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1William · 2 July 2020, 09:58 PM

Congratulations on your watches.

superpop · 2 July 2020, 10:38 PM

Thanks folks, I will post up some pics today. On the Rollie reference, I had no idea it would generate so much controversy amongst the Brolex community. Oops, I did it again. hehe.

padi56 · 2 July 2020, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by superpop

Thanks folks, I will post up some pics today. On the Rollie reference, I had no idea it would generate so much controversy amongst the Brolex community. Oops, I did it again. hehe.

Continue and your stay on forum will be a short one and I am not joking..

pickettt · 2 July 2020, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Swiss Mad!

I'm not a big fan of nicknames for watches either, but tolerate it like most other members do just because its easier than getting upset about something that is clearly just a bit of harmless fun & I suppose can add to the overall enjoyment for many owners of a particular reference.

With that in mind, I think it's a little unfair for the OP to be critisised for using the nickname 'Rollie' when plenty of other members regularly use made up names like Hulk, Batman, Root beer, Pepsi etc with no such backlash.

If it's not acceptable to use nicknames then fair enough but pick any random thread and there's a fair chance silly nicknames will be being banded about without anyone giving it a second glance.

Just curious why 'Rollie' is so objectionable yet 'Kermit' for example is generally accepted?

I wholeheartedly agree.

Xenon · 2 July 2020, 11:49 PM

Cultural appropriation, at times also phrased cultural misappropriation, is the adoption of an element or elements of one culture by members of another culture.

HERITAGE82 · 2 July 2020, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by superpop

Thanks folks, I will post up some pics today. On the Rollie reference, I had no idea it would generate so much controversy amongst the Brolex community. Oops, I did it again. hehe.

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Originally Posted by padi56

Continue and your stay on forum will be a short one and I am not joking..

Padi I respect your post since they are usually in good form and relaying a message that many of us feel. However, threatening someones status on the forum for using Rollie and Brolex is a bit ridiculous. The OP's form of communicating is his choice and neither of those words are prohibited. If poking fun as he has with brolex was against forum rules then there would be a lot more theats of being banned.

In this instance I feel you should take it easy bro

MRBolton · 2 July 2020, 11:57 PM

My AD seems to be very rapid about getting people things when they know they aren't flippers. If the NY distribution center is indeed about to unleash a floodgate, I bet it's about to give grey market prices a large upset.

Xenon · 2 July 2020, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Padi I respect your post since they are usually in good form and relaying a message that many of us feel. However, threatening someones status on the forum for using Rollie and Brolex is a bit ridiculous. The OP's form of communicating is his choice and neither of those words are prohibited. If poking fun as he has with brolex was against forum rules then there would be a lot more theats of being banned.

In this instance I feel you should take it easy bro

The Moderator has a valid point. The words used by the OP are slang in the Rap community for years. Phil Jackson got into hot water for calling Lebron James' friends his "Posse". I can think of many other examples of cultural appropriation as I am sure you can as well. The OP is a brand new member and he clearly got off on shaky ground with his poor sense of humor.

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

The Moderator has a valid point. The words used by the OP are slang in the Rap community for years. Phil Jackson got into hot water for calling Lebron James' friends his "Posse". I can think of many other examples of cultural appropriation as I am sure you can as well. The OP is a brand new member and he clearly got off on shaky ground with his poor sense of humor.

Are you kidding me. Rollie has been used for years here on the forum. Yes people don’t like it, but cultural appropriation... really?!?

What about “Bling” I see that all the time and that definitely came from “rap culture” from Big Tymers song called “bling bling”.

This isn’t the NBA it’s simply a Rolex forum where we discuss watches. We the collective community of Rolex wearers come from all walks of life which in and of itself should allow us to call them what we want. If Steve wants to ban the word Rollie then I would back him and follow the rules but until then this is absurd.

GoingPlaces · 3 July 2020, 12:08 AM

It's a Rolex not a Rollie. Just because others refer to it as such doesn't make it right or acceptable. There are standards.

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

It's a Rolex not a Rollie. Just because others refer to it as such doesn't make it right or acceptable. There are standards.

Just like HULK, BATMAN, BATGIRL, SMURF, KERMIT etc...

Xenon · 3 July 2020, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Are you kidding me. Rollie has been used for years here on the forum. Yes people don’t like it, but cultural appropriation... really?!?

This isn’t he NBA it’s simply a Rolex forum where we discuss watches. We the collective community of Rolex wearers come from all walks of life which in and of itself should allow us to call them what we want. If Steve wants to ban the word Rollie then I would back him and follow the rules but until then this is absurd.

Brolex has been used for years here on the forum?

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

Brolex has been used for years here on the forum?

There is nothing wrong with Brolex... Its simply shorthand for
Brothers of Rolex.

So we are the Brolex community for the love of rolex. I can see where the women of the forum could be offended since they would be exluded in the brotherhood.

superpop · 3 July 2020, 12:27 AM

WOW, I did not realize that joking around was not allowed on this forum. I must be confused because upon review of the rules of conduct, it very clearly states under rule #1 that "we love to joke around here". It says nothing about using slang terms, or nicknames for watches. I clearly understand that it is a Rolex, if anything I feel like the moderator Padi personally attacked me by threatening my presence here over a benign post. If I offended anyone with my kidding, I apologize.

pickettt · 3 July 2020, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Just like HULK, BATMAN, BATGIRL, SMURF, KERMIT etc...

Amen.

jinikari01 · 3 July 2020, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Continue and your stay on forum will be a short one and I am not joking..

watchyoutalkingbout · 3 July 2020, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by superpop

WOW, I did not realize that joking around was not allowed on this forum. I must be confused because upon review of the rules of conduct, it very clearly states under rule #1 that "we love to joke around here". It says nothing about using slang terms, or nicknames for watches. I clearly understand that it is a Rolex, if anything I feel like the moderator Padi personally attacked me by threatening my presence here over a benign post. If I offended anyone with my kidding, I apologize.

Rollie is urban slang lol. Which connotates insecurities/dislike/hate some members on this forum might have.

GoingPlaces · 3 July 2020, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

Just like HULK, BATMAN, BATGIRL, SMURF, KERMIT etc...

I think you find these nicknames used by industry publications and experts. Never heard "Rollie" used as a reference in a serious conversation or by watch industry professionals, perhaps by rappers? As for "Brolex", never heard of such a word. Sounds pretty idiotic to me.

Xenon · 3 July 2020, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

There is nothing wrong with Brolex... Its simply shorthand for
Brothers of Rolex.

So we are the Brolex community for the love of rolex. I can see where the women of the forum could be offended since they would be exluded in the brotherhood.

It must be nice and cool for you living under that rock.

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I think you find these nicknames used by industry publications and experts. Never heard "Rollie" used as a reference in a serious conversation or by watch industry professionals, perhaps by rappers? As for "Brolex", never heard of such a word. Sounds pretty idiotic to me.

If someone not in the know heard us talking about buying Batman vs Batgirl I think it would sound pretty idiotic.

Xenon · 3 July 2020, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GoingPlaces

I think you find these nicknames used by industry publications and experts. Never heard "Rollie" used as a reference in a serious conversation or by watch industry professionals, perhaps by rappers? As for "Brolex", never heard of such a word. Sounds pretty idiotic to me.

Amen

And a first time poster like the OP should properly introduce themselves to a watch community if they are to be taken seriously.

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

It must be nice and cool for you living under that rock.

My post was obviously meant in jest, however I think you have us reversed.
I am in the world where all of us speak differently and therefore do not get offended by people using terms I do not know or like. Also throwing around cultural appropriation like its a new fad is ridiculous. How do you or any of us know what culture the OP is from.

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Xenon

Amen

And a first time poster like the OP should properly introduce themselves to a watch community if they are to be taken seriously.

So if the OP said his name was Lil Johnny and he was a rapper would he be allowed to use the word Rollie?

Tools · 3 July 2020, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by superpop

WOW, I did not realize that joking around was not allowed on this forum. I must be confused. . .

Most of us actually are pulling your leg a bit.

There are a few of us old guys who have been around since dirt was new, who do a lot of eye rolling and face palming over the new crop of enthusiasts.

With Rolex, saying certain things, or using certain terms, is like calling San Francisco "Frisco" to the locals.

We try to nudge folks back onto the proper path, but like most toddlers, some are just stubborn or simply like to stir the pot.

pickettt · 3 July 2020, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

... like calling San Francisco "Frisco" to the locals.

Oooooooohhhhhh!

Johny · 3 July 2020, 01:30 AM

Who is Mr Dogg?

HERITAGE82 · 3 July 2020, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

Who is Mr Dogg?

That would be Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr AKA Snoop Dogg. He is an American rapper.

stmoore · 3 July 2020, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Starhutch

You lost me at Rollie and Batgirl

Correct. Sloppy.

pickettt · 3 July 2020, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Johny

Who is Mr Dogg?

C'mon, man!

Geckobros · 3 July 2020, 01:38 AM

People that use the terms ‘Rollie’ ‘batgirl’ and ‘dog(g)’ are in the same stir the pot group.

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superpop "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Freeattle, WA Watch: SD43 and SS SkyD Posts: 432	Thanks folks, I will post up some pics today. On the Rollie reference, I had no idea it would generate so much controversy amongst the Brolex community. Oops, I did it again. hehe.

2 July 2020, 11:49 PM	#35
Xenon Banned Join Date: May 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,136	Cultural appropriation, at times also phrased cultural misappropriation, is the adoption of an element or elements of one culture by members of another culture.

2 July 2020, 11:57 PM	#37
MRBolton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: USA Watch: ing my wrist Posts: 1,265	My AD seems to be very rapid about getting people things when they know they aren't flippers. If the NY distribution center is indeed about to unleash a floodgate, I bet it's about to give grey market prices a large upset.

3 July 2020, 12:08 AM	#40
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	It's a Rolex not a Rollie. Just because others refer to it as such doesn't make it right or acceptable. There are standards.

3 July 2020, 12:27 AM	#44
superpop "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Freeattle, WA Watch: SD43 and SS SkyD Posts: 432	WOW, I did not realize that joking around was not allowed on this forum. I must be confused because upon review of the rules of conduct, it very clearly states under rule #1 that "we love to joke around here". It says nothing about using slang terms, or nicknames for watches. I clearly understand that it is a Rolex, if anything I feel like the moderator Padi personally attacked me by threatening my presence here over a benign post. If I offended anyone with my kidding, I apologize.

3 July 2020, 01:38 AM	#60
Geckobros "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Arrakis Posts: 873	People that use the terms ‘Rollie’ ‘batgirl’ and ‘dog(g)’ are in the same stir the pot group.

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