It’s a real shame

[Mick006]

As the Rolex hype insanity has continued to increase, the quality of content on the forum has continued to plummet.

You now have to read between endless spam to get to the great content that kept me here.

How many threads do we have to read from noobs about:
1. How long will it take to get X watch?
2. Rolex makes a million watches a year. Is my datejust rare?
3. Should I send my AD a gift for taking my money?
4. Is my datejust a good investment?
5. Does my diamond encrusted “Rollie” have enough wrist presence?

If only these kind of repetitive threads could go to the spam folder. It’s a shame the board has gotten to this.

[KathleenL]

Um.... you don't have to read every thread...

[BNA/LION]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

Um.... you don't have to read every thread...

Now you tell me!

[skipstar]

Somebody is having a bad day………….

[duquephart]

You left out "incoming" followed by 10 pages of "congrats."

[MAINEZX10]

The forum has definitely changed from when I first joined.

[dpt.calvin]

This is a high quality thread. Thanks for posting!

[Anton911]

Some of us like to talk investments,watch values etc.
If you don’t like don’t read,simple.

[bluestreak]

How many unique watch topics can there be? I figure by now literally everything has been discussed.

And if somebody can’t talk about the watch they bought, what’s the point?

[bluestreak]

[VegasBaby]

Sp far, funny how all of the negative replies to the OP are from longtime members........going all the way back to 2019!!!!! Kind of proves the OP's point!!!!!

[Kyle3130]

I hear ya OP. I’ve felt the same way the last couple of years. I just try to focus on only the stuff I am interested in. Some of those “nonsense” threads are still fun to read for comic relief. There is still a lot of good here, it just takes a bit longer to find now.

[JMGoodnight369]

I’d be thrilled to have some interesting chat threads more. Especially on the technical side, but what I typically see happen is people shoot it down pretty quick. Posts about accuracy gets hit with “there’s 84600 seconds in a day why do you even care if your watch is off” comments. Or comparisons on submariner variations and that gets hit with “why would you care about tiny differences no one cares about”. I totally agree there’s too many bland incoming posts or the dreaded investment question. Seems like there’s a lot more on hype over horology round here

[cjhurni]

Old man yells at cloud really got me

[enjoythemusic]

Well, to be fair gentlemen...

TRF could use another sub-board for 'value' and 'whining while waiting' (ok, maybe two more boards).

I'll donate $100 to get 'er done.

[Old Expat Beast]

Would you like a refund?

[Bill2e]

From a different perspective as a new forum member I have found many of these topics interesting. However, I can see in time they would get old.

Enjoying the forum for now. I’m not sure if I wish I picked up this interest sooner or not at all, but it’s definitely here to stay now. I appreciate the information on this forum.

[00Seven]

Can we bring back “is it safe to wear my Rolex in the shower?” threads? Haha!

[Slimpee]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Would you like a refund?

Came to post something similar. It's surprising how many people post a lot but don't bother ponying up a few $$$ to support the forum.

[GB-man]

The professor doesn’t walk out on the university because he’s more knowledgeable than the freshman.

[samuel019]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Well, to be fair gentlemen...

TRF could use another sub-board for 'value' and 'whining while waiting' (ok, maybe two more boards).

I'll donate $100 to get 'er done.

Count me in as well.

[Tim Plains]

Originally Posted by duquephart

You left out "incoming" followed by 10 pages of "congrats."

I don't get the incoming threads here. Incoming means you bought something but it hasn't arrived yet, like an online purchase, but people here post incoming threads with wrist shots. New Watch Day is what it is.

[TomLou]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

Um.... you don't have to read every thread...

Sounds logical..

[Feb_29]

This forum becomes a watch stock market. Try to ask "watch investment gurus" what the difference between zenith el primero and 4031 movement…I doubt they’ll known. But they posting Daytona everyday price increase.

[teck21]

I’m sure there are boards dedicated to discussing only the great content you used to enjoy here.

I’m not sure what sort of content you enjoy that does not get repetitive after a while either though.

The repetition of themes, questions and issues is an unavoidable aspect of online forums.

Or is this longing for the supposed old days an expression of unhappiness that the ‘undeserving’ have now joined the club?

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[Andad]

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Would you like a refund?

Don’t you have to pay first Adam?

[58junior]

With no product available at dealers, not much to post or talk about.

[bluestreak]

Originally Posted by teck21

I’m sure there are boards dedicated to discussing only the great content you used to enjoy here.

I’m not sure what sort of content you enjoy that does not get repetitive after a while either though.

The repetition of themes, questions and issues is an unavoidable aspect of online forums.


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This

I am sure everything has been discussed. Perhaps further posting should be disabled and TRF should just be an archive with a search function.


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[Andad]

Originally Posted by Mick006

As the Rolex hype insanity has continued to increase, the quality of content on the forum has continued to plummet.

You now have to read between endless spam to get to the great content that kept me here.

How many threads do we have to read from noobs about:
1. How long will it take to get X watch?
2. Rolex makes a million watches a year. Is my datejust rare?
3. Should I send my AD a gift for taking my money?
4. Is my datejust a good investment?
5. Does my diamond encrusted “Rollie” have enough wrist presence?

If only these kind of repetitive threads could go to the spam folder. It’s a shame the board has gotten to this.

[P1nky_Up]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Well, to be fair gentlemen...

TRF could use another sub-board for 'value' and 'whining while waiting' (ok, maybe two more boards).

I'll donate $100 to get 'er done.

I’ll second this motion