[QUOTE=bogmonster;2043524]I love a year ago or so, a guy came on here complaining about life in the villages. Turns out he had rented here 8 years prior for only a month and lives elsewhere in Florida. Why would you follow the forums of a place you hate 8 years after you left it?[/QUOTE]

There are a dozen (or so) of these on this site.

They are very unhappy people and just troll the site.

Usually you can smell them a mile away.

Just a simple question... If I upset the powers that be, a PM would be appropriate...

As I said, I have no idea who that person is...

True, but I completely get your point...

It's an old joke. A pessimist sees a glass half empty, an optimist sees a glass half full and an engineer sees a glass twice as big as it needs to be!

I've lived in Florida for 66 years. The most irritating and hateful comment that newcomer's can make to us goes something like this: "Why can't I get (fill in the blanks) here? I could get it "back home". That's the comment that could get you the response that "the road you got here on goes both ways"

TV & the USA
 

thank you for expressing the obvious, its something we have always thought to ourselves

My 16 yo golden has bad breath and his ears smell after 2 weeks of his bath….but he still is a great loving pup! Btw I didn’t read the last 4 pages of this nonsense…..

Happiness is generated from within. It’s the person, not their circumstances. You know…either they are a “glass half full” person, or a “glass have empty”person. It’s not your circumstances that determines happiness, it’s the person the does.

Actually not true. We enjoy some of the stories and complaints we read on this site for humorous reasons. Many days are started out with a good laugh. Keep ‘‘em coming!

No truer words were ever spoken (or written).

I have found that most miserable people have no hope for what happens after this short life is over.

I read most of the replies and with one exception, I laughed and shook my head. I appears that those of you who love everything about the Villages are pollyannaish. Those who criticize some aspects are doing so to see if others may agree and then choose to change and make this place even better. The slogan Make America Great Again is an example of that, isn't it? Now, I don't agree with that slogan (which has been used in politics for decades) because I think America has always been great ,even though as time passes, certain aspects of our day to day existence needs to be adjusted to the betterment of all of our citizens.

Good points.

My take is one that is probably not all that common: that there is no such thing as a good decision or a bad decision. It is what you do AFTER the decision is made that determines whether it was good or bad.

That seems to be especially true for people moving to The Villages. The lifestyle here is probably substantially different from that of where most of us hail from. There's a LOT to do and see here, but most of it takes some adjusting. If you move here from, say, Aroostook County, Maine, and enjoy solitude but want a place that offers far more than just watching slapping mosquitoes, shoveling snow and watching moose go by--well, solitude is NOT what The Villages offers. Florida is crowded and you're going to see a lot more cars and golf carts on your walk to the mailbox than you will probably in a day back in Aroostook County.

You can choose to be miserable. Or you can adjust. But the choice is yours.

I agree.


It's not the Developers' fault.

:ho:

Many are clinically depressed.
 

A little Prozac might help.

People like what’s familiar
 

Thanks for your post, agree with a lot of it. I’d add this saying/mantra: “The Devil you Know is Better than the Devil you Don’t Know.” Hence people stay!

I am amazed that we can still be amazed by negative people! They’re everywhere and moving will just change the location of their negativity spout. Negative people thrive in the social media environment because that’s the best place for them to be heard. Otherwise most of us wouldn’t give them more than two seconds of our attention in person. Once they start complaining their words turn to bla bla bla because nobody willingly consents to having the life sucked out of their day for the purpose of conversation. However on the positive side, whining and complaining can be entertaining with the right mindset (which is why I read TOTV).

If people have a bad experience they will likely complain, but when they have a positive experience they don't usually comment. It's human nature I guess....

So true that there are people that will always complain and there were people there will always tell them to move. It's the same way with your wife's cooking oh, you may not like everything but you're not going to get rid of it just because of their cooking

I believe some people share comments and opinions as a sounding board to their own thinking. Most seek confirmation, but others might truly seek thoughtful debate, or a gauge of the reasonableness of their view.

The Villages is not a paradise, nor is it a living hell. There are some truly awesome features and there are some really irritating aspects as well. Everywhere I have ever dwelled, there have been both negatives or positives.

If you have a contrary view to share, I will listen and maybe understand your reasoning. I don't have the need to fight you over it, nor will I proselytize the awesomeness of the opposite view. You don't have to move out, go back north, get a life, screw yourself, get an education, or seek confirmation of your status on the spectrum. I just agree or don't.

I don't own the truth, or your truth.

I think it is Ok, even healthy, to question things. I also don't equate having a contrary opinion as being an all-time miserable person. You can be contrary and always miserable, or you can be happy in general, and irritated by a specific thing.

Just the fact that we all found ourselves here, coming from all over the country (and world), suggests we are more alike in that aspect than we are different in others.

Then again, we'll probably just continue to bash the $hit of each other.

They should try the coast of Oregon or Washington.........the Pacific Ocean moderates the temperature. The downside is that you get high winds in the winter and too much rain in the summer. Scenery is beautiful and the people tend to the friendly side.
It would also be possible in an RV to relocate every 2 months and stay in your preferred temperature zone. Everything has pros and cons.

All true and very good philosophy! Kudos!

I disagree about the "trolling and clickbait". This Tread starter has as legitimate of a subject as most others. It involves something on Villagers' minds often. The rest of that post made sense to me. In my personal opinion, I would care to retire in only 2 sections of the N.E. The finger lakes region and maybe close to Lake Erie.
......What would be close to ideal is to own a home in The Villages and have a Village leased and managed quality RV area and some nice rentals available to ONLY Villagers. So that a person could spend the summer (about 4) months and enjoy the same friends and have similar clubs and sports leagues as in Fl. That could be a dream new years wish?????

