Middletown Forum : If You Don't Participate http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ This is an XML content feed of; Middletown Forum : A Better Middletown : If You Don't Participate Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:07:18 +0000 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:50:13 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 10.12 360 www.middletownusa.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=6935 Middletown Forum http://middletownusa.com/images/blog-logo.jpg http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/ If You Don't Participate : VietVet: "There are those... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51081&title=if-you-dont-participate#51081 Author: VietVet
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Posted: Mar 15 2019 at 6:50pm

VietVet: "There are those who are content with demolishing half the city and leaving wide open "green spaces" with no indication on the horizon that those vacant lots will be rebuilt."

Just saw a story on Cincinnati's Channel 5 this evening. Seems the city of Madisonville has a number of vacant lots from demolished properties. They seem to be working on the issue as the story told us that they had a ceremony today for the new owners of low cost housing in that city. The homes were constructed in a style to fit into older neighborhoods (longer than wide with no side yards) and blend in with the older homes very nicely. The young couple who now own the home are helped with the affordable home concept. The city of Madisonville is helped with occupancy of a vacant lot and the income from property taxes that will be forthcoming. The older neighborhood is helped by the infusion of young homeowners living among long time residents and may aid in providing some vibrancy to the area. Seems like a winning situation for all involved.

Just wondering why Madisonville can find a solution to the "vacant lot" problem that occurs with rampant demolished properties but Middletown leaders seem to have no interest nor focus on the major amounts of vacant land in this city. Perhaps Middletown officials can contact Madisonville and learn how they succeeded. Given the long list of Middletown owned properties that I mentioned the other day, it would seem to me they would want to sell those properties with homes built on those properties for the purpose of gaining more revenue through taxes. Perhaps the city could donate the property with the provision there is a guarantee that the new owners would build a home and pay taxes for a selected amount of years. The city manager has talked about building housing stock in Middletown. Perhaps this is an opportunity for him to do so. ]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:50:13 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51081&title=if-you-dont-participate#51081 If You Don't Participate : Well—there seems to be enough... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51080&title=if-you-dont-participate#51080 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Mar 14 2019 at 10:35am

Well—there seems to be enough here to keep the naysayers curious and tuning in despite the efforts to bury this place lol. Most everyone local cares about the local govt and community. The intentionally controlled lack of bureaucratic info released, the closed council/admin discussions prior to meeting and legislating, and the lack of timely local news reporting has become a major factor.

I don’t think that anyone has stopped caring, though quite a few serious players/contributors over the last few decades have either passed on, moved away or simply quit donating and curtailed participation. + what has come from our younger, newer citizens has been somewhat underwhelming. No matter what everyone does or how many millions have been spent, local test results stay near the bottom(578 out of 608 districts state-wide?). Drugs, theft, vandalism and other crime is symptomatic of the local environment.

So—what should everyone( including house guy and mom) going to do, or should be doing additional to current, to improve the situation? Realistic discussion here would seem to be a positive...]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 10:35:58 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51080&title=if-you-dont-participate#51080 If You Don't Participate : You have a half a dozen guys here... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51077&title=if-you-dont-participate#51077 Author: Historic House Guy
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 12 2019 at 3:25pm

You have a half a dozen guys here who all agree and you all gang up on anyone with different views. Have fun with that.]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 15:25:59 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51077&title=if-you-dont-participate#51077 If You Don't Participate : I was referring mainly to Facebook... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51076&title=if-you-dont-participate#51076 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 07 2019 at 9:04am

I was referring mainly to Facebook groups.  The 28.5k membership one is called Middletown Talk.]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:04:29 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51076&title=if-you-dont-participate#51076 If You Don't Participate : middletownscouter:"There... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51075&title=if-you-dont-participate#51075 Author: VietVet
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 06 2019 at 3:43pm

middletownscouter:

"There are scores of facebook groups to discuss Middletown issues that are actively used on a daily basis. Some groups have as many as 25,800 members and get heavy traffic. I stopped counting at 50 different groups. And as a participant in several of these, the "other side of things" here in town is well represented."

Interesting scouter. The other sites I have investigated tend to discuss where you can buy the latest kid's clothes or where to get electric service for your home or the proverbial, "have you seen this lost dog" messages. Not much discussion about the city on the sites I have looked at. They seem to be the bulletin board type sites you refer to in your post. Where are these 25800 member sites that deal with Middletown discussion? The latest one I looked at was www.nextdoor.com which is more about providing the lost pet thing rather than discussion of the city.

