Temperatures, on TRF and the Rolex world are getting heated....

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by joli160

I think it is still very civilized here on TRF. If you cross the line like name calling the moderators will sort it out and they do a good job at that.

There are a lot of sensitive people who get upset about a cynical response on what may be perceived as ‘silly’ questions.
It’s the same in the real world nowadays. Can’t even say what you think or somebody will be offended. Pffff. Guess they never experienced the harder things in life

While I will agree it’s a much nicer environment here then way too many other sites…. However, as of late there’s been an increase in “haters” remarking poorly….. I also will agree the moderation here is controlled quite well.

This hockey puck, arguing about a thread asking people to be nice is just one small example……

Having a discussion with differences of opinion is more than welcome of course, but these blatant rude comments directly insulting other members are totally unnecessary in my opinion….That one old grumpy guy is one of the biggest offenders…

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Watchsama

I prefer watches tho?

Is this your solution? Send people who doesn't agree with you to other forums?

No, just you...

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by Mystro

Disparity brings out the worst in some. Denial of what has been going on with Rolex the last few years has some bat crap crazy in desperately finding logic and reason within their own narrow scope of perspective. Lashing or turning against the brand is a common defense mechanism.
It’s like when you fire a employee and they turn around walking out the door saying they didn’t want to work here anyways. “Then today is your lucky day”.

Exactly. Sour grapes.

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by envuks

Name calling serves no benefit in any situation. Folks can disagree respectfully

I often saw at work:

“There is nothing we cannot say so long as we don’t allow how we say it to get in the way of what is being said.”

I feel that applies here well


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That's a great philosophy. I am going to borrow that because it rings so true in family dynamics as well as other situations where emotions can run hot.

[-dustin]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

A quick note,

We all came here to be a part of learning, helping, sharing, etc., our passion for watches, in this case the Rolex brand. We all share the love for horology, some more then others and decades for countless members.

Please be kind.

I try to live by the old "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." (The irony of my screen name)!

Frustrating to some, how difficult obtaining a new piece can be, flipping BS threads and links, investment types. Ok, they will be posted, don't like them please refrain from the click....

That simple.

Just remember, TIME is against us all......

*like*

[Watchsama]

Originally Posted by Knappo 1307

No, just you...

Should I call you a waaahm-bulance?

[Watchsama]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

While I will agree it’s a much nicer environment here then way too many other sites…. However, as of late there’s been an increase in “haters” remarking poorly….. I also will agree the moderation here is controlled quite well.

This hockey puck, arguing about a thread asking people to be nice is just one small example……

Having a discussion with differences of opinion is more than welcome of course, but these blatant rude comments directly insulting other members are totally unnecessary in my opinion….That one old grumpy guy is one of the biggest offenders…

But it's Ok to call people Hockey Pucks?

[FrenchBigCrown]

Some proper irony in this thread...

I'll leave you guys to it.

Hope everyone is safe and well.

[Onti]

Originally Posted by envuks

Cheers Don R! Well spoken wisdom.

I’ve spoken with a few AD owners lately. They feel the whole world is up their butt asking for Rolex. Many folks feel entitled when asking and get angry or rude about a wait or decline.

We all have to remember ADs are people too. They’re just running a business. I am no more or less worthy than the next potential buyer, and yet the AD must choose somehow.

Let’s be kind to ADs, their staff, and each other in this journey. That’s what is most important. Far more important than obtaining any watch


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Well said Envuks. I try not to be loud or unnecessarily rude to the AD owner. He too gets the pressure. Imagine being constantly called by different persons for a piece and some are too impatient or like you said, feel entitled to get the piece. At such become rude to the AD.

So I've decided to be calm and face other things while awaiting the call.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by ArtNouveau

I joined TRF circa 2012, was a lurker for years before. The tone and topics have definitely changed and not for the better. There are a handful of regular posters here that really stick in my craw, their perpetually negative attitudes and posts make me wonder why they spend their time here. Others make me smile every time they post. C’est la vie.

I just block those who annoy me so I don't have to see what they say.

[OYptL]

Might be time for the Mail Mans perspective.

[scooba]

I wonder what JJ Irani would make off the situation now 🙄

[nuwildcat928]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

A quick note,

We all came here to be a part of learning, helping, sharing, etc., our passion for watches, in this case the Rolex brand. We all share the love for horology, some more then others and decades for countless members.

Please be kind.

I try to live by the old "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all." (The irony of my screen name)!

Frustrating to some, how difficult obtaining a new piece can be, flipping BS threads and links, investment types. Ok, they will be posted, don't like them please refrain from the click....

That simple.

Just remember, TIME is against us all......

While I agree with this overall sentiment, I think it's a bit ironic coming from someone who's been trolling in quite a few of those threads. You've been name calling quite a bit. Why don't you follow your own advice?

[Sprta]

You tried, nothings changed!

[Watchsama]

Originally Posted by nuwildcat928

While I agree with this overall sentiment, I think it's a bit ironic coming from someone who's been trolling in quite a few of those threads. You've been name calling quite a bit. Why don't you follow your own advice?

In this thread as well, haha

[Watch This]

Originally Posted by scooba

I wonder what JJ Irani would make off the situation now ��

I joined this forum in 2005. Don't go by my "join date". Was one of the first 50 members here. We were a bunch of refugees from TURF. JJ Irani was getting abused over there for his good-natured silliness. He left, a group of us followed. He was a sweet man. Any ribbing in those early days was all in fun. Forum was much smaller. By the way, TURF has since melted down.

Any way, things change, forums change, no different here. Reflection perhaps of societal changes. This is still a cool forum. Well moderated. The occasional idiots don't last long.

