Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[away36]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

What you mean?

Don't you dare call my friend mean!

[away36]

Originally Posted by away36

Judging by the Panda's 256 word sentence, I'd say that he's been into the Coke too much already.

Originally Posted by Art161

Where word counter?

In my head!

[away36]

Originally Posted by Art161

Panda new member. Like some information. Maybe get here.

Why is the post count so important on TRF? It seems as though it is a very big deal. counts as much as a lengthy technical post. To some extent, members seem to gain stature based on their post count.

Frankly, I think that putting so much emphasis on the number of posts leads to all kinds of ridiculous threads and posts. It seems to be part of TRF culture, though. Do you wear your Rolex when you sleep? Do you wear your Rolex when you shower? Do you wear your Rolex when you eat? Do you wear your Rolex when you ? Do you wear your Rolex when you want to know what time it is? I don't even look at the posts in some threads. It's easy enough to move on. So it's not a big problem for me, but I am just pointing out that the post count emphasis leads to really ridiculous things. At least in my opinion, which you can take for what it is--my opinion. You can go on to something else, just as I can.

I am a member of a Mustang car forum, and post count there does not seem all that important, even though there is advertising on the site. I would think that the charge for advertising would depend on viewing, posting, and hits on the advertisers' ads. That site does display the number of posts, but only for those made on the technical sub-forum, not for those made on the talk sub-forum.

I look forward to any and all responses, even if the sentences contain only three words.

Frankly, I could care less about post count. It's something I don't even think about myself. Imagine if we kept count of every time we say something out loud in non-cyberspace?

[away36]

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

I will be in the corner playing with my new Elmo!

J

Originally Posted by mailman

That's what you're calling it now

[Jimbits76]

Originally Posted by Art161

Panda new member. Like some information. Maybe get here.

Why is the post count so important on TRF? It seems as though it is a very big deal. counts as much as a lengthy technical post. To some extent, members seem to gain stature based on their post count.

Frankly, I think that putting so much emphasis on the number of posts leads to all kinds of ridiculous threads and posts. It seems to be part of TRF culture, though. Do you wear your Rolex when you sleep? Do you wear your Rolex when you shower? Do you wear your Rolex when you eat? Do you wear your Rolex when you ? Do you wear your Rolex when you want to know what time it is? I don't even look at the posts in some threads. It's easy enough to move on. So it's not a big problem for me, but I am just pointing out that the post count emphasis leads to really ridiculous things. At least in my opinion, which you can take for what it is--my opinion. You can go on to something else, just as I can.

I am a member of a Mustang car forum, and post count there does not seem all that important, even though there is advertising on the site. I would think that the charge for advertising would depend on viewing, posting, and hits on the advertisers' ads. That site does display the number of posts, but only for those made on the technical sub-forum, not for those made on the talk sub-forum.

I look forward to any and all responses, even if the sentences contain only three words.

I think the post count was something to be celebrated. When folk reached a milestone, say multiples of 1000, it showed a commitment to the forum.
I don't often post smilies alone as I believe you can acknowledge somebody's intellect or humour with a simple yet couteous phrase or comment.
Forum 'elders' here who post intelligent, concise comments are soon going to be outposted by the smilie brigade who have been here a year or so and that is a little sad, especially seeing as many newer members will look to the post count as some sort of mark of wisdom or again commitment.
The three word thread actually contains comments from members about pushing up their post counts. The same as the joke forum with a bunch of guys posting and their post counts increase.
You are not into post counts but if a member with only a few posts started slating you publicly (as has often happened with JJ) you would find many longer term members come out to support you. This is usually evidenced through a coment such as "With only a few posts to your name....". the larger post count also gives an indication of why those guys might support you...it's becuase you've been around for a while and formed those bonds.

As for the 3 word thing, the three word thread was fun and original at first...now it just seems to be reams of pages full of the same poster posting unanswered inane comments. It has also become about as funny as tearing my eye out with a dirty spoon and then feeding said eye to a pig!

