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Title: Is this forum dying?
Post by: strinq on May 12, 2020, 02:23:11 PM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Sky 007 on May 12, 2020, 03:18:58 PM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.
We need your support ! please post more...

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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: strinq on May 12, 2020, 04:43:47 PM
We need your support ! please post more...
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I have lol but it's so quiet...
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on May 12, 2020, 05:07:16 PM
Come. Let's play a game.

All MWF members to post at least 4 times a month.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: David_cheong on May 12, 2020, 06:18:06 PM
Quite a number of us are the pioneer here.
Sad but true, many of the active members have not visits this forum for some time many moons past.
Maybe they have had found new interest / hobbies. Or is it too many of these watch forum inventory in our present scenario, esp on Facebook.

Sometimes, Personally,I find my post/s are vetted through out before permitted to post and or maybe the rules are quite strict not like the good old days. But that’s just me.

I dared say, people who mainly posted here are the Sellers and potential buyers looking for good deal. But then private sellers here placed their wares on par with dealers price without back up services or warranty.

My 2 cents.
dc
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: G.MAC on May 12, 2020, 08:01:22 PM
I agree with bro dc. Have been on this forum for a good number of years as well. My opinion on the current situation is that I find that posts on this forum lack engagement maybe due to the nature of the posts or replies. Some posts ask for member feedback but there is no update after feedback has been given. Some posts are just informative with no need for member feedback. Sometimes you don't even know how to reply to some of the replies here. Hence now I am just an active browser in the forum and only post where I feel I can contribute.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on May 12, 2020, 09:56:58 PM
I have been to different watch forum.

Some looks busy and alive but I find them wasted. Many topic keep repeating. The passion towards watches are very surfaced.

Just once a while drop by here, sharing the new watch and some special/unique , that'll make my day already. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: swleong on May 13, 2020, 09:29:17 AM
Agreed with many of the bros here, nowadays are mostly wrist shots, much less on watches review and knowledge sharing like what we used to do here in MWF. Missed those good old days.

 :Blue:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Kesharoo on May 13, 2020, 10:33:51 AM
Not only here but many other similar websites too. Problem is social media like IG which is faster, interactive and with worldwide audience. Not helped by Covid19, MCO and downturn in economy. If you have no or less income how to continue supporting this hobby?
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: strinq on May 13, 2020, 11:00:25 AM
Woah, good to hear from the seniors. I guess the Insta thing is really causing a ripple effect on forums. I notice that even lowyat is kinda slowing down. Hmm...
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on May 13, 2020, 01:38:35 PM
Agreed with many of the bros here, nowadays are mostly wrist shots, much less on watches review and knowledge sharing like what we used to do here in MWF. Missed those good old days.

 :Blue:
@swleong bro. To submit wrist shot to MWF is hard too. As the photo size nowadays is easily exceeded 1m, so much trouble to shrink the size to below 512k.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: strinq on May 13, 2020, 01:45:00 PM
Agreed with many of the bros here, nowadays are mostly wrist shots, much less on watches review and knowledge sharing like what we used to do here in MWF. Missed those good old days.

 :Blue:
@swleong bro. To submit wrist shot to MWF is hard too. As the photo size nowadays is easily exceeded 1m, so much trouble to shrink the size to below 512k.

I have to agree strongly. I want to post lots of pics but really annoyed that the platform uses the photobucket thingy instead of a direct upload.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: bimmerman on May 13, 2020, 05:48:34 PM
@Strinq

Sorry to go off topic here but out of curiosity I clicked on your instagram link and before Instagram kicked me out for not having an account, I caught a glimpse of your photography and for the lack of a better word, your photography is just Wow! You are an amazing photographer and i'm truly impressed. Wow!
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: r3kahsttub on May 13, 2020, 09:24:12 PM
I remember several reviews here, which I bookmarked and am working my way there, slowly. But yes, the forum seems quite dead. Everyone just trying to sell, sell, sell. It seems the purpose is just to hype the latest release (usually Rolex) then aim to acquire and flip. Everyone is talking about flipping. Honestly, quite boring.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: strinq on May 14, 2020, 03:22:44 AM
@Strinq

Sorry to go off topic here but out of curiosity I clicked on your instagram link and before Instagram kicked me out for not having an account, I caught a glimpse of your photography and for the lack of a better word, your photography is just Wow! You are an amazing photographer and i'm truly impressed. Wow!

Thanks a bunch man! Actually the strange thing is that the love for watches got me posting on instagram which in turn made me interested in photography.  :)
But to be honest, I still don't have good gear (just my phone and a bridge camera) but here's to hoping someday I might!
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: swleong on May 14, 2020, 07:08:40 AM
I remember several reviews here, which I bookmarked and am working my way there, slowly. But yes, the forum seems quite dead. Everyone just trying to sell, sell, sell. It seems the purpose is just to hype the latest release (usually Rolex) then aim to acquire and flip. Everyone is talking about flipping. Honestly, quite boring.

The review sections has died following some of the sifus retirement from watch collecting (and "culled" most of their collections).

Some older MWF members can even remember the time this forum had a super "hot" and exciting "debates" of certain brand is considered a fashion watch instead of real watch...

Those are the days....
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: r3kahsttub on May 14, 2020, 10:52:30 AM
The review sections has died following some of the sifus retirement from watch collecting (and "culled" most of their collections).

Some older MWF members can even remember the time this forum had a super "hot" and exciting "debates" of certain brand is considered a fashion watch instead of real watch...

Those are the days....

Yes, I remember them well. I was very new to the forum then. Some way or another, I have connected with some of the sifus and now a lot of talk happens in group-chats instead. Reality is, the world has kind of moved away from forum boards, as people expect instant response/gratification.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Spider boy on May 15, 2020, 03:10:36 PM
What a good reminder this topic is .I;ll start posting and at least try to mingle around more. and lets not forget this forum has been always a solid ground to those who want to learn more about watches !
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 15, 2020, 06:02:57 PM
Come. Let's play a game.

All MWF members to post at least 4 times a month.
not 4 times a day? lol....
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 15, 2020, 06:13:25 PM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.

I thk most of the watch forum are badly affected by the fast and direct response social media like FB and IG. Nowadays is not easy to run a watch forum especially the youngster prefer to interact thru FB/IG/Reddit/Tweeter.

Kuods to those posted in this thread like DC, G.Mac , Cocas, Spider boy ( ya I remember you - gtr guy) and swleong. You guys are the veteran in this forum.

one of the very few moderator still active in this forum is meoramri… kudos to him!!
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on May 16, 2020, 01:02:35 PM
Come. Let's play a game.

All MWF members to post at least 4 times a month.
not 4 times a day? lol....

wahlau.. you think you still in your 20s kah..

 :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on May 16, 2020, 01:10:41 PM
Agreed with many of the bros here, nowadays are mostly wrist shots, much less on watches review and knowledge sharing like what we used to do here in MWF. Missed those good old days.

 :Blue:
@swleong bro. To submit wrist shot to MWF is hard too. As the photo size nowadays is easily exceeded 1m, so much trouble to shrink the size to below 512k.

I have to agree strongly. I want to post lots of pics but really annoyed that the platform uses the photobucket thingy instead of a direct upload.

yes.. this I do agree on this issue. Would be easier to just be able to post directly here. Photobucket is quite limited for a free account.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: WKChin on May 17, 2020, 10:19:27 AM
I’m very new here and imho, as a fairly impartial “outsider” observer, this site is “caught in the middle”...

Doesn’t have the engaged active members that make a good old school forum work ie. substantial percentage of highly engaged members willing to make good high quality posts, members willing to help each other, those receiving help following thru to help others in turn, lots of heated but fair non-judgmental non-childish debates, geeky tech info, etc. I’m sure at some point(s) in the past, this forum was all that, but as an observer, I don’t see much of it now.

On the other hand, it also doesn’t have the immediacy and visual delight of new school social media... whether IG/YT/FB etc that are vibrant with infinite photos and videos. Always there to feed us with instant shots of dopamine from watch porn, just with the flick of a thumb. If anyone wants to replicate that here, it’s hard to compete with having to jump thru hoops to post any pictures.

So it’s caught in the middle. Neither here nor there.

But OP has brought up a good reminder that maybe we can all play our part to make this a better old school forum by creating depth of content? Imho, forget about trying to be like social media which is all on the surface. Forums can’t compete as the nature of the beast is entirely different.


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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dexson on May 17, 2020, 01:48:43 PM
Just want to chime in a reply in show of support to MWF !

I too find it quite difficult to post wristshot here due to photo size. Always trying my best to chime in thoughts on as my posts as I can but there isn't really much new posts around..

Also, I would like to tell new members or those around that there are NO such thing as stupid questions and in fact many questions posted in the watch section brings up lots of discussion albeit its a small topic.

I still come into the forum everyday as it has been a routine for me when I switch on my laptop.

Cheers guys,
Dexson L
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dualcarb on May 18, 2020, 08:14:29 AM
Just want to chime in a reply in show of support to MWF !

I too find it quite difficult to post wristshot here due to photo size. Always trying my best to chime in thoughts on as my posts as I can but there isn't really much new posts around..

Also, I would like to tell new members or those around that there are NO such thing as stupid questions and in fact many questions posted in the watch section brings up lots of discussion albeit its a small topic.

I still come into the forum everyday as it has been a routine for me when I switch on my laptop.


Cheers guys,
Dexson L


Download Tapatalk to upload photos with ease...I also log in everyday to see what is new. In response to what the OP posted...this forum is not dying, it is just filling up with buyers and sellers and nothing much else to post. What IMHO this forum needs, is...more ppl sharing their personal feelings and how that particular watch fits his/her wrists. More photos and more watches for sharing and how it really performs in the real world of the owner instead of what we read on watch magazines etc...I know that there are some forum members who try to keep it alive, like our brother Meor and Cocas...hats off to them and their efforts.

May I suggest that we post a pic of one of our watches...wear it and then share with the rest how that watch wears, how you think it performs, how practical or impractical that watch is for everyday wear, or it is best suited for a particular activity etc...

Just a suggestion...and lets see where it goes...cheers to all and let’s do our bit to make this forum interesting

Patrick
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: gunsnroses on May 18, 2020, 08:37:36 AM
I am an ardent follower of this forum and have bought and sold in the trade corner as well.

My take on the current watch trend is that the male watches are way too big for my wrist. I have a 6" wrist, pretty common for Asian men who are within 55-65kg in weight I believe. I find that the ideal size of a watch on my wrist is 36mm. Anything bigger does not look good.

I have been rather disappointed that most watches released nowadays are nowhere near 36mm size, the smallest is 38mm and those that happen to be in 36mm are always marketed towards women. Thus I have resorted to looking at vintage military watches which are around 36mm in size.

This forum is very informative but most topics are based around newer watches which are of no interest to me due to the size, hence, I have not posted here in a long time.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: r3kahsttub on May 18, 2020, 02:07:37 PM
With regards to posting pics on the forum; understand that this is a lite operation and if the site were to host pictures, it would quickly consume too much bandwidth. There are many alternative solutions out there, which even work better than Photobucket. I use imgur (http://imgur.com/) myself and after the initial (small) learning curve, life goes on as normal.

Btw, funny how a thread about the forum dying putting lots of familiar names here all of a sudden. I guess we have all reverted to just browsing in on here.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on May 18, 2020, 11:57:27 PM
With regards to posting pics on the forum; understand that this is a lite operation and if the site were to host pictures, it would quickly consume too much bandwidth. There are many alternative solutions out there, which even work better than Photobucket. I use imgur (http://imgur.com/) myself and after the initial (small) learning curve, life goes on as normal.

Btw, funny how a thread about the forum dying putting lots of familiar names here all of a sudden. I guess we have all reverted to just browsing in on here.

I think ever since there talk of rats from a certain agency coming around sniffing in our forums looking at the pictures, and who owns what, a lot of owners have suddenly hidden their juicy watches from view. Almost everyone have turned to posting the Seikos and Casios.... except for a few taikos...


 :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 19, 2020, 12:57:53 PM
Come. Let's play a game.

All MWF members to post at least 4 times a month.
not 4 times a day? lol....

wahlau.. you think you still in your 20s kah..

 :Laughing_on_floor:

sigh... now only I realise I not longer 20s...LOL...
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on May 19, 2020, 01:39:42 PM
With regards to posting pics on the forum; understand that this is a lite operation and if the site were to host pictures, it would quickly consume too much bandwidth. There are many alternative solutions out there, which even work better than Photobucket. I use imgur (http://imgur.com/) myself and after the initial (small) learning curve, life goes on as normal.

Btw, funny how a thread about the forum dying putting lots of familiar names here all of a sudden. I guess we have all reverted to just browsing in on here.

I think ever since there talk of rats from a certain agency coming around sniffing in our forums looking at the pictures, and who owns what, a lot of owners have suddenly hidden their juicy watches from view. Almost everyone have turned to posting the Seikos and Casios.... except for a few taikos...


 :Laughing_on_floor:

But our forumers here all using weird names, and some emails may not be using the full names in it.
Furthermore, some are even in overseas most of the time.
If the agencies/bureau are digging the info here, they are wasting their resources.

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 19, 2020, 02:03:15 PM
With regards to posting pics on the forum; understand that this is a lite operation and if the site were to host pictures, it would quickly consume too much bandwidth. There are many alternative solutions out there, which even work better than Photobucket. I use imgur (http://imgur.com/) myself and after the initial (small) learning curve, life goes on as normal.

Btw, funny how a thread about the forum dying putting lots of familiar names here all of a sudden. I guess we have all reverted to just browsing in on here.
cant agree more but not to worry as I know some of the members here start saving since they are young and maybe some of them are part time goreng pisang hawker...:P

I think ever since there talk of rats from a certain agency coming around sniffing in our forums looking at the pictures, and who owns what, a lot of owners have suddenly hidden their juicy watches from view. Almost everyone have turned to posting the Seikos and Casios.... except for a few taikos...


 :Laughing_on_floor:

But our forumers here all using weird names, and some emails may not be using the full names in it.
Furthermore, some are even in overseas most of the time.
If the agencies/bureau are digging the info here, they are wasting their resources.

 :Cheers:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: kelv_w on May 19, 2020, 06:23:45 PM
I did try to post a few in the past but all I had was dead silence, it's a bit like talking to myself. I only visit this forum occasionally but frequent more active ones elsewhere for more discussions. I'm more than happy to chat about Vacheron Constantin watches if anyone is interested lol.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on May 19, 2020, 06:54:59 PM
@kelv_w bro.

It's ok. If you read my threads and posts, there are not many replies.

But hey, who knows one day, your
randomly simple kind info sharing, can help someone in future.

Cheers! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dexson on May 19, 2020, 07:02:40 PM
Just want to chime in a reply in show of support to MWF !

I too find it quite difficult to post wristshot here due to photo size. Always trying my best to chime in thoughts on as my posts as I can but there isn't really much new posts around..

Also, I would like to tell new members or those around that there are NO such thing as stupid questions and in fact many questions posted in the watch section brings up lots of discussion albeit its a small topic.

I still come into the forum everyday as it has been a routine for me when I switch on my laptop.


Cheers guys,
Dexson L


Download Tapatalk to upload photos with ease...I also log in everyday to see what is new. In response to what the OP posted...this forum is not dying, it is just filling up with buyers and sellers and nothing much else to post. What IMHO this forum needs, is...more ppl sharing their personal feelings and how that particular watch fits his/her wrists. More photos and more watches for sharing and how it really performs in the real world of the owner instead of what we read on watch magazines etc...I know that there are some forum members who try to keep it alive, like our brother Meor and Cocas...hats off to them and their efforts.

May I suggest that we post a pic of one of our watches...wear it and then share with the rest how that watch wears, how you think it performs, how practical or impractical that watch is for everyday wear, or it is best suited for a particular activity etc...

Just a suggestion...and lets see where it goes...cheers to all and let’s do our bit to make this forum interesting

Patrick

Good point ! Let me take some time to write about a piece that I wore quite alot recently. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on May 20, 2020, 08:41:03 AM
I did try to post a few in the past but all I had was dead silence, it's a bit like talking to myself. I only visit this forum occasionally but frequent more active ones elsewhere for more discussions. I'm more than happy to chat about Vacheron Constantin watches if anyone is interested lol.

hey!! I'm hunting for a 49150/B01A white dial if you ever come across one...

and post your VC in the WRUW page
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: kelv_w on May 20, 2020, 03:04:38 PM
I did try to post a few in the past but all I had was dead silence, it's a bit like talking to myself. I only visit this forum occasionally but frequent more active ones elsewhere for more discussions. I'm more than happy to chat about Vacheron Constantin watches if anyone is interested lol.

hey!! I'm hunting for a 49150/B01A white dial if you ever come across one...

and post your VC in the WRUW page


Thanks guys What's WRUW, sorry I'm not familiar with the acronym.

