andreww Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Over the past few months I have noticed that there seem to be a lot of threads started, simply for the purpose of receiving some kind of feedback. Topics like "What do you think of cluttered dials" or "Look how many watches I have" seem to be more a cry for help from attention starved wannabes, and tend to be void of any meaningful information. Now, I don't mind partaking in the odd casual conversation, but it seems to me that RWG has been flooded with this kind of stuff of late. For me, posts with actual "content" are becoming harder to find. I know I'm not the only one that feels this way, so I thought I'd pose the question. Are there too many "fluff" posts on RWG lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Over the past few months I have noticed that there seem to be a lot of threads started, simply for the purpose of receiving some kind of feedback. Topics like "What do you think of cluttered dials" or "Look how many watches I have" seem to be more a cry for help from attention starved wannabes, and tend to be void of any meaningful information. Now, I don't mind partaking in the odd casual conversation, but it seems to me that RWG has been flooded with this kind of stuff of late. For me, posts with actual "content" are becoming harder to find. I know I'm not the only one that feels this way, so I thought I'd pose the question. Andrew, real men say things out loud without dancing around a topic. So say what we all know you're saying, like a man. As an aside, I have always found your attitude completely irrational. It saddens me about human nature, that when a person disagrees with someone politically or about some topic, comes from a different background, strays a little out of the norm, or is another gender, that a person becomes incredibly antagonistic towards that person in general. If you have a problem with a certain individual, their personality, or their manner of posting, the answer is QUITE SIMPLE: "Ignore". You'll find the universe a much better place, and RWG a paradise. Please do so for those who trouble you, and do not drag RWG into these kinds of "fluff" posts yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Okay, how did you know I was talking about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Okay, how did you know I was talking about you? Don't play games with me. It makes you look bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 @Andreww Actually this is a pretty good Topic... I look forward to see what kind of feedback it gets... Can't help but think as of late that RWG has become a Personal Blog for some people... TT PS: The ignore feature really doesn't work, it simply stops the actual post from being displayed but not all the Spam in the search engine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith11 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 HOnestly isnt that the point of a forum, for people that have love for a hobby to log on make friendships and talk to one another??? If people go a little off topic just ignore it no??? Ironic how your question about too much fluff actually is a "fluff" thread in itself no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmt Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 OK, so I couldn't resist just posting to hear myself type... But seriously, this is a really nice community, and we should be able to have light as well as serious discussions on and off topic (in the off topic forum). If you guys have interpersonal issues, just solve via PM please and don't drag the rest of us down. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 And now that you have personally insulted me VB, it's on. If you must know, I do believe that you are using RWG as your own little "Blog". Your overwhelming post count in such a short period of time is nothing more than flooding IMO. Very little useful information has come from them. You act like a pompous know-it all, and your constant name dropping sickens me. I seriously doubt most of your fantasy world claims, and believe your are simply trying to gain credibility, not with knowledge, but with volume of posts. Man enough for ya? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 @Andreww Actually this is a pretty good Topic... I look forward to see what kind of feedback it gets... Can't help but think as of late that RWG has become a Personal Blog for some people... Two Tone, I am well-aware that you are the Co-Admin here, but let me tell you something. Your tone of disrespect towards me is horrific. I was deeply hurt by it in another thread, something which you continue here in allusions. I am not really worried about me, because I have the good regard of other Moderators and I have the balls the size of a woolly mammoth. But it tells newbies who wish to become a little more active than just being occasional posters, that their contributions will meet with the same lack of respect, the same disdain, and perhaps even cyber-targetting from certain quarters, if they are more individualistic. The last quarters who should be targetting these people, should they want an involved and involving forum. So if IGNORE doesn't work for you, I see resorting to nitpicking, and ridiculing will do for you. I personally won't stand for it. Should I see it happening to anyone else, I'll speak even more in outrage. Finally, because I refuse to visit this thread again, let me just say this: You cannot choose your forum companions. Some will be honest, some dishonest. Some will be talkative, some will post once a year. Some will be male, some female. Some will be straight, some gay. Some will be black, some white, and many shades in between. And some will be rich or poor. You cannot socially engineer any social group. To do so smacks of something much deeper than just mere dislike. And that's scary. Never EVER thought this forum, of the three I frequent, would be the one where I would have to say these things. RWG is better than that. I AM SURE of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 HOnestly isnt that the point of a forum, for people that have love for a hobby to log on make friendships and talk to one another??? If people go a little off topic just ignore it no??? Ironic how your question about too much fluff actually is a "fluff" thread in itself no? Certainly, but we are talking over 3600 posts in a handful of months. Thats not friendly banter, it verges on spam if you ask me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmith11 Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Whoa whoa whoa, if you guys have a personal beef take it to pm but if you are wondering I just joined myself and VB has actually been one of the most helpful people I have talked with. I always see people yelling at noobs to use the search button which I do but instead of yelling at them wouldnt it just be easiest to answer them if the answer is a simple one? IMO thats what VB does. Before you go throwing insults maybe look in the mirror to see what the REAL problem is??