Why some people can sell with under 200 posts??

ulackfocus · Nov 14, 2016

Alright all you normal people, it's time for a quick lesson in the psychology of internet trolling. Believe me, I'm an expert on the topic - from both sides of the fence.

First, everyone gets a wild hair up their yazoo once in a while that they just can't drop. Ypsilon / rolemachine's was the 200 post rule. He railed against it with both screen names. We've.... oops, make that ΩF (because I'm not part of the "we" meaning the moderator team anymore) had one guy who we've banned at least 3 times. He probably still has alternate screen names. Second, a lot of ITs (Internet Trolls) think since they're semi anonymous on websites like this they don't have to adhere to common decency - see this excellent article: https://markmanson.net/internet. Third, sometimes trolling is fun. Maybe you got the shaft from somebody and want to get even. Who hasn't enjoyed a little payback? Or maybe you got banned for verbally smacking some putz around, but still feel the need to give him/her more 'education'. Could be you're having a bad day and want to take it out on somebody else. Hey, maybe you want to play a game and see how long it takes the admin team to sniff you out. There are LOTS of reasons to do a little internet trolling. Hell, sometimes it's a lot of fun.

As a mod, it's your job to take out the trash. However, being a watch forum moderator for ~8 years, I can honestly say that sometimes I enjoy seeing the banter of the regulars against the IT. It also brings an uptick in traffic, and having a common enemy bonds the group.

Taddyangle · Nov 14, 2016

Syrte
@meganfox17.....
From what I've seen many (not all) people's likes are obtained by posting beautiful expensive vintage chronographs which not everybody has or will have.

Also LE Speedmasters. And modern and vintage Seamasters. 😀

I'm simply not that funny, so decided it was easier to post what I wear each day. Now my wife, she is the hilarious one.

Syrte · Nov 14, 2016

Taddyangle
Also LE Speedmasters.

What's an "LE" speedmaster?

Taddyangle · Nov 14, 2016

Limited Edition Speedmasters, example of two.

JimInOz · Nov 14, 2016

Syrte
What's an "LE" speedmaster?

I thought "LE" was "Lame Excuse" Speedmaster.

Her: "What's that, another one of those Speedmasters you're always yapping about?"

Him: <nervous high pitched response> "Er, no Honey, just a different dial?"

😁

Taddyangle · Nov 14, 2016

U ulackfocus
.... oops, make that ΩF (because I'm not part of the "we" meaning the moderator team anymore...

Who is going to add the avatars and sub lines? I very much enjoyed reading thread where you state why you added the avatars. Plus sub lines are epic.

Syrte · Nov 14, 2016

Taddyangle
Limited Edition Speedmasters,

Got it…. (I like the first one but think you might have to many likes so will not burden you with an extra one 😉)

Taddyangle · Nov 14, 2016

Syrte
What's an "LE" speedmaster?

Hook, line and sinker....I'm going to go back to posting what watch I wear everyday. 😀

ulackfocus · Nov 14, 2016

Taddyangle
Who is going to add the avatars and sub lines? I very much enjoyed reading thread where you state why you added the avatars. Plus sub lines are epic.

So did a LOT of other members. But that's not my department anymore. Above all, this is a hobby and hobbies are supposed to be fun. When it becomes a job (a job that you're not paid for, BTW) then it's time to get out.

Syrte · Nov 14, 2016

U ulackfocus
We've.... oops, make that ΩF (because I'm not part of the "we" meaning the moderator team anymore) ....

Taddyangle
Who is going to add the avatars and sub lines? I very much enjoyed reading thread where you state why you added the avatars. Plus sub lines are epic.

