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JJ Irani · 8 August 2005, 04:06 PM

That's right, guys...I've been applying my e-mail to several of our old friends to come and join us at TRF; but no reply.

I cannot for the life of me understand why they would want to miss out on all this fun. Perhaps some of you can be a bit more persuasive.

Good luck on that - JJ

padi56 · 8 August 2005, 05:15 PM

You can lead a horse to water JJ, but you cannot make him drink.I have sent several myself,think some are afraid they might get the same as us.

Uncle-AJ · 8 August 2005, 07:05 PM

My feeling is that a lot of people don't like change. Also that other place seems to hold people to ransom, if you criticise them or show loyalty to another forum they ban you, we know this from experience. It could be our old friends have found a niche for themselves and don't want to risk being ejected from it and then losing contact with old friends.

Manatee · 8 August 2005, 09:37 PM

JJ, some of those people may already be members here, but not under names you'd recognize.

Another thing to consider is that while this is a very nice forum, with great people, you've got to admit that "all this fun" is on a rather small scale.

Also, what Adrian says is true -- unfortunately.

I think that attitude with lighten up over time, though, so maybe more people will begin dropping in here for a visit.

8 August 2005, 10:40 PM

Some folks over there also have business ties with certain members too, so that, with the risk of banning could also factor in.

dman · 9 August 2005, 01:05 AM

I think that if they choose too, they will come in time. I don't think that it is at all fair to them to "pressure" them into joining here. They may feel they are getting the "us or them" treatment and that is not right.

Just because they decide not to post here, that doesn't mean they are not friends. We have a great, yet small and growing place here, in time it will get larger and they will always be welcome to join, or not join.

Either way, they will still remain friends with the lot of us.

JJ Irani · 9 August 2005, 04:21 AM

Thanks for all the replies, guys. They do make sense!!

Rockrolex · 9 August 2005, 07:34 AM

I've noticed quite a few guests are on here most of the time. Right now there are 5 guests and 4 members on TRF. My guess is that at least a few of these guests are some of our old friends who are checking this place out and possibly trying to make a decision as to whether to make themselves known here. My thought is that they will do that if and when they feel comfortable here. I don't think we should pressure anyone into joining TRF. People should make the choice to join freely and willingly.

I feel badly if people don't join because they fear being shut out somewhere else. But that reflects on those other places, not on TRF.

JJ Irani · 9 August 2005, 08:40 AM

Well said, Ed...very true. No pressure!!

Mink · 9 August 2005, 11:57 AM

To those of you who think that participation here is the kiss of death at "that other forum" - I think you are just plain wrong on this one.

Simply participating on one forum doesn't get you banned on another although the manner in which you participate might. If you think I'm wrong, then you'd better e-mail Peter (Manatee)

and ask him what his secret is because he freely participates in both forums and has been doing so openly for months with no repercussions (at least none that he has mentioned - by the way - My hat's off to you, Peter, for doing that so nicely

).

Passing thought - Has anyone e-mailed Denny yet? He could be a valuable contributer here as well.

singh · 9 August 2005, 05:50 PM

Agreed 100%.

It reminds me of Non Alligned Movement during cold war !!

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Originally Posted by Mink

To those of you who think that participation here is the kiss of death at "that other forum" - I think you are just plain wrong on this one.

Simply participating on one forum doesn't get you banned on another although the manner in which you participate might. If you think I'm wrong, then you'd better e-mail Peter (Manatee)

and ask him what his secret is because he freely participates in both forums and has been doing so openly for months with no repercussions (at least none that he has mentioned - by the way - My hat's off to you, Peter, for doing that so nicely
Passing thought - Has anyone e-mailed Denny yet? He could be a valuable contributer here as well.

Earl · 9 August 2005, 07:09 PM

As I have read in past post's referanceing this... No one cares if you post on both forums just that what happens here or there isn't also posted else where. (the "he said she said" things) I hope everyone relizes this and restrains in doing so.

8 August 2005, 04:06 PM	#1
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Apply, apply.....no reply!! That's right, guys...I've been applying my e-mail to several of our old friends to come and join us at TRF; but no reply. I cannot for the life of me understand why they would want to miss out on all this fun. Perhaps some of you can be a bit more persuasive. Good luck on that - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 August 2005, 05:15 PM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,465	You can lead a horse to water JJ, but you cannot make him drink.I have sent several myself,think some are afraid they might get the same as us. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 August 2005, 07:05 PM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	My feeling is that a lot of people don't like change. Also that other place seems to hold people to ransom, if you criticise them or show loyalty to another forum they ban you, we know this from experience. It could be our old friends have found a niche for themselves and don't want to risk being ejected from it and then losing contact with old friends. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

9 August 2005, 01:05 AM	#6
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,583	I think that if they choose too, they will come in time. I don't think that it is at all fair to them to "pressure" them into joining here. They may feel they are getting the "us or them" treatment and that is not right. Just because they decide not to post here, that doesn't mean they are not friends. We have a great, yet small and growing place here, in time it will get larger and they will always be welcome to join, or not join. Either way, they will still remain friends with the lot of us. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

9 August 2005, 04:21 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Thanks for all the replies, guys. They do make sense!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

8 August 2005, 09:37 PM	#4
Manatee Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington DC Are Posts: 677	JJ, some of those people may already be members here, but not under names you'd recognize. Another thing to consider is that while this is a very nice forum, with great people, you've got to admit that "all this fun" is on a rather small scale. Also, what Adrian says is true -- unfortunately. I think that attitude with lighten up over time, though, so maybe more people will begin dropping in here for a visit.

8 August 2005, 10:40 PM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Some folks over there also have business ties with certain members too, so that, with the risk of banning could also factor in.

9 August 2005, 07:34 AM	#8
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,596	I've noticed quite a few guests are on here most of the time. Right now there are 5 guests and 4 members on TRF. My guess is that at least a few of these guests are some of our old friends who are checking this place out and possibly trying to make a decision as to whether to make themselves known here. My thought is that they will do that if and when they feel comfortable here. I don't think we should pressure anyone into joining TRF. People should make the choice to join freely and willingly. I feel badly if people don't join because they fear being shut out somewhere else. But that reflects on those other places, not on TRF. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 August 2005, 08:40 AM	#9
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,320	Well said, Ed...very true. No pressure!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

9 August 2005, 11:57 AM	#10
Mink Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 35	To those of you who think that participation here is the kiss of death at "that other forum" - I think you are just plain wrong on this one. Simply participating on one forum doesn't get you banned on another although the manner in which you participate might. If you think I'm wrong, then you'd better e-mail Peter (Manatee) and ask him what his secret is because he freely participates in both forums and has been doing so openly for months with no repercussions (at least none that he has mentioned - by the way - My hat's off to you, Peter, for doing that so nicely ). Passing thought - Has anyone e-mailed Denny yet? He could be a valuable contributer here as well.

9 August 2005, 07:09 PM	#12
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	As I have read in past post's referanceing this... No one cares if you post on both forums just that what happens here or there isn't also posted else where. (the "he said she said" things) I hope everyone relizes this and restrains in doing so.

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