That is my opinion and mine alone. What can I do? Stay out of ithe thread and it won't annoy me!

It's the same as you state Art, the "can I wear my Rolex..." stuff actually has started to hurt my very soul. I hardly post on the main board now as I find it dull and boring. I like annoying Rolex zealots or guys with a snobbish attitude towards wealth so I may venture there but prefer to stay around here.

Just my opinions, don't expect anybody to agree.

J

[jdc]

Following on Jimbos comments I believe that the three word thread started out as inventive and very funny, but now seems sterile and seems to exist only to serve as a way for some posters to boost their post numbers or break thread count records.

[Lisa]

Aww, I think the 3 word thread is kind of fun - though it does have strangely addictive properties. I can't read it all anymore, though. Never saw a connection with boosting post counts, I guess because post counts never have mattered much to me.

On a more important subject: I haven't heard from Carolina in a couple of days. At last communication she said her husband was slated to have surgery on his lungs after all. Hope all went well and she can update us soon.

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Aww, I think the 3 word thread is kind of fun - though it does have strangely addictive properties. I can't read it all anymore, though. Never saw a connection with boosting post counts, I guess because post counts never have mattered much to me.

On a more important subject: I haven't heard from Carolina in a couple of days. At last communication she said her husband was slated to have surgery on his lungs after all. Hope all went well and she can update us soon.

Hi Lisa, thanks for thinking of me.

Hubby ended up having surgery on late Wednesday afternoon. The surgeon said everything went very well, and once they got in there, they realized that it was definitely necessary. For you doctor types, he had a thoracoscopy, a decortication, and a thorocotomy. I have some great pre and post aenastesia stories, but I'll save those for another time.

He's doing OK. The docs said that this is a very painful surgery, and he was having a difficult time with the pain yesterday morning. When I left last night, he was doing better and feeling a bit more comfortable.

I'm trying as we speak to get over to see him, but need to work out babysitting for the afternoon. Feeling mad, too - PM or email me if you want - I'm not going to post junk like that here.

Thanks for everyone's good wishes. I am hoping he is able to come home soon! And, FYI - a couple of docs have told me that they are seeing young, healthy patients such as my husband in recently. There is a bad bug going aroind, so don't wait if you are feeling poorly!

[Lisa]

Carolina, I wish I was there to help - we'd come get the kids and make Halloween cupcakes.

I'm glad you can make time to update us on TRF. Lots of us are concerned and wishing the best for you and your family. I'm so sorry about what your husband is going through. Please PM me if there's anything you want to share - if you have time.

[jdc]

Carolina thanks for the update sounds like you and your husband are going through a trying time. Thinking of you both. You can always drop the kids off with us if it helps!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by jdc

Carolina thanks for the update sounds like you and your husband are going through a trying time. Thinking of you both. You can always drop the kids off with us if it helps!

Thank you Martin, that means a lot to me!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Carolina, I wish I was there to help - we'd come get the kids and make Halloween cupcakes.

I'm glad you can make time to update us on TRF. Lots of us are concerned and wishing the best for you and your family. I'm so sorry about what your husband is going through. Please PM me if there's anything you want to share - if you have time.

Thanks, Lisa!

[Tools]

Originally Posted by Carolina

Hi Lisa, thanks for thinking of me.
...
He's doing OK. The docs said that this is a very painful surgery, and he was having a difficult time with the pain yesterday morning. When I left last night, he was doing better and feeling a bit more comfortable.:

I'm glad that they got this sorted out..

In a few weeks it will just be a memory and the anaesthetics stories will top the evenings conversations..

Here's to a speedy recovery.....

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Tools

I'm glad that they got this sorted out..

In a few weeks it will just be a memory and the anaesthetics stories will top the evenings conversations..

Here's to a speedy recovery.....

Thank you, Larry! I do have one particularly good story...

It'll have to wait until I'm feeling a bit more cheery!

[abigsecret]

Carolina, I sincerely hope your husband's pain will fade soon!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by abigsecret

Carolina, I sincerely hope your husband's pain will fade soon!

