What's up with member bashing?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by baldyspoon

JJ I wish I had your way with words, no matter what you say it never comes across as nasty/rude or in anyway offensive keep up the good work and hope all is going well with the eye.

Thanks, buddy.................that is my main worry!! Hope it all works out well.

JJ

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I'm happy you don't is allowed to give people points, then I've been history long time ago.

[Jocke]

Originally Posted by baldyspoon

Probaly too many points for you Jocke that theres no room to be able to PM you with them.

I use to give my wife points, she is into weightwatchers.

[Safetrends]

If JJ was a mod, all of us at TRF would be gone and he would be by himself.

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I use to give my wife points, she is into weightwatchers.

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Prince

You don't have any right now Jocke, but if you like, I can give you some - just sayin'...

Seriously, to find out about "Infractions", click on the username at the left of the post and in the resulting pop-down, choose "View Public Profile" and there will be an "Infractions" pane in the final window. Now you can check everybody out!

Allan
How much money do you need to get paid to remove them?


:r ofl:

[baldyspoon]

Originally Posted by Jocke

I use to give my wife points, she is into weightwatchers.

[spuds]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I have 6 beautiful points you can have if you really want them. ........

NO!!!!

Paul you're a Copper!!!!
(& actually a very polite one now I think of it....)

YOU can't have points...... surely????

[Nicko]

Originally Posted by ParisDakarBmw

I have enjoyed this site every day since I found it. I do think it is a little hard to say anything sarcastic, or in joking without one person getting upset. There are many people expressing various opinions. I don't get upset, or try to make them angry. Several comments have upset people when they were only said in a light, or sarcastic manor.

Some people act as if this is a Rolex temple. Others enjoy the threads, and cutting up a little. Some are always negative, and only try to make a problem out of nothing. I think some people are too thin skinned, and others a little too brash. I wish people could simply enjoy the site, and have a good time. I don't know how else to say it, but some people can say whatever, and it's fine. Some say similar things, and cause a huge stink.
There's a gray area that's a little hard for a new user. I've had my hand popped a couple of times. I just think people should relax a bit, and not get offended on every post, every day.

I see you're a Pledge Member...Good on ya! Lot's of love here on this forum, can't ya just feel it?

[SPORTSFAN]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not completely true, my friend.

I've been on this forum for almost 5 long years now and have had complete freedom of speech.............as long as you don't hurt some other member's feelings, as long as your idea of fun is acceptable to all and as long as you can make people laugh by being a good sport.......no problems at all.

JJ

JJ, Of course it is not true for you and rightly so.

I have read the history of this place I fully understand how you and the others came here,( I can list them all if you would like)

I would not expect you to be able to see from my perspective, you are amongst people that you have known for a lot longer than you have been at TRF.

Regards Mike.

[rfknauss]

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Not completely true, my friend.

I've been on this forum for almost 5 long years now and have had complete freedom of speech.............as long as you don't hurt some other member's feelings, as long as your idea of fun is acceptable to all and as long as you can make people laugh by being a good sport.......no problems at all.

JJ

Absolutely agree!

[BarkMaster]

So I see me being quiet hasn't helped.

Wasn't me!!!

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by 777

So I see me being quiet hasn't helped.

Wasn't me!!!

Me neither, I would never say anything to upset anyone.

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Me neither, I would never say anything to upset anyone.

cough, cough

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by 777

cough, cough

Got bark in your throat?

[JJ Irani]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Got bark in your throat?

[BarkMaster]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

Got bark in your throat?

Well... I wasn't checking for a hernia!!!

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by 777

Well... I wasn't checking for a hernia!!!

If you were then I have news for you.........check the other end.

[ESKO]

Originally Posted by CPTL

Maybe I'm outta line with this thread. I used to be a fairly regular contributor...took about a year off...now I'm back again.

Seems like people are jumping down one another's throats about their opinions, thoughts, comments. Seems like a while ago there was a lot of banter, friendly ribbing, occasional innuendo--but nothing patently offensive. But it was always in good fun among friends. If someone expressed love for a Leopard Daytona, or animosity towards the iconic SS Sub, he or she might get a little ribbing...but never directly insulted, and no one got offended.

Am I off?

Maybe some of the folks who've been around here a few years might understand what I'm thinking. Maybe I'm nuts. Well, I'm certain that I'm nuts. I just don't know if I'm wrong about the above.

I know what you are saying. I don't get upset anymore but I understand where you are coming from and not just in this forum. To me, this is the best forum I have ever belonged to. A lot of other people on other forums come off as arrogant and cocky. Everyone here has been very helpful as a matter of fact. One of my pet peeves on forums was acronyms, "clicks" and all that other stuff. We have ladies and gentleman on this forum though. Other place are just annoying.

