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    What’s wrong with these people ?

    So I am fairly new here but I have been aware of this forum for some time, I decided to sign up and have been more and more interested in watches lately, my point here I s why are some people on this forum just down right rude idiots ? Is it since Eddie has been away ? Or has it always been hostile here ?
    I can’t be bothered with instances btw but i do have a few
    I’m well aware this will attract the idiots that are “ hard as nails from their arm chairs “ but I just don’t see
    The need for all of it although I am sure sometimes it is justified why can’t people just be cool ?
    Plain sensible threads just turn into abuse ?
    I’m sure there’s plenty of sensible people here but WTF is it with the keyboard warriors ?

    Is it just me ?

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    No need for your post. We really don’t need any additional hand-wringing and “Oh, what’s the TZ world coming to?” threads. This is a public part of the forum, visible to all. Let it go.

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    Yes, partially just you. Grow a thicker skin, and enjoy it for what it is, or find somewhere more in keeping with your personal sensitivities. Some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Omegamanic View Post
    Yes, partially just you. Grow a thicker skin, and enjoy it for what it is, or find somewhere more in keeping with your personal sensitivities. Some people just aren't happy unless they have something to moan about.

    Thanks for the reply

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    Quote Originally Posted by seabiscuit View Post
    No need for your post. We really don’t need any additional hand-wringing and “Oh, what’s the TZ world coming to?” threads. This is a public part of the forum, visible to all. Let it go.

    Thanks for your reply
    Clearly I beg to differ .......but thanks anyway
    I think my post is a valid question from a fresh member tbh
    Obviously judging by your reply I have a point

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    Thanks for your reply
    Clearly I beg to differ .......but thanks anyway
    I think my post is a valid question from a fresh member tbh
    Obviously judging by your reply I have a point
    Probably not in Watch Talk though...

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    Much more entertaining here I find, as well as open and informative. The generic "Congrats, Many Congrats, Thumbs Up" responses on other forums (e.g. Rolex, Patek) are just tedious and cringable.

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    Quote Originally Posted by jukeboxs View Post
    Much more entertaining here I find, as well as open and informative. The generic "Congrats, Many Congrats, Thumbs Up" responses on other forums (e.g. Rolex, Patek) are just tedious and cringable.
    “Wear in good health”

    Fits into that category as well .

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    Online anonymity brings out the worst in people. Every comments section online whether it’s BBC Sports ‘Have your say’, Mailonline comments, or Youtube comments. A lot of people just don’t know how to be civil online.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chrisparker View Post
    Online anonymity brings out the worst in people. Every comments section online whether it’s BBC Sports ‘Have your say’, Mailonline comments, or Youtube comments. A lot of people just don’t know how to be civil online.
    Youtube comments are the realm of the mentally ill

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    Quote Originally Posted by seabiscuit View Post
    No need for your post. We really don’t need any additional hand-wringing and “Oh, what’s the TZ world coming to?” threads. This is a public part of the forum, visible to all. Let it go.
    I really don’t like posting on these threads, but I’ve got to say to the OP, I agree with this statement. There was no reason to post this in Watch Talk. My advice...ignore, stay quiet and don’t open or read the threads.

    I really shouldn’t have posted, but I can’t see what benefit this thread achieves in Watch Talk and why you would possibly start it.

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    OP felt the need to indulge in some virtue signalling. There was no need for it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seabiscuit View Post
    OP felt the need to indulge in some virtue signalling.
    Aye. He could have been forgiven if he’d simply linked to this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamaster73 View Post
    Aye. He could have been forgiven if he’d simply linked to this.
    Lol

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    Probably happens when their Wifes go into the kitchen to prepare their Rusks at teatime.Without the Wife knowing they log onto TZ and try to act like an adult!,but children will be children.It all ends with a clip around the ear once the Wife is trying to breast feed them,then it's time for bed with a story.

    Hiding behind HUGE keyboards gives them a sense of super human powers that unfortunately wouldn't be present f2f.

    Schools predominantly have them..........known as Bullies,typically the softest yellow back person you'd ever come across.Sadly some of those school yard bullies have made it onto this forum.

    But it's all good fun.......


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    I think the OP has a point, but it seems to be the nature of Internet forums generally. C’est la vie!