Have you checked out Chrono24? i saw a few 49150/B01A white dials but they are not in Malaysia unfortunately.

Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on May 20, 2020, 06:24:40 PM
I did try to post a few in the past but all I had was dead silence, it's a bit like talking to myself. I only visit this forum occasionally but frequent more active ones elsewhere for more discussions. I'm more than happy to chat about Vacheron Constantin watches if anyone is interested lol.

hey!! I'm hunting for a 49150/B01A white dial if you ever come across one...

and post your VC in the WRUW page


Thanks guys What's WRUW, sorry I'm not familiar with the acronym.

Have you checked out Chrono24? i saw a few 49150/B01A white dials but they are not in Malaysia unfortunately.

WRUW = what are you wearing   :laugh:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 21, 2020, 07:41:57 AM
I did try to post a few in the past but all I had was dead silence, it's a bit like talking to myself. I only visit this forum occasionally but frequent more active ones elsewhere for more discussions. I'm more than happy to chat about Vacheron Constantin watches if anyone is interested lol.

Share with us your journey with VC... :)
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: kelv_w on May 21, 2020, 05:46:45 PM
WRUW - of course! lol Didn't cross my mind for a bit

@dennis.T
Yeah I did, but the thread probably been embedded down in the threads. I may update it again with a recent acquisition. 
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Spider boy on May 27, 2020, 01:08:44 PM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.

I thk most of the watch forum are badly affected by the fast and direct response social media like FB and IG. Nowadays is not easy to run a watch forum especially the youngster prefer to interact thru FB/IG/Reddit/Tweeter.

Kuods to those posted in this thread like DC, G.Mac , Cocas, Spider boy ( ya I remember you - gtr guy) and swleong. You guys are the veteran in this forum.

one of the very few moderator still active in this forum is meoramri… kudos to him!!


Hi Dennis hope you are well .. !! and  yes i still own the gtr . lol   :Dancing_banana:

Spot on .. and your were right , couldnt agree enough . Browsing through insta and fb is so quick and instant. Defo a changing game in the society now and especially with this MCO going on and i have to admit, i only get active in this forum when i get myself infront of a proper pc and I've downloaded tapatalk too , however i found the interface slightly unfriendly , sometimes i get bingung .. maybe i needs a bit of time to get used to .

Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 28, 2020, 09:45:59 AM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.

I thk most of the watch forum are badly affected by the fast and direct response social media like FB and IG. Nowadays is not easy to run a watch forum especially the youngster prefer to interact thru FB/IG/Reddit/Tweeter.

Kuods to those posted in this thread like DC, G.Mac , Cocas, Spider boy ( ya I remember you - gtr guy) and swleong. You guys are the veteran in this forum.

one of the very few moderator still active in this forum is meoramri… kudos to him!!


Hi Dennis hope you are well .. !! and  yes i still own the gtr . lol   :Dancing_banana:

Spot on .. and your were right , couldnt agree enough . Browsing through insta and fb is so quick and instant. Defo a changing game in the society now and especially with this MCO going on and i have to admit, i only get active in this forum when i get myself infront of a proper pc and I've downloaded tapatalk too , however i found the interface slightly unfriendly , sometimes i get bingung .. maybe i needs a bit of time to get used to .

maybe we can coffee when I visit to land below the wind after the lockdown...hehe
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on May 28, 2020, 07:29:12 PM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.

I thk most of the watch forum are badly affected by the fast and direct response social media like FB and IG. Nowadays is not easy to run a watch forum especially the youngster prefer to interact thru FB/IG/Reddit/Tweeter.

Kuods to those posted in this thread like DC, G.Mac , Cocas, Spider boy ( ya I remember you - gtr guy) and swleong. You guys are the veteran in this forum.

one of the very few moderator still active in this forum is meoramri… kudos to him!!


