Just an opinion

[Thomas]

I understand that this is a public forum and everyone is entitled to his, or her opinion, so I am giving mine, some may agree, some may not. I really don't have time to care.

Have some of the posts seen regularly on this forum gotten just plain ridiculous? "Can I wear my watch in the water? Do you wear your watch on one wrist during the week and the other wrist on weekends? Which watch should I buy, wear, take on vacation, keep, sell, trade, etc. Fist, or open hand for wrist shot? What watch was this or that celebrity wearing"? The list could go on and on, probably for days.

This used to be an informative, useful forum but lately a large percentage of the posts just leave me shaking my head in disbelief.

As mentioned above, just an opinion.

[rolexgiants]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I understand that this is a public forum and everyone is entitled to his, or her opinion, so I am giving mine, some may agree, some may not. I really don't have time to care.

Have some of the posts seen regularly on this forum gotten just plain ridiculous? "Can I wear my watch in the water? Do you wear your watch on one wrist during the week and the other wrist on weekends? Which watch should I buy, wear, take on vacation, keep, sell, trade, etc. Fist, or open hand for wrist shot? What watch was this or that celebrity wearing"? The list could go on and on, probably for days.

This used to be an informative, useful forum but lately a large percentage of the posts just leave me shaking my head in disbelief.

As mentioned above, just an opinion.

maybe u can help me.... i really have a big problem this time.... should i order chinese or italian food for dinner tonight???? thank you in advance...

[Lion]

Of course you are entitled to your opinion but this Forum is for entertainment value and we are all having fun. If you want a more serious conversation maybe checkout the technical section!!!
Have a great day.....

[Taffi Abernathy]

I agree with you, some of them seem so trite as to appear absurd, but if someone wants to ask a question, regardless of how lame it might seem, is that not their right?

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I really don't have time to care.

That nailed it in one.

The irony is that I've lost count of the number of complaints I've heard, just like the one in the first post.

[Brunotheboxer]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

maybe u can help me.... I really have a big problem this time.... Should i order chinese or italian food for dinner tonight???? Thank you in advance...

lol

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Taffi Abernathy

I agree with you, some of them seem so trite as to appear absurd, but if someone wants to ask a question, regardless of how lame it might seem, is that not their right?

I don't disagree, it is their right, as it it mine to answer their question, or give my own opinion. I just think people need to think before they post and in many instances they could answer their own question.

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

maybe u can help me.... i really have a big problem this time.... should i order chinese or italian food for dinner tonight???? thank you in advance...

What sounds good to you?

[Lion]

Thomas, for not having much fun you are hanging around for the replies!!!
Just an observation..... LOL!!!

[Jimbits76]

Hey I like my threads...

Now do I buy soldier toys or Star Wars Clone Wars figures for my 18 month old son when he reaches his 5th birthday?

J

[ijen0311]

Luckily, I can usually tell by the thread title that there is nothing to see there, and I can move on.

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Hey I like my threads...

Now do I buy soldier toys or Star Wars Clone Wars figures for my 18 month old son when he reaches his 5th birthday?

J

Clone Wars? You heathen.

[rolexgiants]

i have a feeling when i come back to this thread in a few hours i will see the letters BANNED under someones name... lol..lol..lol

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I don't disagree, it is their right, as it it mine to answer their question, or give my own opinion. I just think people need to think before they post and in many instances they could answer their own question.

That leaves me out in the cold. I can think......I can post......but, I can't do both at once. For baseball fans there is a Babe Ruth statement hidden in my reply.

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Lion

Thomas, for not having much fun you are hanging around for the replies!!!
Just an observation..... LOL!!!

Exactly, I wanted to see what type of responses this would generate.

I never said I wasn't having fun!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by rolexgiants

maybe u can help me.... i really have a big problem this time.... should i order chinese or italian food for dinner tonight???? thank you in advance...

Go Italian! I recommend the Chicken Marsala, and Canoles for dessert.

You're welcome!

