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SamP · 13 February 2018, 12:03 PM

A guy who joined TRF in Jan this year posted 40 times, said he’d had enough and was leaving the forum.
Then the whole thread gets deleted (I think).
I think members of the forum should have an explanation, should they want one.
I would like one. So could a moderator please provide one.
Regards

Justinmg · 13 February 2018, 12:09 PM

What

cop414 · 13 February 2018, 12:12 PM

Who’s the “guy”?

SamP · 13 February 2018, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cop414

Who’s the “guy”?

Can’t remember, but one of the posts called him a dealer (I think).

cop414 · 13 February 2018, 12:18 PM

I’m not familiar with the member that you’re referring to, I can’t give you an explanation without a username.

SamP · 13 February 2018, 12:27 PM

I can’t remember his name, someone posted a bye bye video as a response.
I think the op was talking about dealerships and grays.
Sorry to be so vague.
There was nothing controversial up to my post, but perhaps things got a bit crazy after that.
I’m not saying moderators shouldn’t have deleted the thread, just that transparency is paramount, and if a member wants to know the reason of deletion, he has a right.

SkyKing31 · 13 February 2018, 12:18 PM

An explanation for what? .. Why he left or why the thread was deleted?

tx02ag · 13 February 2018, 12:30 PM

I remember the thread. Guy posted some serious pictures. Really high end stuff. I’m not sure I ever understood what he was so unhappy about. I think he mentioned some friends being banned or something right? Maybe on the PP forum?

Old Expat Beast · 13 February 2018, 12:34 PM

If a thread gets deleted, that's it. Gone. There's no public place where deleted threads are listed or explained.

Jbw1011 · 13 February 2018, 12:58 PM

I remember this thought it was a weird post so I looked back. The guy was Bryant parks it’s not deleted just like 45 pages back

Old Expat Beast · 13 February 2018, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbw1011

I remember this thought it was a weird post so I looked back. The guy was Bryant parks it’s not deleted just like 45 pages back

Not sure if OP means Bryant Park. He joined in August, not January.

He announced that he was going to "cease participating for a prolonged period". Which turned out to be less than a month.

Andad · 13 February 2018, 01:14 PM

Who is SamP and does he have access to all the secret pledge membership stuff?

Tools · 13 February 2018, 01:25 PM

The Forum does not discuss members who leave or are banned; why would a member believe that he has a right to this information?

Don't know who this situation is referring to, but if a member makes a public statement about leaving, we are more than happy to expedite the action if it is warranted.

SkyKing31 · 13 February 2018, 01:46 PM

[QUOTE=Tools;8276821]The Forum does not discuss members who leave or are banned; why would a member believe that he has a right to this information?

X2

SkyKing31 · 13 February 2018, 01:53 PM

Nothing against the OP .. But this kind of reminds me of a conversation earlier in the lobby of my eye doctor's office .. Another patient I know from the office brought up a topic about information and how much information the public have a right to know about another person.

I am personally of the belief that people are only entitled to know what I'm willing to tell them and nothing more. The topic came up because another patient, someone I never met before wanted to know what dealership my car came from and how I was able to own it at my age. I didn't tell him, and he didn't see the big deal.

I know this is off track but the principal is the same. As members of TRF we are not entitled to know why a person is banned or why a topic is deleted unless the Owner or the Mods decide to tell us as a courtesy.

cop414 · 13 February 2018, 01:59 PM

I know this is off track but the principal is the same. As members of TRF we are not entitled to know why a person is banned or why a topic is deleted unless the Owner or the Mods decide to tell us as a courtesy.

MonBK · 13 February 2018, 07:24 PM

It was such a stupid thread and should have been deleted when he posted it before anyone even replied to it.

I didn't reply because I knew it would be gone in minutes.

SkyKing31 · 13 February 2018, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

It was such a stupid thread and should have been deleted when he posted it before anyone even replied to it.

I didn't reply because I knew it would be gone in minutes.

A long time ago I made a thread about something, and it was locked fairly soon after making it. I was fairly new to TRF at the time, ad at first I didn't understand why the thread was locked, but someone told me in private, and I understood.

I've been here for 7.5 years, and the forum was around before I arrived, and it will be here long after I'm gone and in the ground. There is a reason it has been around for so long. That reason is because the Mods believe in constant vigilance.

Oh yeah, and good ice cream, just not from Bob's .. his ice cream is of poor quality and so is the cake.

1William · 13 February 2018, 09:40 PM

My personal life experience tells me to mind my own business. In my time on the TRF, I have seen and read posts that were removed and seen members get themselves removed. The Moderators here do an exceptional job at staying on top of the posts. Very seldom do I see a long term member have an issue because if you spend the time here you understand the rules. Many times, I read posts from new members and realize the subtle manner many members get the point across is lost on them. Most go away, some learn and stay. Still a great place to be.

Welshwatchman · 14 February 2018, 07:48 AM

What a hilarious thread.

Joan of Arc died so that someone who went mental at the end of his "I'm leaving TRF" gets the right to have his thread remain.

At least we think it may have been that member. It might be this other member who's just joined.

MonBK · 14 February 2018, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

What a hilarious thread.

Joan of Arc died so that someone who went mental at the end of his "I'm leaving TRF" gets the right to have his thread remain.

At least we think it may have been that member. It might be this other member who's just joined.

What, when did she die?

bdex75 · 20 February 2018, 12:14 AM

Reminds me of a Guinness beer commercial from a while back.

