[RichieLion]

At the Christmas Tree lighting I walked with my wife and sat at a table of some friends of ours and noticed a big gold garland on the ground under the table. I was told that when they came down they saw the garland wrapped around all the chairs at the table, removed it and sat.
I was there about 20 minutes or so when a woman with a confused look on her face asked us if we were sitting at "her table". One of my friends said, "I don't think so, as we've been sitting here almost an hour now", and that was that. (We didn't ask her if she lost a gold garland)

[Bill-n-Brillo]

I wonder if the new type of seating that's coming up at Brownwood will address/resolve any of the seat saving debacle. Brownwood is going to have "grandstand/stadium seating" for the entertainment stage. See the latest/3rd video of the Building of Brownwood, episode 3.

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[Mikeod]

Originally Posted by Bill-n-Brillo

I wonder if the new type of seating that's coming up at Brownwood will address/resolve any of the seat saving debacle. Brownwood is going to have "grandstand/stadium seating" for the entertainment stage. See the latest/3rd video of the Building of Brownwood, episode 3.

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I hope so, but I can see someone doing the same thing (i.e., a garland) around the back of some seats to "save" them. With Brownwood being new, I hope we can, through the survey, convince TV to put up sign prohibiting saving seats in this manner. If a confrontation occurs, the sign can be pointed out. Again, since Brownwood is new, hopefully, the "always done it this way" attitude will be less.

[paulandjean]

We sit in seats like that all the time. Ones with plastic bags, roped off. I just say," no saving seats"What is this 3rd grade.

[Posh 08]

The seating looks nice but was thinking it could be hard for some seniors to be safe on those or access them at all.

[swrinfla]

This "old-timer" (remember, I've been here a little over 7 years) wants to let you all know that this complaint has been going on at least as long as that - even longer than TOTV!

It is, IMHO, reprehensible conduct. And, also IMHO, it is a condition or situation that will never, ever be resolved. Some folks are "just that way!"

"AFHT" (America's Friendliest Home Town) it may be, but there are still a lot of "TRDATM" (The Rules Don't Apply To Me) people about!

SWR

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by RichieLion

At the Christmas Tree lighting I walked with my wife and sat at a table of some friends of ours and noticed a big gold garland on the ground under the table. I was told that when they came down they saw the garland wrapped around all the chairs at the table, removed it and sat.
I was there about 20 minutes or so when a woman with a confused look on her face asked us if we were sitting at "her table". One of my friends said, "I don't think so, as we've been sitting here almost an hour now", and that was that. (We didn't ask her if she lost a gold garland)

[rubicon]

Perhaps if residents want tables reserved they need to call and have them reserved for a price and the better locations pay higher prices. I mean isn't that what a democracy does when confronted with scare resources.

[Bryan]

Rubicon, at one time the proverbial "they" came up with the same idea as you did. They "sold" reserved tables on New Years Eve (yes - we used to have music until the year changed on that day). The local constabulary saw where it was going and anticipated lots of fights and riots over seating so put the quabash on it. "They" had to refund money to all who paid for a table and cancel entertainment for New Years Eve. From then until now, New Years Eve entertainment on the square ends of 9 PM, just like all other nights.

[jsw14]

Originally Posted by paulandjean

We sit in seats like that all the time. Ones with plastic bags, roped off. I just say," no saving seats"What is this 3rd grade.

WTG paulandjean, If more ppl do that (so-called) reserved seats will be History!!!!!!!

Hmmmmm, where did my seat go>>>>>

[natickdan]

There have been some good suggestions TV can institute to eliminate or, at least minimize, the practice of saving seats. It is obvious that many of us find it frustrating, so my question is what department has the authority to make a change? Does anyone know if they have been requested to address this issue?

I can't believe TV is unaware of this issue and, at some point, this practice could lead to an argument or worse that none of us want to see in either Town Square.

[NotGolfer]

View the video on the V-mail re: the new town square. They will have stadium seating. Wonder how that will work for "saving" seats???

[Pturner]

I disagree with those who say that in the interest of being "Florida's Friendliest Hometown," respectful people who follow the rules should let "reprehensible" conduct, as Swrinfla aptly called it, be countenanced and rewarded.

That "logic" is the root cause of the bad situation having "always been that way".

I agree that being confrontational about it is both undesirable and unsatisfying. Ditto being angry about it.

Simply sitting in long-vacant chairs that are part of a saved lot and that no one is around to either occupy or attend is the most ethical response, in my view, as it protects the integrity of our community and raises the standards of expected behavior.

[swimdawg]

Originally Posted by Pturner

I disagree with those who say that in the interest of being "Florida's Friendliest Hometown," respectful people who follow the rules should let "reprehensible" conduct, as Swrinfla aptly called it, be countenanced and rewarded.

That "logic" is the root cause of the bad situation having "always been that way".

I agree that being confrontational about it is both undesirable and unsatisfying. Ditto being angry about it.

Simply sitting in long-vacant chairs that are part of a saved lot and that no one is around to either occupy or attend is the most ethical response, in my view, as it protects the integrity of our community and raises the standards of expected behavior.

Sometimes you make so much sense I can hardly stand it! I may have to give an award for the most common sense post of the day. You'd win....hands down!

[Bettiboop]

Originally Posted by Posh 08

The seating looks nice but was thinking it could be hard for some seniors to be safe on those or access them at all.

That is the first thing I thought of too. If it is true grandstand/stadium-like steps and seating I would think that it will be hard for a lot of people to navigate safely for different reasons.