[Donna]

Originally Posted by Amir

Please...
There are 5424 members on this website. Hundreds of us are sick of seeing and hearing the same people.
Some of you are rude and nasty at times.
Please show respect for all people...
Thank you.

Amir,
No disrespect intended, but who are the hundreds that lurk, and have no input on this board? Yes! I am one who posts often, as you can tell by my number of posts, but I enjoy the people, sometimes the controversy, and most of all the camaraderie..

Please don't feel left out, we welcome all the members and guests to feel free to voice their opinion..Unfortunately, yours is totally nasty and uncalled for, but we accept it any way! I believe we do show respect for all the people on this board, and we have formed some very good friendships away from the board..

Maybe you should consider giving the others a chance, instead of being negative and rude..Gee that's funny, you accused the others of being rude, guess it wore off on you!

[graciegirl]

I have a feeling that this whole thing with a white robe and middle eastern headdress occured simply because someone brought home some garb from a trip somewhere. I have a pair of dutch shoes. If I had been there and worn them with my "wedding dress" would someone named Hans jump all over me? Just wondering.

[nONIE]

OH, SWEET MYSTERIES OF LIFE HOW WE ADORE THEE!!!! tralalalala

[samhass]

Hey Bernie, Your glass is more than half full!!

[Blondie]

What fun you all have..... :bigthumbsup:
Amir, I can tell you that I have met many of these folks, and there is not one of them who would purposely offend anyone.

Hey, wait minute...what is a wedding pity party and now I am pitying me cuz I wasn't there..oops, perhaps it was a private pity party :redface:
anyway, I'm so glad you all had so much fun...carry on gang, but let me know if you are short on blondes (with help from hairdresser).

md blondie

[tkret]

Political Correctness run amuck.

I can't ever remember if I've heard ANY American of Irish heritage get upset over Notre Dame's "Fightin' Irish" slogan. But, I HAVE heard some of them get really p.o.'d over their team's performance the last few years!

[chelsea24]

Amir, welcome to TOTV. You must have been lurking for a while to join today and make that nasty comment. We love it here and love the people. I can't imagine why you choose this particular post to vent your venom, but it's completely uncalled for, even with the Arabic dress.

LIGHTEN UP! Geesh. This was a party given for a couple that was feeling a little down and was done with the kindest of intentions. Yes, my husband and I did attend. I actually applaud the man that wore the robe and head gear because he was doing a very kind and loving thing. If you are of Arabic decent, I should tell you that not one, NOT ONE, negative comment or joke was made over this outfit. This gentlemen got this outfit in Saudi Arabia and appeared to be quite proud of it. We all thank him.

Oh, by the way, I am one of the usual posters. Don't like it -- don't read it.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Amir

Please... There are 5424 members on this website. Hundreds of us are sick of seeing and hearing the same people. Some of you are rude and nasty at times. Please show respect for all people... Thank you.
Lived in the Villages for 12 years
US citizen by birth

Hi Amir and welcome to TOTV!

I wasn't at the Pity Party, but I am a frequent poster so I'm probably one of the peeps that you're sick of hearing from. Perhaps this will help. We have serious threads: "What is a bond" or "Need to add a birdcage, any suggestions" or "Snakes in my garden, what to do". And then we have frivolous threads like "Girl Talk" and "Chatters Happy and Sad" and "Wedding Pity Party".

It is too bad when frequent posters hijack serious topics. It is annoying when posters use those topics for cross talk instead of sending private messages. And we've been warned by the Admins to keep our chatter to the frivolous topics. (By the way, bless the Admin' hearts for giving us this site).

So Amir, sorry you got off to a bad start on TOTV, and perhaps if you only read the serious threads, you can avoid a lot of the chatter which disturbs you and entertains us.

P.S. Oh, and Amir, I suggest you stay well away from Political. It is interesting and educational, but can get a bit controversial at times!

[Rokinronda]

I find Amirs 1st post disheartening, to say the least. Why do you read this forum if you don't like it? Why did you join? Who is sick of us? HUNDREDS?? Oh well! No one makes you or anyone read this forum. No one meant to be offensive. I know these people. We are from all walks of life and we do respect our differences. I just want to bring to everyones attention that YOU CHOSE to put "US CITIZEN BY BIRTH" under your name. THAT BOTHERS ME. It sure doesn't sound like you are proud of your citizenship. Most americans would have said PROUD US CITIZEN!

[Donna]

[renielarson]

Originally Posted by Amir

Please...
There are 5424 members on this website. Hundreds of us are sick of seeing and hearing the same people.
Some of you are rude and nasty at times.
Please show respect for all people...
Thank you.




Lived in the Villages for 12 years
US citizen by birth

I am personally offended by Amir's post and therefore am asking that the comments be substantiated by Amir.

#1 Exactly who are the hundreds of people who are sick of hearing from the same people?
#2 Who are the same people?
#3 What makes these hundreds of people "sick"?
#4 Where have you ascertained the "hundreds" of people?
#5 Who do you accuse of being rude and why do you accuse them of rudeness?
#6 Who do you accuse of being nasty and why do you accuse them of being nasty?
#7 What is your definition of "showing respect"?

Inquiring minds want to know because I think you have voiced YOUR opinion and have no data to back up your accusations.

It would have been better had you stated your opinions and why instead of joining this forum negatively knowing how it would be received.

I honestly believe you want to be part of this group or you wouldn't have lurked for so long. Unfortunately, you went about introducing yourself in a fit of anger disregarding other's feelings, being disrespectful and rude...of which you accuse the regulars of doing.

Shame on you!

[njgranny]

People - I have a suspicion that "Amir" is a troll. And you're all falling right into his trap.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Amir, I read your posting.

I do not know if you are a troll just looking to get attention or stir up the pot so to speak.

I do not know as some have suggested that you might be upset when you saw the dress of one person at the party. If the latter is what bothered you I will personally tell you the gentlemen who wore the galabia and an Arabian mans scarf - a Ghutra wore these items with respect.

Originally we were all going to wear Toga's and for a variety of reasons it did not work. The gentleman that you saw wearing Arab attire was the only who followed through with our original plan.

I have read what others have written to you - and agree with all of them.

Personally I do not feel it is my business to know what country a person is born in, their lineage, accomplishments, etc. nor do I care. I do not feel these factors makes them a better person

What is important to me is the person and how he or she treats others.

You quote how many people are members of TOTV - no one has ever stopped them, to my knowledge from posting, and I believe after their 10th post they can start a new topic.

Perhaps after your 10th posting you can start a new thread and bring up this topic. We will all learn why others are not posting.

HB

[Sidney Lanier]

IMHO, we need immediately to drop the direction that this thread is going and instead focus on the reasons that this thread was started: the fun of the event and absolutely the quality of the pics (thanks, Bernie!). Need I say more?

[Rokinronda]

Originally Posted by Sidney Lanier

IMHO, we need immediately to drop the direction that this thread is going and instead focus on the reasons that this thread was started: the fun of the event and absolutely the quality of the pics (thanks, Bernie!). Need I say more?

I agree, thanks, Sid!!! Thanks, Bernie!! GREAT PICTURES and wonderful memories were made for a special couple on a beautiful evening!