Not completely stuck because Tn. is cheaper and probably a lot of other small towns.

Huh?
 

Thanks! This is one of the best replies to the post I've seen. :bigbow:

Just why you're telling me "enough already!"

Your user title reflects no mention of you being a "Moderator" or "TOTV Specialist", so your post caused confusion.

If you are indeed one of "the powers that be", it would seem a PM would be the appropriate way to let me know if I crossed some sort of line. And it would be nice if you listed that in your user profile.

Every other forum I've ever participated in (including the current one in which I help moderate), have the Mods and Admins listed in their user profile...

Of course if it's your board, you're free to do what you want, but as this thread demonstrates, many people give suggestions as to how TV could be improved, and I'm simply doing the same about how communication on TOTV can be improved.

As always, YMMV...

So rather than do the polite, civilized thing and simply skip the post and not respond at all, you felt it was more your style to rudely inform me that my post sucked, and you have no actual contribution to my end of the discussion at all.

I am -not- continually amazed by this attitude, around here.

Huh - I thought that was all just how people with ADD think. So you're saying I might be an engineer?

Your vote is duly noted.................................

Quite insulting.

Well, considering the title of the thread was simply: I'm Continuously Amazed... and nothing else (NO actual subject) it is the perfect example of click-bait.

Clickbait - Wikipedia

As for trolling read the 110+ messages and note the expected and sometimes insulting and nasty responses generated from the usual gang. Of course it is also possible IF the OP had actually been a full time resident and not have the pleasure of being able to have 2 different lives it's possible but not necessarily a sure thing that he might just discover something he doesn't like as well to complain about. And generally speaking, just because one has a complaint about 1 or 2 or even 5 things that doesn't indicate that they are so horrified by what goes on they should get out of dodge which is what this topic was destined to and has become..

Where was your mom from, she sounds alot like my mom.

Interesting, since a quick review of posts over just the past few days show more than a few thread titles that are somewhat cryptic in nature, with "no actual subject"... Your post history shows a few, as well... Were you "trolling" when you started them?

Nowhere in my posts did I complain about anyone who you seem to consider a "real villager", voicing a concern.

It's was patently obvious I was talking about the few who do almost nothing but post the same complaints over and over and over again... Those who seem to be miserable living in TV...

But sure, try to insult me by accusing me of trolling then complain about others "nasty and insulting" responses from the usual gang...

OUCH !! :1rotfl: I've noticed some users in the forum get insulted quite easily. Those people need to understand that's how internet forums work and users shouldn't take it so personally and get their panties in a bunch because they take a comment personally. Kinda like the discussion in this thread ..... if someone doesn't like how it works they should either not participate or learn to take it. If posters can't take the heat they should stay out of the direct sun as it's bad for thin skin.

As for your comment to me directly, I won't address it as it's not worth dragging this out any longer as this thread has way over served it's intended purpose which I have yet to figure out what it was.

So Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah or Happy Kwanzaa and have a happy and healthy New Year. Maybe you'll become a frog soon and get to enjoy the full Villages experience. It's pretty great except for a glitch here and there.

:highfive:

[QUOTE=JMintzer;2043741]Just why you're telling me "enough already!"
I believe those two words are pretty clear.

Your user title reflects no mention of you being a "Moderator" or "TOTV Specialist", so your post caused confusion.
"]Where is there confusion?? There isn't any!
Perhaps no mention of being a Moderator or TOTV Specialist is because there is no need to mention that. No one is privy to that kind of information publically on this forum.

If you are indeed one of "the powers that be", it would seem a PM would be the appropriate way to let me know if I crossed some sort of line. And it would be nice if you listed that in your user profile.
Whatever is in my profile is all anyone needs to know. When you "cross the line," the "powers that be" will always let you know privately in the form of a PM; they make it very clear regarding any penalties they issue. I'm sure you know what I mean.

Every other forum I've ever participated in (including the current one in which I help moderate), have the Mods and Admins listed in their user profile...
The Mods here are anonymous and it should be kept that way. You help moderate? Uhhh, I don't think so unless you are referring to your ongoing rhetoric regarding a post someone else makes. If that be the case, that ain't moderating!

Of course if it's your board, you're free to do what you want, but as this thread demonstrates, many people give suggestions as to how TV could be improved, and I'm simply doing the same about how communication on TOTV can be improved.
This is everyone's board. I don't think the masses on this site see your comments as a recommendation for improving communication here. :rolleyes: No. Your comments do not do that.:

*****

Hmmmm...pot or kettle....that is the question. :)

I've been participating in and moderating forums for over 20 years, so please don't lecture me on how they work...

I've dealt with passive aggressive posters again and again.

So spare me the righteous indignations...

You quote me and then state "Some people"... What a lame attempt to skirt the "personal insult rule"...

[QUOTE=Bonanza;2043845]Your user name "Bonanza" IS anonymous!

You wouldn't be exposing your real identity by listing yourself as an Admin or Moderator...

But your cryptic references have answered my question.

And yes, I HELP moderate on ANOTHER board. I've also done it on two OTHER boards, filled with musicians. I never stated nor suggested that I help on THIS board. My only contributions are my posts...

If you think this one is bad, try 20K active participants. It's like herding cats...

That said, message received...

Engineer??
 

Engineer, can I go for a ride on your train??😍😍😍