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Wesley Crusher · 1 May 2014, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

There is an amazing amount of knowledge at TRF which can never be matched by pics on Instagram. The danger I see to TRF is that the people with the burning passion and knowledge eventually grows tired of "show a picture of your Rolex and used socks" threads and move on.

Or the "Is it safe to wear my Rolex while watching TV?" threads.

Passionata · 1 May 2014, 05:24 AM

No

antbkny · 1 May 2014, 05:38 AM

trf is where the cool kids hang out

iLLGT2 · 1 May 2014, 05:47 AM

One does not compete with the other IMO...

I have many many TRF friends on IG, but it doesn't stop us from coming here ;) just a mobile option

wantonebad · 1 May 2014, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capote

There is an amazing amount of knowledge at TRF which can never be matched by pics on Instagram. The danger I see to TRF is that the people with the burning passion and knowledge eventually grows tired of "show a picture of your Rolex and used socks" threads and move on.

That's inevitable, people move on, take breaks, get exasperated and or exasperate others it's the nature of internet forums. Add a bunch of humans to the same online community and see what happens... That's us!!

Soly20 · 1 May 2014, 07:13 AM

I love TRF and I don't think IG is a direct competition to it.

However, I have noticed that TRF has been very slow the past few months...any ideas?

wantonebad · 1 May 2014, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soly20

I love TRF and I don't think IG is a direct competition to it.

However, I have noticed that TRF has been very slow the past few months...any ideas?

No, but where you been?

Soly20 · 1 May 2014, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wantonebad

No, but where you been?

Hehe I have been all over Europe and Middle East. I am in a town next to Dubai right now, and TRF website is being super slow although other websites are just normal. It was the same when I was in London and Paris. IDK, maybe I just have to go back to the states!

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Rockrolex · 1 May 2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by james1787

I've never even been to twitter or instagram.

X2. Wouldn't touch them with a 10 ft. (3 m.) pole.

xlor · 1 May 2014, 08:06 AM

Instagram or twitter.. never tried or nor will probably .. TRF we will see as I am new to it. Thanks

Kingair · 1 May 2014, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Beats the hell out of me.

We often want to look at others as culprits when a good look in the mirror should keep us busy for a while (me included).
dP

Are you Dan ?

Dan Pierce . . . ?

The one and only . . .

Nice to see you back my fiend

HAGOne

Dan Pierce · 1 May 2014, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Are you Dan ?

Dan Pierce . . . ?

The one and only . . .

Nice to see you back my fiend

HAGOne

The world better hope there's only one.

Thanks, Marc.

dP

Kingair · 1 May 2014, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

The world better hope there's only one.

Thanks, Marc.

dP

Nice to see that you are back

We all missed you

HAGOne

Watchflair · 1 May 2014, 08:48 AM

I signed up on Instagram recently won't replace TRF though. My Instagram is watchflair

Knappo 1307 · 1 May 2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Jocke

No Instagram, no Facebook, no Twitter. I know where my friends is and it's not there.

This....

mtrunner · 3 May 2014, 07:44 PM

Instagram and Twitter has their place but totally different than TRF. I unfortunately have so much going on in life with work and a possible move that I have not had time to enjoy this fine community as much as I would like.

warren G. · 4 May 2014, 03:49 AM

I love Instagram, and Twitter for some quick news. But like everyone has already mention, TRF is safe, this community will be fine.

seand442 · 4 May 2014, 04:05 AM

Instagram and Twitter seem to both cater to the millennial, I need it now crowd. Not to knock any millennial who might be here, but getting the instant feedback about everything seems to be crucial, whether it be a watch or a picture of a burger or god knows what. I don't get it, but hey, it seems to be what all the cool kids are doing.

Rock · 6 May 2014, 11:12 AM

Seems to me that all the rest of that stuff is "look at me" based.
At least TRF is "look at me and my watch" based.

vman · 6 May 2014, 11:27 AM

TRF will stay. However the current forum design will be replaced. It is way too dated.

powerfunk · 6 May 2014, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vman

TRF will stay. However the current forum design will be replaced. It is way too dated.

Nah, it's vintage.

Boothroyd · 6 May 2014, 12:34 PM

Most traditional forums have suffered from an ultimate lack of participation. When you look at some of the topics, many of them had just about covered all the angles. New members would read old posts and threads, not so much post new content. Lead to a decline in a lot of internet forums.

