[ROCKMUP]

Originally Posted by Art cov

Some post so much that it’s annoying, I guess they just don’t have anything else to do. I mostly skip over their post. When the same people are going back n forth, as they are the only ones posting, they would be better off meeting someplace in person to have their discussion rather then boring everyone

That would never happen, sadly, many people are cowards and only get brave with the anonymity and safety that the internet provides

EDIT: FWIW, I enjoy this place and have gotten a lot of good info from it

[dewilson58]

Don't click on the advertising threads if you don't like them.

Advertisers (coffee, reverse mortgages, lanai screens, etc.) they pay for this site.

Don't click!!!!

[Get real]

Originally Posted by jebartle

I also like a good debate but still looking for folks that tell the truth and fact check, which is a rarity these days.

You are not allowed to debate on here.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Get real

You are not allowed to debate on here.

That's debatable..

[Altavia]

The signal to noise is very poor, and most threads are off topic by the fith post. Often by the same people/trolls.

So I'm reducing time here and about ready to stop posting, maybe not visiting all together.

Originally Posted by Robbie0723

The signal to noise is very poor, and most threads are off topic by the fith post. Often by the same people/trolls.

So I'm reducing time here and about ready to stop posting, maybe not visiting all together.

You’ll be back if just out of curiosity.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by ROCKMUP

That would never happen, sadly, many people are cowards and only get brave with the anonymity and safety that the internet provides

EDIT: FWIW, I enjoy this place and have gotten a lot of good info from it

"only get brave with the anonymity and safety that the internet provides"


What do you mean by "safety?" Given the number of angry nutcases and extremists (often armed) out there, it's pretty obvious that anonymity is often needed.

[GrumpyOldMan]

It's amazing how many people feel it is annoying to HAVE TO READ all those posts.

hmmm...

[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by dtennent

While I don't reply often, I usually reply when I seen someone posting misinformation. Just to be clear, misinformation does not arise because I disagree with a personal position. Rather, misinformation is a statement of "facts" that have no basis in any substantiated publication - for science that is an article from a refereed journal. For nonscience subjects, it means that several responsible news outlets are in agreement with the facts.

I read everything from the NY Times to the New Republic so I hope to hear multiple positions on an issue. What I don't do is to blindly follow any given leader, talking head, etc. BTW, the more I learn, the more I am amazed how our elected leaders of both parties can't figure out how to reach/listen across the aisle to create much stronger legislation that would help us all.

"The NY Times to the New Republic" is not a broad, varied reading list with different perspectives. Maybe you meant National Review?

[Escape Artist]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Oh dear. I do recall we aren't supposed to discuss moderation. I think I am too. Screwed.

Is this a privately/independently owned and operated forum or one of The Villages' communication and information platforms ?

[jswirs]

Originally Posted by Papa_lecki

Between the coffee posts and the COVID posts, this forum is becoming un bearable.

(BTW, no on is changing anyone’s mind on masks or vaccines)

I've been saying exactly this from day 1 of Covid. Doesn't matter what is said, especially on social media, No one is going to change their minds regarding Covid, but, I guess, some folks just like to argue, or, try to prove to others how intelligent they think they are. Just MHO.

[RICH1]

Well said Bill ... it is what we make it

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by Escape Artist

Is this a privately/independently owned and operated forum or one of The Villages' communication and information platforms ?

As stated in the footer found on every page of this website, they are not associated with The Villages.

[Dotneko]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

The salesman's posts on reverse mortgages (a few months ago) were worse but, yes, I agree.

At least he was a paying advertiser and was providing a service many of us wanted despite others prejudice against it....

[camaguey48]

Originally Posted by jswirs

I've been saying exactly this from day 1 of Covid. Doesn't matter what is said, especially on social media, No one is going to change their minds regarding Covid, but, I guess, some folks just like to argue, or, try to prove to others how intelligent they think they are. Just MHO.

Refer to the white doggy.