Thanks for the great times good bye

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Mmmpphhhmph (gulp!) Oh, my! Look at the time!

Is it THAT late already?

[Prince]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Just make me a mod - just for ONE day, oh pretty please!! How I'd love to get back at that Mafia tosser!!

I'd love to see the nuclear explosion resulting from you two being mods at the same time.

Alas, it is not to be. The planet just couldn't stand the trauma!

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Do you want to reside in the penalty box for 15 minutes? We're fighting back here who may press the button!

Paulie did that once. He banned me and then rushed off to the loo. I was left hanging high and dry for around 15 minutes.

Why not try for a better length of time?

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Gin, another fine Dutch invention!

It is a common misconception that the word gin derives from the Swiss city, Geneva. In fact, the word gin derives from the French word for juniper— genévrier— which is the fruit that flavours the drink. Its invention is often credited to the physician Franciscus Sylvius. It was sold in pharmacies and used to treat such medical problems as kidney ailments, lumbago, stomach ailments, gallstones, and gout. It spread to England after the Glorious Revolution put William of Orange on the British throne. Dutch gin, also known as jenever or genever, is a distinctly different drink from English-style gin; it is distilled with barley and sometimes aged in wood, giving it a slight resemblance to whisky. Schiedam, in South Holland, is famous for its jenever. Jenever is produced in a pot still and is typically lower in alcohol and more strongly flavoured than London gin.

I'm even named after the inventor! It is pure medicinal!

Over a 180 posts so far and without a doubt this is the ONLY ONE worth reading. Okay...time to go ban myself from my gun forum...the Mods got upset with the Rolex I posted next to my AK-47...I will have none of that!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by moby33

Over a 180 posts so far and without a doubt this is the ONLY ONE worth reading. Okay...time to go ban myself from my gun forum...the Mods got upset with the Rolex I posted next to my AK-47...I will have none of that!

Hmmmm... I'm kind of slow sometimes, but somehow I don't really think that "" really meant "thumbs up," did it?

[mfer]

[Goodwatch]

Originally Posted by mfer

I had a completely different mental image, you had me there

[moby33]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Hmmmm... I'm kind of slow sometimes, but somehow I don't really think that "" really meant "thumbs up," did it?

Ahhhhh no...that's exactly what it meant. IMO, this thread is a complete waste of time, yet GoodWatch's post was the only thing worthwhile wrt reading & information. I thoroughly enjoyed it and therefore gave him the big Nothing more, nothing less.

[Widows Son]

I know many people who collect both watches and guns. They also collect motorcycles, old cars, and fountain pens. When I first joined here I was really perplexed over the no gun/knife policy. To say that it creates too much controversy is a non issue for me. I've seen some threads here involving watches get very heated. When it gets out of hand, the Mod locks the thread or warns the members. The same could be done with a firearms thread. No difference IMHO. And yes, I've seen many threads on gun forums where people are asked about their watch collections. No problem or complaints from the members or Mods. The bottom line is the fact that this forum is owned by a person who sets the rules as he sees fit. If he doesn't want discussions about guns, knives, or cucumbers, that's his right.

[boa2]

Originally Posted by Widows Son

I know many people who collect both watches and guns. They also collect motorcycles, old cars, and fountain pens. When I first joined here I was really perplexed over the no gun/knife policy. To say that it creates too much controversy is a non issue for me. I've seen some threads here involving watches get very heated. When it gets out of hand, the Mod locks the thread or warns the members. The same could be done with a firearms thread. No difference IMHO. And yes, I've seen many threads on gun forums where people are asked about their watch collections. No problem or complaints from the members or Mods. The bottom line is the fact that this forum is owned by a person who sets the rules as he sees fit. If he doesn't want discussions about guns, knives, or cucumbers, that's his right.

When I first joined here, gun & knife discussions were allowed. And none went well. Watches are far less polarizing, especially when 90%+ of the members of the forum share a common appreciation--or ownership--of Rolex.

In an international community such as this, it is much more rewarding to share our commonality than it is to battle over what are inherently divisive issues. Besides, such issues will never be definitively settled online, so it's easier not to even introduce them.

Just my two cents.

[dkpw]

I'm grateful to all the mods not only for creating the rule but also for enforcing it. It makes for a far happier place. Howard, I agree with your sentiments exactly, that's precisely how I feel.

Therefore the most disturbing thing in this whole thread is that photo of Terry Wogan and his spuds. Way too much information!

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by boa2

When I first joined here, gun & knife discussions were allowed. And none went well. Watches are far less polarizing, especially when 90%+ of the members of the forum share a common appreciation--or ownership--of Rolex.

In an international community such as this, it is much more rewarding to share our commonality than it is to battle over what are inherently divisive issues. Besides, such issues will never be definitively settled online, so it's easier not to even introduce them.