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cop414 · 20 February 2018, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdex75

Reminds me of a Guinness beer commercial from a while back.

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77T · 20 February 2018, 02:32 AM

Well if my

is of any value - this might be a good time to say that new members often eschew the sticky’s with the rules.

I’m sure the member who left us, and his thread, ran askew of those very rules.

And if a new rule is needed after a brilliant exposition was deleted, you’d see it in an update

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13 February 2018, 12:03 PM	#1
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 721	Deleted thread A guy who joined TRF in Jan this year posted 40 times, said he’d had enough and was leaving the forum. Then the whole thread gets deleted (I think). I think members of the forum should have an explanation, should they want one. I would like one. So could a moderator please provide one. Regards

13 February 2018, 12:09 PM	#2
Justinmg "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Justin Location: FL Watch: PO Posts: 3,353	What __________________ //////////////////////////////// Member of The Nylon Nation Does it do anything? It tells the time.

13 February 2018, 12:12 PM	#3
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	Who’s the “guy”? __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 February 2018, 12:18 PM	#5
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	I’m not familiar with the member that you’re referring to, I can’t give you an explanation without a username. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 February 2018, 12:18 PM	#7
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	An explanation for what? .. Why he left or why the thread was deleted? __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

13 February 2018, 12:27 PM	#6
SamP "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: London Watch: 1680/8 & '88 16528 Posts: 721	I can’t remember his name, someone posted a bye bye video as a response. I think the op was talking about dealerships and grays. Sorry to be so vague. There was nothing controversial up to my post, but perhaps things got a bit crazy after that. I’m not saying moderators shouldn’t have deleted the thread, just that transparency is paramount, and if a member wants to know the reason of deletion, he has a right.

13 February 2018, 12:30 PM	#8
tx02ag "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: Houston Posts: 225	I remember the thread. Guy posted some serious pictures. Really high end stuff. I’m not sure I ever understood what he was so unhappy about. I think he mentioned some friends being banned or something right? Maybe on the PP forum? Last edited by tx02ag; 13 February 2018 at 12:33 PM.. Reason: Spelling

13 February 2018, 12:34 PM	#9
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	If a thread gets deleted, that's it. Gone. There's no public place where deleted threads are listed or explained.

13 February 2018, 12:58 PM	#10
Jbw1011 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 2	I remember this thought it was a weird post so I looked back. The guy was Bryant parks it’s not deleted just like 45 pages back

13 February 2018, 01:14 PM	#12
Andad 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 36,801	Who is SamP and does he have access to all the secret pledge membership stuff? __________________ E

13 February 2018, 01:25 PM	#13
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,049	The Forum does not discuss members who leave or are banned; why would a member believe that he has a right to this information? Don't know who this situation is referring to, but if a member makes a public statement about leaving, we are more than happy to expedite the action if it is warranted. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 February 2018, 01:46 PM	#14
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	[QUOTE=Tools;8276821]The Forum does not discuss members who leave or are banned; why would a member believe that he has a right to this information? X2 __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

13 February 2018, 01:53 PM	#15
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Nothing against the OP .. But this kind of reminds me of a conversation earlier in the lobby of my eye doctor's office .. Another patient I know from the office brought up a topic about information and how much information the public have a right to know about another person. I am personally of the belief that people are only entitled to know what I'm willing to tell them and nothing more. The topic came up because another patient, someone I never met before wanted to know what dealership my car came from and how I was able to own it at my age. I didn't tell him, and he didn't see the big deal. I know this is off track but the principal is the same. As members of TRF we are not entitled to know why a person is banned or why a topic is deleted unless the Owner or the Mods decide to tell us as a courtesy. __________________ It's been said that money can never buy happiness which is true, but I'd rather cry while seated in the back of a Rolls Royce limousine instead crying while seated on a bicycle.

13 February 2018, 01:59 PM	#16
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,828	I know this is off track but the principal is the same. As members of TRF we are not entitled to know why a person is banned or why a topic is deleted unless the Owner or the Mods decide to tell us as a courtesy. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 February 2018, 07:24 PM	#17
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	It was such a stupid thread and should have been deleted when he posted it before anyone even replied to it. I didn't reply because I knew it would be gone in minutes.

13 February 2018, 09:40 PM	#19
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	My personal life experience tells me to mind my own business. In my time on the TRF, I have seen and read posts that were removed and seen members get themselves removed. The Moderators here do an exceptional job at staying on top of the posts. Very seldom do I see a long term member have an issue because if you spend the time here you understand the rules. Many times, I read posts from new members and realize the subtle manner many members get the point across is lost on them. Most go away, some learn and stay. Still a great place to be. Last edited by 1William; 13 February 2018 at 09:42 PM.. Reason: spelling

14 February 2018, 07:48 AM	#20
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	What a hilarious thread. Joan of Arc died so that someone who went mental at the end of his "I'm leaving TRF" gets the right to have his thread remain. At least we think it may have been that member. It might be this other member who's just joined. __________________ ..33

20 February 2018, 12:14 AM	#22
bdex75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Brandon Location: Indianapolis Watch: my money vanish Posts: 8,506	Reminds me of a Guinness beer commercial from a while back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 February 2018, 02:32 AM	#24
77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,725	Deleted thread Well if my is of any value - this might be a good time to say that new members often eschew the sticky’s with the rules. I’m sure the member who left us, and his thread, ran askew of those very rules. And if a new rule is needed after a brilliant exposition was deleted, you’d see it in an update Sent from my iPhoneX using Tapatalk __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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