any sense of the word. This would be a place where we could learn the better hotels, restaurants, tourist attractions, safer areas, cheaper ways to go, medical attention, insurance, legal information, and the list goes on and on -- about another state or country. Also a good place to share stories about different places, cultures, money conversions. Group ventures can be put together like the TOTV cruise. Safety and health measures can be clarified.

This is a legitimate request for a well-rounded and much needed forum. When traveling, I always ask a lot of questions and have found that I have seen and done things I never would have known or heard about.

Again, with all due respect, I think you guys are doing an exemplary job, and yes you may get a few comments from people that never leave their house or don't like to travel, but hey guys you can't please everyone. There are certain Forums here that I'm just not interested in and I certainly wouldn't presume to write you and complain. I simply don't read them.

In the advertising world we used to strive for the "Big Idea". It is my opinion that a Travel Forum is a "Big Idea". It would help thousands and thousands of people. And I might point out, it wasn't MY idea, so I have no vested interest, other than I know how useful it would be to myself and others. With almost 5000 members (growing everyday) and countless others reading this wonderful site, I absolutely will not believe you can go wrong with a Travel Forum. At least give it a try. And as for the few that criticize you guys -- you've got to grow some tougher skin.

Please take this in the context with which is it written. I'm just giving my reasoning for adding a Travel Forum. Once again, as stated earlier, I think you guys are doing an outstanding job and thank you for all of your hard work. :#1:

[samhass]

Jan, Everyone can do it better than the owner. Makes you wonder why they aren't the owner, heh? Let the criticism roll right off you. Excellent suggestions should not be ignored but take the critics with a grain of salt.

[chelsea24]

bump

[Frangyomory]

You will NEVER make everyone happy. Do what you believe is best. For me, I love this site and tell everyone about it. Keep up the good work. :bigthumbsup: