ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Gurmot · 20 March 2008, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baptistman

Extract from Baptistman's post...

Mods have a job to do, and do it free of charge in there own time. Sure it does not give them the right to ride roughshod over us and being human, they are equally prone to making mistakes as we are.

So its now time to give each other a big hug and sing that famous song

I love you
You Love me
We're a happy family
With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you
Won't you say you love me to

I have been thinking about posting on this thread but I'm afraid I may get my head shot off. I agree with the solution put forward by Jon and Barney.

Gedanken · 20 March 2008, 01:05 AM

That purple thing's precisely the kind of thing that's going to get your head shot off, Simon!

Could be worse, I suppose - you could have posted the Teletubbies.

Scooby · 20 March 2008, 01:07 AM

You asked for it:

Baptistman · 20 March 2008, 01:16 AM

BIG HUG

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 02:04 AM

What the hell?!! I go to bed and this thing is still alive.......please put it out of it's misery!!!!!!

ratae1950 · 20 March 2008, 02:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thani

actully, sometimes this place sucks with mods treating members as if they were under them or whatever

its just a damn forum

All this talk about sucking and being under people is getting me excited!

I hope this ends the theead.....

BigHat · 20 March 2008, 02:50 AM

Really good group of folks here all the way around. Hope it stays that way.

I think some of fail to understand what these forums truly are and I think the analogy to a vistor in another's house is quite apt.

I think some of those complaining have no clue what a truly bad mod really does. For awhile, I hungout in the Bimmerfest 6-series forum. Slowly over time it became a mod-sanctioned shill effort by those that bought ads on the site.
You know the game. "Hi, just thought I'd let you know about the great deals dealership X (his dealership) on M6s, etc." Anyone that commented on the lease rates being uncompetitive or dared to call attention to the shill was instantly banned from the site. Many people with thousands of helpful posts gone instantly. That's bad moderating in my view, but the site was a business and not a public service.

TRF mods are fine with me, but if I get p*issed off I'll leave. This isn't my house and I don't make the rules.

Gurmot · 20 March 2008, 02:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

That purple thing's precisely the kind of thing that's going to get your head shot off, Simon!

Could be worse, I suppose - you could have posted the Teletubbies.

Now hold on there a minute, what are you trying say about the Teletubbies? I mean, give them a break, they have enough challenges to face with their careers in steep decline. I heard that Po has developed a serious drinking problem and Tinky Winky's Swap-op didn't go too well.

Just because you're a moderator, it doesn't give you the right to dis the 'tubbies.

Come-on you guys. Stand-up for the Tubbies!!!

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigHat

Really good group of folks here all the way around. Hope it stays that way.

I think some of fail to understand what these forums truly are and I think the analogy to a vistor in another's house is quite apt.

I think some of those complaining have no clue what a truly bad mod really does. For awhile, I hungout in the Bimmerfest 6-series forum. Slowly over time it became a mod-sanctioned shill effort by those that bought ads on the site.
You know the game. "Hi, just thought I'd let you know about the great deals dealership X (his dealership) on M6s, etc." Anyone that commented on the lease rates being uncompetitive or dared to call attention to the shill was instantly banned from the site. Many people with thousands of helpful posts gone instantly. That's bad moderating in my view, but the site was a business and not a public service.

TRF mods are fine with me, but if I get p*issed off I'll leave. This isn't my house and I don't make the rules.

Stef_Call · 20 March 2008, 02:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gurmot

Now hold on there a minute, what are you trying say about the Teletubbies? I mean, give them a break, they have enough challenges to face with their careers in steep decline. I heard that Po has developed a serious drinking problem and Tinky Winky's Swap-op didn't go too well.

Just because you're a moderator, it doesn't give you the right to dis the 'tubbies.

Come-on you guys. Stand-up for the Tubbies!!!

Thats Fightin talk.

Assume the position for your 6 point infraction

GoldenBear · 20 March 2008, 03:20 AM

FWIW- I think the Mods do a really good job. They let people speak their mind and reel in those that go over the top. If you want to see out of control Mods go to the Notre Dame football site. Those guys are real power hungry jerks. First they flame people that disagree with them and then they ban them. It is their own personal ND love fest. Secondly, maybe the OP should have tracked down a forum that focuses on Omega and not a Rolex forum with a minimal interest and/or knowledge in anything "non-Rolex".

DSJ · 20 March 2008, 03:21 AM

Uh oh, David is putting a pic of his Omega in a Rolex Topic area? Uh oh. I'm very naughty. Better fix it with Bluesy!

Welshwatchman · 20 March 2008, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

T
I think the MOD issue has come up more often recently (not that I am saying there actually is a PROBLEM), with the new batch of moderators that were recently given their powers.

I have seen it numerous times on other forums where new moderators feel the need to exert their authority on a subject matter and impose their personal opinions (instead of trying to be objective and helpful).

The fact of the matter is that there has been no recent appointment of moderators.

I became a moderator four months ago while Allan and Larry did so in August 2007.

Since the three of us are pussycats I have to call BS on the "new mods causing trouble through inexperience" statement.

I will be happy for members to enlighten me by PM if I am wrong.

Like us or not,
the mod team is a tight team.

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

......
the mod team is a tight team.

Wow.....I don't even know where to start on that one.........

....would that be in a "Viking" kind of way......

Welshwatchman · 20 March 2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdx77

....would that be in a "Viking" kind of way......

Well this is a pic of the last mod GTG.

Scooby · 20 March 2008, 04:47 AM

Quote:

the mod team is a tight team.

Sounds like a good motto for a brothel!!!

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

Well this is a pic of the last mod GTG.

DSJ · 20 March 2008, 05:16 AM

Those are some funny looking Rolex wristcuffs they are wearing. I wonder if those weapons are 904L?

mdx77 · 20 March 2008, 05:20 AM

Didn't we just ban a TRF member for posting similar pix like that....no shirt, open chest.........

...............

CanuckRolex · 20 March 2008, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwalkerVintage

This is actually interesting.

I think the MOD issue has come up more often recently (not that I am saying there actually is a PROBLEM), with the new batch of moderators that were recently given their powers.

I think TRF became what it is based on the way previous moderators and members acted.

I have seen it numerous times on other forums where new moderators feel the need to exert their authority on a subject matter and impose their personal opinions (instead of trying to be objective and helpful). Most moderators have to learn to moderate - I personally think that is the case here.

In a way, I have seen that happen around here slightly (as is the case with this thread - obviously if relatively nice members are being rubbed the wrong
way, then some self-reflection is probably warrranted).

I personally think that the solution to these problems is not for the MODS to all circle the wagons and tell people to get out if they don't like it. That just seems counterproductive - sort of like a dictatorship. Of course the site is owned by one person, but I have seen a community that generally tries to do what is good for the community as a whole - and I have really liked that community in the past and would hate to see it upset over relatively small problems (in the whole scheme of things).

Excellent post I have to say.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

bwalkerVintage · 20 March 2008, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

The fact of the matter is that there has been no recent appointment of moderators.

I became a moderator four months ago while Allan and Larry did so in August 2007.

Since the three of us are pussycats I have to call BS on the "new mods causing trouble through inexperience" statement.

I will be happy for members to enlighten me by PM if I am wrong.

Like us or not,
the mod team is a tight team.

Ok, well "recent" for me would go back to August. I was really trying to put that statement in a really general way so as to not single anyone out. Maybe I should have rephrased that with, "recently appointed mods that have (IMO) recently become very vocal with their opinions". Oh and just so I have it down, I haven't had a serious problem with any moderators and really enjoy all the interaction that I have with a few.

And anyway, I was not trying to stir up trouble just relate my thoughts. As I stated in my original post, I don't think it is a PROBLEM yet, just something to be aware of.

This whole discusion would not have occurred if some forum members were not feeling that something was going on with the mod/forum member dynamic.

mailman · 20 March 2008, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanuckRolex

Thread is done, I said what I wanted to say.

I just want this place to be kept friendly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanuckRolex

Excellent post I have to say.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

What happened to the first thing you said?

mailman · 20 March 2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

The fact of the matter is that there has been no recent appointment of moderators.

I became a moderator four months ago while Allan and Larry did so in August 2007.

Since the three of us are pussycats I have to call BS on the "new mods causing trouble through inexperience" statement.

I will be happy for members to enlighten me by PM if I am wrong.

Like us or not,
the mod team is a tight team.

Felly Jr. · 20 March 2008, 08:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

the mod team is a tight team.

You should call it the Mod Squad.

mailman · 20 March 2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

You should call it the Mod Squad.

Are you gonna be Julie

Felly Jr. · 20 March 2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Are you gonna be Julie

I prefer to be Pete, but if it'll keep me from getting banned, I'll be Julie.

mailman · 20 March 2008, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felly Jr.