Hi Dennis hope you are well .. !! and  yes i still own the gtr . lol   :Dancing_banana:

Spot on .. and your were right , couldnt agree enough . Browsing through insta and fb is so quick and instant. Defo a changing game in the society now and especially with this MCO going on and i have to admit, i only get active in this forum when i get myself infront of a proper pc and I've downloaded tapatalk too , however i found the interface slightly unfriendly , sometimes i get bingung .. maybe i needs a bit of time to get used to .

maybe we can coffee when I visit to land below the wind after the lockdown...hehe


MWF GTG 2020?
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on May 29, 2020, 09:25:23 AM

MWF GTG 2020?
Ask the taikor Hanz to arrange then we all fly in... ;D

We still can't travel inter-state right? I lost touch with the Msia CMCO cause I work and stay in Spore...
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on May 29, 2020, 11:52:09 AM

MWF GTG 2020?
Ask the taikor Hanz to arrange then we all fly in... ;D

We still can't travel inter-state right? I lost touch with the Msia CMCO cause I work and stay in Spore...


Can try apply but only benefit is that we need to quarantine there for 14 days of beer and seafood

 :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Spider boy on May 29, 2020, 12:03:32 PM

MWF GTG 2020?
Ask the taikor Hanz to arrange then we all fly in... ;D

We still can't travel inter-state right? I lost touch with the Msia CMCO cause I work and stay in Spore...


Good idea... cuti cuti malaysia ,, !  =) 


Can try apply but only benefit is that we need to quarantine there for 14 days of beer and seafood

 :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on June 10, 2020, 07:48:43 PM
Just in case you guys don't know. Cuti cuti Malaysia for people reside in Malaysia is now dream come true and interstates travelling ban is lifted from today (10 June) onwards.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on June 10, 2020, 07:51:55 PM
Time to organize GTG?
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dennis.T on June 12, 2020, 08:59:28 PM
Time to organize GTG?
i wish bro... i will ask taiko Chris to arrange... my only problem is i stuck in Spore and bloody Spore still under CB really knncb... :Laughing_on_floor:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Yikkie on June 13, 2020, 10:53:04 PM
Wah!  Good to see so many old timers here!  Most people prefer the instant gratification of posting on IG or FB platforms.  Instant likes and adulation.  I must admit that it was quite satisfying at first but it became hollow and old after a very short time as the whole experience is so shallow and narcissistic.  I really miss the good old days of sharing our knowledge on the forum and reading insightful reviews from all the Sifus.  Yes, we had heated debates about brands, movements, etc but it was always cordial (most of the time) and we learned from the sharing of our experiences. 

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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: chrisyen on June 16, 2020, 07:26:29 PM
Who is old timer?



The trend move away to show off in social media
Discussion on watches is dead

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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on June 16, 2020, 08:47:11 PM
can't beat them so better just join them huh??

 :Laughing_on_floor:


Who is old timer?



The trend move away to show off in social media
Discussion on watches is dead

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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: heart_killer39 on July 14, 2020, 07:08:38 AM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.

Agreed, i used to be a silent reader of this forum and i am pretty sad to see it being inactive recently. Guess we definitely need more participants to come in and post and initiate meaningful discussions. I guess meet ups would be another way to boost traffic while growing our member's base ?
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on July 15, 2020, 08:29:13 PM
Sorry to bring this up but I see very little activity here and was just wondering...
Thought that it would be a vibrant community but it seems that it's not the case.

Agreed, i used to be a silent reader of this forum and i am pretty sad to see it being inactive recently. Guess we definitely need more participants to come in and post and initiate meaningful discussions. I guess meet ups would be another way to boost traffic while growing our member's base ?

As a silent reader you're sad there's little participation in the group and no one is posting anything for you to read?

Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: strinq on November 20, 2020, 07:55:27 AM
I kinda want to be more active on this forum and post more pics but the pic sharing system here probably needs an update. It's a bit of a hassle to upload to another site, copy the link from that site and then repost it to this site. Might be a minor inconvenience but nothing beats immediately being able to upload the pic to a post.

Also had quite a few problems with sharing, either it doesn't work, or I have to reupload to the alternative site a few times etc. So it really puts me off posting. Sigh.

Short rant
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: G.MAC on November 20, 2020, 07:57:47 AM
I agree hence I switch to tapatalk to post photos when necessary. Still, it is a hassle.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on November 20, 2020, 08:22:16 AM
I kinda want to be more active on this forum and post more pics but the pic sharing system here probably needs an update. It's a bit of a hassle to upload to another site, copy the link from that site and then repost it to this site. Might be a minor inconvenience but nothing beats immediately being able to upload the pic to a post.

