swdivad

Basically, D, you are experienced to know that in such contentious episodes, name-calling and online bashing are games that never end, and the concept of public right and wrong depend primarily on the number of supporters in each camp. This rule does not of course apply to straight out scams. In the RWI brig, it is often 1 "inmate" against the horde, and onlookers take glee in bashing the guy even if most of them got no stakes in the matter on hand.The public humiliation and insults serve to deter the rest of the community from similar offences, and yes, it gives them an avenue to liberate themselves from the moderation observed in other sections of the forum. 

But we are people in the end, with our own moods, preferences, inclinations, temperaments. We have been called scumbags and countless other names and called others the same through the years. Cyber bullies are often loud on the keyboard and reserved otherwise in person. The internet and comfort of distance and anonymity has created countless warriors and heroes, and gave voices to the usually meek ones.

Let this be the knitting circle, and you can be called a whiner or douche or whatever. They do not know you personally, just your internet persona. I am inclined to believe that like me, you have an actual life and in your case, you could be reading this wearing a Singha tank top, with a Chang beer in hand and a gorgeous ladyboy bouncing on your lap, cajoling you to give less attention to my post and more to her/him..  Ok I jest but you get the idea.

I saw the straps that you are selling in the straps section buddy. Why don't you PM me your best offer I will buy them all? I am doing this not because I have 500 panerai, but I do this out of goodwill toward you, and I would of course request that you ship all of them to my friend Mike on a Bike to raffle off at the next RWG raffle?

    

 

Actually, @swdivad, I was just over at RWI and realized that you are not really banned, just "incarcerated" at their infamous brig.

The bashings are present of course, as with any other "inmate" down there, and to me, its always easy to trod on anyone when he is down, especially with the powers that be standing behind the mob. Its typical in any community, online or otherwise I guess. 

Someone has also posted your PM exchange in the thread, and something over a $10 discount request for  strap you were selling. It is your strap, your private exchange with another party, and your point of view. It should not have been publicized. I would not comment on that as I was not involved in that at all. I respect you as a member much more senior than me in the hobby Mr D, and I think you are a member of good standing over at RWG. I personally do not agree with airing of PMs in public unless its absolutely necessary to do so to verify the crux of a matter on hand, nor do I agree with extensive and collective bashing of any individual at all. We are all just people ultimately, and we have our good and bad days, and strengths and weaknesses. The day we learn to see people as people, and not labelled objects, would be the day we become enlightened a lot more.

What I would like to reiterate, is that RWI has their own strengths as a forum. For example, the sales offering, and information on specific watches, are often a lot more eclectic and extensive in nature, and I enjoy that aspect of the forum very much. Here at RWG, the atmosphere is a lot more laid back, and there is a lot less policing and yes bashing of the fallen. You just seem to fit in here better than you do over there. So stay here, and I am sure that your years of experience would translate to useful learning for the rest of us.

 

 

 

 

..... 'wenches'..... great word. Sadly consigned to the annals of history. Great to see it unearthed in this thread. Made me chortle. 

RWI has a stricter set of rules and mods compared with here. It is a good forum but just not for everyone.

Welcome and hang with us instead, you'll find the going easier!

I'm also banned on that forum for getting confused over something and asking a question.

 

It led to me getting told to go and kill myself.....

 

very charming bunch.

Everyone reacts differently to sarcasm or jokes.

In this case, I would've just complied.

Beers and wenches... now that sounds divine!   

Hey S-dub, I remember when you joined RWG, and TRC before that.  In fact, I remember you asking me to change the original name you registered with. 

You're member #212 here and in all that time you've never put a foot wrong.  We're proud to have you around these parts.

So stick around, big guy.  Beers are on me next time you're in town.

 

OH HELL NO!!!

 

 

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I mean no disrespect, and I don't know you, but you were indeed being cocky with them when you really didn't need to be. It could have been resolved easily and quickly with no drama at all. None. I mean come on, between us, how hard would it have been for you to just break it up into the smaller threads they wanted? Right? Oh golly, maybe a few more pics would have been needed, but most of the text could have just been cut and pasted, right?

 

After reading the comments you made to the police, this reminds me of all the movies and TV shows where the cops go to talk to someone and the person acts indignantly and like a total wise a$$. Every time I see that in a movie or TV show I always say "who on Earth talks to the cops like that?" Well, I think you did the same thing with this situation. Of course they are going to respond that way.

 

You played with fire and got burned. Sorry man. Tough lesson, but maybe things will go better next time.

To be honest mate... your liberal misuse of adverbial phrases, split infinitives and errant use of prepositions is a crime against any grammar sensitive person sensibilities...

ouch! I think my syntax is close to grammatically impeccable... If you have any tips, please share

for that alone I would of banned you....

aaaiiiaaa!

Dont worry though as you mention it could just be one of your nightmares and you will find yourself waking up with Bobby Ewing still in the shower...

rules are rules.