[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Papa

What has happened? This site used to have such good responses to questions, and concerns fellow Villagers have.

Lately, the responses have attempted to be sarcastic in nature, try to make a joke, or otherwise, belittle the original poster. I am not pointing to any single person, or topic, but a general trend.

I've subscribed to this site for over 4 years, and found it to be quite useful, adding insight to the many of the issues and concerns of fellow Villagers.
Let's please try to get back on-track, and be more considerate of the OP.

You know which poster's you feel are making these posts............use the ignore feature and they will go away

[Jaggy]

turn off the classified - I did and it made this site easier to read and follow a thread if you wanted to keep up on the replies.. If I want to see the classified, just click on it..

[njbchbum]

Papa - New posters come and old posters go...just like neighbors in the VIllages...it's the cycle of life.

[Sable99]

I'm in a little different situation. I own a home in The Villages but, unfortunately, it is rented in a long-term rental progarm. I only get to TV for two weeks -- twice a year, if I'm lucky! This year it will only be one time!

TOTV is one of the sources that helps me know what is going on in TV. I use the site for ideas on contractors. And I save threads for when I finally get to move to TV for recommendations on things like: hairdressers, vets, doctors, groomers, etc. I have a "to do" list for the contractors when my home is next empty!

I do think TOTV isn't as helpful as it used to be and a lot of posts are way too negative. I try to ignore some of those posters! And, it seems like some of the posters that were so helpful when I built my home in 2012 are no longer / or rarely posting. I think they get preoccupied with all the activities in TV.

For me, its a mixed bag on the classifieds. I keep an eye on furniture, golf carts, property rentals, etc so I have an idea on the price of things in TV. But, I raise my eyebrows on some of the items advertised for sale. Why not take them to Goodwill or the Salvation Army?!?

[goldseekur]

Originally Posted by Papa

What has happened? This site used to have such good responses to questions, and concerns fellow Villagers have.

Lately, the responses have attempted to be sarcastic in nature, try to make a joke, or otherwise, belittle the original poster. I am not pointing to any single person, or topic, but a general trend.

I've subscribed to this site for over 4 years, and found it to be quite useful, adding insight to the many of the issues and concerns of fellow Villagers.
Let's please try to get back on-track, and be more considerate of the OP.

I'm with you. I'm not responding as much to post for "fear" of some smart remark from someone. I hope to keep the post on topic more and and you say, back to useful insight to the issues.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Papa

What has happened?...Lately, the responses have attempted to be sarcastic in nature, try to make a joke, or otherwise, belittle the original poster. I am not pointing to any single person, or topic, but a general trend...

(Boy...am I glad I didn't start this thread. )

Originally Posted by billethkid

My favorite subject!

Discussing the actions of the minority representation as a general condition.



Most (pick a number, I choose 97.473856%) do and say the right thing(s).

Very true. Unfortunately that minority can definitely have a negative impact on the ToTV experience for many others...as this thread demonstrates.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

...this thread needs to make a distinction between nasty, degrading and insulting responses and humor(whether you personally find it funny or not) There is a COMPLETELY different intent behind each of these types of posts, they cannot be lumped into one...

Obviously degrading and insulting is different than (attempts at) humor. But they can be lumped together in one respect...they can both be inappropriate. Degrading and insulting are never appropriate. (Attempts at) humor can definitely be inappropriate. (Lay it on me, ge.)

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by Papa

What has happened? This site used to have such good responses to questions, and concerns fellow Villagers have.

Lately, the responses have attempted to be sarcastic in nature, try to make a joke, or otherwise, belittle the original poster. I am not pointing to any single person, or topic, but a general trend.

I've subscribed to this site for over 4 years, and found it to be quite useful, adding insight to the many of the issues and concerns of fellow Villagers.
Let's please try to get back on-track, and be more considerate of the OP.

I have been on here months and not years. However, the �attacks� against rickeyd in the new patios villas thread was really a bit much. They seemed to never end. I too have been victim to some of this and it is unfortunate. Occasionally there is a �pack� mentality here.

Some believe anonymity is the problem but I think it would be a mistake to have our names posted. If I want suggestions on a door lock because my current lock is faulty, or I want recommendations for a safe to store a collection of widgets - I don�t want someone to drive by and say �hey, that house has faulty locks, a great gun collection and no safe�� If my name was posted, allowing someone to find my address thru a million online directories, than I would be left posting about the weather. And I can assure you, some would attack that - I know because they have. Just my opinion, worth what you paid for it.

