I would be sorry if you did not return after a break, Paul. I have always found your contributions a breath of pragmatic professionalism to any discussion,
Go well,
David
I would be sorry if you did not return after a break, Paul. I have always found your contributions a breath of pragmatic professionalism to any discussion,
Go well,
David
Sorry you’ve decided to leave. One of the contributors to this forum that makes it worth coming back to.
I didn't see this thread until now as I rarely venture beyond WT and SC.
Paul made me aware of his decision in an exchange of PMs the other day, and I think it's a real shame. He is hugely knowledgeable and has helped me out with watch related stuff on a number of occasions over the years - including fully (and beautifully) restoring my late father-in-law's watch and my elderly Omega. I fully agree with Brendan's (webwatchmaker) comments.
I have only ever posted in one thread in the Bear Pit ('Dear Wife' if anyone cares), simply because I think it's funny. From what I gather the rest of it holds no interest for me whatsoever so I don't go there. I have better things to do with my time.
There is no excuse whatsoever for the behaviour of some members who post in Watch Talk and Sales Corner - they should be ashamed of themselves. If Eddie's reading this I find myself very conflicted... whilst I admire the self-regulated nature of the forum, that only works if people are capable of self-regulating. Clearly some are not and that spoils it for everyone else.
I've been a member here for over 14 years and mostly it's been a blast. I don't intend to leave but I understand why others might choose to do so.
Paul, I hope you come back - this forum would (will) be poorer without you.
Simon
Shame you are leaving Paul, just like to thank you for the servicing you carried out for me.
Good luck for the future :)
Please return very soon Paul. I can't answer all the enquiries myself !!
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Paul
It is very depressing to read that you will quit the forum.
Your posts have always been enlightening and your freely-given advice most welcome. Plus, your penchant for early Omegas has let us see some great watches.
Perhaps Eddie could find a way to specifically exclude the Bear Pit for those members who wish to limit their discussion purely to watches and other timepieces? Though that wouldn’t, sadly, prevent us suffering the childish and petty vendettas that have come to characterise a small subset of members.
Best wishes going forwards, and here’s hoping at some point that you might return.