[HimandMe]

We love living here and all the wonderful neighbors that have become friends. No TV is not perfect but better than most.
As far as being honest on TOTV, I can see why some do not post their truths because they are intimidated by a few ready to leap in at every opportunity rather than just let the opinion sit. On the other hand so many other forums are just a place to gripe and complain instead of sharing useful information. The Internet is full of them and most of us just do not bother with them anymore. TOTV is more upbeat by far, it's a relief.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by rubicon

That's not a fair and balanced assessment but it does underscore why a resident should be reluctant to tell the truth because for sure someone is going to label them as this individual did above. So to all truth tellers be aware that some residents just can't handle the truth because you just might rain on their disneyworld parade .

We've lived in The Villages for eight years now (for six months during the winter).
While we love TV and think it's a wonderful place to winter, I don't think it's the only great place to live.
We've had a few good friends who happily lived in TV for a few years, and then sold their houses and moved on.
It doesn't mean that they are unhappy or misguided or negative or lacking in some way.
It just means that they want to live closer to the ocean or move closer to their kids or experience Arizona or try out RV living or have other new experiences. IMHO, nothing wrong with that.

[mickey100]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

We've lived in The Villages for eight years now (for six months during the winter).
While we love TV and think it's a wonderful place to winter, I don't think it's the only great place to live.
We've had a few good friends who happily lived in TV for a few years, and then sold their houses and moved on.
It doesn't mean that they are unhappy or misguided or negative or lacking in some way.
It just means that they want to live closer to the ocean or move closer to their kids or experience Arizona or try out RV living or have other new experiences. IMHO, nothing wrong with that.

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

How about...TV is a wonderful-but-not-perfect place to retire, good for many, but not for everyone.

Just because someone disagree with another point of view doesn't marginalize another's point of view. We all, are entitled, to our points of view.

That does not include attacking another person's point of view. Has some people been harsh, with other people. The answer is YES!!!! Does that make one person more right than another, NO!!!

We can all agree to disagree, respectfully!! Sometimes, that doesn't happen on TOTV! IMHO

Then, the admin steps in..........

[quidam65]

Originally Posted by tomwed

It's the squeaky wheel that gets greased. In the villages the other wheels don't hear very well.

That is so funny! We need a like function on these posts.

It is true, though. Most people who are happy with a good or service simply go about their lives (though some, if exceptionally pleased, will go to sites like this to make recommendations).

Unhappy customers, though, are far more vocal. They don't want others to have the same poor experiences they had, so they let everyone know how and why they are displeased. That's why you see and hear more complaints than compliments.

[patfla06]

Originally Posted by zcaveman

Why would anyone ever complain about TV on this forum? All of you would jump down his throat just like you did the OP.

I can think of lots of things I do not like about the Villages but I am not going to share them with anyone here.

These problems will never go away but they are not going to change my happiness with living here.

Z

I have to agree.

The Villages is the best place I have ever lived.
That doesn't mean we cannot talk about what goes on in an
Honest way.

[simpkinp]

If you're unhappy here, you will be unhappy everywhere

[rubicon]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

Most seniors, after they have made a decision to relocate to a retirement community, want to remain happy and content and be supported by affirmations as to the wisdom of their choice. They want to obtain and retain a positive outlook on life and enjoy it as best they can. They really do not want to hear the downside(s) or dwell on criticisms (valid or not) but delight in receiving comments on the merits of their selection and bask in the rewards during their golden years most have worked hard for a lifetime to achieve.

The success of The Villages speaks for itself with now over 100,000 residents, most of whom appear to be quite happy. Obviously there are those who are most happy when they are grumbling, griping and fault finding but thankfully they are few in number.

Hi manaboutown: Your comments pass my mind every time this topic reappears. Succinctly, stated you said "don't rain on my parade". And its why I rue the times I responded to this topic. So apparently I am a slow learner but eventually even I can catch on. So now in addition to never discussing politics or religion I will add The Villages to my list because all its going to do is get people to believe that you are just a malcontent; irrespective of the truth about your nature. And a parting thought is that I don't need to live in The Villages to be happy I just need to be living.

To all members of TOTV I pledge upon the penalty of being banished from this forum never to address the topic of The Villages again

Personal Best Regards:

[kathygeorge]

Originally Posted by outlaw

Based on TOTV and the online news comments/letters, there seem to be a lot of unhappy TVers. Could it be disillusionment in the reality of living here versus the vacation lifestyle visit that sold them on TV? Could it be TV changing from the "friendliest village" to just another overcrowded municipal area with a lot of stressed out people competing for limited resources? Or maybe, it has to do with world politics and global unrest. It's just a sense I have. I'm not sure it even exists. Just wondering if others sense this undercurrent of discontent.

We just listed our home here at Lake of the woods, in orange, Virginia. Have been planning on moving to the Villages for some time. Just recently heard about the Villages losing its charm and becoming a vacation destination instead of the retirement community it was billed up to be. Lake of the woods is much like that. It has always been up to us, the full time residents to work hard to keep the community on track for the full timers. Which means getting involved in the community which is something vacationers/ renters don't do. We are looking forward to our new adventure.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by kathygeorge

We just listed our home here at Lake of the woods, in orange, Virginia. Have been planning on moving to the Villages for some time. Just recently heard about the Villages losing its charm and becoming a vacation destination instead of the retirement community it was billed up to be. Lake of the woods is much like that. It has always been up to us, the full time residents to work hard to keep the community on track for the full timers. Which means getting involved in the community which is something vacationers/ renters don't do. We are looking forward to our new adventure.

I use to have a beach condo in Cape May, NJ. The population was 5,000 but went up to 50,000 in the summer, a completely different experience.
In the villages it's not too different to me from one season to the next. Getting a tee off time for 4 is tough. Rounding out a foresome, not that bad.
I wouldn't worry too much about keeping the community on track, you will be too busy.

[jtdraig]

There is always that 10 percent who are unhappy all the time and, of those, about 2 percent are whiners, paper snipers, continual PITAs in everything. After a while they get identified and you ignore them. I'd say that 90% of the people who live here are content and relatively happy.

[4aces4me]

You will always have a small group who dislike anyplace they live in.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Polar Bear

How about...TV is a wonderful-but-not-perfect place to retire, good for many but not for everyone.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by 4aces4me

You will always have a small group who dislike anyplace they live in.

Yea, I hate those people. They're so negative.

[Buffalo Jim]

Originally Posted by rubicon

That's not a fair and balanced assessment but it does underscore why a resident should be reluctant to tell the truth because for sure someone is going to label them as this individual did above. So to all truth tellers be aware that some residents just can't handle the truth because you just might rain on their disneyworld parade .

The Truth remains : There are a small minority who live to whine , complain and demand that " there should be a new rule , new law , new regulation because........ of that person`s latest " issue of the day ".

The thing that makes me smile each time is realizing that some poor soul is stuck living 24/7 with such a "PITA " !
I see a large number of " slope shouldered men " walking behind a constantly loud effusive complainer who would appear to be that fellow`s spouse . [ and often appearing to be wearing some of his clothing and using his barber to " style her hair " !!
NOW LET IT RIP !!