[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Post 3 under Need Help with Gas Stove Leak is a perfect example of what is wrong with ONLY A FEW of the posters on this forum, but enough to make one take pose before voicing an opinion.

In that vein, read post #50 in the "Age Restrictions" thread of general discussion. Also post #15 and responses #17 and #18 in the "Did anyone go to the Ann Coulter signing" thread. As you can see, I agree with you 100%. I just hate to see some of this nation's markedly increased divisiveness sneak into "The Bubble"

[joldnol]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Seems like there are a lot of touchy, thin skinned, people in TV based on a lot of posters comments. People always attacking someone for just stating their opinion on something. People reading a word or phrase as an insult to someone or something. It seems the PC epidemic has come to TV. It's like people are waiting to pounce on the next PC indiscretion. I thought oldsters were pretty much immune to words ruining their day considering that we have lived through all the challenges and crises in life. What ever happened to "live and let live"? Why can't people disagree and still be friendly? When did forums change from being a place to hear different perspectives on subjects to a venue to reinforce a group think position? Have forums morphed into nothing more than a Facebook page where only like minded "friends" are allowed in?

Bravo!

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Post 3 under Need Help with Gas Stove Leak is a perfect example of what is wrong with ONLY A FEW of the posters on this forum, but enough to make one take pose before voicing an opinion.

That was a good one. I'm surprised no one suggested lighting a match to see if the smell was gas or something else.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by outlaw

That was a good one. I'm surprised no one suggested lighting a match to see if the smell was gas or something else.

Well, not YET anyway.

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

Having been on here for awhile, I think the forum has more posters who just like to say something negative as opossed to several years ago where people made friends and respected each others point of view. There was a time where almost everyone wanted to help all new posters and took the time and effort to respond to all newbies.

Agreeing to disagree respectfully, is something that doesn't happen a lot. Most people don't take the time to elucidate their point of view.

Some people may say, "insensitive clods" are welcomed, as their point of view is the "only" point of view. Maybe it's sensitive, old me.

Some people have left the forum because it wasn't worth the effort to read a lot of junk especially from people who have the attitude, "it's all about me" and what I say.

I totally agree. I don't think it helps that our leaders don't set a good example. the rhetoric among elected officials as well as the vitriolic talk shows on both sides doesn't model civil discussion.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Well, not YET anyway.

ooops--I got carried away

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by Walter123

Maybe the title of the thread should be Thin Skined TOTVers not TVers since you are basing your opinion on TOTV comments.

Good point...but then I think about the guy with the baseball bat hitting the other guy's golf cart because he said he just ran a stop sign, or the chair saving bully in the square pushing the old man, or the woman who punched the other belligerent woman that was getting in her face (although I applaud her for that).

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Good point...but then I think about the guy with the baseball bat hitting the other guy's golf cart because he said he just ran a stop sign, or the chair saving bully in the square pushing the old man, or the woman who punched the other belligerent woman that was getting in her face (although I applaud her for that).

Not condoning those acts of course, but...

Three instances of bad behavior in a community of 100,000+ people...go figure.

[asianthree]

I have to say lately the posting seem to be a bit much. We question what people post and what People do. Where they live and how much they think they know. As long as it doesn't affect my life frankly I don't care. as the summer cools off and fall begins maybe our posts will be about how great the weather is. Oh wait then it will be about the snowbirds and those renters. The one thing that frogs forget is they probably rented at one time.

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Seems like there are a lot of touchy, thin skinned, people in TV based on a lot of posters comments. People always attacking someone for just stating their opinion on something. People reading a word or phrase as an insult to someone or something. It seems the PC epidemic has come to TV. It's like people are waiting to pounce on the next PC indiscretion. I thought oldsters were pretty much immune to words ruining their day considering that we have lived through all the challenges and crises in life. What ever happened to "live and let live"? Why can't people disagree and still be friendly? When did forums change from being a place to hear different perspectives on subjects to a venue to reinforce a group think position? Have forums morphed nothing more than a Facebook page where only like minded "friends" are allowed in?