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    I do think that anyone finding themselves being "attacked" should first ask why someone would bother. For the most part at least those doing the most moaning on here have history and deserve the majority of the comments aimed at them - lots of chances are given but some just can't help themselves.
    It's just a matter of time...

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    Tz is actually not bad compared to other more generalistic fora

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    Fair observations by the OP, there are indeed a handful of nuggets that do little here but stir the pot.

    But personally I'd rather have this freedom rather than have a bunch of jumped-up moderators who censor or ban anything said against the party line (esp. on sponsored forums).

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    Quote Originally Posted by GraniteQuarry View Post
    Fair observations by the OP, there are indeed a handful of nuggets that do little here but stir the pot.

    But personally I'd rather have this freedom rather than have a bunch of jumped-up moderators who censor or ban anything said against the party line (esp. on sponsored forums).


    Yeah I do actually agree with you there, I’m not suggesting a policed forum by any means
    But some people are just so frustrating !
    Any way I’ve made my point and I’m glad generally people agree I have a point that’s all I wanted a general acknowledgment that what I had experienced was actually there
    And may I just add this was only aimed at me a couple of times the rest of the times it was aimed at other people but observed by me

    Thanks anyway glad there are nice people on here mixed in with the general oikes

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    So I am fairly new here but I have been aware of this forum for some time, I decided to sign up and have been more and more interested in watches lately, my point here I s why are some people on this forum just down right rude idiots ? Is it since Eddie has been away ? Or has it always been hostile here ?
    I can’t be bothered with instances btw but i do have a few
    I’m well aware this will attract the idiots that are “ hard as nails from their arm chairs “ but I just don’t see
    The need for all of it although I am sure sometimes it is justified why can’t people just be cool ?
    Plain sensible threads just turn into abuse ?
    I’m sure there’s plenty of sensible people here but WTF is it with the keyboard warriors ?
    Is it just me ?
    If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamaster73 View Post
    If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
    In my experience, both in private and professional life, that is usually trotted out by people who are the main cause of the problem.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Seamaster73 View Post
    If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
    Spitting my beer out

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    What’s wrong with these people ?

    Been absent for a while but have to ask, in relation to OP’s original post, where did Eddie go?

    Edit. Just saw he’s on hols.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RAFF View Post
    Been absent for a while but have to ask, in relation to OP’s original post, where did Eddie go?

    Edit. Just saw he’s on hols.
    No, I think he’s in hospital recovering from an op.

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    I think that the OP will be in for an even bigger disappointment when he gets access to the Bear Pit...
    Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly inconvenienced.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Backward point View Post
    I think that the OP will be in for an even bigger disappointment when he gets access to the Bear Pit...
    I think he might have been there before …

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    Quote Originally Posted by Onelasttime View Post
    I think he might have been there before …
    Haha, my thoughts exactly

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    Thanks

    Thanks gents

    I made my point And I appreciate some people agree and some do not
    I’m ok with that .......assuming people are sensible about different points views .....which some are not
    Can we just move on now ...I wish I hadn’t bothered posting this as I don’t want people to think I’m looking for a row because I am really not especially after only being a member since Dec 2018

    I just felt I had to call out what I was seeing no offence to anyone in particular intended at all

    Can we just talk sensibly about watches now please ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Christian View Post
    No, I think he’s in hospital recovering from an op.
    Ah yes, totally misread! Hope he’s ok.


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    Tis nice to be nice .


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    OP this has what to do with watches?


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    Quote Originally Posted by woodacre1983 View Post
    OP this has what to do with watches?


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    Sorry gents I did mention I am new here ? Why not point me in the right direction if I have placed this in the wrong place ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    Sorry gents I did mention I am new here ? Why not point me in the right direction if I have placed this in the wrong place ?

    Bear Pit... Draft thread. But as I said earlier, there was no particular need for your post at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by seabiscuit View Post
    Bear Pit... Draft thread. But as I said earlier, there was no particular need for your post at all.

    Thank you for your help


    Well I feel there was actually but next time I will use the correct location

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    Quote Originally Posted by seabiscuit View Post
    Bear Pit... Draft thread. But as I said earlier, there was no particular need for your post at all.
    Or even the George & Dragon, if you want to avoid the animals (although I'm sure they'd sniff you out), but definitely NOT 'Watch Talk'.

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    Sorry gents I did mention I am new here ? Why not point me in the right direction if I have placed this in the wrong place ?
    2018 isn't really new is it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by verv View Post
    2018 isn't really new is it.

