[Bonnevie]

I've been reading the posts this morning and on 3 occasions there were replies that seemed to criticize the subject. one was it was an infomercial and in another it was comparing posts to a restaurant and then topping each other.

I have to ask, "why reply at all?" if the topic doesn't interest you, don't read it. I actually was interested in both topics and the opinions expressed.

I have seen other posters ask questions and then there are numerous replies but no one has answered the question.

Not every topic interests me, so if it doesn't, I don't read the post. Why do some people feel they must comment in such a way on something others might find beneficial but they do not???

[graciegirl]

Freedom of Speech?

Born in New York and feel superior about knowledge of good food and restaurants?

Difficulty with impulse control?

Mad about the world situation and just venting?

[roob1]

NY state or NY City? Big cultural difference between NYC and west and north of Albany....

[CFrance]

I wholeheartedly agree about people slamming others for introducing a topic. As for giving an opinion, everyone's entitled. But I don't see the point in dissing someone's topic.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by Bonnevie

I've been reading the posts this morning and on 3 occasions there were replies that seemed to criticize the subject. one was it was an infomercial and in another it was comparing posts to a restaurant and then topping each other.

I have to ask, "why reply at all?" if the topic doesn't interest you, don't read it. I actually was interested in both topics and the opinions expressed.

I have seen other posters ask questions and then there are numerous replies but no one has answered the question.

Not every topic interests me, so if it doesn't, I don't read the post. Why do some people feel they must comment in such a way on something others might find beneficial but they do not???

Welcome to TOTV where every Villager can feel the love of Florida's friendliest hometown! Peace out...

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[rubicon]

Originally Posted by Bonnevie

I've been reading the posts this morning and on 3 occasions there were replies that seemed to criticize the subject. one was it was an infomercial and in another it was comparing posts to a restaurant and then topping each other.

I have to ask, "why reply at all?" if the topic doesn't interest you, don't read it. I actually was interested in both topics and the opinions expressed.

I have seen other posters ask questions and then there are numerous replies but no one has answered the question.

Not every topic interests me, so if it doesn't, I don't read the post. Why do some people feel they must comment in such a way on something others might find beneficial but they do not???

We are all different and I accept other posters comments. Keep in mind that much is lost in the written word, and that we have no idea in many cases who the poster is ( personality, etc) Its why many of us use emoji's

[raynan]

I agree with Bonnevie. The atmosphere on TOTV has changed since I started on this site back in 2008 (I think). I know of several people who read TOTV but won't dare to post because of the animosity. Times change and I get that but no excuse for the rudeness. (Well, I'm ready, let it rip.)

[billethkid]

Let's continue to remember those who respond as they do are in the very small minority.

They get way more press than they deserve.

The other 98.796732 % of us just ignore it (most of the time...).

[looneycat]

I'd respond but then again, why?

[dewilson58]

Public Message Board............that says it all.

More to come.

[John_W]

Just yesterday someone asked where is a good place to see a Packers game. Of course one knucklehead said Green Bay, then came back later that they would rather read a book in Braille than watch a football game. This poster had only joined in October, less than a month ago and had about a 100 or more posts and here was a newer poster trying to ask a legitimate question.

I finally had to make a post, I answered the OP question with either Gators Dockside at SS or Brownwood, and second I commented that the poster who was being a jerk wasn't really impressing anybody since you're hiding behind a computer with no photo in your avatar. This morning I checked and his posts and my post had been deleted by the Mods. Mission accomplished and somebody else even posted about the two Gators Docksides since my post was deleted.

[The Mountaineer]

I come on here for information, and find that others have been helpful to me about my queries. Only saying MCO rather than Orlando seemed to rankle one person. One out of many isn't a bad average. Why can't we all get along? We do in person at the town squares, restaurants and stores. Well, except maybe when chair-saving is involved. I feel welcome after being in The Villages for only 2 years.

[rubicon]

Interesting a thread about complaining about complainers well that's new on TOTV

[rustyp]

I'll take the fifth.

[Loudoll]

Originally Posted by rubicon

Interesting a thread about complaining about complainers well that's new on TOTV

My immediate reaction, exactly. I do not think adults should correct other adults for writing an opinion. Just my own arrogant opinion. It is still America, Free Speech as another poster wrote.