![]() ![]() Section 4: General Subject: Electric Signs Obsession Msg# 1183003
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I think I will think twice about posting my opinions next time.
I hope you continue to post frequently. This a forum. I love a lively discussion. All opinions on issues are welcome. However, no one should expect to post opinions and have all agree. I never expect that for what I write. I am still at a loss about your negative attitude toward the forum. Those posting are your fellow association members. I am also waiting to hear about specific misinformation on this topic - from me or anyone. If anyone is asking, I didn't see a problem with the survey, imo the questions are fair and straight forward. And Q3, just to split hairs, asks about replacing 'the current signs with digital signs', it doesn't ask about replacing 'all signs with digital signs'. So maybe there is some ambiguity there. The survey is terrible. There is ambiguity and misinformation, or perhaps not adequate information, throughout the survey. I have taken images of all survey pages. The introduction says OPA is "considering replacing the marquee-type informational signs located throughout the community with an electronic version." I suggest any reasonable person would conclude the goal is to replace all the existing signs, beginning with the north gate. Replacing all is not even possible. There is also, in light of the County amendment, the ridiculous question 3, which even you find has "some ambiguity." I appreciate your opinions and your participation. Sorry if my responses appear blunt. I write blunt. Agree, misinformation was the wrong word, perhaps lack of accurate information is more in line. I'm always frustrated when reading posts and inaccurate info is being shared. And I return again to your comments about misinformation above. Does every forum member or every association member know all there is to know? Of course not. What is the "lack of accurate information" you find in this particular discussion? If there is any "lack of accurate information," it is in the survey. You make broad-based accusations about those who post messages here and provide not a single specific example. I follow this stuff rather closely and have done so for over 30 years. I may get something wrong on occasion. When I am wrong I am not unwilling to admit it - and not averse to eating crow. Image Title: Joe Eats Crow ![]() In my view, this electronic sign business is a solution in search of a problem. Anyone who says the current signs are their "key source of information about Ocean Pines" knows virtually nothing about Ocean Pines. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Joe: Thanks for your quick replies. I'll do my best to reply to all here. Wow, your responses were not exactly what I was expecting. I guess I'm finding out why I don't often comment on the forum. Either I don't fully understand posting etiquette or know what to expect in response. I tried to be accurate with some facts and expressed my opinion on the topic at hand. Agree, misinformation was the wrong word, perhaps lack of accurate information is more in line. I'm always frustrated when reading posts and inaccurate info is being shared. My comment was directed at that situation. If I'm guilty of the same, then I stand corrected. The reference to one-sided opinion(s) was directed at posts (not just this thread) regarding this issue. My observation was the posts re: electronic signs were all negative toward the topic. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to express this concern and share with other members a different perspective. Appreciate the refresher on your prior commentary and message thread on this topic. I did take note of the setback requirements in the amendment and believed, based on what the County had reviewed and approved that the north and south gate signs did meet the 450 ft rule. As you rightly pointed out, the road right-of-way rule likely prevents replacement signs at any of the other locations, perhaps a sign at the Comm. Center would be in compliance. Are you privy to what the true width of the right-of-way is on the Parkway? I tried to look up that data, but there seems to be no standard measure. As you say, if the road right-of-way restriction is an issue and OPA decides to try and move forward with any type of new signs, an amendment to the amendment will need to be submitted. I assume that could be accomplished given the political will to do so. I hope that the restriction is not used as a excuse to do nothing. I thought all of my comments were directed at the subject of the thread, 'Electric Signs Obsession', and that it was not a thread just about the survey. If anyone is asking, I didn't see a problem with the survey, imo the questions are fair and straight forward. And Q3, just to split hairs, asks about replacing 'the current signs with digital signs', it doesn't ask about replacing 'all signs with digital signs'. So maybe there is some ambiguity there. Finally, I'm not sure why you feel I accused you personally of providing misinformation. Should I have not directed my message to you? Should have addressed to All:? I only addressed it to you as the forum admin, nothing more. I regret that you feel aggrieved. Not sure I deserved your not so gentle replies. I really wasn't sure what to expect, but I guess I've learned a lesson. I think I will think twice about posting my opinions next time. Thank you and good evening. |
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