    I joined in December 2018
    And if you take a look you will see I’ve only engaged on the forum regularly recently 👍🏿

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    As there's no actual moderation, people can self appoint themselves as the forum spokes person and then shout down/belittle anything they disagree with. The trick is to let it pass over your head and realise if we are in a position to afford nice things, such as expensive watches, life isn't all bad. I think it's known nowadays as "not sweating the small stuff"
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    I joined in December 2018
    And if you take a look you will see I’ve only engaged on the forum regularly recently 👍🏿
    To make an analogy...

    You turn up as a newcomer in a pub where the regulars engage in robust banter, in-jokes and the occasional spat.

    You sit quietly in the corner for an evening or two.

    You then pipe up and tell everyone how they are going wrong in their chosen meeting place.

    If you don’t like the pub, wouldn’t the normal polite and non-attention-seeking thing to do be to leave as quietly as you arrived and go to look for another pub more to your taste?

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    Sorry gents I did mention I am new here ? Why not point me in the right direction if I have placed this in the wrong place ?
    Hmmmm, I detect the smell of a ..... Edit Fair enough Mick. I was saddened by the events last weekend so it's possible I over reacted a little? I do think the words/phrases used by the OP were inflammatory and only served to bait certain people and even his subsequent responses invited divisive comment. In the interests of harmony I do hope this was not the OPs intention.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Suds View Post
    Hmmmm, I detect the smell of a ..... Troll?
    Another unpleasant trait of TZ is to accuse someone with whom you disagree of being a troll. Accusing someone of being a troll is an easy way out of a discussion because it requires no thought or reasoning.

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    TZ is a microcosm of a wider trends on socmed. Calling someone a troll is a form of personal attack/smear, an attempt to deliberately dehumanise the subject and signal other people that the 'troll' should not be trusted so anyone who happens to share their POV would think twice about posting anything in support or share their POV. So much for diversity and tolerance..
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    There does seem to be a fair bit of saltiness on the forum at the moment . BTW is “Salty” an Australian term? I’m annoying myself how much I use it.
    There was a recent infamous double thread where people were queuing up. Whatever the rights and wrongs of the original placement of the post, if you actually stood back a little . It just looked plain weird and definitely a gang up . One or two were spluttering hysterical anger.
    In regard to the OP I’d say look how the site ebbs and flows, join in conversations you think are interesting and might even be educational and just plain ignore keyboard battles.
    I’m a bit experienced with forum wars as I happen to support a certain football club from North London with a notoriously split fanbase . Ultimately 3 posters got banned . Since then that forum has been like a tea party.
    I’m sure things will settle down again here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark lowman View Post
    There does seem to be a fair bit of saltiness on the forum at the moment . BTW is “Salty” an Australian term? I’m annoying myself how much I use it..
    No, I use it too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by d2ore View Post
    So I am fairly new here but I have been aware of this forum for some time, I decided to sign up and have been more and more interested in watches lately, my point here I s why are some people on this forum just down right rude idiots ? Is it since Eddie has been away ? Or has it always been hostile here ?
    I can’t be bothered with instances btw but i do have a few
    I’m well aware this will attract the idiots that are “ hard as nails from their arm chairs “ but I just don’t see
    The need for all of it although I am sure sometimes it is justified why can’t people just be cool ?
    Plain sensible threads just turn into abuse ?
    I’m sure there’s plenty of sensible people here but WTF is it with the keyboard warriors ?

    Is it just me ?
    No, it’s not just you. It’s always been like this. There’s a wealth of useful information to be had from being a casual and infrequent contributor but it can be interlaced with a lot of toxicity at times, which is a terrible shame.

    It is, however, an Internet forum and so perhaps that comes with the territory?

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    Tiny....I hope that isn’t an attempt at self-analysis!

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    Quote Originally Posted by paskinner View Post
    Tiny....I hope that isn’t an attempt at self-analysis!
    That is a brilliant reply!

    But in answer to your question, No. not intentionally. Its something I have become aware of over the years in the different organisations I have worked for, and explains some peoples behaviour. With the anonymity of the internet it becomes more prevalent.
    Last edited by Tiny; 11th August 2019 at 21:55.

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    Pathetic people finding bravery behind their keyboards unfortunately. Face to face you wouldn’t give them the time of day.

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