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19 October 2019, 11:35 AM | #1 |
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The History of TRF
Anyone have a good thread or idea as to how or why TRF came into existence?
From my limited research it looks like it was started back in 2004 by a guy named Mark who currently has limited involvement with the current operation of the forums. I am aware that the forum is currently owned and operated by Steve. Does anyone have any other information as I am very curious. All the best. |
19 October 2019, 12:33 PM | #2 | |
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TRFs growth can be attributed to excellent moderation which is a tip of the cap to Steve’s stewardship.
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19 October 2019, 12:45 PM | #3 |
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You both kinda nailed it.
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20 October 2019, 12:16 AM | #4 |
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That's the net of it if you go back and read through the early threads. That's one thing about TRF..all the old posts are still on the site. Go back to thread 1 and scan through topics. Lot of interesting stuff there.
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20 October 2019, 12:56 AM | #5 |
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So what happened to Mark, the founder? Looks like he hasn't been around since 2014.
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20 October 2019, 01:21 AM | #6 |
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Cool topic Rob. I'd love to see how it all started.
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20 October 2019, 02:09 AM | #8 | |
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Thank you for taking the time for this detailed response!!! As I get further and further into the community I love to hear more about its roots...it’s funny I almost feel like I was on ancestry.com trying to figure out where my family came from This link also had some great info by some of the original members... https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...+of+TRF&page=3 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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22 October 2019, 09:23 AM | #11 | |
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22 October 2019, 09:35 AM | #13 |
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I'm glad to be part of it.
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22 October 2019, 12:11 PM | #14 |
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Of course, everyone knows. TRF didn’t REALLY begin until I joined in 2008.....
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22 October 2019, 10:46 PM | #16 |
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While many online forums decline dramatically in popularity and activity, TRF continues to thrive and remains an unmatched resource for Rolex and watch information and enthusiasm. I am a moderator on the largest marine aquarium site in the world. Activity has slowed to a relative trickle as people seem to prefer Facebook or other social media platforms for hobby information, much of which is often inaccurate or downright garbage. Long live the TRF community.
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As long as everyone thinks it wasn't started by the CIA to gather information and monitor many of the world's elite, everything's okay.
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Awesome to learn about the history! I have enjoyed it in my short time as a member.
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23 October 2019, 02:31 AM | #20 |
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Wow. Blast from the past, pre historic Internet age 1999-2000ish Haven’t seen or heard from him in ages. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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After the other place was falling apart Jocke and I were hanging out on another forum; he told me he was over here, but it wasn't until I met Darrel (DMAN) for coffee that I officially signed up. It was good to see the old gang in one place again.
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