Just my two cents.

Howard, stop trying to make sense. I just want to marry my goat.

[Welshwatchman]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Howard, stop trying to make sense. I just want to marry my goat.

Stop being such a prig, Joe.

[Gedanken]

Originally Posted by moby33

Ahhhhh no...that's exactly what it meant. IMO, this thread is a complete waste of time, yet GoodWatch's post was the only thing worthwhile wrt reading & information. I thoroughly enjoyed it and therefore gave him the big Nothing more, nothing less.

So this thread didn't make any sense but you read it anyway. That makes about as much sense as the thread itself - brilliant contribution!

[Gerry]

Originally Posted by Widows Son

The bottom line is the fact that this forum is owned by a person who sets the rules as he sees fit. If he doesn't want discussions about guns, knives, or cucumbers, that's his right.

Spot on. Nobody has to be here if they don't want to be. I view it as being a guest in someone's house. As you've said, their house, their rules.

[larolexman]

Originally Posted by Operator

I wanted to wish you all well and thank you all for your time and input. I am leaving the site as I was told my photo of a .223 Colt rifle was not allowed. I had the photo on all of my postings. It is a stock photo of a Colt .223 and I enjoy target shooting as a sport. I don’t hunt animals as I don’t eat them.

I can't understand this "new rule" since I have been reading the forum for years I thought this was odd as there have been many photos of Rolex watches with knifes, guns, cars you name it.

If the moderators. are going to remove my photos because "they" have a problem with it I guess this is their problem not mine.

It is sad when censorship is based upon a personal bias. Is some one really scared of a photo of a gun??? I don't wish to cause a riot I just felt I would not go quietly.

JJ I will miss your postings as I have become quite fond of your views. God bless.

Note to moderators. you should get rid of the smiles with the guns yep this one as there are guns and it might scare someone too

Padi Edit.
Well if you read the very simple rules of TRF which clearly states no guns or Knives etc.We are a watch forum
and there are plenty of gun forums around to to post guns etc.If you want to leave, well thats up to you, but rules are rules and will be strictly adhered too, and the rules are now several years old and come on : well thats just a smiley.

Rule Below very simple to understand.
6. CONTROVERSIAL TOPICS OR POSTS which have or may become disputative including such issues relating to political , race, culture, religion, sex, violence (towards persons or animals), will be subject to the final and absolute discretion of the Moderators to be locked and/or removed without notice to any member. No gun, knife, weapon threads or pictures of such since we are a worldwide forum and many members are not comfortable with this type of material.

Stop your whining and go! You are acting like a XXXXX!

[ijen0311]

Originally Posted by larolexman

Stop your whining and go! You are acting like a XXXXX!

Not necessary!

[Lubrifar]

Guns & knives = big no no ... but beastiality is okay?? Go figure!

[Lol-x]

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

Guns & knives = big no no ... but beastiality is okay?? Go figure!

Are you serious?

[Lubrifar]

Originally Posted by Lol-x

Are you serious?

15 pages of this, you tell me: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=10604

As mentioned by another forum member, we do have members underage. So I supposed posting pic of Yoda humping a sheep is alright?

[ijen0311]

time to call the lock smith...

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

15 pages of this, you tell me: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=10604

As mentioned by another forum member, we do have members underage. So I supposed posting pic of Yoda humping a sheep alright?

You may have a point, but your, all of a sudden taking the high road, seems to me you have another agenda. I myself hope you will take this up with a PM with those who can address your concern.

[Lubrifar]

No hidden agenda here Jim. I'm just making a point ...

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

15 pages of this, you tell me: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=10604

As mentioned by another forum member, we do have members underage. So I supposed posting pic of Yoda humping a sheep is alright?

If minor children are allowed to wander the internet unescorted, they are going to have access to many more lurid and disturbing images and concepts than found on TRF. As a parent, I absolutely consider it my responsibility to monitor my children's computer usage, among many other things. TRF is not a babysitting service.

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by ijen0311

time to call the lock smith...

TRF does have an ignore function - although I am not sure how to activate it.

[ijen0311]

Originally Posted by Carolina

TRF does have an ignore function - although I am not sure how to activate it.

Oh I've got a couple on there.

Have I not replied to your PMs lately? Then it's YOU!!!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by ijen0311

Oh I've got a couple on there.

Have I not replied to your PMs lately? Then it's YOU!!!

D'oh!

[redshirt1957]

Originally Posted by Lubrifar

No hidden agenda here Jim. I'm just making a point ...

Understood and my point is that you are not being honest. You do have an agenda and please share it.

[ijen0311]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Understood and my point is that you are not being honest. You do have an agenda and please share it.

It was an interesting point made by someone called "McLovin"...

[Carolina]

McCrabby...

(oops - Joe, not Jen)