Thank you for your information in advance. ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 15:43:11 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51075&title=if-you-dont-participate#51075 If You Don't Participate : VietVet wrote:mom, with all... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51074&title=if-you-dont-participate#51074 Author: middletownscouter
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 06 2019 at 12:35pm

Originally posted by VietVet VietVet wrote:

 mom, with all due respect, this site is the only option people have if they want to read the "other side of things" here in Middletown. 

There are scores of facebook groups to discuss Middletown issues that are actively used on a daily basis.  Some groups have as many as 25,800 members and get heavy traffic.  I stopped counting at 50 different groups.  And as a participant in several of these, the "other side of things" here in town is well represented.

I like this site, have been here for many years, and will continue to do so.  John is awesome for providing this forum and keeping it around, no doubt about it.  But this bulletin board site, like so many others similar to it, are seeing dwindling use due to the advent of the age of social media and Web 2.0.  There's less and less of a need for a separate site when it can easily be a page or a group on facebook, or a thread on Twitter, or Instagram, Snapchat, Reddit, etc.

It isn't that people are no longer discussing either side of the issues in our town, they're just not doing it here as much anymore.
]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:35:30 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51074&title=if-you-dont-participate#51074 If You Don't Participate : Tough season for businesses everywhere,... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51073&title=if-you-dont-participate#51073 Author: spiderjohn
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Posted: Mar 06 2019 at 11:52am

Tough season for businesses everywhere, and no hot topics here(possible jail closing?). Outside of last weekend, the whole town is quiet. Credit to the downtowners for creating a happening event last weekend though!

No, mom--this site pretty much mirrors our community, for what it is worth....

We all care--simply not much that we can do about a lot of things

Watch out for potholes!!!]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:52:45 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51073&title=if-you-dont-participate#51073 If You Don't Participate : middiemom wrote:“Dead site... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51072&title=if-you-dont-participate#51072 Author: VietVet
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 06 2019 at 9:28am

Originally posted by middiemom middiemom wrote:

“Dead site lives”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 This site is like a patient on a ventilator whose family cannot just let go. It’s time. Pull the plug.
PLEASE run for council, Bob, please.🙏🏻



mom, with all due respect, this site is the only option people have if they want to read the "other side of things" here in Middletown. If not for this site, the only sources they have are the Journal and the news from the city building occupants. That is obviously one-sided and favors their agenda. It would be the same as removing FOX News and giving the people only the MSNBC and CNN side of things which lean heavily on the Democratic platforms. It would be a dis-service to not offer conflicting viewpoints and let the viewer decide what side the believe. Surely you are not suggesting we discontinue the opposing side offered here and only rely on what comes from the city building are you? Giving people choices (in this case, informational sources, is inherent in a democracy isn't it? By wishing this site to go away, you are supporting the idea of denying people of this city choices for their information aren't you? Why would you want to do that unless you happen to want total control of what occurs in this city, which is how the city leaders operate. If so, you are no better than the clowns who run this city and who have helped drive it into the ground. Nothing to be proud of if that is the case. You are promoting a lack of choice and favoring the city propaganda by wanting this site to go away. Isn't providing a platform for debate more healthy for this city or do you prefer dictatorships? ]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 09:28:47 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51072&title=if-you-dont-participate#51072 If You Don't Participate : “Dead site lives”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51071&title=if-you-dont-participate#51071 Author: middiemom
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 06 2019 at 8:37am

“Dead site lives”. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 This site is like a patient on a ventilator whose family cannot just let go. It’s time. Pull the plug.
PLEASE run for council, Bob, please.🙏🏻

]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2019 08:37:22 +0000 http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51071&title=if-you-dont-participate#51071 If You Don't Participate : Nice play. Nice play, John.Interesting... http://www.middletownusa.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6935&PID=51070&title=if-you-dont-participate#51070 Author: buddhalite
Subject: 6935
Posted: Mar 05 2019 at 9:15pm

Nice play.  Nice play, John.

Interesting though that people take the time to comment on a dead site that the site is dead.  And people read that the site is dead - and the dead site lives.

Sometimes, just sometimes, silence speaks louder than words.
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