NOTICE to all watch enthusiasts from anywhere in the world who gather here
We appreciate your presence and your contributions to our site whose focus is appreciation of watches (and related subjects of automobiles, food, wine, and photography) We strive to keep this a congenial meeting place, non-commercial and non-argumentaive....
Well, as a moderator for 12 years, now, I only banned three members. But I am in total agreement with you, Mike. All these posts about belonging to middle class and money...
Started to be too much. Several warnings have been addressed to this member, but alas he didn't take them seriously and went on " polluting " our home in such a tasteless way that we couldn't tolerate this anymore. It was a sad but mandatory decision fo t...
Thank you for your reminder, Mike.
I know my reply to that certain person was very rude but I felt it was necessary. Best, V.
Does the first picture show actual members on a GTG? I love the spirit of this picture.
Btw, does the last picture show an actual member too? Then i would probably decline the invitation to a GTG.
The first picture does show some people who are visitors here and an independent watchmaker
It was taken by myself a year or two ago in a setting owned by a member and contributor. It's the closest thing I could find to the context we want to have here, and I commend him on his formation of a physical business and environment that embodies what ...
I completely agree...
Let’s get back to the subject in hand .... Watches and friendship ! ...
Thank you so much for this post. A community is all about respect and clear rules of the game. And thank you so much for allowing me to participate.
PS- I’m not happy about people been banned but I agree wholeheartedly with the decision to ban someone who has been advised and nevertheless kept posting the same obnoxious post over and over. And please let us know about upcoming gtg as I might just show...
This is fully backed by all of us here, Mike. Thank you for stepping up...
...To protect the place and keeping it a friendly and social place. It is not pleasant to have to ban someone, but as it turns out, it is just necessary in a few rare cases. Thank you for the friendly reminder of the social standards and tone we strive fo...
I am very happy to read this.
It is a timely reminder. I may have been a little frustrated in a few of my posts these past few days. I am sure things will calm down. I look forward to many great discussions in 2020. I am so happy to be a member of this community. It’s a Great place to...
I have never seen a rude post here
So watchprosite is on control. Opinions vary from person to person. I am not here for discussions. I am here to enjoy watches with other members.
Agree 💯 percent.
It’s all about watches and their histories. That is what has kept me coming back for many years. And many more to come I am sure.
Thanks for keeping this site fun, safe, congenial, and interesting!
It is truly a safe harbor in a sometimes rough sea.
Agree that ...
this should be a wonderful and informative forum. I have met in person one member in Tokyo and it was thoroughly fun!!! I agree that it was getting tedious with some posts....since I am a new member this past year I was very poliyrly informed when I poste...
It was great to meet up with you berlin90..
Looking forward to your next visit... there are a couple of watch enthusiasts in Tokyo and it would make for a fun evening. Casey
I think I missed all this “fun”, or I’d already filtered it out.
It’s not ideal when people need to be banned but that’s a decision to be made by management and moderators in the best interests of the community as a whole. Sometimes there is no debate about these offenses and resulting repercussions and sometimes it’s ...
There are at least two kinds of get-togethers.
Meeting up for lunch and posting pictures does not require pre-approval.
PHOTO COLLAGE of the GTG rules evolving as good times were had, and offenses were noted
FOR EXAMPLE We had to ensure a safe venue, no advance warning of the exact location and time of meeting, allowable behaviour, etc. Robbery, violence, damage to another member's property, accidents due to drink and drive, etc. are definitely NOT what we wa...
Re: "Ken can't decide which sake to choose"
Mike, I have never seen Ken hesitate when ordering drinks ; ) Casey
I would love to join one
but will only be limited to London and sometimes Paris... ONly thing is I never know which watch to wear for the occasion ! Kev
Thank you
guys for keeping this a civilized and civil forum. Not many such places left anymore.
Agreed. Thank you all.
The Internet is the Wild West. I am glad the purist forums are civilized. Keep up the good work. CB
I will simply weigh in with...
Gratitude for managing this situation (inappropriate posts, or posts not for the good of all) with integrity and conviction. I do not post a lot, but I visit the site multiple times daily and I am enriched in my knowledge of, and appreciation for, watches...
Very well said my friend. Thank you for reiterating and emphasizing what this site is all about (not to mention inviting me to be a part of it). I have opinions that sometimes should be kept
to myself (or relayed elsewhere). Thank you for this reminder of why this is SUCH a specail site! What I realize is that I love watches and photography, music, travel, culture... ok maybe beer more than wine ... ;-) ... and this is the best place I've eve...
Maybe we as a group could find a time to have a formal GTG
Perhaps in in USA in a central location like Chicago and another in a European location like Paris. I am from the Boston are and would very much like to attend events like this. It would be nice to meet people in the forum.
Thank you mods
I’m not a regular poster, but when I do, I enjoy the level of civilised, informative, and polite interaction that goes on here. And that is so sorely lacking most other places online. So I appreciate your efforts and commend you for your wonderful site. ...
Quality not quantity..
If it is the member that bombarded the forum with multiple repetitive posts daily and talked about his Dickensian origins, then I feel relieved that he is gone. It had become tedious.
Dang Looks like I missed all the fun
The price you pay for intermittent connection Julian
