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Prince · 10 June 2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

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

Sorry, James. I'll try to be more succinct from now on!

Gedanken · 10 June 2009, 02:37 AM

Good.

Mosco · 10 June 2009, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

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

Allan - I know this very well - just thought I'd give an example of a stupid question!

Prince · 10 June 2009, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

Good.

Prince · 10 June 2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Allan - I know this very well - just thought I'd give an example of a stupid question!

And I gave an example of how we deal with answering all the stupid questions, Greg!

redshirt1957 · 10 June 2009, 02:44 AM

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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...

Glad to be of some help.

ratae1950 · 10 June 2009, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

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

Unfortunately that milestone had already past before I discovered TRF.

Any tips on hair restoration anyone?

ratae1950 · 10 June 2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Glad to be of some help.

Thats right but the ED regimen you suggested doesn't seem to be giving me a lift....

Are you sure it works?

Jimbits76 · 10 June 2009, 03:39 AM

I'm still awaiting advice concerning my preemptive toy buying.

There are nerds in basements throughout the world wanting to know the final decision...

Do I sense a poll coming?

J

mfer · 10 June 2009, 03:41 AM

My all time fav is "Is Rolex an Investment?"

JJ Irani · 10 June 2009, 03:43 AM

Okay, guys......who wants to read a stupid post from me?

Wait.....don't answer that!!

Prince · 10 June 2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Okay, guys......who wants to read a stupid post from me?

Do we have a choice, JJ?

JJ Irani · 10 June 2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Prince

Do we have a choice, JJ?

Hey, "Quick Draw McGraw", read the second line!!

Jimbits76 · 10 June 2009, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Okay, guys......who wants to read a stupid post from me?

Wait.....don't answer that!!

Why ask...for 50,000 others you bleeding haven't!!!!!!!

:bangh ead:

J

Prince · 10 June 2009, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Hey, "Quick Draw McGraw", read the second line!!

Sorry, JJ. MUCH too late!!!

B Square · 10 June 2009, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Gedanken

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

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Originally Posted by Prince

And I gave an example of how we deal with answering all the stupid questions, Greg!

Now I'm so confused

Am I stupid or are my questions stupid? Never mind, my wife just told me it was both

Prince · 10 June 2009, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by B Square

...Never mind, my wife just told me it was both

And she is always right, don't ya know!

KJacques · 10 June 2009, 04:13 AM

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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

Neither. Old star wars characters.

DSJ · 10 June 2009, 04:13 AM

I was hoping JJ would get dragged into this thread.

Seriously, which hand do I use to read the hour, which hand reads the second? Why are there 4 hands on my Explorer II? When the little hand is between the triangle and bubble, and the red hand with the triangle marker is pointing at "MADE" near the bottom of the dial, what time is it? Was the little hand made by Mercedes Benz for Rolex? How is a "Superlative Chronometer" better than a Chronometer?

Mosco · 10 June 2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I was hoping JJ would get dragged into this thread.

Seriously, which hand do I use to read the hour, which hand reads the second? Why are there 4 hands on my Explorer II? When the little hand is between the triangle and bubble, and the red hand with the triangle marker is pointing at "MADE" near the bottom of the dial, what time is it? Was the little hand made by Mercedes Benz for Rolex? How is a "Superlative Chronometer" better than a Chronometer?

David, you're silly!

pz93c · 10 June 2009, 04:39 AM

Clone Wars, Jim.

Jimbits76 · 10 June 2009, 05:12 AM

We have James saying no Clone wars

Kevin saying Old S.W

Brian saying Clone Wars.

I'm confused but I bet not as confused as Bubbsy...he's busy finking "Whas a Clonewar?"

J

ijen0311 · 10 June 2009, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DSJ

I was hoping JJ would get dragged into this thread.

Seriously, which hand do I use to read the hour, which hand reads the second? Why are there 4 hands on my Explorer II? When the little hand is between the triangle and bubble, and the red hand with the triangle marker is pointing at "MADE" near the bottom of the dial, what time is it? Was the little hand made by Mercedes Benz for Rolex? How is a "Superlative Chronometer" better than a Chronometer?

I need the answers David! Don't leave me hanging!

KJacques · 10 June 2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbits76

We have James saying no Clone wars

Kevin saying Old S.W

Brian saying Clone Wars.

I'm confused but I bet not as confused as Bubbsy...he's busy finking "Whas a Clonewar?"

J

Don't you know that we have to influence our kids with our interests so that we have someone to talk to about it after everyone else wants to clonk us on the head?

Goodwatch · 10 June 2009, 06:28 AM

I will give my opinion. (But if you don't have time to care, why did you start this thread in the first place?). TRF is different from other fora in many ways. Being off-topic is not considered a crime and sure, that sometimes leads to threads that topic-wise seem meaningless but through their absurdness are a source of fun to many. That alone gives those threads meaning.