The ability to speak freely is the cornerstone of any forum. However, we can speak freely with civility.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Retiring

I have been on here months and not years. However, the �attacks� against rickeyd in the new patios villas thread was really a bit much. They seemed to never end. I too have been victim to some of this and it is unfortunate. Occasionally there is a �pack� mentality here.

Some believe anonymity is the problem but I think it would be a mistake to have our names posted. If I want suggestions on a door lock because my current lock is faulty, or I want recommendations for a safe to store a collection of widgets - I don�t want someone to drive by and say �hey, that house has faulty locks, a great gun collection and no safe�� If my name was posted, allowing someone to find my address thru a million online directories, than I would be left posting about the weather. And I can assure you, some would attack that - I know because they have. Just my opinion, worth what you paid for it.

The ability to speak freely is the cornerstone of any forum. However, we can speak freely with civility.

As an example:

Faulty lock - Are you implying the developer is installing bad hardware in homes?
Need a safe - Why are you scare mongering? TV is the safest place in the world.
Weather - anything other than 'the weather is perfect' will have you labeled as a complainer.

[rhood]

Originally Posted by KathieI

I very much agree with you Papa. Lately 90% of responses are silly, not even funny, responses or definitely not on topic. I used to be in the top 10 posters but find that if I have nothing to say that is on topic or informative, I just pass on posting.

Others should follow your lead instead of making meaningless nothing posts about everything that are just a waste of bandwidth, kinda like this one.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by asianthree

Sometimes it's good to laugh.

Originally Posted by billethkid

My favorite subject! Discussing the actions of the minority representation as a general condition.
Most (pick a number, I choose 97.473856%) do and say the right thing(s).

As Bogie pointed out, there is an Ignore Button for posters that you find annoying or sarcastic.
I like the occasional silliness, it makes me laugh.

[Average Guy]

I have been able to get a great deal of useful information from TOTV in the 2 years I have lived in The Villages. For that reason, I intend to continue to read the posts nearly every day.

What I have noticed is that there are a few posters who frequently post comments which they believe are humorous. Once one of these post appears in a thread, it is not uncommon for a few more posts to be reactions to the "humorous" post and the original topic gets abandoned unless someone gets the discussion back on track. If it is a topic that I am interested in I find it frustrating to see these off-topic posts.

It has been suggested that one can block the posters if you do not want to read their posts. The problem with that is that some of their posts are on topic and quite informative. I don't want to lose the ability to read them.

Finally, when someone attempts to make a humorous post, they may want to keep in mind that not everyone shares their sense of humor. Just because some may comment that they think it is funny, does not necessarily mean that they are speaking for the majority of TOTV readers.

I apologize if I have offended anyone, but I wanted to express my opinion for whatever it is worth.

[Retiring]

Originally Posted by outlaw

As an example:

Faulty lock - Are you implying the developer is installing bad hardware in homes?
Need a safe - Why are you scare mongering? TV is the safest place in the world.
Weather - anything other than 'the weather is perfect' will have you labeled as a complainer.

Well said.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by outlaw

As an example:

Faulty lock - Are you implying the developer is installing bad hardware in homes?
Need a safe - Why are you scare mongering? TV is the safest place in the world.
Weather - anything other than 'the weather is perfect' will have you labeled as a complainer.

Well said also. Would be nice to read a different viewpoint without the same old rhetoric over and over and over and over. It's ground hog day around here every day !

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Average Guy

...What I have noticed is that there are a few posters who frequently post comments which they believe are humorous. Once one of these post appears in a thread, it is not uncommon for a few more posts to be reactions to the "humorous" post and the original topic gets abandoned unless someone gets the discussion back on track. If it is a topic that I am interested in I find it frustrating to see these off-topic posts.

It has been suggested that one can block the posters if you do not want to read their posts. The problem with that is that some of their posts are on topic and quite informative. I don't want to lose the ability to read them.

Finally, when someone attempts to make a humorous post, they may want to keep in mind that not everyone shares their sense of humor. Just because some may comment that they think it is funny, does not necessarily mean that they are speaking for the majority of TOTV readers.

I apologize if I have offended anyone, but I wanted to express my opinion for whatever it is worth.

No offense at all. IMHO, many on ToTV share your view.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

No comment. Actually, just one---this thread needs to make a distinction between nasty, degrading and insulting responses and humor(whether you personally find it funny or not) There is a COMPLETELY different intent behind each of these types of posts, they cannot be lumped into one. And as Forrest Gump said, "That's all I have to say about that"

I have no reply. Actually, just one - - I agree.

Maybe two - - There are positive, negative posts. If a contractor is bad, if a restaurant is nasty, a post with negative (truthful) information is positive for the community.