[ajbrown]

This will likely kill my chances of starting a new forum "Talk of Norton, MA"

[swimdawg]

I wrote a post last month after the former TOTV owners announced there would be a change in ownership. Part of it was:
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Best wishes to you three. As a relatively new poster and soon-to-be owner of a home in St. James, TOTV has been a true wealth of information. I have learned so much about TV.........gained "online friends" who I hope will be lifelong friends.......and enjoyed a little "fluff" along the way with some fun threads.

My wish, Kenneth, is that this forum will continue to bring us information....have a little fun with it as well. I would like for those who love to tear down the developers to cool it. The solution for those who are not happy in TV and love to be so negative is simple....move. There is no utopia....but from what I've seen and what I'm looking forward to.......this "TV place" is pretty darn close!
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I admit that I get frustrated with the childish bickering that occasionally goes on at TOTV. It drives me crazy! I want to say, "Grow up!". I do realize that there is a very small percentage of users who start trouble.

When you go to the TOTV website, there is a welcome screen that says, "We're glad you decided to stop by and visit. Don't be shy, sign up and join TOTV, it's free, FUN and easy".

I feel the FUN has gone out of TOTV. It would be great if the users had RESPECT for one another.

A positive attitude is so important.......

Just my humble opinion.............

[jgbama]

Originally Posted by cappyjon431

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Ignore the folks who have nothing nice to say--they are in the minority and the vast majority of the people on this board appreciate your posts. There are always a few bad apples in any community--be it a neighborhood or an online community. Don't let the unkind words of a few prevent you from doing something that you enjoy and that most of us appreciate.

Hate to see Russ leave too, but I've experienced just a little of the "nasties" who can't just disagree without making some cutting, rude remark. I'm not a veteran like Russ, but was about to leave too because of them, but decided to ignore them and get back to why I joined this forum. . . learn as much as possible about TV from those who live there.

All the best Russ. Hope we can meet when we get moved down too.

[momesu]

Originally Posted by Schaumburger

Russ,

I hope you reconsider and rejoin TOTV in a few weeks or months. TV wannabees and soontobees appreciate the wisdom that the TV veterans offer (at least this wannabee does). Best of luck to you as you and your wife transition to life as Frogs.

uh huh what they said! I'm relatively new here and have enjoyed reading your posts and was looking forward to getting to know you better. If you choose not to return though best of luck! You will be missed.
Suzanne

[RichieLion]

Always enjoyed your posts and your willingness to help people. Even with the same questions posted over and over, you're usually there to help guide the newbees.

You could always just ignore the posts that are disturbing you, just as you must ignore disturbing occurrences in your everyday life. Just a thought. Peace, Russ.

[GeorgeT]

Boy Russ...Things get shaken up a bit and you bail? Sometimes things need to be shaken up. A lot was said by many people with many different perspectives. Some were hurt, others were surprised but I think it needed to be said and this site will be stronger for it. This site will be here with or without you. Where else are you gonna find the resources that are available here?

[ariel]

I'm so sorry. I am a newbie and and a nurse also. Wanted to hear more from you. Hope to meet you one day. Eunice

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by GeorgeT

Boy Russ...Things get shaken up a bit and you bail? Sometimes things need to be shaken up. A lot was said by many people with many different perspectives. Some were hurt, others were surprised but I think it needed to be said and this site will be stronger for it. This site will be here with or without you. Where else are you gonna find the resources that are available here?

Lets see, is this post in support of Russ or glad to see ya go Russ?

[l2ridehd]

Russ, hope you change your mind and stay with us. I to have gone away a few times and just not bothered to post. One of the reason I stay away from political is people can't have a rational discussion, just my party right or wrong.

Some people type words that they would never say and sometime the written word does not express what they were really thinking. People who resort to personal attacks need to rethink what they type.

So maybe just take a break for a few days or weeks and then come back. No matter what you do, best wishes, I have always enjoyed your comments and also playing golf with you. We will have to get out there again sometime.

[GeorgeT]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Lets see, is this post in support of Russ or glad to see ya go Russ?

BS, it's that type of unfriendly comment you just made that started all of this. Personally I do not know Russ so I don't care if he stays or goes. I do however think that his decision to leave is unwarranted. Russ is a big boy and can do what he wants. Life goes on.

[ilovetv]

I don't like this departure.

This is why I think we should have our identities as "screen names only", without posters' personal info and picture shown.

If a person has a well-stated, courteous complaint or opinion to post, why should it matter "who" says it??

Rancor about a post or disagreement does not need to be personalized and used against a particular poster, nor to gang up on him/her and then shun that person.....which in turn can make it look to newbies as if there is an "inner circle" or censoring group that gets to approve, disapprove, or have the last word on and silence somebody else's suggestion or complaint.

Too often, the response is "attack the messenger", but when it's the "messenger's" real name and picture on the line, it's far more wounding....wounding in a way that scares off others who want to join in on the discussion. Many of the quietest, non-confrontational people I know are the ones who often come out with the most profound, succinct statements I've ever heard! But they won't venture into a discussion where they're going to be publicly ridiculed and made to look stupid.

Besides "screen names only", I think there's no need for this "friend" stuff on TOTV, inviting particular people into your circle of friends, which again, can look like there are definite "insiders" and "outsiders".

Inviting people to be your "friend" is what Facebook is for....to be able control privacy and access to your personal information, photos, wall posts by others, etc.

And as I said in another post, many of us are not retired and are working or looking for a job (in a tough, tough job market). I don't know why any of us would want our arguments and sometimes immature banter or ardent political stances to be seen and read by a person who's considering hiring us.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by GeorgeT

Boy Russ...Things get shaken up a bit and you bail? Sometimes things need to be shaken up. A lot was said by many people with many different perspectives. Some were hurt, others were surprised but I think it needed to be said and this site will be stronger for it. This site will be here with or without you. Where else are you gonna find the resources that are available here?

Agree.....and why I wish Russ hang in there. Objectionable posts have been held to a minimum. We are all human and have bad days or issues that hit us harder than others. What memebersmust keep in mind is that we have gain a wealth of information that has assisted us and made ourlives a little easier. We have on-line friends and many off line.

TOTV is an excellent tool providing privacy for posters to share information. In this day of poitical correctness this opportunity is huge.

should some poster get really out of line well I am sure the Administrators know how to solve that problem.

so Russ and the rest of you stay the course stay connected I need your opinions. I need your advice and help.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by GeorgeT

BS, it's that type of unfriendly comment you just made that started all of this. Personally I do not know Russ so I don't care if he stays or goes. I do however think that his decision to leave is unwarranted. Russ is a big boy and can do what he wants. Life goes on.

Just trying to understand where you were coming from.............still don't know.

[GeorgeT]

[QUOTE=ilovetv;378344]I don't like this departure.



Besides "screen names only", I think there's no need for this "friend" stuff on TOTV, inviting particular people into your circle of friends, which again, can look like there are definite "insiders" and "outsiders".

Inviting people to be your "friend" is what Facebook is for....to be able control privacy and access to your personal information, photos, wall posts by others, etc.

Well said. When people become "friends" either with a click of a mouse button or meet IRL it takes something away from the effectiveness of this site.

[GeorgeT]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Just trying to understand where you were coming from.............still don't know.

Really?