Jim, I'm a long-time resident who can attest that Asbury Park is not what you might think from reading posts here. Any web group like this which is "unmoderated" will have its share of invective and less than civil tone at time. In other groups I've joined, there are moderators who prevent anonymous membership, and in some cases require actual residency; the tone in those groups is much more civil; and the topics more enlightening than heated.
========Original Message======== Subj: [AsburyPark] My new neighbors? Date: 3/7/2007 4:47:52 P.M. Eastern Standard Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (mailto:[email protected]) Sent on: Folks, Couple of questions for you. I'm wondering what the purpose of this board is. I live in New York, and am considering buying a weekend house in AP. I signed up to the board to learn about the town, what's going on in terms of development, and to get an idea of the kinds of people who would be my neighbors. So far, I've heard some interesting development news, and some disgusting news about prostitutes vomitting blood. But I've mostly been disappointed to see the invectives and crankiness fly among people, whom (at least I thought) shared a common interest in making AP a good place to live--for everyone. Is the level of malevolence on this board a good indicator of what I'll find in the grocery store or on the boardwalk? I'm gorwing skeptical with every post I read. Any advice? Thank you. --Jim <BR><BR><BR>**************************************<BR> AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.