Also had quite a few problems with sharing, either it doesn't work, or I have to reupload to the alternative site a few times etc. So it really puts me off posting. Sigh.

Short rant

I guess it's an old system and just not worth to upgrade. Nobody is paying for it anyway... pity.

Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: pleasuresaurus on November 20, 2020, 09:56:11 AM
This seems like a depressing way to start the weekend  :'(

I've been lurking on this forum for a while but only recently felt that I could probably "berani kan diri" and register and start posting. It does feel like there's not a lot of traffic outside of the sales sub.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on November 20, 2020, 10:28:20 AM
This seems like a depressing way to start the weekend  :'(

I've been lurking on this forum for a while but only recently felt that I could probably "berani kan diri" and register and start posting. It does feel like there's not a lot of traffic outside of the sales sub.

It's been dying for a long time. The general pattern now is that a new member will join, then a flurry of activity and then said new member will post in the WTS sub then silence again.


Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Cocas on November 20, 2020, 11:36:55 AM
It's a forum after all. Closed friends and bro get together and chit chat here, and some come in and sell their old watches, and some seeking for professional advice... etc. Sometimes  crowded, sometimes deserted. But all info that shared at MWF is for sure would help the newbie in watch collection hobby. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: tllee4567 on November 20, 2020, 02:07:47 PM
If everyone here does a post a day, the forum will be active in no time. It all begins with you.


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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: chrisyen on November 25, 2020, 07:13:29 AM
Important is quality post!
If thing repeating, ppl will get bored

Now most moved on to the FB group
Probably easier to post
But many didn’t realise the danger
In forum is easier to stay anonymous

While fb u hv everything about your life there

Anyway, we live in society, really can’t avoid social media app nowadays

We do hv malaysia watch forum members group in fb now...


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Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: dpkong on November 25, 2020, 07:36:01 AM
That’s why the only active topic is WRUW...

On FB, not many would post nice or expensive watch wrist shot unless they live in a fortress or using a separate FB account
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: Conscript on November 25, 2020, 01:19:37 PM
That’s why the only active topic is WRUW...

On FB, not many would post nice or expensive watch wrist shot unless they live in a fortress or using a separate FB account

Yes quite scary because ppl can actually track which area/fav spot you hangout , if not mistaken when you post on a FB Public watch group all your friends/family can see , not everyone on your fb friend list is a watch person , they might think you are showing off , so i only choose to post on Private FB watch group . Stay safe guys
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: roystock on November 25, 2020, 04:17:21 PM
That’s why the only active topic is WRUW...

On FB, not many would post nice or expensive watch wrist shot unless they live in a fortress or using a separate FB account

Yes quite scary because ppl can actually track which area/fav spot you hangout , if not mistaken when you post on a FB Public watch group all your friends/family can see , not everyone on your fb friend list is a watch person , they might think you are showing off , so i only choose to post on Private FB watch group . Stay safe guys
Indeed. That's the reason I have zero wristshot on my FB. If needed, will post one with my Seiko SKX007.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: c4all on November 25, 2020, 07:59:27 PM
A forum can be more than just an avenue for posting pictures. It can also be an information hub especially on sharing experiences on watches. This is an expensive hobby and I don't think I have the money to buy every watch that tickles my fancy. It is nice to live vicariously through others who own these pieces. One of the post that I love reading is on the good experience with the Vacheron Constantin boutique. It surely drives me to want to be able to purchase a piece from this brand one day. Also scanned through the older posts but most of the information from these posts are now outdated.
Title: Re: Is this forum dying?
Post by: chrisyen on December 01, 2020, 06:05:22 PM
That’s why the only active topic is WRUW...

On FB, not many would post nice or expensive watch wrist shot unless they live in a fortress or using a separate FB account

Yes quite scary because ppl can actually track which area/fav spot you hangout , if not mistaken when you post on a FB Public watch group all your friends/family can see , not everyone on your fb friend list is a watch person , they might think you are showing off , so i only choose to post on Private FB watch group . Stay safe guys
Indeed. That's the reason I have zero wristshot on my FB. If needed, will post one with my Seiko SKX007.
I hardly hv my face on fb
Hardly hv my watch on fb

But fb watch group I do post and discuss watches
Especially groups I controlling
malaysia watch forum member group 
MyRolex
 MyBR0


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