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WS9D · 20 May 2018, 06:56 AM

But as of late, the threads are killing me. Facebook used to be cool, then it just turned into a bunch of political bs news stories....I've only been around these parts for a few years, but TRF has morphed into a valuation, I hope my Rolex will be the next big collectable thing when it's discontinued, I have inside unconfirmed "official" info, blah blah blah blah.....

WHAT HAPPEN TO THE DAYS WHEN PEOPLE WERE ON HERE JUST TO ENJOY WATCHES? Share what they bought, compliment someone on their new incoming, discuss the pros and cons of a new reference, give pointers about Rolex I would have never known had I not joined like the proper GMT hand stack.

I know, many of you are thinking, "well stop logging in then." You know what, lately, I haven't been. I remember the days when I would log on first thing in the morning, spend an hour drinking coffee reading the threads, looking at the incomings. Now I log on and briefly scan over all of the "it's official" or the "it's collectable even though there's 500,000 of them" or you name it....

Social media has ruined rolex for me just like it has ruined everything else in life I enjoy. Oh well. I guess times are changing and I'm just not changing as fast.

My $.02. Stepping down from the soapbox....Had to vent.

Etschell · 20 May 2018, 06:58 AM

well i can say perhaps you should read my interviews as referenced in my signature.

i dont mind all the thread diversity. keeps it interesting for me. now rolex supply is no fun right now but that has little to do with the forum.

AK797 · 20 May 2018, 06:59 AM

You can be more selective, there is still a lot of traffic on this forum, still the leading one on luxury watches, so don't have to be so defeatist and dramatic... like many who ruin SM.

superstarmar · 20 May 2018, 07:11 AM

I had a similar thread just a little while back ...
I understand... One just has to lighten up a bit ...
It’s a Motley Crue on this site around here ...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=594417

WS9D · 20 May 2018, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superstarmar

I had a similar thread just a little while back ...
I understand... One just has to lighten up a bit ...
It’s a Motley Crue on this site around here ...

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=594417

Your original post in your mentioned thread is spot on....Yet others will call me ridiculous....

superdog · 20 May 2018, 07:13 AM

This is ridiculous.

What are you looking to get out of posting this?

You don’t like it? Move on.

WS9D · 20 May 2018, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

This is ridiculous.

What are you looking to get out of posting this?

You don’t like it? Move on.

So it's ridiculous I post my thoughts about how TRF has changed?

It's ridiculous I can't vent without BS comments like yours.

I'm looking for some of the BS post to stop...It has become a bit ridiculous lately....Some order to be restored within the force....I know may others probably feel the same as me.

Move on? Apparently you didn't read my whole post. All good..

Enjoy the all the "official my un-confirmed discontinued watch is going to be worth millions" threads....

superdog · 20 May 2018, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

So it's ridiculous I post my thoughts about how TRF has changed?

It's ridiculous I can't vent without BS comments like yours.

I'm looking for some of the BS post to stop...It has become a bit ridiculous lately....Some order to be restored within the force....I know may others probably feel the same as me.

Move on? Apparently you didn't read my whole post. All good..

Enjoy the all the "official my un-confirmed discontinued watch is going to be worth millions" threads....

Has it changed? Or have you?

People have been the same since the dawn of time. There is noise everywhere.

Social media has ruined Rolex did you? Just like everything else in life that you enjoy? Really?

Are you even reading what you wrote?

Man up. I’m personally annoyed 17 times a day at the BS the world has to provide. Social media simply shines a light at what has always been.

Again, man up. You going to post something for all to view and comment on, expect that some of the responses you get will be unsavory.

And if you don’t like it, challenge it, or move on to something you do like.

WS9D · 20 May 2018, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Has it changed? Or have you?

People have been the same since the dawn of time. There is noise everywhere.

Social media has ruined Rolex did you? Just like everything else in life that you enjoy? Really?

Are you even reading what you wrote?

Man up. I’m personally annoyed 17 times a day at the BS the world has to provide. Social media simply shines a light at what has always been.

Again, man up. You going to post something for all to view and comment on, expect that some of the responses you get will be unsavory.

And if you don’t like it, challenge it, or move on to something you do like.

Man up?? Lol smh

Dude this is online stuff. I vented frustrations and your taking personal. Listen to your own words.

Man up, move on over my venting...

superdog · 20 May 2018, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

Man up?? Lol smh

Dude this is online stuff. I vented frustrations and your taking personal. Listen to your own words.

Man up, move on over my venting...

Move on, or challenge it is what I said.

I’m challenging it.

Exactly, it’s online stuff. It’s a watch forum. Not a big deal.

You see me as taking it personal. I’m actually trying to help.

DARK_KNIGHT · 6 July 2018, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

So it's ridiculous I post my thoughts about how TRF has changed?