I prefer to be Pete, but if it'll keep me from getting banned, I'll be Julie.

Grow a fro and you can be Linc

Felly Jr. · 20 March 2008, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Grow a fro and you can be Linc

You know P Dub, you've gotta be nice to me cuz I'm a made man, and weez guyz gotta stick together!

Gedanken · 20 March 2008, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CanuckRolex

I couldn't have said it better myself.

And you didn't. That's why you got a very different answer to what Brendan got. Maybe you'll learn something from this and maybe you won't.

I left you out of this because you claimed you'd said what you wanted to say, but it seems you're not as good as your word. As Paulie has observed, you've got no business dictating to Larry what he should or shouldn't do. Just sit back and relax - nobody likes a back-seat driver.

EvEr34 · 20 March 2008, 09:03 AM

ahhhh...How could I stay away so long. Feels good to be back

20 March 2008, 01:05 AM	#62
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	That purple thing's precisely the kind of thing that's going to get your head shot off, Simon! Could be worse, I suppose - you could have posted the Teletubbies. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

20 March 2008, 01:07 AM	#63
Scooby Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Darren Location: Virginia, USA Watch: GMT Posts: 923	You asked for it: Attached Images

20 March 2008, 01:16 AM	#64
Baptistman "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Real Name: Jon Location: UK Posts: 2,405	BIG HUG __________________ Whatever the watch, it's your wrist, it speaks to you, enjoy it

20 March 2008, 02:04 AM	#65
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	What the hell?!! I go to bed and this thing is still alive.......please put it out of it's misery!!!!!! __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

20 March 2008, 03:20 AM	#71
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	FWIW- I think the Mods do a really good job. They let people speak their mind and reel in those that go over the top. If you want to see out of control Mods go to the Notre Dame football site. Those guys are real power hungry jerks. First they flame people that disagree with them and then they ban them. It is their own personal ND love fest. Secondly, maybe the OP should have tracked down a forum that focuses on Omega and not a Rolex forum with a minimal interest and/or knowledge in anything "non-Rolex". __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

20 March 2008, 02:50 AM	#67
BigHat Banned Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Matt Location: Arlington, VA Watch: Lange One MP Posts: 4,043	Really good group of folks here all the way around. Hope it stays that way. I think some of fail to understand what these forums truly are and I think the analogy to a vistor in another's house is quite apt. I think some of those complaining have no clue what a truly bad mod really does. For awhile, I hungout in the Bimmerfest 6-series forum. Slowly over time it became a mod-sanctioned shill effort by those that bought ads on the site. You know the game. "Hi, just thought I'd let you know about the great deals dealership X (his dealership) on M6s, etc." Anyone that commented on the lease rates being uncompetitive or dared to call attention to the shill was instantly banned from the site. Many people with thousands of helpful posts gone instantly. That's bad moderating in my view, but the site was a business and not a public service. TRF mods are fine with me, but if I get p*issed off I'll leave. This isn't my house and I don't make the rules.

20 March 2008, 03:21 AM	#72
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Uh oh, David is putting a pic of his Omega in a Rolex Topic area? Uh oh. I'm very naughty. Better fix it with Bluesy! Attached Images __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 March 2008, 05:16 AM	#78
DSJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: David Location: USA Watch: your step! Posts: 7,882	Those are some funny looking Rolex wristcuffs they are wearing. I wonder if those weapons are 904L? __________________ Rolex. The Rolex of watches. 16570 Expy2 Noir, 116710 GMT Master II, 2552.80 SMP

20 March 2008, 05:20 AM	#79
mdx77 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Kurt Location: Philly Burbs!! Posts: 3,296	Didn't we just ban a TRF member for posting similar pix like that....no shirt, open chest......... ............... __________________ “This is your last chance. After this, there is no turning back. You take the BLUE pill - the story ends; you wake up in your bed and believe whatever you want to believe. You take the RED pill - you stay in Wonderland, and I show you how deep the rabbit hole goes.” Rolex Submariner 116610LV Hulk \| Rolex GMT 16710 Pepsi \| Omega Speedmaster “Speedy Tuesday” \| Tudor Black Bay 79220R “ETA Rose” \| Tudor Pelagos Blue Dial \| Rolex Submariner Yellow Gold 116618LB \| Rolex Milgauss “Z-Blue” 116400GV

20 March 2008, 09:03 AM	#90
EvEr34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 1,909	ahhhh...How could I stay away so long. Feels good to be back

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)