Ditto…. Dennis that part makes me sad… those caption sprees of yours were very funny and added so much to the life of the forum… you ought to keep the title "OF resident avatar poet" to keep creating captions.

mattonthewater · Nov 14, 2016

U ulackfocus
Unfortunately, "paying your dues" means "just showing up and expecting stuff to be handed to you" to many people, especially the under-35 crowd.

ahem, I'm under 35 by a few years. It all comes down to parenting, many just flat suck at it anymore. Mostly from lack of caring and selfishness.

meganfox17 · Nov 14, 2016

Syrte
What's an "LE" speedmaster?

You didnt know [emoji51] what's an LE ?
Limitless Entry Speedmaster

ulackfocus · Nov 14, 2016

mattonthewater
ahem, I'm under 35 by a few years. It all comes down to parenting, many just flat suck at it anymore. Mostly from lack of caring and selfishness.

Hey now, I didn't say every person under 35.

meganfox17
You didnt know [emoji51] what's an LE ?
Limitless Entry Speedmaster

Oh dear, I don't know if I can resist a straight line like that. 😗 😜

EDIT: Tell you what, let's all pretend that "limitless entry" refers to a space craft entering the atmosphere, and the watch can handle that limitless times. Yeah, that'll keep me out of trouble.

mattonthewater · Nov 14, 2016

U ulackfocus
Hey now, I didn't say every person under 35.

lol, i'm the minority sadly.

ulackfocus · Nov 14, 2016

Syrte
Ditto…. Dennis that part makes me sad… those caption sprees of yours were very funny and added so much to the life of the forum… you ought to keep the title "OF resident avatar poet" to keep creating captions.

I used to have "retired sheriff and reformed hacker" or something like that when I took that break earlier. As funny and / or true as nearly all of the captions were, some people got their feathers ruffled. Most laughed along, and I got numerous PMs and replies to posts in threads that they enjoyed their new subtitles.

.... or should I say their fur rubbed the wrong way?

Syrte · Nov 14, 2016

U ulackfocus
As funny and / or true as nearly all of the captions were, some people got their feathers ruffled. Most laughed along, and I got numerous PMs and replies to posts in threads that they enjoyed their new subtitles.
.... or should I say their fur rubbed the wrong way?

I thought I would like to have one some day -- but now thinking perhaps it was best not to...
Never know what you might have cooked up.

meganfox17
You didnt know [emoji51] what's an LE ?
Limitless Entry Speedmaster

To me "L" can only mean one thing and that is "Longines".
Then the "E" becomes useless…. and "Speedmaster" irrelevant.

GuiltyBoomerang · Nov 15, 2016

Syrte
@meganfox17,
From what I've seen many (not all) people's likes are obtained by posting beautiful expensive vintage chronographs which not everybody has or will have.

Don't forget the Longines Cala....er, I mean, 10.68z/12.68z powered watches...and Pie Pans!

As an aside, I will be turning 27 in two weeks...so hearing that I fit into the under 35 crowd is strangely unnerving.

RegF · Nov 15, 2016

U ulackfocus
I used to have "retired sheriff and reformed hacker" or something like that when I took that break earlier. As funny and / or true as nearly all of the captions were, some people got their feathers ruffled. Most laughed along, and I got numerous PMs and replies to posts in threads that they enjoyed their new subtitles.

.... or should I say their fur rubbed the wrong way?

So, no more squirrels?

Aw, nuts!

al128 · Nov 17, 2016

U ulackfocus
I used to have "retired sheriff and reformed hacker" or something like that when I took that break earlier. As funny and / or true as nearly all of the captions were, some people got their feathers ruffled. Most laughed along, and I got numerous PMs and replies to posts in threads that they enjoyed their new subtitles.

.... or should I say their fur rubbed the wrong way?

You could easily turn into a co-moderation advice giverer 👍

... And we all know that's somewhere between the Dalai Lama and Og. ::psy::

Bushido · Nov 17, 2016

al128
... And we all know that's somewhere between the Dalai Lama and Og.

What's an "Og?"

Do you mean an O.G.?

Which should never ever be confused with ODB...

I love 90's hip hop humor!