The questions that you referred to are tolerated because of several reasons. The question at hand maybe very valid from the newbies' point of view. There are fora that deal with those questions following a different approach. "Have you read the FAQ already?". Or sometimes a downright harsh slap on the wrist for being so ignorant. That is one way to deal with it. A bit intimidating. I personally don't like this.

Applying heavy-handed moderation is not the TRF way but believe me, when it IS applied there's a very good reason for this. Don't get me wrong, I sometimes grit my teeth if someone asks for the 1435th time what polishing cloth to use but that still is no reason to cut off that person just above the knees.

And then there's the incredible self-policing and self-healing capability of this forum. If someone's deliberately playing the fool in an attempt to aggravate the others, our members will put that person in his or her place. And the MOD crew will escort that person to the door if necessary.

So yes, it sometimes can be a bit annoying but dealing with this the way we do has made this forum into a people place, not an 'I'm holier than thou' place.

Should I put my watch crown up or crown down before I go to sleep?

Mosco · 10 June 2009, 06:51 AM

Frans,

Well said!

The 'outro' made me LOL... scared my cat....

Goodwatch · 10 June 2009, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Frans,

Well said!

The 'outro' made me LOL... scared my cat....

Mmmm, that makes me think about the way you laugh

Lion · 10 June 2009, 06:55 AM

Frans, Thanx for setting the record straight!!!
As for your watch wear it to bed at night.....

Goodwatch · 10 June 2009, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Frans, Thanx for setting the record straight!!!
As for your watch wear it to bed at night.....

Wrist or ankle?

Mosco · 10 June 2009, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Mmmm, that makes me think about the way you laugh

I'm a screamer....

10 June 2009, 02:37 AM	#32
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Good. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

10 June 2009, 03:41 AM	#40
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,724	My all time fav is "Is Rolex an Investment?" __________________ member#3242

10 June 2009, 03:43 AM	#41
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Okay, guys......who wants to read a stupid post from me? Wait.....don't answer that!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

10 June 2009, 04:13 AM	#49
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	I was hoping JJ would get dragged into this thread. Seriously, which hand do I use to read the hour, which hand reads the second? Why are there 4 hands on my Explorer II? When the little hand is between the triangle and bubble, and the red hand with the triangle marker is pointing at "MADE" near the bottom of the dial, what time is it? Was the little hand made by Mercedes Benz for Rolex? How is a "Superlative Chronometer" better than a Chronometer? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

10 June 2009, 06:28 AM	#55
Goodwatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Real Name: Frans ® Location: Rotterdam Watch: the sunrise... Posts: 10,230	I will give my opinion. (But if you don't have time to care, why did you start this thread in the first place?). TRF is different from other fora in many ways. Being off-topic is not considered a crime and sure, that sometimes leads to threads that topic-wise seem meaningless but through their absurdness are a source of fun to many. That alone gives those threads meaning. The questions that you referred to are tolerated because of several reasons. The question at hand maybe very valid from the newbies' point of view. There are fora that deal with those questions following a different approach. "Have you read the FAQ already?". Or sometimes a downright harsh slap on the wrist for being so ignorant. That is one way to deal with it. A bit intimidating. I personally don't like this. Applying heavy-handed moderation is not the TRF way but believe me, when it IS applied there's a very good reason for this. Don't get me wrong, I sometimes grit my teeth if someone asks for the 1435th time what polishing cloth to use but that still is no reason to cut off that person just above the knees. And then there's the incredible self-policing and self-healing capability of this forum. If someone's deliberately playing the fool in an attempt to aggravate the others, our members will put that person in his or her place. And the MOD crew will escort that person to the door if necessary. So yes, it sometimes can be a bit annoying but dealing with this the way we do has made this forum into a people place, not an 'I'm holier than thou' place. Should I put my watch crown up or crown down before I go to sleep? __________________ Member# 127

10 June 2009, 03:39 AM	#39
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	I'm still awaiting advice concerning my preemptive toy buying. There are nerds in basements throughout the world wanting to know the final decision... Do I sense a poll coming? J

10 June 2009, 04:39 AM	#51
pz93c "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 2,776	Clone Wars, Jim.

10 June 2009, 05:12 AM	#52
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	We have James saying no Clone wars Kevin saying Old S.W Brian saying Clone Wars. I'm confused but I bet not as confused as Bubbsy...he's busy finking "Whas a Clonewar?" J

10 June 2009, 06:51 AM	#56
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Frans, Well said! The 'outro' made me LOL... scared my cat.... __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

10 June 2009, 06:55 AM	#58
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Frans, Thanx for setting the record straight!!! As for your watch wear it to bed at night..... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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