[Rolex tom]

Lucky for me Im mostly only involved in the tech aspects of the forum. So I generally miss all the negativity and name calling in other sections. I joined this forum 10 or so years ago when I first got into watches I then went to study watchmaking and became a watchmaker. The forum definitely heightened my interest and love for watches. Name calling and insults is just pathetic, my approach on this forum is to offer my advice and that be that, the last time some dude got all aggravated and rude so I don’t check back once ive posted anymore and that suits me.

This forum is still much more civilised and informed than many.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by Watchsama

But it's Ok to call people Hockey Pucks?

Originally Posted by nuwildcat928

While I agree with this overall sentiment, I think it's a bit ironic coming from someone who's been trolling in quite a few of those threads. You've been name calling quite a bit. Why don't you follow your own advice?

These two comments lead me to the conclusion that you’re both unfamiliar with Don Rickles and his loving insults….. the use of hockey pucks, is a term of endearment and to receive an insult from him was a compliment. Shame I have to explain but you two must be of a younger generation….I however would love to be reminded of my “trolling”

Originally Posted by Sprta

You tried, nothings changed!

lol ��

The thin skinned yutes! lol ��

[OrangeSport]

Must say I'd never heard of him 'till you mentioned it..

[Watchsama]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

These two comments lead me to the conclusion that you’re both unfamiliar with Don Rickles and his loving insults….. the use of hockey pucks, is a term of endearment and to receive an insult from him was a compliment. Shame I have to explain but you two must be of a younger generation….I however would love to be reminded of my “trolling”


lol ��

The thin skinned yutes! lol ��

You're not Don Rickles tho...

[nuwildcat928]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

These two comments lead me to the conclusion that you’re both unfamiliar with Don Rickles and his loving insults….. the use of hockey pucks, is a term of endearment and to receive an insult from him was a compliment. Shame I have to explain but you two must be of a younger generation….I however would love to be reminded of my “trolling”

lol ��

The thin skinned yutes! lol ��

As requested, some examples of you trolling:

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Why don't you try going to the shop with your dad, the AD is bound to fall for the old, "it's my daughter's 30th birthday and I'd like to buy her a special gift?"

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Wait what? Your thread title, says you're walking away?

Young person, please don't give up!

Try this, go back to the shop and ask to try on anything in 36mm. They might just have something in the safe for you to test. Then ask if it's available. They just might let you buy it? Now, you have started your journey!
Really, I wish you the best luck young person!

Originally Posted by DonRickles

You're so young, you probably have no idea who my screen name is....google it and these posts might make more sense to you!

Anyway, I thought you left the building already? Why are you still here, cause you're lovin it! You're hooked on Rolex!

Everytime someone calls you out on it you call them "young" and reference Don Rickles as if to say it's OK to troll, because you're just playing a persona. And by extension, we should all be cool with your trolling. Why don't you just go back to posting super helpful threads like these in the general discussion forum:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=826675
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=823712
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=828120
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=805262

Isn't this the same drivel you've been protesting about other people posting? Seriously, if someone can show me how to ignore Don so that I don't see any of his posts, I'd be eternally grateful.

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by nuwildcat928

As requested, some examples of you trolling:








Everytime someone calls you out on it you call them "young" and reference Don Rickles as if to say it's OK to troll, because you're just playing a persona. And by extension, we should all be cool with your trolling. Why don't you just go back to posting super helpful threads like these in the general discussion forum:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=826675
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=823712
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=828120
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=805262

Isn't this the same drivel you've been protesting about other people posting? Seriously, if someone can show me how to ignore Don so that I don't see any of his posts, I'd be eternally grateful.

Be kind.

Clearly that OP knew and played well…. Some like you two just won’t get the humor…..

I chose this screen exactly for these reasons, today’s world is too damn sensitive!

Just remember I love everyone I encounter!

Just be kind

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Must say I'd never heard of him 'till you mentioned it..

Of course, you’re from the other side of the pond! A great reason for not knowing his MO.

[OrangeSport]

Originally Posted by nuwildcat928

Seriously, if someone can show me how to ignore Don so that I don't see any of his posts, I'd be eternally grateful.

Just add him to your ignore list...

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[m j b]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

A quick note,

Ah, you hockey puck!

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by m j b

Ah, you hockey puck!

I’m flattered by my fans!

[DonRickles]

Originally Posted by OrangeSport

Just add him to your ignore list...

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[DJ2020]

Originally Posted by Ferrari308

I too have been a lurker here for a few years. I think I joined around 2017 or so.

What kind of bothers me is when someone new asks a question for advice and then the whole world rains down on them with negativity and condescending comments. This place can be a wonderful resource for lots, like me, who are trying to learn.


PDG

I concur 100%, Big turn off.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by Watchsama

I thought this was a discussion forum, where people with different opinions can discuss... Watches.

Not a circle jerk where you can only give thumbs up to each other. Sounds super boring?

Originally Posted by Watchsama

I don't mind heated discussions, as long as they are civil.

But if I had to choose, I would still pick a forum with "name calling" instead of a forum where people only pat each other backs all day long

Originally Posted by Watchsama

I prefer watches tho?

Is this your solution? Send people who doesn't agree with you to other forums?

Originally Posted by Watchsama

Should I call you a waaahm-bulance?

My fault, I thought you liked that sort of thing.....

[nuwildcat928]

Originally Posted by DonRickles

Be kind.

Clearly that OP knew and played well…. Some like you two just won’t get the humor…..

I chose this screen exactly for these reasons, today’s world is too damn sensitive!

Just remember I love everyone I encounter!

Just be kind

This routine is so old. Complain about everyone being too sensitive while your original post and this one calls for everyone to be kind. Great "humor" bro. Saying you love everyone makes it all OK, right?

Thank god for the ignore function.