Susan Feels Really Peeved Over Abuse

We previously discussed the Flock Camera situation and how the contract was nearly finalized, despite the opposition from the owners.

Upon receiving the email from the owner regarding the proposed Flock System, many owners took to the local Facebook Group. I should clarify that there are multiple Facebook Groups involved, which is a separate issue altogether.

In one of these Facebook Groups, specifically the one managed by John Shea, the sitting Vice President of the POA at that time, posts opposing the Cameras resulted in the removal of owners. This Facebook Group seems to be utilized to manipulate the narrative.

Previously, some owners expressed their frustration with the authoritarian and hypocritical manner in which the sitting Vice President was managing a Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/434498493420644/) that was meant for open community discussions. Consequently, another Facebook Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/3474443259503500) was established. It is noteworthy that the original Facebook Group, overseen by John Pottymouth, also known as John Shea, the now former Vice President of the POA, permitted anyone to join and engage in discussions about POA matters; it was not restricted solely to property owners. In contrast, the newly created Facebook Group makes significant efforts to verify all members to ensure they are property owners within the Association before granting them access.

Now, why do I bring up the Facebook Groups? Because the moment I began posting or commenting about my opposition, a large number of long-time property owners attacked my character, intelligence, and appearance; these individuals were among the Board of Directors’ most ardent supporters, including the Vice President himself and his spouse. Any expression of disappointment, frustration, or anger—ANY form of sentiment that did not align with praise for the Board of Directors or Property Management—was met with intense backlash.

I have never witnessed adults behaving in such a manner simply for opposing something within a community, and to have this behavior endorsed by the Board of Directors was shocking!

Stay tuned for tomorrow, when we will begin discussing the ‘Community Watch,’ a term I use very loosely, as it seemed to function more like a vigilante group.