It's ridiculous I can't vent without BS comments like yours.

I'm looking for some of the BS post to stop...It has become a bit ridiculous lately....Some order to be restored within the force....I know may others probably feel the same as me.

Move on? Apparently you didn't read my whole post. All good..

Enjoy the all the "official my un-confirmed discontinued watch is going to be worth millions" threads....

Sigh....... Tisk tisk....... Since I have been a member , the things you are complaining about have existed.

Looking at a decade !!

This is still the best place to discuss all issues of fine timepieces, bar none. Just read the posts you like and ignore the ones you don't ......

In the grand scheme of things - it's a privilege to be a member and share the burden of owing fine timepieces

Rolexavidfan · 20 May 2018, 07:38 AM

I try to select the thread that I read and contribute to the discussion. I also try to start my thread that I believe can have a good discussion. However, not all of my thread has been well received but that’s ok. I move on and read the next thread.

1st amg · 20 May 2018, 07:47 AM

Oh boy, this could go sideways.

superstarmar · 20 May 2018, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rolexavidfan

I try to select the thread that I read and contribute to the discussion. I also try to start my thread that I believe can have a good discussion. However, not all of my thread has been well received but that’s ok. I move on and read the next thread.

Yeah , same here ...

AzPaul · 20 May 2018, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

I've only been around these parts for a few years, but TRF has morphed into a valuation, I hope my Rolex will be the next big collectable thing when it's discontinued, I have inside unconfirmed "official" info,

Which watch? What exactly have you heard?

Laszlo · 20 May 2018, 07:56 AM

I think what Seth was saying is that if you're not engaged just find another place that'll give you what you're looking for. For me, I just ignore the noise. I find TRF an amazing community full of color. Regardless of watches or not.

TheVTCGuy · 20 May 2018, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I think what Seth was saying is that if you're not engaged just find another place that'll give you what you're looking for. For me, I just ignore the noise. I find TRF an amazing community full of color. Regardless of watches or not.

Yeah, I agree. If you find a thead with a title that you believe un-interesting or even ridiculous, then move on. Open disucssion is exactly that, a diverse, OPEN DISCUSSION forum.

superstarmar · 20 May 2018, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ks6pd

Your original post in your mentioned thread is spot on....Yet others will call me ridiculous....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laszlo

I think what Seth was saying is that if you're not engaged just find another place that'll give you what you're looking for. For me, I just ignore the noise. I find TRF an amazing community full of color. Regardless of watches or not.

If your looking for laughs and some members sticking
their foot in their mouth this is the place ... Amongst other
great threads and exciting educational info ...

One stop shop !!!!

DeeTee · 20 May 2018, 08:07 AM

It was bad for a few months with the Rolex price rants, but it’s smoothed out and getting back to normal.

The Patek forum sucks now with never ending aquanaut and nautilus threads crying about trying to get one for MSRP when nobody wanted one a year or two ago. Same for the 15202.

tyler1980 · 20 May 2018, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeTee

It was bad for a few months with the Rolex price rants, but it’s smoothed out and getting back to normal.

The Patek forum sucks now with never ending aquanaut and nautilus threads crying about trying to get one for MSRP when nobody wanted one a year or two ago. Same for the 15202.

you are not wrong, however its almost exclusively brand new members or new to the brand people stopping by for 5 minutes to get help and then leaving again. I get more upset about feeling used than the fact they are asking the question.

Ill help anyone if i can, but im burned with just joined people and their hit and runs.

Brew · 20 May 2018, 08:08 AM

The watches sit at kind of a sweet spot, where they attract all sorts of posters for all sorts of reasons. I gather these reasons (and posters) come and go, perhaps like fashion. The threads seem to be a reflection of that fashionable diversity.

GB-man · 20 May 2018, 08:13 AM

^Larry’s boxer is the only good thing in this thread.

Brew · 20 May 2018, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

^Larry’s boxer is the only good thing in this thread.

Thanks, that's Koda, an excellent watch dog.

goin camping · 20 May 2018, 09:34 AM

OP, I understand your position. Remember though how the prices have risen over the years.

My first Rolex was $3,200 and my latest $12K. Many here do not dabble at the low end where I do. So if I worry about value I can only imagine what others who buy much higher grades than I do also have a care about value.

Is it a topic to obsess over? Probably not, but at those values I can readily understand why someone might.

antbkny · 20 May 2018, 09:35 AM

The boxer is pretty awesome

Brew · 20 May 2018, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbkny

The boxer is pretty awesome

Thanks. In his full glory ....

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antbkny · 21 May 2018, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brew

Thanks. In his full glory ....

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T4ME · 23 May 2018, 11:20 AM

[QUOTE=Brew;8596203]Thanks. In his full glory ....