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I understand that this is a public forum and everyone is entitled to his, or her opinion, so I am giving mine, some may agree, some may not. I really don't have time to care.

Have some of the posts seen regularly on this forum gotten just plain ridiculous? "Can I wear my watch in the water? Do you wear your watch on one wrist during the week and the other wrist on weekends? Which watch should I buy, wear, take on vacation, keep, sell, trade, etc. Fist, or open hand for wrist shot? What watch was this or that celebrity wearing"? The list could go on and on, probably for days.

This used to be an informative, useful forum but lately a large percentage of the posts just leave me shaking my head in disbelief.

As mentioned above, just an opinion.

Thomas,

I would hang around for a while before making such conclusions - I think there is a good mix of serious and light-hearted posts. Do we need to constantly be educated and enlightened in every post? Probably not. IMO, there is a good mix here. Besides, if you don't like the post - it is only one 'back' button away!

[Taffi Abernathy]

Originally Posted by Thomas

I don't disagree, it is their right, as it it mine to answer their question, or give my own opinion. I just think people need to think before they post and in many instances they could answer their own question.

This is wishful thinking and it won't alter reality. My advice to you is to be thankful you are a discerning person with a fair amount of cerebral wattage who can make the choice to respond or not to a given thread.

[diablojota]

I don't disagree. I think that there's a fair amount of nonsensical posts as of late in terms of questions. That said, I believe there is a saying of there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers. I have to admit, even though the questions are off, I would prefer people ask them. I try to get my students to ask even the stupid questions because my money is on another student having the same question. Thus, I can live with these questions, and if I don't like, I move on. I know that they will eventually no longer show up when I hit the New Posts button.

[Taffi Abernathy]

That said, I believe there is a saying of there are no stupid questions

Right, the same person who originated this expression also told me my butt really wasn't the size of Albania.

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by diablojota

I don't disagree. I think that there's a fair amount of nonsensical posts as of late in terms of questions. That said, I believe there is a saying of there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers. I have to admit, even though the questions are off, I would prefer people ask them. I try to get my students to ask even the stupid questions because my money is on another student having the same question. Thus, I can live with these questions, and if I don't like, I move on. I know that they will eventually no longer show up when I hit the New Posts button.

I agree. I teach a lot of foreign pilots who are getting their multi-engine rating, and I have learned, that with the language and cultural differences; there are no stupid questions.

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by diablojota

That said, I believe there is a saying of there are no stupid questions, only stupid answers.

You heard wrong, Frank - there are no stupid questions, only stupid people.

[Mosco]

Why can't I reply to the FOR SALE posts?

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Why can't I reply to the FOR SALE posts?

Because we said so.

[ratae1950]

Thomas, I can't agree with you. The Open Discussion Forum participants have helped me deal with many burning issues including: acne, flatulence,
divorce, the financial crisis, weight loss, weight gain, relationships, travel, what recipes to try, how/why not to have kids, how to raise kids, which is the best soccer/baseball/US football team, ED etc.,
For technical/watch specific info' try the Rolex General Discussion section...

[Mosco]

Originally Posted by Prince

Because we said so.

Is it a new rule or something?

[jdc]

tuck & hide'76, ScarletO'Hara 1957, myself and a few others will be pleased to hear that there are no stupid questions or stupid answers. Ignorance is bliss

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by Prince

Because we said so.

Allan, that's three words too many. Back to mod basic training with you!

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Mosco

Is it a new rule or something?

No. The rule has been posted for a long time. Seriously.

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by ratae1950

Thomas, I can't agree with you. The Open Discussion Forum participants have helped me deal with many burning issues including: acne, flatulence,
divorce, the financial crisis, weight loss, weight gain, relationships, travel, what recipes to try, how/why not to have kids, how to raise kids, which is the best soccer/baseball/US football team, ED etc.,
For technical/watch specific info' try the Rolex General Discussion section...

Speaking of which, Peter, when are you going to go bald? I believe that was next on our list.