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The three phases of the Omega Forums poster: a primer.

  1. M'Bob Jan 5, 2017

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    1) A- you start off as a newb by being incredibly deferential and solicitous, ask a softball question, get welcomed in.
    B- you ask a question that you could have figured out yourself, or are rude and ungracious, and promptly get chased off, never to return.

    2) you read the forum hourly, and every bit of Omega literature you can get your hands on, jump on posts early, add your comment of merit, and slowly gain the respect of the veterans.

    3) you are fully established by a combination of contributing bits of watch knowledge and pithy comments, coupled with teasing the crap out the the other, long-term and high "like" members.
     
  2. Psych Jan 5, 2017

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    I've been stuck at level 2 for years. Is this normal?
     
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  3. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jan 5, 2017

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    Yup...pretty much sums it up....

    So where does @ulackfocus fit in, there must be a "4)".... some kind of cruel nirvana...
     
  4. igatomic Jan 5, 2017

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    I'm still stuck somewhere between 1a and 2...
     
  5. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 5, 2017

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    In 2010 I didn't know anything and was pestering Desmond and others with dumb questions about Constellations, it all just takes time and patience
     
  6. GuiltyBoomerang Jan 5, 2017

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    There's probably also:

    2.5) You post daily on the WRUW forums, waiting for the likes to flow in from your chronographs, and other watches of value, and respect slowly turns into adoration
     
  7. westmtn Jan 5, 2017

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    I definitely do all 3.
     
  8. WindUp Jan 5, 2017

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    I've just come in at level one and have it all to do, luckily it's now all mapped out for me........
    Just gotta think of some interesting and original questions
     
  9. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jan 5, 2017

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    And start posting some kickass watches on WRUW...

    Some nice 1940s chronos for a start
     
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  10. slique12 Jan 5, 2017

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    Firmly in the 1A) camp.
     
  11. WindUp Jan 5, 2017

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  12. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jan 5, 2017

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    "what are you wearing", likely the longest thread on the forum, its where people eager for "like"s post pictures of their watches and make pithy remarks about @Mad Dog 's coffee and watch habits. Its your best place for showing of your coolest pieces...

    no, not the Timex Marlin you just picked up off ebay.....

    important points!

    -if you get @ulackfocus 's attention you're in for some abuse

    -if @Syrte "likes" your watch you've likely got good taste

    -@fritz likely can't be trusted (and has pocket watch issues)
     
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  13. Fritz genuflects before the mighty quartzophobe Jan 5, 2017

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    look.... pocket watches!
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    see? told ya!
     
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  14. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Jan 5, 2017

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    And then there's the poster racing to 200...
     
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  15. SOUTHERNSURFER Jan 5, 2017

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    Holding ground between 1 & 2 while continuing to read old and new on OF glad to be here among the veterans and wealth of knowledge
     
  16. Shibata Jan 5, 2017

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    1a and the first half of 2.
    All while trying desperately not to trigger a new newbie ridicule thread.
     
  17. SpeedyAV Jan 5, 2017

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    What is this posting to 200 about that I keep seeing? Will I get a special prize when I reach 200 posts? Please let me know, if it's worth it, I'll post the shite out of this place :D

    Damn it...it's probably written somewhere in FAQs or something, isn't it?
     
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  18. Kmart Jan 5, 2017

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    When you hit 200 you can post in the sales forums! Occasionally members sign up just to sell watches and just post non-stop until they hit that number. :whipped:
     
  19. shaun hk Fairy nuffer Jan 5, 2017

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    Guess you don't have anything you want to sell...
     
  20. Mad Dog rockpaperscissorschampion Jan 5, 2017

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    Ummm...what about my Hooters and Metallica habits? You forgot to mention those. :D

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