The dog looks impressive and so do the speakers

DARK_KNIGHT · 6 July 2018, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antbkny

The boxer is pretty awesome

Thread hijack!!!! I love it!!!!!

codecow · 20 May 2018, 08:34 AM

I for one hope to find out if the BLNR is cancelled.

20 May 2018, 06:56 AM	#1
WS9D "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Steve Location: Shasta Watch: es..More Watches! Posts: 2,415	I used to love TRF, just like I used to love Facebook... But as of late, the threads are killing me. Facebook used to be cool, then it just turned into a bunch of political bs news stories....I've only been around these parts for a few years, but TRF has morphed into a valuation, I hope my Rolex will be the next big collectable thing when it's discontinued, I have inside unconfirmed "official" info, blah blah blah blah..... WHAT HAPPEN TO THE DAYS WHEN PEOPLE WERE ON HERE JUST TO ENJOY WATCHES? Share what they bought, compliment someone on their new incoming, discuss the pros and cons of a new reference, give pointers about Rolex I would have never known had I not joined like the proper GMT hand stack. I know, many of you are thinking, "well stop logging in then." You know what, lately, I haven't been. I remember the days when I would log on first thing in the morning, spend an hour drinking coffee reading the threads, looking at the incomings. Now I log on and briefly scan over all of the "it's official" or the "it's collectable even though there's 500,000 of them" or you name it.... Social media has ruined rolex for me just like it has ruined everything else in life I enjoy. Oh well. I guess times are changing and I'm just not changing as fast. My $.02. Stepping down from the soapbox....Had to vent.

20 May 2018, 06:58 AM	#2
Etschell "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL Watch: platinum sub Posts: 15,884	well i can say perhaps you should read my interviews as referenced in my signature. i dont mind all the thread diversity. keeps it interesting for me. now rolex supply is no fun right now but that has little to do with the forum. __________________ If you wind it, they will run. 25 or 6 to 4.

20 May 2018, 07:13 AM	#6
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	This is ridiculous. What are you looking to get out of posting this? You don’t like it? Move on. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

20 May 2018, 07:38 AM	#12
Rolexavidfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Har Location: Tukwila, WA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,571	I try to select the thread that I read and contribute to the discussion. I also try to start my thread that I believe can have a good discussion. However, not all of my thread has been well received but that’s ok. I move on and read the next thread. __________________ Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Rolex Go for the timepiece you love. You will save more. ...

20 May 2018, 07:56 AM	#16
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	I think what Seth was saying is that if you're not engaged just find another place that'll give you what you're looking for. For me, I just ignore the noise. I find TRF an amazing community full of color. Regardless of watches or not. __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

20 May 2018, 06:59 AM	#3
AK797 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Neil Location: UK Watch: ing ships roll in Posts: 59,369	You can be more selective, there is still a lot of traffic on this forum, still the leading one on luxury watches, so don't have to be so defeatist and dramatic... like many who ruin SM.

20 May 2018, 07:11 AM	#4
superstarmar Banned Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: In Motion Watch: my wrist presence Posts: 7,436	I had a similar thread just a little while back ... I understand... One just has to lighten up a bit ... It’s a Motley Crue on this site around here ... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=594417

20 May 2018, 07:47 AM	#13
1st amg 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 10,410	Oh boy, this could go sideways.

20 May 2018, 08:07 AM	#19
DeeTee "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Los Angeles Watch: Netflix Posts: 3,978	It was bad for a few months with the Rolex price rants, but it’s smoothed out and getting back to normal. The Patek forum sucks now with never ending aquanaut and nautilus threads crying about trying to get one for MSRP when nobody wanted one a year or two ago. Same for the 15202.

20 May 2018, 08:08 AM	#21
Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	The watches sit at kind of a sweet spot, where they attract all sorts of posters for all sorts of reasons. I gather these reasons (and posters) come and go, perhaps like fashion. The threads seem to be a reflection of that fashionable diversity.

20 May 2018, 08:13 AM	#22
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	^Larry’s boxer is the only good thing in this thread. __________________

20 May 2018, 09:34 AM	#24
goin camping "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Real Name: Milo Location: Mojave Desert Posts: 922	OP, I understand your position. Remember though how the prices have risen over the years. My first Rolex was $3,200 and my latest $12K. Many here do not dabble at the low end where I do. So if I worry about value I can only imagine what others who buy much higher grades than I do also have a care about value. Is it a topic to obsess over? Probably not, but at those values I can readily understand why someone might.

20 May 2018, 09:35 AM	#25
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	The boxer is pretty awesome

23 May 2018, 11:20 AM	#28
T4ME "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: USA Posts: 670	[QUOTE=Brew;8596203]Thanks. In his full glory .... The dog looks impressive and so do the speakers

20 May 2018, 08:34 AM	#30
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,197	I for one hope to find out if the BLNR is cancelled.

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