Outlaw: My point of view here considers that old saw " it depends on whose ox is being gored". It also depends on the combination/permutation of "sender" "receiver". Personally I'll take communication as it comes to me because understanding is the bigger issue. Agreement might be nice but
as stated in a previous post two people on different philosophical planes can never agree. a spendthrift is never going to agree with a frugal person. (Live today the heck with tomorrow vis a vis save for a rainy day). This leads to accepting such information without judgment but as pure communication ie. someone's thoughts on a matter

Personal Best Regards:

[dillywho]

Originally Posted by tomwed

You called us oldsters?

A new guide for journalists warns against using terms which discriminate against people of a certain age.

'Senior', 'fossil' and 'biddy' have been blacklisted by the lexicon of unacceptable phrases, which has been compiled by an international think tank.
Instead, people aged over 50 should be referred to as 'older people' or simply 'man' or 'woman' followed by their age, the guide suggests.

'Old ladies' of both the 'little' and 'sweet' variety are also to be avoided, according to the report.

The guide says it aims to help journalists report stories about "older people" in a "fair contemporary and unbiased" manner.

The authors of the report state that 80 per cent of older Americans have been subjected to ageist stereotypes. "While names and characterizations may vary, the message is the same: older men and women are incompetent and lack sufficiency," the guide states.

Journalists are advised: "If you need to identify individuals over the age of 50, 'older adults' is preferred over 'senior' and 'elderly', which can be discriminatory in nature.

I agree with you. I don't find any of the above words including oldster offensive. Although I'm not quite ready to call myself elderly.

Reminds me of a friend's husband back home. He was a mechanic at the Cadillac dealership there and was telling us about some "elderly" lady that had come in. I asked him, "Pat, how old would you say she was?" He said, "Oh, about 40, I guess." I was in my mid-40's at the time, so I asked him if "elderly" meant me, too. He grinned and said, "No, I don't think of YOU as elderly." Several years later on a trip back to Amarillo, we ran into them in a restaurant. After our greetings, etc., I promptly asked him, "Pat, how does it feel being an "elderly" (40-something) person?"

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by tomwed

You called us oldsters?
A new guide for journalists warns against using terms which discriminate against people of a certain age.

I guess this means I have to stop referring to Village Residents (myself included) as Wrinklies?
I think we all need to have a sense of humor as we age and be able to laugh at ourselves.

Forums are places where all can express their point of view, and other can opine on it.
I think we should take Forum Comments with a "grain of salt".
IMHO, it's the nature of Forums to be "rough and tumble" and we should try not to be overly sensitive.
And there is always the good old Ignore List if someone in particular is getting on your nerves.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I guess this means I have to stop referring to Village Residents (myself included) as Wrinklies?
I think we all need to have a sense of humor as we age and be able to laugh at ourselves.

Forums are places where all can express their point of view, and other can opine on it.
I think we should take Forum Comments with a "grain of salt".
IMHO, it's the nature of Forums to be "rough and tumble" and we should try not to be overly sensitive.
And there is always the good old Ignore List if someone in particular is getting on your nerves.

Never been a fan of that term Wrinklies! How about Mature Adults? Oh wait...

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I guess this means I have to stop referring to Village Residents (myself included) as Wrinklies?
...

Christie Wrinkley (as my wife calls her) is 61. Wrinklies ain't so bad.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I guess this means I have to stop referring to Village Residents (myself included) as Wrinklies?
I think we all need to have a sense of humor as we age and be able to laugh at ourselves.

Forums are places where all can express their point of view, and other can opine on it.
I think we should take Forum Comments with a "grain of salt".
IMHO, it's the nature of Forums to be "rough and tumble" and we should try not to be overly sensitive.
And there is always the good old Ignore List if someone in particular is getting on your nerves.

I don't know if some older people can change.

In Catholic grade school you could easily get squashed physically or emotionally by a nun. We were forged to be resilient and sneak in a laugh or two without getting caught. I think very big families make you resilient too.