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keschete · 2 January 2010, 12:49 PM

Now, compared to this time last year?

I think people here are realizing that we have a great forum and want to be involved. I also think that none of us want to see the forum attacked again and don't mind supporting it to keep it going.

I also think we have more members who want to be involved! Maybe I am just being altruistic, but it seems to me that the members of TRF are stepping up!!!!

I love this forum, thanks Admin and Mods!!!

I also think a lot of members don't want to miss anymore cool giveaways :)

nyyankees · 2 January 2010, 12:53 PM

I am on TZ, the Vintage Rolex Forums, Turf, and TRF and by far TRF is my forum of choice. I for one decided it was time to support it due to all the great information I get here and the quality of the members! I'd encourage everyone who can to support TRF this year!

rpryan55 · 2 January 2010, 01:04 PM

I've been a pledge member since you could be a pledge member. Steve shouldn't work for free.

therolexguy · 2 January 2010, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rpryan55

I've been a pledge member since you could be a pledge member. Steve shouldn't work for free.

X2

Warnsboy · 2 January 2010, 01:28 PM

I am relatively new having joined this past October only a few day prior to the sign up for the last drawing. I made a 2009 pledge shortly after. The drawing is not what committed me to Pledge. This is one great forum with opportunities to develop friendships world-wide with like minded quality people. I have learned more about watches in a few months than I did in two years of lurking from forum to forum. Hopefully I can give back as much as I've gained. Thanks TRF!!!!

Idle Swede · 2 January 2010, 01:30 PM

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Great post Kaya.

CoopJr · 2 January 2010, 01:31 PM

To the best of my memory, the very first pledge member was a guy who had a Lear Jet as his avatar. He got this little title under his name that none of us had seen before...it said "Pledge Member".

He gave a little to Steve to help offset the costs of running TRF. A few of us inquired what a "Pledge Member" was....and the rest is history.

Speed · 2 January 2010, 01:58 PM

I get so much out of this forum that I plan to pledge each year. Hopefully the funds can go to the hacker protection fund as well as more enjoyable refinements.

bodybump · 2 January 2010, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyyankees

I am on TZ, the Vintage Rolex Forums, Turf, and TRF and by far TRF is my forum of choice. I for one decided it was time to support it due to all the great information I get here and the quality of the members! I'd encourage everyone who can to support TRF this year!

Rock on my friend!!!

armoredsaint · 2 January 2010, 03:11 PM

i became a member two days ago and i'm brand spankin' new!

The GMT Master · 2 January 2010, 09:10 PM

This forum has improved my knowledge exponentially, it's great to be able to spout facts that even my boss (who's been selling Rolexes for around 30 years now) doesn't know. It's only fair that I give something back, and ensure this wonderful community and resource continues

1HotBoss70 · 2 January 2010, 11:31 PM

I am a new member almost a month new....I am pleased and honoured to have become a pledge member to help out the site....but can someone explain what happened to the forum during the attack

The GMT Master · 2 January 2010, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1HotBoss70

I am a new member almost a month new....I am pleased and honoured to have become a pledge member to help out the site....but can someone explain what happened to the forum during the attack

In a nutshell, the site was hit with an extended denial of service attack from a group of scumbag counterfeiters - meant the site went down for quite a long period of time. But we don't give up here on TRF, and the extra money from the pledges this year should help with the fight

cmr · 2 February 2010, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

To the best of my memory, the very first pledge member was a guy who had a Lear Jet as his avatar. He got this little title under his name that none of us had seen before...it said "Pledge Member".

He gave a little to Steve to help offset the costs of running TRF. A few of us inquired what a "Pledge Member" was....and the rest is history.

good memory coop, i'm still here just been too busy to spend as much time here as i would like. hopefully i will have more time, at least for the rest of the winter.

R1@160@alltimes · 2 February 2010, 01:56 AM

I have only been a member since July 2009, and this is my second time pledging already.

Yeah, I think I like this place

TimeToGo · 2 February 2010, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rpryan55

I've been a pledge member since you could be a pledge member. Steve shouldn't work for free.

I am almost sure that even with the pledge, he does not make a penny!

JBat · 2 February 2010, 02:55 AM

Well said, Kaya.

CoopJr · 2 February 2010, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by cmr

good memory coop, i'm still here just been too busy to spend as much time here as i would like. hopefully i will have more time, at least for the rest of the winter.

Marcus! Yes...you were the first one dude! good to see you still around!

cmr · 2 February 2010, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoopJr

Marcus! Yes...you were the first one dude! good to see you still around!

i have just been too busy and haven't been able to spend much time here, hopefully i can correct that. i have donated this morning but i am some confused about the different colors i am seeing. we will see what color i turn when steve has time to update me. lol

CoopJr · 2 February 2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cmr

i have just been too busy and haven't been able to spend much time here, hopefully i can correct that. i have donated this morning but i am some confused about the different colors i am seeing. we will see what color i turn when steve has time to update me. lol

A pledge of $20 for 2010 gets you the purple and if you pledge again for $28.00, you get a 150 message capacity and are entered into a drawing for a new Ceramic GMT!