Unfortunately one who is not a "feelings" type of person can often times be sarcastic and think there is nothing wrong with it. Going even further, they can hurt someones feelings and not even realize it and go even further and defend themself and say "They need to quit being a sissy"

It's not about that. People are different. Just because nothing offends you and you have thick skin, doesn't mean that everyone else does, or should see the world as you see it, or visa versa.

That is why the old addage "treat others how you want to be treated" is inaccurate. Everyone is different.

That is really just my rant on the subject. I have joined about 15 forums since I discovered forums, and TRF is the only one I am still a member of, it comes down to respect.

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

If you were then I have news for you.........check the other end.

He would need a mirror.


Maybe he was barking up the wrong tree.

[Idle Swede]

Originally Posted by ESKO

I know what you are saying. I don't get upset anymore but I understand where you are coming from and not just in this forum. To me, this is the best forum I have ever belonged to. A lot of other people on other forums come off as arrogant and cocky. Everyone here has been very helpful as a matter of fact. One of my pet peeves on forums was acronyms, "clicks" and all that other stuff. We have ladies and gentleman on this forum though. Other place are just annoying.

Unfortunately one who is not a "feelings" type of person can often times be sarcastic and think there is nothing wrong with it. Going even further, they can hurt someones feelings and not even realize it and go even further and defend themself and say "They need to quit being a sissy"

It's not about that. People are different. Just because nothing offends you and you have thick skin, doesn't mean that everyone else does, or should see the world as you see it, or visa versa.

That is why the old addage "treat others how you want to be treated" is inaccurate. Everyone is different.

That is really just my rant on the subject. I have joined about 15 forums since I discovered forums, and TRF is the only one I am still a member of, it comes down to respect.

I agree 100% Luis, look how I'm being treated above.

[R1@160@alltimes]

As Larry's signature goes......"Chill, it's only a watch forum"


This is BYYYYY FAAARRRRR the most helpful, polite and informative forum on the web - trust me.

[CPTL]

This post is typical of what I originally posted about.

Originally Posted by SeamasterGMT

Oh PLEASE! People like YOU are the reason Rolex is starting to get an image of "watch for older people". Do you seriuosly believe the Deepsea is THAT big?

Ask many of the Omega and Breitling owners here. Most of their watches are just as thick and bigger in diameter than the Deepsea.

You just stick to your little dress watches which probably look very good on your puny wrist and let us boys live an active life with our watches that we can do EVERYTHING with.

I just don't remember seeing posts like this when I used to visit the forum before. All in all, the forum is great. People are here to have fun, generally respect each other, and get along well. And everyone making fun of JJ is always entertaining.

I guess it's just that the forum has gotten soooo big. Kinda like when your favorite neighborhood tavern or grill gets a 4-Star rating, and you can no longer get a table and the hostess doesn't have time to chat with you when you walk in. Still the best place on the net to learn or inquire about Rolex watches. And, still one of the friendliest overall.

Sorry it seemed like I was complaining with the OP. Just a few posts recently have irritated me for their lack of respect for others' opinions.

[SPORTSFAN]

Originally Posted by CPTL

This post is typical of what I originally posted about.



I just don't remember seeing posts like this when I used to visit the forum before. All in all, the forum is great. People are here to have fun, generally respect each other, and get along well. And everyone making fun of JJ is always entertaining.

I guess it's just that the forum has gotten soooo big. Kinda like when your favorite neighborhood tavern or grill gets a 4-Star rating, and you can no longer get a table and the hostess doesn't have time to chat with you when you walk in. Still the best place on the net to learn or inquire about Rolex watches. And, still one of the friendliest overall.

Sorry it seemed like I was complaining with the OP. Just a few posts recently have irritated me for their lack of respect for others' opinions.

There are more cliques here in my opinion, there is a really good example in this thread of something that you would not have seen a year ago.

I agree that size may be an influence. I have read a few threads of late that required rapid use of the back button.

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Idle Swede

I agree 100% Luis, look how I'm being treated above.

Leo, if you like I kick you around some more if you would like.

[CPTL]

I guess patience is in order. Attendance is up, which means more repetition of the same topics, over and over, and the same differences of opinion, that get louder and louder as the posters repeat them in every duplicated thread.

[Jocke]

People come and go, maybe this is a better place next year.

[Prince]

Originally Posted by Safetrends

Allan
How much money do you need to get paid to remove them?


:r ofl:

You don't have enough money!

[Safetrends]

Originally Posted by Prince

You don't have enough money!

I have a real fake Rolex you might like!

[CPTL]

Originally Posted by Jocke

People come and go, maybe this is a better place next year.

Jocke: PM me when you go, and I'll give TRF another try.