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thomaspp · 30 April 2014, 02:49 PM

I joined Instagram about a week ago and it's quite fun I have to say (was very hesitant at first). Instant feedback and many interesting folks. I worry however that substantive engagement/feedback that you can only find on a place like TRF is in danger.

Have other TRF members spent less time on TRF after discovering Instagram?

All the best.

Old Expat Beast · 30 April 2014, 02:54 PM

I was going to get the app the other day, then realised it's only for iPhone, not iPad, which I would have preferred. My eyesight's going fast enough on TRF as it is, without using my iPhone any more than I need to.

thomaspp · 30 April 2014, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

I was going to get the app the other day, then realised it's only for iPhone, not iPad, which I would have preferred. My eyesight's going fast enough on TRF as it is, without using my iPhone any more than I need to.

I have some news for you Adam: it is available on ipad! I have it on my ipad and now on my iphone (I had a blackberry until recently)

Old Expat Beast · 30 April 2014, 02:59 PM

Apparently not in the Hong Kong App Store

Wesley Crusher · 30 April 2014, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

Have other TRF members spent less time on TRF after discovering Instagram?

Instagram is only for posting and commenting on pictures, correct? I'd rather spend my time on TRF. I enjoy the discussions (something that isn't possible on Instagram) as well as seeing the familiar faces. I feel like I learn something new here every day. I don't feel like Instagram can provide a sense of community that a forum can (and TRF certainly does).

thomaspp · 30 April 2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Apparently not in the Hong Kong App Store

Hmm too bad.

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Instagram is only for posting and commenting on pictures, correct? I'd rather spend my time on TRF. I enjoy the discussions (something that isn't possible on Instagram) as well as seeing the familiar faces. I feel like I learn something new here every day. I don't feel like Instagram can provide a sense of community that a forum can (and TRF certainly does).

I hear you! I love this community we have.

My concern is however that Instagram and other forms of new media may give quicker/ more instant feedback and that may be where we will all tend to gravitate eventually. I'm amazed at how many TRF members I've found on Instagram.

Wesley Crusher · 30 April 2014, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

I hear you! I love this community we have.

My concern is however that Instagram and other forms of new media may give quicker/ more instant feedback and that may be where we will all tend to gravitate eventually. I'm amazed at how many TRF members I've found on Instagram.

Yea, there's no doubt about that. I definitely see the benefits of Instagram and other similar forms of social media. I think new media and old media (as if online forums are old, I know... haha) can coexist since they offer different things.

bayerische · 30 April 2014, 05:10 PM

I don't think so. I've been less on here, because I'm crazy busy at work.

MonBK · 30 April 2014, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by thomaspp

I'm amazed at how many TRF members I've found on Instagram.

I bet you won't find me there.

steveclocks · 30 April 2014, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Yea, there's no doubt about that. I definitely see the benefits of Instagram and other similar forms of social media. I think new media and old media (as if online forums are old, I know... haha) can coexist since they offer different things.

I completely agree with that.
By the way my Instagram is: breitlingboy74 (also only on it since last two months)

Hairdude1 · 30 April 2014, 06:04 PM

I love both IG and TRF. IG is an easy way to get shots out quickly. TRF will always be a source for "More" info that you made be requiring on watches. See ya on IG buddy!

socalwatchcollector · 30 April 2014, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by monbk

i bet you won't find me there.

+1

Dan Pierce · 30 April 2014, 09:11 PM

There are many more dangers to TRF than Instagram. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in the stars, but ourselves.
dP

thomaspp · 30 April 2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Yea, there's no doubt about that. I definitely see the benefits of Instagram and other similar forms of social media. I think new media and old media (as if online forums are old, I know... haha) can coexist since they offer different things.

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Originally Posted by bayerische

I don't think so. I've been less on here, because I'm crazy busy at work.

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I bet you won't find me there.

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Originally Posted by steveclocks

I completely agree with that.
By the way my Instagram is: breitlingboy74 (also only on it since last two months)

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Originally Posted by Hairdude1

I love both IG and TRF. IG is an easy way to get shots out quickly. TRF will always be a source for "More" info that you made be requiring on watches. See ya on IG buddy!

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Originally Posted by socalwatchcollector

+1

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

There are many more dangers to TRF than Instagram. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in the stars, but ourselves.
dP

Thanks for the responses gents. Let's hope TRF stays strong.

Pix · 30 April 2014, 11:04 PM

I do not participate on IG or FB…TRF is specific, have not been spending much time on here more due to spring weather and getting out on the HD

padi56 · 30 April 2014, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

I bet you won't find me there.

X2 On that one too many loop holes in all these so called social media sites and that includes Instagram, FB.

77T · 30 April 2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

X2 On that one too many loop holes in all these so called social media sites and that includes Instagram, FB.

I agree 100%. I had Twitter and FB accts. hijacked and my compadres began getting offers of certain pharma products to improve their prowess. Muy embarrassing.

Have killed the accts. And after that I also noticed a reduction of spam getting past my emil filters - coincidence perhaps, but I think the 3rd party apps getting access to your address book is open to a lot of scammers.

ltmgeller · 1 May 2014, 12:04 AM

I don't feel TRF is in any jeopardy. I heard someone once said Instagram is the twitter for people who can't read.

james1787 · 1 May 2014, 01:04 AM

I've never even been to twitter or instagram.

