Monroe Chat

No you were not, but you also seem to have missed the entire point. The only offense I take to it is that people continually criticize the whole thing and wonder why they went underground. Who wants to take the never ending line of criticism's that comes for volunteering time to help do a community event that thousands of people will hopefully enjoy.

There is no information on the web site because none was furnished. What happens Saturday has nothing to do with a website, and everything to do with people. People who at their core no matter what flaws they are perceived to have, came together to do something for you and your neighbors and the kids down the street and everyone who wants to participate. Yes it would have been great to have a kick ass website but funding and having an event given what they were handed was more important to them. Still they are criticized, still they are slammed for petty issues that will be moot when the first kid screams in joy or the first family memory of the day is created. My point, I don't care what the web site looks like, I care that four people have taken on a task and are working to see it through. I can appreciate your comments about the web site, but it really has no bearing on the work they have done. Everything was put in a priority order and the website was not on the list.

lastly if you go to control panel up top, click board preferences and select the subsilver theme, the buttons will work so you can edit your posts, but the chat wont work, an obvious flaw in the design and very user unfriendly but we just live with it because it's the thought that counts, not the software.

No offense taken to any of your comments and I hope you feel the same. I would just like to see those who have worked so hard at least get some respect for what they have done, that's all.

ADH wrote:Bob, I am fairly certain I am not the one that came on here yesterday and replied to a post that was from June 5. I was replying to a post that was written to me, plain and simple.

No one is throwing rocks at anyone. I stated a fact. A website that has outdated information (or no information) on it is useless. Fact. If you take offense to that, I'm not sure what to tell you.

I'm not even sure who you are referring to when you say "they" in conjunction with the website.

By the way, my opinion on the website has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that my company develops websites. I don't care at all that we did not do the site. I am sure it saved me from many headaches.

As a person from a generation that uses the internet for virtually everything, I would have the same opinion whether this was my job or not.

I think the event was great last year, and am sure it will be this year too. I also think that everyone who volunteers their time to make it a success is wonderful for doing so. Do not assume my opinion of the website has any correlation to my opinion of the actual event.

Lastly, in response to "submitting my design to see if 'they' accept it" aren't you the one in charge of the website? Or has that been passed on to someone else since we last discussed it?

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I cannot edit an existing post here.

I can't agree that the website couldn't help to make the event an even bigger success, but am certain it will be successful nonetheless. I was just replying to a post made by someone else about the content on the website. My last post about it prior to that was on June 5, I believe.

My intent is not to bash anyone in particular about the website, but I do wish that it could be or would be utilized to its full potential. I think the committee members and community could get a lot of use out of it and hope that next year we see that happen.

I wish nothing but absolute success for the event and I will be there to enjoy it (and to "work" for an hour ). Again, I think the committee members that spend their time making this event what it is are wonderful for doing so.

I think I see sponsership for the website ..... to help revamp it.

This was offered in the past.

She is correct Kolby, it just could not get put together within the time frame allowed at that time.

As Bob mentioned, it is not necessarily the person designing or updating the website. That person cannot update the site if they are not given the up-to-date information. I understand that there were priorities and this one was not at the top. As I said, I just hope that this will be something that is worked on in the future, as it could be a big asset for everyone involved.

Lots of people here,
plenty to do so everyone please stop by.

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Just got back from there and will probably head back up later - despite the rain, there were a lot of people and everyone was having a good time!

Is the Parade still gonna happen?

Excellent! - Us Patey's are looking at being there today (and excited about it!) - possibly looking at some firework action

As a Family we didn't go to the park until fireworks time - had some fun and hoopla at Home.

I thought I heard/read that the fireworks were at 10pm, foolishly I should not have assumed because I was incorrect - it does say dark on the website ! BUT we were still able to see them and I'm most thankful for that, my Children adore fireworks

I hope everyone had a super day of celebrations !!

NB: Another huge Thank you to all involved, I can only imagine the endeavor, with such effort and dedication - Thank you very much!