[Villageshooter]

i got it ,, thanks to everyone for the help!

[Halibut]

Really? Here are the top five articles under the News section as of now:

Village of St. James resident back home from overseas deployment
Gov. Scott to attend grand opening of campaign office in The Villages
Resurfacing work set Friday, next week for roadways in The Villages
Sumter County to be presented with prestigious award for 2014 budget
19-year-old Lady Lake man arrested on charge of battery

I don't have an opinion on whether or not other people should read it, but I honestly don't see any bias. I personally want to be made aware of local crimes more than I do about the latest line dancing event.

[billlaur]

GREAT online service,

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Halibut

Really? Here are the top five articles under the News section as of now:

Village of St. James resident back home from overseas deployment
Gov. Scott to attend grand opening of campaign office in The Villages
Resurfacing work set Friday, next week for roadways in The Villages
Sumter County to be presented with prestigious award for 2014 budget
19-year-old Lady Lake man arrested on charge of battery

I don't have an opinion on whether or not other people should read it, but I honestly don't see any bias. I personally want to be made aware of local crimes more than I do about the latest line dancing event.

I like that resource too and do not see much bias. Check the bios of the journalists. None of them looked like disgruntled Villages Daily Sun ex-employees as someone claimed to hear at the pools in the Villages.

If there is a story about the Villages I am interested in, I research every source I can get and then look at what seems to have the most authentic ring to it when judged by my living here in the Villages since 2005.

[Bizdoc]

Had not heard that someone was holding a gun to anyone's head to force them to read "that site."

I think that it falls under freedom of speech.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Bizdoc

Had not heard that someone was holding a gun to anyone's head to force them to read "that site." I think that it falls under freedom of speech.

Not trying to change the topic of this thread .... but ....

It reminds me of the former Political Forum on TOTV.
No-one is forced to read the Online Newspaper
People can pick and choose whether to click on the headline for more details.

The Political Forum on TOTV had an "Opt In" feature.
People would Opt In, read it and then complain to the Mods about the contents.
One poster even complained about the Political Forum while stating she'd never read it.
Oh well. I do respect the Admins decision.
They are the peeps that have to moderate the bickering.
And they have every right to make whatever decisions are best to improve our TOTV experience.

Sorry, back to the Online Newspaper ....

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by CatskillBill

Pool Talk is that website was started up by several reporters that were let go after the recent sale of The Daily Sun. Payback??

They aren't "The Daily Fun" for sure. They give us some of the "rest of the story" The Sun won't print. Some stories may not be image appropriate.

Pool talk is where rumors are started........................and then spread.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Pool talk is where rumors are started........................and then spread.

I doubt if "Pool Talk" is anywhere near as effective as this forum.

[manaboutown]

I find the paper to be objective, factual and informative. It provides a realistic perspective on what is going on in The Villages.

I especially appreciate their reporting what is happening crime-wise in and around The Villages. That the bubble provides those within a cocoon of physical safety is an illusion.

[RErmer]

I find the mix between the online news and the Daily Sun gives a well-rounded view of what's happening in TV.

[ahayward65]

Originally Posted by CatskillBill

Pool Talk is that website was started up by several reporters that were let go after the recent sale of The Daily Sun. Payback??

They aren't "The Daily Fun" for sure. They give us some of the "rest of the story" The Sun won't print. Some stories may not be image appropriate.

What is the exact wording of the Pool Talk website. I am unable to find it.

[justjim]

Originally Posted by ahayward65

What is the exact wording of the Pool Talk website. I am unable to find it.

Look at post #14 of this thread. Our best half does the pool scene more often and she does pickup a number of really "good" rumors a week. Occasionaly, she finds out some good and useful information too.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

Not trying to change the topic of this thread .... but ....

It reminds me of the former Political Forum on TOTV.
No-one is forced to read the Online Newspaper
People can pick and choose whether to click on the headline for more details.

The Political Forum on TOTV had an "Opt In" feature.
People would Opt In, read it and then complain to the Mods about the contents.
One poster even complained about the Political Forum while stating she'd never read it.
Oh well. I do respect the Admins decision.
They are the peeps that have to moderate the bickering.
And they have every right to make whatever decisions are best to improve our TOTV experience.

Sorry, back to the Online Newspaper ....

Barefoot: You are spot on.

Many people like to look at train wrecks. Actually there is benefit from doing so because of the negatives people who view them make attempts to stress the positives in their lives and avoid making the same mistakes.

and has a number of posters have said there is always an off/on switch.

The problem as i see it is far too many news organizations published based on their ideology. If only they all would just tell it all like it is and then let us decide.

[Villages PL]

Let's all get together and start our own newspaper. We can call it the Villages Happy Times.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

Let's all get together and start our own newspaper. We can call it the Villages Happy Times.

But then it would be criticized for everyone having their head in the sand.