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Old 12 April 2012, 09:55 AM   #1
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Disappearing members

I understand the process involved in the banning of someone, but what has occurred when a member and their postings just disappear. In the thread started by odie2355 (he's banned and the thread is closed) two other posters, Thinkbachs and Blue Rocket and their postings just disappeared. Did they just take their marbles and go home in a huff (stop being members and this caused their posts to disappear) or have they done something so wrong that we do not even acknowlege their existence? Personally I like the shaming effect that the word "banned" has when it's under someone's name.

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Old 12 April 2012, 09:57 AM   #2
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mods removed their posts probably to help cool down the thread

banning and post deleting are two different acts by the mods
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Old 12 April 2012, 10:06 AM   #3
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No, I think they were banned and the posts removed by a moderator because of the content. From what I read, there wasn't anything really inflammatory (at least in the ThinkBachs posts). When it comes to any topic, I think it's informative to have input from the other side of any topic.

As much as we may not want to acknowledge things that we disagree with, there is at least some commonality that can be appreciated. He did bring up a good point about the effort they put into sharing their knowledge to police eBay, and protect unsuspecting buyers from falling for fake watches. If some can't find anything positive about what they do, there is at least that much.

After some more thought, I can understand that in the long run it is better to keep the forum free from those who are not dedicated Rolex Fans.
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Old 12 April 2012, 10:25 AM   #4
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No, I think they were banned and the posts removed by a moderator because of the content. From what I read, there wasn't anything really inflammatory (at least in the ThinkBachs posts). When it comes to any topic, I think it's informative to have input from the other side of any topic.

As much as we may not want to acknowledge things that we disagree with, there is at least some commonality that can be appreciated. He did bring up a good point about the effort they put into sharing their knowledge to police eBay, and protect unsuspecting buyers from falling for fake watches. If some can't find anything positive about what they do, there is at least that much.

After some more thought, I can understand that in the long run it is better to keep the forum free from those who are not dedicated Rolex Fans.
Your last sentence was the saving grace.....just....for now.

Trf has a zero tolerance policy for (as has been brilliantly put above by Paul) "fake fanboys"...

They can stay on their sites and post about their crap looking real all they want. But they just keep on coming on here.....

They're existence on here was removed....hence the deleted posts.

This is a site for genuine people, with a genuine passion for genuine watches (or in the fake lovers terms: "gen")

End of story
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Old 12 April 2012, 11:21 PM   #5
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Your last sentence was the saving grace.....just....for now.

Trf has a zero tolerance policy for (as has been brilliantly put above by Paul) "fake fanboys"...

They can stay on their sites and post about their crap looking real all they want. But they just keep on coming on here.....

They're existence on here was removed....hence the deleted posts.

This is a site for genuine people, with a genuine passion for genuine watches (or in the fake lovers terms: "gen")

End of story
Dalip,
this post made me feel all warm and fuzzy

thanks for your continued tireless efforts along with the rest of the mods.
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Old 12 April 2012, 10:13 AM   #6
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Trolls, Spammers and Fake Fanboys.

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Old 12 April 2012, 10:22 AM   #7
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Reload.

I think maybe you missed one or two.

May be nothing, but my bs meter is still picking up signals.
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Old 12 April 2012, 10:35 AM   #8
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Wow, asked a question, ate dinner, and the question is answered. Thank you
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Old 12 April 2012, 12:23 PM   #9
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Paul and Dalip very will said! A thank you goes out to all the mod's for keeping this place safe!
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Old 12 April 2012, 11:14 PM   #10
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That's why I love this site. You can't fool anyone here on fakes.. Many things I needed to know I have learned here..

Anyway OT

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Old 12 April 2012, 11:27 PM   #11
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trf is a very sweet place to discuss these fine timepieces.

the moderation keeps it clean and simple, like a tidy magazine or news article
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Old 13 April 2012, 12:09 AM   #12
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trf is a very sweet place to discuss these fine timepieces.

the moderation keeps it clean and simple, like a tidy magazine or news article
This.

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Old 13 April 2012, 12:48 AM   #13
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Nice answer Dalip!
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Old 13 April 2012, 04:20 AM   #14
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I liked the posts. It was fun to see someone make a fool of themselves.
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