Thanks, Mireyna! I remember that you mentioned having a tough recuperation a while back, so you probably have some perspective on this.

I hope you are enjoying that little munchkin of yours!

[redshirt1957]

Can't wait until hubby feels well again so you can put that special big ole' smile on his face. . Here's to hubby, you and the kids.

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Can't wait until hubby feels well again so you can put that special big ole' smile on his face. . Here's to hubby, you and the kids.

You're going to like my pre-op story, but you'll have to wait!

[Art161]

Originally Posted by away36

In my head!

You counted that? One sick cat. Thanks for answer.

[Art161]

Carolina, I am glad to hear that hubby is on the mend. It seems as though he will be as good as new, just like a Rolex after full service.

[mailman]

Carolina, glad all is looking up for your husband and your family

[East Bay Rider]

Carolina I'm glad your husband is breathing well again. Breathing is so boring (repetitive) but it's the thing we miss most when we can't do it.
Looking forward to the stories.

[Art161]

Thank you to those who replied to my post as to why post counts are considered important by some members. As a newcomer here, my initial impression was that a lot of members do consider a member's post count to be important. Now that I have been here for a little while, I find that some members do consider them important, and some do not. I did not post as soon as I became a member. I searched for some information, and found the information that I sought. I learned a lot about Rolex in searching TRF for a brief period of time. I learned more about Rolex searching TRF than I had learned from having worn a Rolex since 1971. Then I got into the posting.

It seems as though some members have specific goals on number of posts, (e.g. "I want to reach xxxx posts by the end of the month.") It is good that people have choices--focus on posts or don't focus on posts.

I am one of those who came to TRF because I wanted to find some information about Rolex watches, but stayed around because of the people. Sometimes I think there are those who think of this as a watch forum, rather than as a people forum for those who want to talk about watches and other things. People first, watches second. Well, maybe watches are third. Maybe even fourth. Or fifth.

There is much courtesy and politeness on TRF. I have not seen a direct derogatory post about the panda going wild over on the Three Word Thread, although I certainly have gone wild over there--over 1000 posts on that one thread. Think about it, though. Perhaps it is better to keep the panda in one thread, rather than running wild all over the place. Maybe we need a thread for pandas and honorary pandas.

That thread IS addictive for some reason. I sometimes stay up until 2 or 3 in the morning posting there, often talking to myself. Post panda post.

Again, thanks to all of you.
HM Panda really nuts.

[Art161]

Have you tried using the RolexGreen color available at the bottom of the page? It is much more soothing now, and easier to read, at least in my opinion. What say you?

[Jimbits76]

Originally Posted by Art161

There is much courtesy and politeness on TRF. I have not seen a direct derogatory post about the panda going wild over on the Three Word Thread, although I certainly have gone wild over there--over 1000 posts on that one thread.

Of course you haven't seen anybody being rude about the Panda around here...we're all bitching in PM behind your back

Just joking Art, thanks for your honest reponse!!!!!

J

[Jimbits76]

Carolina

Glad your husband is okay.

Keep us updated.

Jim

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Art161

Carolina, I am glad to hear that hubby is on the mend. It seems as though he will be as good as new, just like a Rolex after full service.

Thank you Art, I am going to mention that to him. Somehow, though, I think I'd rather have the Rolex service center bill this time around!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Carolina

Glad your husband is okay.

Keep us updated.

Jim

Thank you Jim!

[Carolina]

Originally Posted by mailman

Carolina, glad all is looking up for your husband and your family

Thanks, Paulie. Now go ban somebody!!

[diversified]

Ok Carolina, now that your husband appears out of the woods heres the aftermath, I took 3 weeks before I actually did any kind of real work before I went back, and I really can't explain it but I still didn't feel quite right for another week ot two. The funny thing though is every time he feels a twinge in his chest for the next year he is going to want to go back to the doctor, thinking the pneumonia is coming back, in an effort to stop it before the pain hits. My doctor is a goofy friend of mine and he told me if he saw me walking towards him any more, he was going to run the other way.