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Krash · 6 July 2021, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AHP22

To me, it’s the difference between a really good reason to pause the business, and a really good reason to “go dark.” There can be a great rationale for the former, but the latter is much harder to explain. I think they are confusing the two, and believe one answers the other. They have shown that they can communicate, by putting out a video about the reveal and responding on YouTube to comments. If they have a good reason for going dark, they could have had a the same effect, and kept trust, by sending out a “We need to shut down all media for the next week, but just wait to see why. You’ll be so amazed.” It would have still been cryptic enough to generate intrigue and views/interactions, but without the loss of credibility. It would have had the same effect they were going for, but would have drawn people in rather than put people off. I think this was a failure in judgement. Just my opinion.

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Originally Posted by vh2k

It wouldn’t have had the same impact. By yanking the web site and social media, he knew people would begin to float conspiracy theories — increasing the hype and attention. The first poorly written “article” was likely planted by them to accelerate the “dealer escapes with millions” narrative — and it worked like a charm.

The problem is that everyone knew it's a publicity stunt within 24 hours. So the "impact" is already diffused pretty significantly. The cat's out of the bag so to speak and expectations are sky high.

Also, I am not sure how anyone can draw a conclusion that it worked like a charm yet.

Their next video will definitely get more YouTube views than they ever got before, no doubt, but the jury is still out on what happens after that.

bob99 · 6 July 2021, 03:33 AM

Roman posted his new video, and the pinned comment says "Hold off on the negative comments and tune in on Wednesday when I respond to whatever announcement TPG makes on Tuesday."

I find this kind of funny. Obviously TPG's dumb shenanigans are their own business, but Roman did align himself with them and boost their channel. Now that they've pissed everyone off, you don't really get to tell people, "Hey, please don't criticize me for that!" You are unfortunately judged by the company you keep.

spikep · 6 July 2021, 03:34 AM

https://youtu.be/lzs0RFtB7D0

@13 minute 50 seconds minutes very interesting how they decided to do business, Marco says Anthony was a good online “hustler” I’m not sure that’s a good connotation

vh2k · 6 July 2021, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spikep

https://youtu.be/lzs0RFtB7D0

@13 minute 50 seconds minutes very interesting how they decided to do business, Marco says Anthony was a good online “hustler” I’m not sure that’s a good connotation

to obtain by energetic activity

to sell or promote energetically and aggressively

to lure less skillful players into competing against oneself

Yep, he’s a good hustler.

vh2k · 6 July 2021, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

The problem is that everyone knew it's a publicity stunt within 24 hours. So the "impact" is already diffused pretty significantly. The cat's out of the bag so to speak and expectations are sky high.

It’s not a problem. Views have increased to 263K. If he would have come clean after 24 hours, he would missed out on a majority of the impact.

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Originally Posted by Krash

Also, I am not sure how anyone can draw a conclusion that it worked like a charm yet.

It’s beyond obvious how he has this forum, his peers, and his fans/haters/audience eating out of the palm of his hand.

vh2k · 6 July 2021, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by bob99

Roman posted his new video, and the pinned comment says "Hold off on the negative comments and tune in on Wednesday when I respond to whatever announcement TPG makes on Tuesday."

I find this kind of funny. Obviously TPG's dumb shenanigans are their own business, but Roman did align himself with them and boost their channel. Now that they've pissed everyone off, you don't really get to tell people, "Hey, please don't criticize me for that!" You are unfortunately judged by the company you keep.

Roman recognized a rising star and latched onto him for publicity. Then, copied the “reality show-inspired” weekly videos. Nothing wrong with Roman’s strategy. All these guys align with (i.e., use) each other to grow their awareness and business.

Nicof · 6 July 2021, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

Roman recognized a rising star and latched onto him for publicity. Then, copied the “reality show-inspired” weekly videos. Nothing wrong with Roman’s strategy. All these guys align with (i.e., use) each other to grow their awareness and business.

More like a shooting star…

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BobMartian · 6 July 2021, 04:55 AM

I read that these guys were posting replica pictures on Instagram and then deleted the account when many people started to call them out on it

EEpro · 6 July 2021, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BobMartian

I read that these guys were posting replica pictures on Instagram and then deleted the account when many people started to call them out on it

Anthony posted a steel sub modified with fake blue dial and bezel to look like a white gold smurf here on TRF. Caught flack here too.

Atone · 6 July 2021, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Anthony posted a steel sub modified with fake blue dial and bezel to look like a white gold smurf here on TRF. Caught flack here too.

Is he the hairless guy with the ears or the one with the beard?

TswaneNguni · 6 July 2021, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Atone

Is he the hairless guy with the ears or the one with the beard?

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TswaneNguni · 6 July 2021, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

... and expectations are sky high.

We are expecting at least white glows and a Ferrari .. I say,in the grey world ,a white glove is really a nice touch

enjoythemusic · 6 July 2021, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vh2k

...of the palm of his hand.

Still hustling I see. (yawn)

C'mon, amuse me. Feed me. I'm bored of you. Dance.

EconTigerOrange · 6 July 2021, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Anthony posted a steel sub modified with fake blue dial and bezel to look like a white gold smurf here on TRF. Caught flack here too.