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I have the balls the size of a woolly mammoth. May just have to put that in my signature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted November 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Finally, because I refuse to visit this thread again, Aw, why don't you stay and fight like a man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 May just have to put that in my signature! I'll do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I don't know what the issue is. VB has always been helpful, informative and entertaining. A true asset to the community if there ever was one. The strap collection alone merits a free lifetime supporter membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Two Tone, I am well-aware that you are the Co-Admin here... Ahh, but Danielson... Mr. Miyagi says, let's not forget that I am also a paying member & contributor as well... And as such, very much entiltled to my opionion... Which happens to be one that agrees with Andreww... And trust me, that's not always the case... TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryyannon Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Another unfortunate example of why I no longer choose to spend much time here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I agree with andrew as well. RWG (in my opinion) has become sort of an "Anne Landers" board. It is and has always been a "Replica Watch Forum", but lately it seems as if it's someone's (VB's) personal stomping ground and blog. And I am certainly not referring to not helping new members out, as jsmith11 pointed out. I am referring to the never ending posts about who met or read or saw what with who when and where while looking or wearing whatever...name dropping has gone to another level alltogether. I have lost most of my interest in visiting, and all my interest in spending hours doing up an informative "Watch" related post, why bother, it's either going to be hijacked, or ignored over the other non watch stuff. If this continues as it has - unabated - then as it goes on and on, my involvement on RWG will simply diminish over time. RG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r11co Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Don't play games with me. It makes you look bad. You do a pretty good job of that yourself. Something I've not really understood until now Miss V is that you seem to get away with insulting other members of this forum without sanction. Maybe it is because the insults go unnoticed in the flood of puff, but I'll defend andreww to the hilt as an upstanding senior member of this forum. You, I don't know who you are, but an apology is appropriate here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I agree with andrew as well.... ...If this continues as it has - unabated - then as it goes on and on, my involvement on RWG will simply diminish over time. RG I do agree with both of you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) as an fairly old member of this forums and towards this topic i think VB is doing well in keeping this forum alive(by that i meen activ posting) on all forums their will be diffrent types of people and if you cant handel that then its your problem..if i dislike some peoples posting i tend not to read them its not that hard. its ok to not agree to what a members is doing but as long as its on the line of forums rules and dont break them its not much you can do but ignore it. or is it? Edited November 23, 2007 by Dani Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I agree with andrew as well. REG (in my opinion) has become sort of an "Anne Landers" board. It is and has always been a "Replica Watch Forum", but lately it seems as if it's someone's (VB's) personal stomping ground and blog. And I am certainly not referring to not helping new members out, as jsmith11 pointed out. I am referring to the never ending posts about who met or read or saw what with who when and where while looking or wearing whatever...name dropping has gone to another level alltogether. I have lost most of my interest in visiting, and all my interest in spending hours doing up an informative "Watch" related post, why bother, it's either going to be hijacked, or ignored over the other non watch stuff. If this continues as it has - unabated - then as it goes on and on, my involvement on RWG will simply diminish over time. These are the kind of comments that are heard often in private... And they're also the kind that worry me... Ziggy is a staple on this Forum, and only this Forum... His lack of participation would be a great loss for this community... TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgegrasser Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Attacking VB for posting makes one look like a sad sack. Get a life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corgi Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 (edited) And now that you have personally insulted me VB, it's on. If you must know, I do believe that you are using RWG as your own little "Blog". Your overwhelming post count in such a short period of time is nothing more than flooding IMO. Very little useful information has come from them. You act like a pompous know-it all, and your constant name dropping sickens me. I seriously doubt most of your fantasy world claims, and believe your are simply trying to gain credibility, not with knowledge, but with volume of posts. Man enough for ya? Hello, You are an embarrassment to the community here, Andrew. I used to respect you before I read this, but insulting a woman, over the internet, that just shows what kind of a man you are... you must be a real p*ssy in real life my friend... shame on you and I hope miss Victoria ignores this entire topic. She is a very kind person whose posts entertain me, and she has not broken any of the rules of this website thus your accusations are unfounded and downright insulting. You are a disgrace and for this post I would ban you from here forever. Don't like it? Leave. The Zigmeister: Don't like it here? Same thing, leave. Edited November 23, 2007 by Corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Attacking VB for posting makes one look like a sad sack. Get a life! Posting is one thing. Turning RWG into a personal Blog is something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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