Amazing how far TRF has come in the last 3 years.

azone5 · 2 February 2010, 01:31 PM

Gotta support such a great forum!

sakuraba · 2 February 2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1HotBoss70

but can someone explain what happened to the forum during the attack

It was the loneliest weekend of my life!

I found myself staring at the monitor and questioning why life was still worth living.

I tried talking to the mailman about how cool my watches are, but all he said was "are they real?"

Lol-x · 2 February 2010, 10:43 PM

When I read all these responses and the positive goodwill they exhibit, it is a pleasure to be able to be a small part of what goes on here.

Thanks everyone for their incredible support. I will endeavour to make this the best place on the internet there can be.

2 January 2010, 12:49 PM	#1
keschete "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Kaya Location: Louisiana Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,575	Curious, How many Pledge Members... Now, compared to this time last year? I think people here are realizing that we have a great forum and want to be involved. I also think that none of us want to see the forum attacked again and don't mind supporting it to keep it going. I also think we have more members who want to be involved! Maybe I am just being altruistic, but it seems to me that the members of TRF are stepping up!!!! I love this forum, thanks Admin and Mods!!! I also think a lot of members don't want to miss anymore cool giveaways :) __________________ GMT II BLNR, Submariner, Submariner Serti, Datejust, Daytona C, TT Yacht Master, Hulk Submariner, Pepsi GMT II

2 January 2010, 12:53 PM	#2
nyyankees "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southeastern PA Watch: 1216610 Posts: 2,131	I agree I am on TZ, the Vintage Rolex Forums, Turf, and TRF and by far TRF is my forum of choice. I for one decided it was time to support it due to all the great information I get here and the quality of the members! I'd encourage everyone who can to support TRF this year!

2 January 2010, 01:04 PM	#3
rpryan55 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Dick Location: USA Watch: SubND,DD,SSDaytona Posts: 2,257	I've been a pledge member since you could be a pledge member. Steve shouldn't work for free. __________________ “The only reason for time ....................... is so that everything doesn't happen at once." Albert Einstein

2 January 2010, 11:31 PM	#12
1HotBoss70 Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Joe Location: Ontario Canada Watch: "V" GMT IIc Posts: 185	Forum Attack I am a new member almost a month new....I am pleased and honoured to have become a pledge member to help out the site....but can someone explain what happened to the forum during the attack

2 February 2010, 01:56 AM	#15
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	I have only been a member since July 2009, and this is my second time pledging already. Yeah, I think I like this place __________________

2 January 2010, 01:28 PM	#5
Warnsboy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: Midwest-USA Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,942	I am relatively new having joined this past October only a few day prior to the sign up for the last drawing. I made a 2009 pledge shortly after. The drawing is not what committed me to Pledge. This is one great forum with opportunities to develop friendships world-wide with like minded quality people. I have learned more about watches in a few months than I did in two years of lurking from forum to forum. Hopefully I can give back as much as I've gained. Thanks TRF!!!!

2 January 2010, 01:30 PM	#6
Idle Swede Suspended Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Leo Location: Boca Raton Posts: 13,820	. Great post Kaya.

2 January 2010, 01:31 PM	#7
CoopJr "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Coop Location: U.S.A. Watch: Subs Posts: 6,455	To the best of my memory, the very first pledge member was a guy who had a Lear Jet as his avatar. He got this little title under his name that none of us had seen before...it said "Pledge Member". He gave a little to Steve to help offset the costs of running TRF. A few of us inquired what a "Pledge Member" was....and the rest is history.

2 January 2010, 01:58 PM	#8
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,695	I get so much out of this forum that I plan to pledge each year. Hopefully the funds can go to the hacker protection fund as well as more enjoyable refinements.

2 January 2010, 03:11 PM	#10
armoredsaint "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bubba Location: Ohio, USA Watch: GMT Master IIc SS Posts: 318	i became a member two days ago and i'm brand spankin' new!

2 January 2010, 09:10 PM	#11
The GMT Master "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: England Posts: 8,149	This forum has improved my knowledge exponentially, it's great to be able to spout facts that even my boss (who's been selling Rolexes for around 30 years now) doesn't know. It's only fair that I give something back, and ensure this wonderful community and resource continues

2 February 2010, 02:55 AM	#17
JBat "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington Watch: 16710, 16610, DJ Posts: 7,329	Well said, Kaya.

2 February 2010, 01:31 PM	#21
azone5 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: IL Posts: 402	Gotta support such a great forum! __________________ "Facts are such stubborn things." Mary Somerville

2 February 2010, 10:43 PM	#23
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,257	When I read all these responses and the positive goodwill they exhibit, it is a pleasure to be able to be a small part of what goes on here. Thanks everyone for their incredible support. I will endeavour to make this the best place on the internet there can be. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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