Forum has become BORING

[Rolex addict]

Originally Posted by Tony64

If you had your own forum I think I'd be first in line to join.

Very interesting. I wonder how many others would join? Chances are pretty high that I would, too.

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Very interesting. I wonder how many others would join? Chances are pretty high that I would, too.

Well, just to be clear, I wasn’t actually suggesting a secession. Just a commentary on how Seth (Superdog) seems generally more self-aware than most.

[kwcsports]

I think the forum is great. I've learned a lot here and enjoyed many conversations. If you're not enjoying it, move on.

[Kyle3130]

Boring isn't the right word. Oversaturated with threads about topics that have been beat to death is more like it. The current market situation has caused an uproar because not to many people have patience. We live in a society where everyone's attention spans are shortening and instant gratification is more important than the quality of the gratification. "The ability to delay pleasure is a sign of maturity" - Dave Ramsey
Humans aren't maturing, they are regressing IMHO.

[Robtayham]

Originally Posted by ALF61

I am seeing most posts are totally worthless these days. It is easy to browse through titles, ranging from what something is worth, reasons to buy or not buy, even recent orders for hard to get pieces that leave clients less than convinced they made a nice purchase.

Sorry for the rant. The forum is totally useless to me at this time. I might pull away altogether. If you still enjoy it, kudos to you I am pulling away from all the nonsense.

Seriously? Someone needs to show you the door out.

This is a completely worthless post. Just another ‘I’m not happy with the state of the Rolex hobby’. Exactly the kind of post you’re complaining about.

[austinp]

Boring? Thats nonsense. How bout the Word Association Game and Musical Chain Game?

Entertainment GOLD I tell you!

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[Dr. Robert]

Originally Posted by austinp

Boring? Thats nonsense. How bout the Word Association Game and Musical Chain Game?

Entertainment GOLD I tell you!

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I concur

[MSchu]

Originally Posted by ALF61

Forum has become BORING

I disagree OP... I think gray market middle men are fantastic and interesting profiteering individuals.

[DJ TT 2002]

This forum is my delightful respite from the hustle and bustle of the workaday world
I enjoy myself 99.99999% of the time

If there is a lull or if something nettles me, I simply take a break.
I can hit the ignore button if necessary,too

TRF has so much knowledge to offer.
The forum has a plethora of quality people involved

It’s a great place and I’m lucky to participate!!!!!!!


All the best,
T



Added a picture as well

[Michaeli Paulo]

I’m not complaining; just an observation. Though I’m super new to this forum, I’ve spent (wasted? ha,ha!) many years on other internet forums.

Regarding repetitive posts, watches are a finite subject; though there’s a lot to say, there’s still a limited amount of topics to discuss, queries to make, observations to share. So, if you hang around long enough, new material is few and far between.

Then, there’s the “new thread/old thread” quandary. If someone posts a new thread on something that's been “discussed to death,” they are sometimes chastised for doing so and sent off to “use the search button.”

If they then “use the search button,” and post on an old thread that pertains to their new question or comment, they are guilty of “digging up a dead thread.”

Often, it’s a “lose/lose” situation.

Personally, I believe that many members hesitate to post anything at all, as they’d rather not open themselves up to ridicule. There doesn’t seem to be any subject or comment that is safe from garnering demeaning remarks.

Finally, since “a thread is worthless without pics,” here’s my one and only...

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Very interesting. I wonder how many others would join? Chances are pretty high that I would, too.

Don’t be ridiculous Chad, no one would leave TRF

[austinp]

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[austinp]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

I’m not complaining; just an observation. Though I’m super new to this forum, I’ve spent (wasted? ha,ha!) many years on other internet forums.



Regarding repetitive posts, watches are a finite subject; though there’s a lot to say, there’s still a limited amount of topics to discuss, queries to make, observations to share. So, if you hang around long enough, new material is few and far between.



Then, there’s the “new thread/old thread” quandary. If someone posts a new thread on something that's been “discussed to death,” they are sometimes chastised for doing so and sent off to “use the search button.”



If they then “use the search button,” and post on an old thread that pertains to their new question or comment, they are guilty of “digging up a dead thread.”



Often, it’s a “lose/lose” situation.



Personally, I believe that many members hesitate to post anything at all, as they’d rather not open themselves up to ridicule. There doesn’t seem to be any subject or comment that is safe from garnering demeaning remarks.



Finally, since “a thread is worthless without pics,” here’s my one and only...

Right back at you! Perfect reference.

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[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Very interesting. I wonder how many others would join? Chances are pretty high that I would, too.

Count me in.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

I’m not complaining; just an observation. Though I’m super new to this forum, I’ve spent (wasted? ha,ha!) many years on other internet forums.

Regarding repetitive posts, watches are a finite subject; though there’s a lot to say, there’s still a limited amount of topics to discuss, queries to make, observations to share. So, if you hang around long enough, new material is few and far between.

This is a good point. It's exacerbated by the frustration of not having the opportunity to get new watches. Furthermore, the watches aren't changing much. Frustrating times for some.....and frustrated people post their frustration. Me? I take what interests me and I leave the rest.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

I’m not complaining; just an observation. Though I’m super new to this forum, I’ve spent (wasted? ha,ha!) many years on other internet forums.

Regarding repetitive posts, watches are a finite subject; though there’s a lot to say, there’s still a limited amount of topics to discuss, queries to make, observations to share. So, if you hang around long enough, new material is few and far between.

Then, there’s the “new thread/old thread” quandary. If someone posts a new thread on something that's been “discussed to death,” they are sometimes chastised for doing so and sent off to “use the search button.”

If they then “use the search button,” and post on an old thread that pertains to their new question or comment, they are guilty of “digging up a dead thread.”

