[JeffAVEWS]

Like it or not, this is probably a "Freedom of Speech" ( and Expression) issue, and I'd be very careful about tossing someone's property in the pool. A Civil Rights lawsuit could be a very expensive lesson. From what I've read the courts seem to bend over backwards to allow this type of expression, not wanting to censor any individuals rights.

[kbace6]

Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS

Like it or not, this is probably a "Freedom of Speech" ( and Expression) issue, and I'd be very careful about tossing someone's property in the pool. A Civil Rights lawsuit could be a very expensive lesson. From what I've read the courts seem to bend over backwards to allow this type of expression, not wanting to censor any individuals rights.

You're kidding right? Civil Rights? Freedom of Speech? This is not a public facility.

Actions have consequences. I have every right to speak my mind in the workplace, such as telling my boss to (kindly put) "Go jump in a lake!" But in all likelihood I will be fired. It is in fact my right under the "Freedom of Speech" to say what I want and the company's right under labor laws to let me go.

If enough people complain, a rule stating no music aloud allowed could be instituted. Headphones/earbuds only.

I say again, actions have consequences.

[JeffAVEWS]

Originally Posted by kbace6

You're kidding right? Civil Rights? Freedom of Speech? This is not a public facility.

Actions have consequences. I have every right to speak my mind in the workplace, such as telling my boss to (kindly put) "Go jump in a lake!" But in all likelihood I will be fired. It is in fact my right under the "Freedom of Speech" to say what I want and the company's right under labor laws to let me go.

If enough people complain, a rule stating no music aloud allowed could be instituted. Headphones/earbuds only.

I say again, actions have consequences.

I did not consider that this is not public property, so you are probably right.

[njbchbum]

Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS

Like it or not, this is probably a "Freedom of Speech" ( and Expression) issue, and I'd be very careful about tossing someone's property in the pool. A Civil Rights lawsuit could be a very expensive lesson. From what I've read the courts seem to bend over backwards to allow this type of expression, not wanting to censor any individuals rights.

What rights do the other people in the area have [private property or not] - only to leave the area? sheesh!

[kbace6]

Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS

I did not consider that this is not public property, so you are probably right.

Thank you very much. I appreciate your acknowledgment.

I suspect you are a very wise individual to admit you may have not thought of something. All on TOTV could learn from you. I know I could.

[OBXNana]

Could you very nicely recommend they purchase an iPod (can get the little shuffle for less than $50.00), they can enjoy their music at whatever volume they desire, and you can have peace and quiet?

[PylutDood]

Originally Posted by OBXNana

Could you very nicely recommend they purchase an iPod (can get the little shuffle for less than $50.00), they can enjoy their music at whatever volume they desire, and you can have peace and quiet?

Anyone, that inconsiderate, will not do anything you "Very nicely recommend"...especially to the tune of 50.00 bucks!

And that is my "Very Nice, Humble Opinion".

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by OBXNana

Could you very nicely recommend they purchase an iPod (can get the little shuffle for less than $50.00), they can enjoy their music at whatever volume they desire, and you can have peace and quiet?

I think that their goal is to entertain others, not to quietly enjoy their own music. That seemed to be the intent of one of the posters on a previous thread about this same topic .. See Post 15 for a link.

[sharonga]

I love to hear music at the pool. Does my vote count?

[Parker]

Originally Posted by PylutDood

Anyone, that inconsiderate, will not do anything you "Very nicely recommend"...especially to the tune of 50.00 bucks!

And that is my "Very Nice, Humble Opinion".

How true.

[JeffAVEWS]

I recently bought a G-Boom bluetooth speaker. It is a portable speaker that is powerful and is battery powered. I took to the OBH pool, and played my "Boomer" music for all to enjoy, first asking if there were any objections. I played it and all I saw was toe tapping around the pool, there might have been some who did not like it, but most did. So what is the correct?

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think that their goal is to entertain others, not to quietly enjoy their own music. That seemed to be the intent of one of the posters on a previous thread about this same topic .. See Post 15 for a link.

I very much agree. BUT it entertains just those who are on the same wave length.


At the Odell Pool the speaker system had The Villages radio station playing.


AND Jeff, not many are gonna say no, don't play your music because they don't want to make waves.

[Skip2MySue]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I very much agree. BUT it entertains just those who are on the same wave length.


At the Odell Pool the speaker system had The Villages radio station playing.


AND Jeff, not many are gonna say no, don't play your music because they don't want to make waves.

Just post a sign: No loud music and no waves allowed in pool
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[Steve & Deanna]

We have a couple of MP3 players with over 300 hand-picked tunes on each one and no one loves music more than us but someone cranking up a boom box is just bad taste and rude. You'll never rid yourself of those type of people.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by JeffAVEWS

I recently bought a G-Boom bluetooth speaker. It is a portable speaker that is powerful and is battery powered. I took to the OBH pool, and played my "Boomer" music for all to enjoy, first asking if there were any objections. I played it and all I saw was toe tapping around the pool, there might have been some who did not like it, but most did. So what is the correct?

I assume that no one verbally stated they would not like to hear your music. If anyone - even just one person - had said they would prefer not hearing your music, would you have not played it even though it was an objection from only one of many that did not object?

Personally, I think that having a G-Boom speaker at the pool is improper. Listen to your music with headphones or ear buds.