Not only did he post a discussion thread about it, he also had it listed for sale in the classifieds section. I don’t believe that he was upfront about the dial (maybe bezel too) being aftermarket.

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77T · 6 July 2021, 08:27 AM

I’m not defending the guy but yes, but in the spirit of truth, he stated clearly it was a mod made with aftermarket parts.

Happened in April last year and can be accessed if you’re interested.

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chocopeluche · 6 July 2021, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

It's their site, they can do whatever they want. US-based tech companies != the US Government.

In China, it's the Chinese Government that does it.

There's a big difference.

Its the governments job to protect our rights, if the result is the same, then its not a big difference.

Krash · 6 July 2021, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by chocopeluche

Its the governments job to protect our rights, if the result is the same, then its not a big difference.

Exactly.

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GreenLantern · 6 July 2021, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by chocopeluche

Its the governments job to protect our rights, if the result is the same, then its not a big difference.

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Originally Posted by Krash

Exactly.

We are talking about private companies (not government owned companies).

You do not have the right to force them to *not* take down posts if it violates their TOS.

If Facebook wants to ban you for violating something, they can.

Same goes for TRF.

chocopeluche · 6 July 2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

We are talking about private companies (not government owned companies).

You do not have the right to force them to *not* take down posts if it violates their TOS.

If Facebook wants to ban you for violating something, they can.

Same goes for TRF.

tech companies want it both ways: be regulated like an open forum BUT ALSO edit content like a newspaper (which are subject to be sued for libel or slander).

GreenLantern · 6 July 2021, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chocopeluche

tech companies want it both ways: be regulated like a utility BUT ALSO edit content like a newspaper (which are subject to be sued for libel or slander).

No one wants to be regulated like a Utility.

That's a horrible state to be in as a company.

chocopeluche · 6 July 2021, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

No one wants to be regulated like a Utility.

That's a horrible state to be in as a company.

agree not the best choice of terms, they want to be regulated like an open forum.

Krash · 6 July 2021, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenLantern

We are talking about private companies (not government owned companies).

You do not have the right to force them to *not* take down posts if it violates their TOS.

If Facebook wants to ban you for violating something, they can.

Same goes for TRF.

Except big tech companies overwhelmingly contribute to one political party over the other.

Also, they were censoring posts based on Fauci’s input (who works for the govt.).

If FB & Twitter are taking down posts based on political ideology, then the China, Soviet Union analogy isn’t so far fetched.

Plus, they make their stupid rules up as they go along. There is questionable content all over YouTube, FB, Twitter, etc. It’s only an issue when it benefits their agenda.

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Shazbot302 · 6 July 2021, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Krash

Except big tech companies overwhelmingly contribute to one political party over the other.

Also, they were censoring posts based on Fauci’s input (who works for the govt.).

If FB & Twitter are taking down posts based on political ideology, then the China, Soviet Union analogy isn’t so far fetched.

Plus, they make their stupid rules up as they go along. There is questionable content all over YouTube, FB, Twitter, etc. It’s only an issue when it benefits their agenda.

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Brew · 6 July 2021, 10:01 AM

Oh well. IBTL

Krash · 6 July 2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by chocopeluche

tech companies want it both ways: be regulated like an open forum BUT ALSO edit content like a newspaper (which are subject to be sued for libel or slander).

The problem is that FB, Twitter, Google, YouTube didn’t exist back in 1996 when section 203 was passed into law as part of the Communications Decency Act. No doubt it would have been worded differently…

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sgwatchguy · 6 July 2021, 10:24 AM

Let’s keep the discussion focused on the CPG or TPG or whatever they’re called now

chocopeluche · 6 July 2021, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Let’s keep the discussion focused on the CPG or TPG or whatever they’re called now

My vote is for CPG (Crimepiece Gentleman) :)

goodolejr · 6 July 2021, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by sgwatchguy

Let’s keep the discussion focused on the CPG or TPG or whatever they’re called now

Yes, please let’s keep it on topic.

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BobMartian · 6 July 2021, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by EEpro

Anthony posted a steel sub modified with fake blue dial and bezel to look like a white gold smurf here on TRF. Caught flack here too.

It’s a shame what someone will do for a little bit of money

itspapi · 6 July 2021, 11:15 AM

Soooo... who's excited for tomorrow? I just came back from celebrating 4th of July and I had to read 20 pages to catch up! (this thread is insane).

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6 July 2021, 03:33 AM	#1532
bob99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Toronto Posts: 44	Roman posted his new video, and the pinned comment says "Hold off on the negative comments and tune in on Wednesday when I respond to whatever announcement TPG makes on Tuesday." I find this kind of funny. Obviously TPG's dumb shenanigans are their own business, but Roman did align himself with them and boost their channel. Now that they've pissed everyone off, you don't really get to tell people, "Hey, please don't criticize me for that!" You are unfortunately judged by the company you keep.

6 July 2021, 04:55 AM	#1538
BobMartian Banned Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Online Posts: 77	I read that these guys were posting replica pictures on Instagram and then deleted the account when many people started to call them out on it

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Brew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: Larry Location: Finger Lakes Posts: 6,007	Oh well. IBTL

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itspapi "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Midwest Posts: 51	Soooo... who's excited for tomorrow? I just came back from celebrating 4th of July and I had to read 20 pages to catch up! (this thread is insane).

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