[tjlee500]

Just about all of us know we can't have any signs on our lawns. I rarely see signs because of this. Now I see many political signs on lawns. I don't believe it is because owners don't know the rules, but that the feel they can ignore the rules this year at this time.

I contacted The Villages and they told me they have been inundated with complaints lately and they just can't keep up. Perhaps, the offenders realize this, and just play the waiting game that the election will be over before they catch up with me.

It just sends a bad message to the Community and causes further division. Most of us are not swayed by political signs, so why break the rules and stir the pot?

[Mortal1]

I'd like to think that is my worst issue that concerns me...but alas!...it is not. the reason people ignore the villages simplest of rules is because they have the attitude of a 12 year old.

[RPDaly]

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[retiredguy123]

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[gatorbill1]

Person on Callaway needs to get a life other than his signs - only ones in area

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

I'd like to think that is my worst issue that concerns me...but alas!...it is not. the reason people ignore the villages simplest of rules is because they have the attitude of a 12 year old.

I don't much care. Signs don't influence me either way. I am far more concerned about where the candidates stand on the issues.

TV allows political signs in the windows of homes facing the street. Guy across the street has a large "Trump 2024" sign in his lanai window. We see flags flying that are political in nature--perfectly OK as I understand it. Bumper stickers abound; it is nothing to see a car parked in a driveway with political signage on the back. All that and more IS allowed, and seems to be increasing as the election approaches.

Maybe instead of being peeved at the signs we should be thankful that, in five days, there will be no more need for them.

[Boffin]

Yet another first world problem in The Villages.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I find it ironic that the people who live in the more strict deed restricted areas are complaining about these signs.

Meanwhile, up in the HIstoric Area, which has the (fake news) reputation of being a trashy trailer park with cars on cinderblocks and boomboxes blaring in the driveways all day - there aren't ANY political signs on peoples' yards in my neighborhood. Not a single one.

There are a few signs in windows, including one for the former president when he was running for 2020. I guess some folks just really love living in the past, and that's fine. It's tacky and silly, but it's in their window and it gives everyone else a good chuckle.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by tjlee500

It just sends a bad message to the Community and causes further division.

No it doesn't.

I have strong political beliefs. If my neighbors don't agree with me, it does not cause any division between us.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by VApeople

No it doesn't.

I have strong political beliefs. If my neighbors don't agree with me, it does not cause any division between us.

It all depends on how you express those beliefs. There are civilized ways of expressing it on a sign:

"Vote [person's name] for [office]" or "Vote [political party name]!"

vs.

"[The other person] is [doing bad thing] vote [your candidate] instead!" or "[Opposing party] is [bad evil horrible thing you think they want to do] vote [your party] instead!"

The first options are civilized. Tacky and unattractive, but civilized. The second options are mean-spirited, divisive, and tells me more about the person living there than it does about the people they're supporting.

[Taltarzac725]

I have only seen one sign out in the lawn here in Lynnhaven. The others are in the windows and one has been there since 2020.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by VApeople

No it doesn't.

I have strong political beliefs. If my neighbors don't agree with me, it does not cause any division between us.

If, true that is wonderful.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by tjlee500

Just about all of us know we can't have any signs on our lawns. I rarely see signs because of this. Now I see many political signs on lawns. I don't believe it is because owners don't know the rules, but that the feel they can ignore the rules this year at this time.

I contacted The Villages and they told me they have been inundated with complaints lately and they just can't keep up. Perhaps, the offenders realize this, and just play the waiting game that the election will be over before they catch up with me.

It just sends a bad message to the Community and causes further division. Most of us are not swayed by political signs, so why break the rules and stir the pot?

I do not believe in sharing my views with random people that drive by, walk by etc. In terms of political signs it is sort of unique. For example the do not call list. Political calls are allowed.
"I contacted the villages and they told me they have been inundated with complaints lately and just can't keep up." I read that as, the election will be over in six days we will deal with it in TEN days. IS IT REALLY IMPORTANT? How about Halloween decorations? Christmas decorations?

[Wing-nut2]

Villagers ignore a lot of rules. Look the other way. It would be full time job to complain about all of them.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I do not believe in sharing my views with random people that drive by, walk by etc. In terms of political signs it is sort of unique. For example the do not call list. Political calls are allowed.
"I contacted the villages and they told me they have been inundated with complaints lately and just can't keep up." I read that as, the election will be over in six days we will deal with it in TEN days. IS IT REALLY IMPORTANT? How about Halloween decorations? Christmas decorations?

To some it is really important. I'm not sure how I would feel but thankfully I have seen no such signs in my neighborhood.

As for the holiday decorations (and anything else really) READ YOUR RESTRICTIONS! Mine includes the phrase, "except for seasons[sic] displays not exceeding a thirty (30) day duration."