So you really think it's a good thing that we, as an HOA, are still on the hook for all of the vacant homes. I realize that that's only for 90 days after inactivity, but add it up. It's still a lot of money that could be going to other things that people are always bitching about wanting here, like a pool or a REAL dog park.

Besides, it also takes the choice out of it for anyone who wants to go for a different provider. Isn't that Socialism when you're forced to have the same services? I thought all the people around here were supposed to be against Socialism, if they even know what it means. If we're going to have to have the same internet provider, who's to say the HOA can't force us to use the same lawn service or any other services? I'm sure luckyfish would love to get a similar no bid contract that Qwest got.

As we also saw last time, there is no recourse for those of us for whom Qwest never worked. They had absolutely no motivation for coming out and fixing it, as we were still obligated to give them money either way.

I think you'd be singing a different tune if you were being forced to pay for a service that you didn't particularly want. How about you think of others for a change?