That doesn't seem to be an issue when the subject is Rolex horology.

I could see the web hosting service that TRF resides on upgrading some things over time that may or may not be included in our experience here. Things like "who viewed my post", "what has this member read", look and feel, etc.

But I wager TRF will be going fine in another 10 years with minimal changes and a larger member base, assuming the mods and owner are willing to keep investing their time into it.

Am very thankful that they are!

East Bay Rider · 6 May 2014, 08:56 PM

A bit of a leading question IMO. They're obviously not direct competitors. That said I do enjoy Instagram for what it is. A light glimpse into the lives of interesting people - what they care to share publicly anyway.

1 May 2014, 05:24 AM	#32
Passionata "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: the girls Posts: 7,095	No __________________ Best George "Also remember that feet don't get fat and a watch will always speak volumes." Robert Johnston --------------------- newhttps://youtu.be/EljAF-uddhE new http://youtu.be/ZmpLoO1Q8eQ IG @passionata1

1 May 2014, 08:48 AM	#44
Watchflair 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Jim Location: Westchester NY Watch: Love em all Posts: 5,920	I signed up on Instagram recently won't replace TRF though. My Instagram is watchflair __________________ Remember what matters. Value everyday

4 May 2014, 03:49 AM	#47
warren G. "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Watch: Speedmaster 3861 Posts: 1,925	I love Instagram, and Twitter for some quick news. But like everyone has already mention, TRF is safe, this community will be fine. __________________ De gustibus non est disputandum.

4 May 2014, 04:05 AM	#48
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Instagram and Twitter seem to both cater to the millennial, I need it now crowd. Not to knock any millennial who might be here, but getting the instant feedback about everything seems to be crucial, whether it be a watch or a picture of a burger or god knows what. I don't get it, but hey, it seems to be what all the cool kids are doing. __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

6 May 2014, 11:12 AM	#49
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,850	Seems to me that all the rest of that stuff is "look at me" based. At least TRF is "look at me and my watch" based. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

1 May 2014, 05:38 AM	#33
antbkny "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Anthony Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Dblue Posts: 6,723	trf is where the cool kids hang out

1 May 2014, 05:47 AM	#34
iLLGT2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Martin Location: NY And FLA Watch: AP ROO Blue Scuba Posts: 2,695	One does not compete with the other IMO... I have many many TRF friends on IG, but it doesn't stop us from coming here ;) just a mobile option

1 May 2014, 07:13 AM	#36
Soly20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Soly Location: UK/US Watch: Rolex, AP, PP Posts: 3,089	I love TRF and I don't think IG is a direct competition to it. However, I have noticed that TRF has been very slow the past few months...any ideas?

1 May 2014, 08:06 AM	#40
xlor "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Real Name: Chuck Location: USA Watch: Cell Posts: 15	Instagram or twitter.. never tried or nor will probably .. TRF we will see as I am new to it. Thanks

3 May 2014, 07:44 PM	#46
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Instagram and Twitter has their place but totally different than TRF. I unfortunately have so much going on in life with work and a possible move that I have not had time to enjoy this fine community as much as I would like.

6 May 2014, 11:27 AM	#50
vman 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Capt Swerve Location: North Carolina Watch: less TV Posts: 2,230	TRF will stay. However the current forum design will be replaced. It is way too dated.

6 May 2014, 12:34 PM	#52
Boothroyd 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Daniel Location: Minneapolis, MN Watch: Wilsdorf(s) Posts: 10,259	Most traditional forums have suffered from an ultimate lack of participation. When you look at some of the topics, many of them had just about covered all the angles. New members would read old posts and threads, not so much post new content. Lead to a decline in a lot of internet forums. That doesn't seem to be an issue when the subject is Rolex horology. I could see the web hosting service that TRF resides on upgrading some things over time that may or may not be included in our experience here. Things like "who viewed my post", "what has this member read", look and feel, etc. But I wager TRF will be going fine in another 10 years with minimal changes and a larger member base, assuming the mods and owner are willing to keep investing their time into it. Am very thankful that they are! __________________ Explorer 214270 MK I/Datejust II Black 116300/Tudor Heritage Black Bay Black 79220N

6 May 2014, 08:56 PM	#53
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,074	A bit of a leading question IMO. They're obviously not direct competitors. That said I do enjoy Instagram for what it is. A light glimpse into the lives of interesting people - what they care to share publicly anyway. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

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