It’s a real shame

[dpt.calvin]

Originally Posted by 00Seven

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

Yes, that thread was gold!

[NachoNeal]

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.

[IMG]kettle by Nacho Neal, on Flickr[/IMG]

[sj24k]

“Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart. You just gotta poke around.”


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[Wcdhtwn]

Originally Posted by 00Seven

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

It’s obviously not. An entire thread around that is not necessary.

[NachoNeal]

Originally Posted by sj24k

“Don't tell me this town ain't got no heart. You just gotta poke around.”


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You can never tell.

[Benzsiam]

Originally Posted by KathleenL

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

[Andad]

Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

I’ll second this motion

P1inky up $100.

[Iflylo]

Maybe OP should apply for a refund, oops he’s in here for free…

[Mick006]

Originally Posted by 00Seven

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

Haha. Forgot about those… that should’ve been on the list. At least they became a running joke.

[Chewbacca]

To me it’s how the questions are asked; the topics, I’ve given up on and people don’t read rules or proper forum categories anyway so I’d skip more selections for now and let our Mods do their thing regarding topics.

[Prestige_Swiss]

Not every member of TRF spends the same amount of time reading up on watches and watch trends. Some people save for years to get a piece and they come with questions. I do agree that the things get repetitive but to blame it on the platform is a bit of a stretch and unreasonable. It's literally the whole point of a forum.

[Mick006]

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.

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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No, not that at all. As someone else mentioned rather astutely, my interest is in the horology, not really the hype. I understand that other people may have different interests. There’s no such thing as the undeserving. There’s just an awful lot of repetitive threads by rolex speculators.

[Mick006]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

[IMG]kettle by Nacho Neal, on Flickr[/IMG]

I challenge you to show me where I created one of the enumerated threads.

I do much more reading on here than I do posting. And I start very few threads.

[Willyjo]

Originally Posted by nyc10ken

I'm a little sick of all these threads complaining about content of other threads. Let people talk about what they want to talk about for Christs sake and you don't need to read or reply. Go to the watch tech forum if you want to discuss movements or horology.

Hell I'll go to another forum if I can talk about whatever interests me in peace. Today I spent more time in the Open Discussion forum chatting about grey dealers, Kevin O Leary and the Dallas Cowboys, and it was great!

Exactly. This is supposed to be fun.

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[Mick006]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

To me it’s how the questions are asked; the topics, I’ve given up on and people don’t read rules or proper forum categories anyway so I’d skip more selections for now and let our Mods do their thing regarding topics.

I agree with this completely. Although I realize now that my original post was technically on the wrong board.

Also, I thought valuation threads were discouraged based upon the sticky. Aren’t questions about investment potential and the like posts about speculative future valuations?

[Mick006]

Originally Posted by Tim Plains

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.

Ha. I get your point. I enjoy the incomings(misnomer) bc I enjoy the pics and I am happy that ppl are excited about the watches.

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by Mick006

Also, I thought valuation threads were discouraged based upon the sticky. Aren’t questions about investment potential and the like posts about speculative future valuations?

You went there… Nice knowing you. I’ll place flowers every Christmas.






*runs down to panic room, locks door*

[Mick006]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

You went there… Nice knowing you. I’ll place flowers every Christmas.






*runs down to panic room, locks door*

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Chewbacca

To me it’s how the questions are asked; the topics, I’ve given up on and people don’t read rules or proper forum categories anyway so I’d skip more selections for now and let our Mods do their thing regarding topics.

This account has been hijacked.

User should prove identity?

Report to mods?

[Flint]

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.

100% Agree , only this week a post ' Which one matches my skin tone ' ha ha

[DVR]

I think the German 'urhforum' has a great forum rule :

2.5 Anfragen zur Wertermittlung von Uhren (oder Zubehör) und Preisdiskussionen sind unerwünscht. Threads/Beiträge mit Verfügbarkeitsdiskussionen, Wertanfragen und Preisdiskussionen werden geschlossen oder gelöscht.

Translation :

Inquiries about the valuation of watches (or accessories) and price discussions are undesirable. Threads/posts discussing availability, value requests, and price discussions will be closed or deleted.


https://uhrforum.de/threads/forenregeln.16221/

[Flint]

Originally Posted by DVR

I think the German 'urhforum' has a great forum rule :

2.5 Anfragen zur Wertermittlung von Uhren (oder Zubehör) und Preisdiskussionen sind unerwünscht. Threads/Beiträge mit Verfügbarkeitsdiskussionen, Wertanfragen und Preisdiskussionen werden geschlossen oder gelöscht.

Translation :

Inquiries about the valuation of watches (or accessories) and price discussions are undesirable. Threads/posts discussing availability, value requests, and price discussions will be closed or deleted.


https://uhrforum.de/threads/forenregeln.16221/

100% Agree

[Jpccarguy]

Originally Posted by flint

100% agree

+1

[Chewbacca]

Originally Posted by DVR

I think the German 'urhforum' has a great forum rule :

2.5 Anfragen zur Wertermittlung von Uhren (oder Zubehör) und Preisdiskussionen sind unerwünscht. Threads/Beiträge mit Verfügbarkeitsdiskussionen, Wertanfragen und Preisdiskussionen werden geschlossen oder gelöscht.

Translation :

Inquiries about the valuation of watches (or accessories) and price discussions are undesirable. Threads/posts discussing availability, value requests, and price discussions will be closed or deleted.


https://uhrforum.de/threads/forenregeln.16221/

I like the rule, but doubt it would work here.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by bluestreak

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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Forums die this way.

There's just bound to be some repetition and there's always going to be something someone doesn't care for more than others.