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Re: Is Getting Rid of Timeshares a Problem? (by Lance C.):

jlb wrote:

I'm asking to see if timeshare owners believe forums purporting to be a reliable source of information about timeshares should allow talk about the problem in getting rid of them.

Maybe you are having a tough time properly expressing yourself on an internet forum such as RedWeek. I am trying to understand your concern as well as trying to answer your question(s).

But again, if you scroll through forums that deal with timeshares such as this one ts4ms.com or tugbbs.com, you will see that there are many posts and threads dealing with the various problems in the timeshare industry. They include:

-resale and rental scams -sleazy timeshare sales people (and their presentations) -how to legally rescind (cancel) such a purchase -good and bad resorts -good and bad timeshare companies -should resorts be forced to take unwanted units back -charities, PCCs, Viking Ships, and law firms -what to do about units in a deceased person's will -how best to advertise your unit for rent or sale -how to get rid of your ownership as painlessly as possible

and many others.

There have been numerous discussions about these topics including the one that seems to concern you the most. More importantly, there have been people freely express both sides of the issues. The only censoring I see is if, as Phyl said, the poster exposes some ill-advised personal information, uses vile language, or tries to advertise.

If you want to talk about the issue you have with paying maintenance fees on a unit that you no longer want, or any other timeshare-related matter, go right ahead. Fire away.