Why do all this threads get closed?

[vivicorsi]

I have been on this forum for a bit now.

I do have different forums - different hobbies.
Never have I come across a forum , where so many threads are beeing closed.

Now there is a thread I find interesting - bam , closed because it is speculation
( a big part of our hobby is)
Another thread- politically not correct - closed

I do find this kind of censorship and moderation to personal taste very disturbing.

Kind regards

[Marcjvr]

Threads that turn nasty, political or are made for trolling purposes should be closed

But I do think the closing of threads that are just a bit of harmless speculation for fun is a bit extreme

I don’t run the forum though

[cari66ean]

bam - closed

[m0butt]

Yeah, it’s a bit unreasonable here for sure.


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[padi56]

Originally Posted by vivicorsi

I have been on this forum for a bit now.

I do have different forums - different hobbies.
Never have I come across a forum , where so many threads are beeing closed.

Now there is a thread I find interesting - bam , closed because it is speculation
( a big part of our hobby is)
Another thread- politically not correct - closed

I do find this kind of censorship and moderation to personal taste very disturbing.

Kind regards

If you do not like any kind of censorship or moderation thats not to your personal choice, you have two options do not post on forum or obey forum rules its that simple.

[drrd]

Isn't it all listed in the 'TRF rules' sticky at the top of the front page?

Thread topics that are in the wrong place get moved and posts that break the rules get the thread closed.

[herts9]

Yeah, there are lots of threads that are closed. And for good reason.

1) exhausting topics
2) speculative in nature (pricing and future models)
3) political
4) *ahem* 2nd amendment
5) general dumbness

It's best we steer clear of these and engage in discussions that are in the spirit of the forum. Otherwise, we run the risk of turning off a lot of members by allowing 'such nonsense' to perpetuate.

Just my $.02

[vivicorsi]

Originally Posted by padi56

If you do not like any kind of censorship or moderation thats not to your personal choice, you have two options do not post on forum or obey forum rules its that simple.

A thread should resolve from its own momentum , unless it is vulgar.
I find it quite disturbing the way you deal with criticism.

Speculation is part of the fun and a big part of our enthusiasm. It is not for you to choose our liking.

Kind regards

[beshannon]

Originally Posted by vivicorsi

I find it quite disturbing the way you deal with criticism.

Speculation is part of the fun and a big part of our enthusiasm. It is not for you to choose our liking.

On a private forum that requires a membership to participate, it is absolutely up to the moderators and owners to set and enforce the rules.

Plenty of places on the net to discuss never ending rumour and speculation

[padi56]

Originally Posted by vivicorsi

A thread should resolve from its own momentum , unless it is vulgar.
I find it quite disturbing the way you deal with criticism.

Speculation is part of the fun and a big part of our enthusiasm. It is not for you to choose our liking.

Kind regards

There are already around 8 speculation type threads already running in the Rolex watch forum.Now if you want only to read rumour speculation type threads might I suggest to visit one of the many so called social media sites where there will be hundreds of them to read.And its not for you to tell any moderator what they can or cannot do,and a very strong suggestion if I was you,do not argue with any moderator,as you will lose the argument every time. And it will be the last time you ever-lose on forum as it will be your last post on TRF hope this is clear for you to fully understand.Have a good day.

[CaptT]

While we're all familiar with the rules, I thought it might be helpful to add them here for other users/members. Parts in bold stood out to me. While there isn't any mention of "speculation" per se (and as many have suggested theorizing what a watch manufacturer could or might do is a welcomed break from some of the other more mundane or repetitive topics), it has become quite controversial and it would seem that it is a topic to which one should be sensitive or avoid altogether. Cheers.



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[214270Explorer]

One thing that bugs me is that on occasion I want or need to go view the RULES to see if something is OK to talk about, and I have a rough time finding the RULES area. (Especially as I so seldom need to access it, so I 'forget' where to look.)

It is way down at the bottom of the page in the 'Posting Rules' box.

I believe that this box is practically invisible to folks, especially the newbies.

Perhaps there would be fewer (maybe?) problems if "FORUM RULES" was much more prominently displayed at the home page.

Just my observation, for whatever it is worth.

[Old Expat Beast]

Originally Posted by 214270Explorer

One thing that bugs me is that on occasion I want or need to go view the RULES to see if something is OK to talk about, and I have a rough time finding the RULES area. (Especially as I so seldom need to access it, so I 'forget' where to look.)

It is way down at the bottom of the page in the 'Posting Rules' box.

I believe that this box is practically invisible to folks, especially the newbies.

Perhaps there would be fewer (maybe?) problems if "FORUM RULES" was much more prominently displayed at the home page.

Just my observation, for whatever it is worth.

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[Rebel]

Just play by the rules.