I agree, but where does the line get drawn. If we go there with another couple and they say "go get seats while we go get a drink" so we sit in two seats and tell people that the two next to us are being saved. Now I believe that you and most other people would find that reasonable, but again I have to ask, where do we draw the line?
What if I have a party of eight on the way and I sit and try to save eight seats. Is that still OK? Obviously tying a rope around 20 seats is not OK, but where exactly is the line. when is it OK and when is it not OK?

Although I am still a snow (arctic) bird from Ohio, I have enjoyed seeing young kids dancing at Brownwood when I visit my wife who gets to stay all winter in the Villages. Being around kids makes me remember my youth and gives me youthful thoughts.

I would encourage more participation and interaction by younger people in some Village activities as it might be helpful to all concerned.

How about letting people only reserve seats in the back rows, not the front ones.

Well Said !!! I also wonder why the entertainment department doesn't have someone do the dirty work of removing the roping. It appears they want others to do the confronting. Someone offered a good suggestion, that everyone who is disturbed by these acts, express their complaints when the surveys are done.

I asked some folks wearing "Villages shirts" that were working Brownwood the other evening about people roping off chairs. I can't recall exactly what they said but it was quite apparent they were not interested in dealing with any roped off seats. I must say I can't blame them. There is little upside and a lot of downside to doing anything.

I took Bogie Shooter's advice and called Special Events Department and they said they couldn't (wouldn't) do anything about it. They basically said let rudeness beget rudeness. Let the confrontations begin!!!

It's a shame that the unwillingness of the Special Events Department to police what they have scheduled will inevitably cause a confrontation that could get physical. They seem to act like politicians.

Left unattended this will produce a very ugly incident sometime.
The Villages will be embarassed-- nationally

JMHO:a040:b

Let's organize a protest. The kind with signs and singing. Here's a good song. click here
Anyone got a horse? I wouldn't want to Trigger a riot though.

I don't think confrontation is healthy for anyone.

Any folks that have concerns about the saving of chairs in the Town Squares should remember to write this comment on their annual Villages Survey.

The Survey is usually distributed in the Spring, you'll receive an email link, and management does listen to comments.
If the Villages receives enough comments, they will post signs.

I am generally OK with cushions on the seats as you can at least pretend that the people are dancing, getting a beverage, going to the restroom, doing some quick shopping, etc. and "we are actually here and will be right back". The roping off of a large block of seats is pretty much in your face and screams that "we can't even be bothered pretending that we will be right back as most of us haven't even showed up yet". I would like to see entertainment folks remove ropes but I'm not sure it will ever happen. I guess in the absence of ropes a couple of people could haul in 20 cushions. April will be here soon and the problem will diminish.

I had made a comment but deleted it when I realized that I never go to the squares therefore have no dog in this fight.

I personally have never seen the Villages support anyone in situations like this. Before we moved here, we were actually happy because it sounded that there were actual regulations that seemed fair, and the way people on here talked, the Villages helped enforce those regulations in order to make this a happier place, and so that there would be no need for confrontations. Boy were we suprised when we came down here. We still love it here in spite of the Villages lack of support, but I am afraid that it seems to be more and more of an issue, and the more people we have, the worst it is going to get.

I have seen event staff remove ribbons, cushions, etc. a few hours before an event was to occur but only if no one was there. One individual was enough for even twenty chairs. The cushions, etc were tossed into the bushes. However, it has been several years since I have seen this.

It would be nice if TV were a little more proactive in enforcing their own rules. Neighbors having to tattle on neighbors is ridiculous when Community Watch can drive by and see an issue. Having someone pass out chairs before a big event would solve the chair-saving issue and prevent hard feelings and confrontations. Allowing police on to golf cart paths to ticket speeders might even save a life.

Deed restrictions are enforced but must be reported.

You can tell people to remove ropes but some people will just defy all regulations. There is NO way there is any punishment for breaking these rules. Tell someone they are banned from the squares??? Think about it.

They publish the rules in The Daily Sun and in The Recreation News about water aerobics in neighborhood pools and people get on this forum and say they are doing it anyway.

You all know someone who would just do it to prove their "power". AND particularly people who don't own property here cannot be fined. What if they don't want to tell you who they are. I can see why it isn't enforced.

Redwitch, what would your plan be???? I expect people to behave like I would or my kids would or my parents would. But That is just it. How are you going to MAKE them obey the rules???????

Maybe the Rev. Al Sharpton can bring his flock and do something useful for a change. They can chant something catchy as the ropes and cushions are tossed unceremoniously.