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scocope · 12 April 2012, 09:55 AM

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.

perpetualman88 · 12 April 2012, 09:57 AM

mods removed their posts probably to help cool down the thread

banning and post deleting are two different acts by the mods

♛Fan♛ · 12 April 2012, 10:06 AM

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.

Welshwatchman · 12 April 2012, 10:13 AM

Trolls, Spammers and Fake Fanboys.

ZAP.

BOA · 12 April 2012, 10:22 AM

Reload.

I think maybe you missed one or two.

May be nothing, but my bs meter is still picking up signals.

dalip · 12 April 2012, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ♛Fan♛

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

scocope · 12 April 2012, 10:35 AM

Wow, asked a question, ate dinner, and the question is answered. Thank you

F&Iguy · 12 April 2012, 12:23 PM

Paul and Dalip very will said! A thank you goes out to all the mod's for keeping this place safe!

FNFZ4 · 12 April 2012, 11:14 PM

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

Life is simple here... Read the rules, follow them, and you'll be safe, and happy to enjoy the site..

subtona · 12 April 2012, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dalip

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.

Puffy · 12 April 2012, 11:27 PM

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

brian8121 · 13 April 2012, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Puffy

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.

robertneville · 13 April 2012, 12:48 AM

Nice answer Dalip!

Wacker23 · 13 April 2012, 04:20 AM

I liked the posts. It was fun to see someone make a fool of themselves.

capote · 13 April 2012, 06:27 AM

12 April 2012, 09:55 AM	#1
scocope Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 108	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. Last edited by scocope; 12 April 2012 at 10:40 AM.. Reason: extra #

12 April 2012, 11:14 PM	#9
FNFZ4 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Alfred Location: DC Metro Watch: None Posts: 29,368	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 Life is simple here... Read the rules, follow them, and you'll be safe, and happy to enjoy the site.. __________________ NEED PC HELP? ASK HERE! Watches: Patek 5205G \| Patek 5167A \| 16613 Serti \| 116718 Green \| 216570 Black \| 16700 Pepsi Wish list: Patek 5726/1 \| AP RG Ceramic \| Patek 5712 \| Patek 5130

12 April 2012, 11:27 PM	#11
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	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 __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

13 April 2012, 12:48 AM	#13
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12 April 2012, 09:57 AM	#2
perpetualman88 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: David Farkas Location: Los Angeles Watch: 116610, 5712/1A Posts: 8,182	mods removed their posts probably to help cool down the thread banning and post deleting are two different acts by the mods

12 April 2012, 10:06 AM	#3
♛Fan♛ Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: New York Posts: 20	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.

12 April 2012, 10:13 AM	#4
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Trolls, Spammers and Fake Fanboys. ZAP.

12 April 2012, 10:22 AM	#5
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,410	Reload. I think maybe you missed one or two. May be nothing, but my bs meter is still picking up signals.

12 April 2012, 10:35 AM	#7
scocope Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 108	Wow, asked a question, ate dinner, and the question is answered. Thank you

12 April 2012, 12:23 PM	#8
F&Iguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: WA state Watch: EXP 39mm Posts: 278	Paul and Dalip very will said! A thank you goes out to all the mod's for keeping this place safe!

13 April 2012, 04:20 AM	#14
Wacker23 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Brooklyn ny Watch: Rolex sub Posts: 504	I liked the posts. It was fun to see someone make a fool of themselves.

13 April 2012, 06:27 AM	#15
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315

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