Chewbacca · 1 May 2014, 01:13 AM

trf will be just fine.

Jocke · 1 May 2014, 01:50 AM

No Instagram, no Facebook, no Twitter. I know where my friends is and it's not there.

Presa canary · 1 May 2014, 02:05 AM

I'm sorry, just don't see what one has to do with the other...

Dr. Robert · 1 May 2014, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

There are many more dangers to TRF than Instagram. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in the stars, but ourselves.
dP

Cryptic very cryptic! But Dan, the Ides Of March has passed!
What's next, oh gifted oracle?

TheMethod · 1 May 2014, 02:29 AM

Instagram is a different platform (most people will use the app on their mobile device) and there's no real deep discussions. Just view some pictures and hit the heart button if you like it and maybe leave a comment or two. TRF is a forum where you can talk about a broad number of subjects and have more depth in the discussions. Plus TRF has higher desktop usage than mobile.

Frosty · 1 May 2014, 02:30 AM

eeh100773 · 1 May 2014, 02:32 AM

Completely different media in my opinion. IG is not a platform for people share their experiences, or their passion, or their lives the way that a forum such as this one does. Yes, both include photos and emoticons and apps and commentary, but IG can't compete with this place. No way.

BNA/LION · 1 May 2014, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by james1787

I've never even been to twitter or instagram.

X2... Not interested in them either.

Dan Pierce · 1 May 2014, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Cryptic very cryptic! But Dan, the Ides Of March has passed!
What's next, oh gifted oracle?

Beats the hell out of me.

We often want to look at others as culprits when a good look in the mirror should keep us busy for a while (me included).
dP

wantonebad · 1 May 2014, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan Pierce

Beats the hell out of me.

We often want to look at others as culprits when a good look in the mirror should keep us busy for a while (me included).
dP

I hate mirrors!! They leave no room for "interpretation"

capote · 1 May 2014, 04:14 AM

There is an amazing amount of knowledge at TRF which can never be matched by pics on Instagram. The danger I see to TRF is that the people with the burning passion and knowledge eventually grows tired of "show a picture of your Rolex and used socks" threads and move on.

30 April 2014, 02:49 PM	#1
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,137	TRF in danger?? I joined Instagram about a week ago and it's quite fun I have to say (was very hesitant at first). Instant feedback and many interesting folks. I worry however that substantive engagement/feedback that you can only find on a place like TRF is in danger. Have other TRF members spent less time on TRF after discovering Instagram? All the best. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

30 April 2014, 05:10 PM	#8
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	I don't think so. I've been less on here, because I'm crazy busy at work. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

30 April 2014, 09:11 PM	#13
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,217	There are many more dangers to TRF than Instagram. The fault, dear Brutus, is not in the stars, but ourselves. dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 May 2014, 01:50 AM	#21
Jocke 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Jocke Location: Sweden Watch: A dozen of Rolex's Posts: 22,541	No Instagram, no Facebook, no Twitter. I know where my friends is and it's not there. __________________ This message is written in perfect swenglish. What is best a custom Rolex or a Rolex that is stuck in custom? Buy a professional camera and you´re a professional photographer, buy a flute and you own a flute.

1 May 2014, 02:32 AM	#26
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Completely different media in my opinion. IG is not a platform for people share their experiences, or their passion, or their lives the way that a forum such as this one does. Yes, both include photos and emoticons and apps and commentary, but IG can't compete with this place. No way. __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

30 April 2014, 02:54 PM	#2
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	I was going to get the app the other day, then realised it's only for iPhone, not iPad, which I would have preferred. My eyesight's going fast enough on TRF as it is, without using my iPhone any more than I need to.

30 April 2014, 02:59 PM	#4
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Apparently not in the Hong Kong App Store

30 April 2014, 06:04 PM	#11
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I love both IG and TRF. IG is an easy way to get shots out quickly. TRF will always be a source for "More" info that you made be requiring on watches. See ya on IG buddy!

30 April 2014, 11:04 PM	#15
Pix "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: midwest Watch: SS Datejust Posts: 1,288	I do not participate on IG or FB…TRF is specific, have not been spending much time on here more due to spring weather and getting out on the HD

1 May 2014, 12:04 AM	#18
ltmgeller 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 22,591	I don't feel TRF is in any jeopardy. I heard someone once said Instagram is the twitter for people who can't read.

1 May 2014, 01:04 AM	#19
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	I've never even been to twitter or instagram.

1 May 2014, 01:13 AM	#20
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	trf will be just fine.

1 May 2014, 02:05 AM	#22
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	I'm sorry, just don't see what one has to do with the other...

1 May 2014, 02:29 AM	#24
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex, AP, GS, JLC Posts: 790	Instagram is a different platform (most people will use the app on their mobile device) and there's no real deep discussions. Just view some pictures and hit the heart button if you like it and maybe leave a comment or two. TRF is a forum where you can talk about a broad number of subjects and have more depth in the discussions. Plus TRF has higher desktop usage than mobile.

1 May 2014, 02:30 AM	#25
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087

1 May 2014, 04:14 AM	#30
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	There is an amazing amount of knowledge at TRF which can never be matched by pics on Instagram. The danger I see to TRF is that the people with the burning passion and knowledge eventually grows tired of "show a picture of your Rolex and used socks" threads and move on.

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