Often, it’s a “lose/lose” situation.

Personally, I believe that many members hesitate to post anything at all, as they’d rather not open themselves up to ridicule. There doesn’t seem to be any subject or comment that is safe from garnering demeaning remarks.

Finally, since “a thread is worthless without pics,” here’s my one and only...

Excellent synopsis.

[jonnyz1245]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Very interesting. I wonder how many others would join? Chances are pretty high that I would, too.

Me too

[TK-710]

Originally Posted by Rolex addict

Very interesting. I wonder how many others would join? Chances are pretty high that I would, too.

Would there be a Star Wars section? That would be a huge factor.

[LuminousMaximus]

I have been waiting a long time to use these Emoji's!!



Thank you

I never thought the day would come!!

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

I have been waiting a long time to use these Emoji's!!



Thank you

I never thought the day would come!!

Excuse me Sir, Don't you think that was a little harsh?

[LuminousMaximus]

Originally Posted by LuminousMaximus

Excuse me Sir, Don't you think that was a little harsh?

Yes I do and I apologize for my distasteful and unsolicited Response however I do feel that I made it FUN nonetheless...

[TheVTCGuy]

Sam.... I really think you need help.

[Rock]

Another Forum that I frequent really DOES struggle in terms of contributions and content.
I do my best to contribute as many posts and threads as I can and to inject a bit of life/fun/friendly contention into it but some of the responses I get make it clear that my efforts aren't appreciated by all and that some clearly have no insight to what I'm trying to do. I don't let it deter me as I believe it is a worthwhile Forum and that there are enough 'positive' members to make the effort worthwhile.
Be the positive change.

[Rolexoman]

Good luck and hope you find what your looking for.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

I’m not complaining; just an observation. Though I’m super new to this forum, I’ve spent (wasted? ha,ha!) many years on other internet forums.

Regarding repetitive posts, watches are a finite subject; though there’s a lot to say, there’s still a limited amount of topics to discuss, queries to make, observations to share. So, if you hang around long enough, new material is few and far between.

Then, there’s the “new thread/old thread” quandary. If someone posts a new thread on something that's been “discussed to death,” they are sometimes chastised for doing so and sent off to “use the search button.”

If they then “use the search button,” and post on an old thread that pertains to their new question or comment, they are guilty of “digging up a dead thread.”

Often, it’s a “lose/lose” situation.

Personally, I believe that many members hesitate to post anything at all, as they’d rather not open themselves up to ridicule. There doesn’t seem to be any subject or comment that is safe from garnering demeaning remarks.

Finally, since “a thread is worthless without pics,” here’s my one and only...

Exactly!!!


I would say however that sometimes even when the same question is posted it will sometimes elicit a new take or even new information and often it is some of these same questions when they are posted that these are the kind of things that keeps a forum going.


Either way no one is saying you have to open the threads that bore you. I certainly don't as I only open those I am interested in.


Whatever the subject or whatever the forum is about there is nothing more boring than a dead forum where nobody no longer posts anything whatsoever.

[Widows Son]

Sometimes it's the message, sometimes it's the messenger. I don't think anyone likes to be called "boring." Maybe the newer members could use the search button more often. How many times do we have to argue about what constitutes a dress watch, can you wear a Sub with a suit, is it safe to wear my watch playing tennis, or one of my favorites, does this watch look to small???? Too small for what??? Can you read the dial??? If so then it's not "too small!!!!" I too enjoy the sub forums more these days.

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Rock

Another Forum that I frequent really DOES struggle in terms of contributions and content.
I do my best to contribute as many posts and threads as I can and to inject a bit of life/fun/friendly contention into it ......
Be the positive change.

[Robtayham]

Originally Posted by Michaeli Paulo

I’m not complaining; just an observation. Though I’m super new to this forum, I’ve spent (wasted? ha,ha!) many years on other internet forums.

Regarding repetitive posts, watches are a finite subject; though there’s a lot to say, there’s still a limited amount of topics to discuss, queries to make, observations to share. So, if you hang around long enough, new material is few and far between.

Then, there’s the “new thread/old thread” quandary. If someone posts a new thread on something that's been “discussed to death,” they are sometimes chastised for doing so and sent off to “use the search button.”

If they then “use the search button,” and post on an old thread that pertains to their new question or comment, they are guilty of “digging up a dead thread.”

Often, it’s a “lose/lose” situation.

Personally, I believe that many members hesitate to post anything at all, as they’d rather not open themselves up to ridicule. There doesn’t seem to be any subject or comment that is safe from garnering demeaning remarks.

Finally, since “a thread is worthless without pics,” here’s my one and only

I also think that the repetitive threads reflect what’s going in the marketplace. The reason why there are so many ‘display cases are empty’ threads is because the display cases are empty. As a TRF member, they want to come talk about that, not search and find out what other TRF members said about it. So it creates a lot of repetitive threads. However painful, we should welcome their posts, because they’re engaged.

Now...the one-post ‘my dead relative just left me a Rolex, so authenticate it for me’ threads are so painful they should be banned. But, isn’t that the issue, we all have our opinions about what should be threads and what shouldn’t. This forum allows each of us to pick and choose. That’s the point.

[pickettt]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Either way no one is saying you have to open the threads that bore you. I certainly don't as I only open those I am interested in.

THANK YOU! Why is this such a hard concept to grasp?

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by ALF61

I am seeing most posts are totally worthless these days. It is easy to browse through titles, ranging from what something is worth, reasons to buy or not buy, even recent orders for hard to get pieces that leave clients less than convinced they made a nice purchase.

Sorry for the rant. The forum is totally useless to me at this time. I might pull away altogether. If you still enjoy it, kudos to you I am pulling away from all the nonsense.

You're not exactly adding any value either.