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Ye Olde Watch Giveaway

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    #182
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    Ten posts here in the forum KH.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #183
    Krombopulos Michael
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Krombopulos Michael


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Ten posts here in the forum KH.

    New to the forum myself and I completely agree. If a watch is going to be generously given away, then the regulars from W&T should get it.


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    #184
    greedygoblin
    Registered Users Posts: 1,649 ✭✭✭greedygoblin


    Krombopulos Michael wrote: »
    New to the forum myself and I completely agree. If a watch is going to be generously given away, then the regulars from W&T should get it.

    Yep, gotta agree with this. I stumble in here from time to time to have a gander but haven't ever posted i think (until now). A minimum post count is a good way of ensuring that watches will go to those who contribute to keeping the forum active.


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    #185
    oxocube
    Registered Users Posts: 456 ✭✭oxocube


    Birneybau wrote: »
    Tbh I was glad Pablo won the Vostok.

    Hope I wasn't picked up wrong. I've met Pablo in person and he's a gent. My quibble is with people rocking into the thread and putting their name down without contributing :cool:


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    #186
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    oxocube wrote: »
    Hope I wasn't picked up wrong. I've met Pablo in person and he's a gent. My quibble is with people rocking into the thread and putting their name down without contributing :cool:

    No, not in the slightest. I just meant I'm glad it went to a regular is all.


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    #187
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Right. I haven't heard anything back so how do we do this? It'll be a template for going forward. Do we create a watch specific thread or keep it in here? I prefer the latter as it's less cluttered and we have a thread specific for our aim.


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    #188
    banie01
    Registered Users Posts: 16,474 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    Right. I haven't heard anything back so how do we do this? It'll be a template for going forward. Do we create a watch specific thread or keep it in here? I prefer the latter as it's less cluttered and we have a thread specific for our aim.

    I think keeping it to this thread would eliminate the risk of clutter too.
    The method of clicking "like" on the offer post really is a great one.
    Saves whomever is offering the watch having to scan the thread for entries.

    Maybe just modify the "offer" posts to include a bolded rules blurb?
    Minimum posts and whatever else is agreed?


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    #189
    hitemfrank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,908 ✭✭✭hitemfrank


    I would say keep it here, have a mod note in the opening post with whatever the decided rules are and change the thread title to mention the opening post.


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    #190
    blue5000
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 12,618 Mod ✭✭✭✭blue5000


    Yep keep them all in this thread, we don't want to appear too generous:D with giveaways all over the forum. Is 10 enough posts or would ppl just spam the place up to get counted?

    If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.



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    #191
    Krombopulos Michael
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Krombopulos Michael


    Would it make sense for people to donate the watch, but someone like Wibbs actually does the draw so he can identify any scammers looking for a freebie? More work for Wibbs, but possibly makes the process a little more formal?


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    #192
    Spocker
    Moderators Posts: 6,851 ✭✭✭Spocker


    Keep it here, a single thread is easy to manage. Does Wibbs get to be in the draw if hes doing the drawing ??? Fr. Ted quote "Its not unusual for the organisers of the draw..." :D


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    #193
    hammerdub
    Registered Users Posts: 84 ✭✭hammerdub


    I too agree with the ten post rule. As a new enough contributor to the thread and as someone who was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of the generosity of Hitemfrank to receive a beautiful watch , I think it is only fair that the regular, enthusiastic watch collectors and participants of the thread are happy that their donations are going to a good home and to someone who appreciates the generosity of the donor.


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    #194
    dinorebel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,268 ✭✭✭dinorebel


    Wibbs wrote: »
    Ten posts here in the forum KH.


    Frantically searches posting history:D




    Prepare for multiple "looks nice" posts if I'm below 10.


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    #195
    penelope2012
    Registered Users Posts: 227 ✭✭penelope2012


    What a fascinating forum, a great idea if watches go to genuine posters.⏰


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    #196
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Right, time to try this again. I've a classic Casio F-91W boxed that has never seen any wrist time. There's no point in hanging onto it so here we are.

    s-l400.jpg

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

    Birneybau had the good idea of saying if you want to be in the draw then thank the post. To be eligible you need to have had at least 10 posts in the forum that go back a while. This is to deter users who just want a free watch and haven't contributed anything to the forum. To also combat some of the silliness which was going on I'm going to revert back to a 'regular posters vote' scenario when we know who wants the watch. That means the regulars of the forum can vote for someone who genuinely deserves to get a watch.

    A week from today I'll tally who's interested and the names will go into a randomizer to pick a luck recipient.


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    #197
    Krombopulos Michael
    Registered Users Posts: 1,088 ✭✭✭Krombopulos Michael


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    Right, time to try this again. I've a classic Casio F-91W boxed that has never seen any wrist time. There's no point in hanging onto it so here we are.

    s-l400.jpg

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

    Birneybau had the good idea of saying if you want to be in the draw then thank the post. To be eligible you need to have had at least 10 posts in the forum that go back a while. This is to deter users who just want a free watch and haven't contributed anything to the forum. To also combat some of the silliness which was going on I'm going to revert back to a 'regular posters vote' scenario when we know who wants the watch. That means the regulars of the forum can vote for someone who genuinely deserves to get a watch.

    A week from today I'll tally who's interested and the posters of the forum get to vote.

    Not entering as new enough to the forum, but fair play. :)


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    #198
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Krombopulos Michael wrote: »
    Not entering as new enough to the forum, but fair play. :)

    I think 12 posts over 6 months shows a genuine interest! Its only to exclude those who are just chancing their arm for a free watch!

    Not sure if there should be a vote is it not better to keep it random to those who enter. Should get wibbs to edit the title and ad some rules in the op.


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    #199
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Ryath wrote: »
    I think 12 posts over 6 months shows a genuine interest! Its only to exclude those who are just chancing their arm for a free watch!

    Not sure if there should be a vote is it not better to keep it random to those who enter. Should get wibbs to edit the title and ad some rules in the op.

    Perhaps you're right. No-one really seems to know what should/shouldn't be done. Wibbs, what's your opinion chief?


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    #200
    Wibbs
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 60,073 Mod ✭✭✭✭Wibbs


    I reckon keep it random and I'll keep an eye out for anyone who might be chancing their arm.

    Rejoice in the awareness of feeling stupid, for that’s how you end up learning new things. If you’re not aware you’re stupid, you probably are.



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    #201
    dinorebel
    Registered Users Posts: 2,268 ✭✭✭dinorebel


    Wibbs wrote: »
    I reckon keep it random and I'll keep an eye out for anyone who might be chancing their wrist.

    fixed


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    #202
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    I was just about to put up the timex (finally turned up!), I'll hold off 'til we see how this will work.


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    #203
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    Cool. I've amended the post to state the recipient will be picked randomly.


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    #204
    hoganj
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭hoganj


    Kintarō Hattori wrote: »
    Right, time to try this again. I've a classic Casio F-91W boxed that has never seen any wrist time. There's no point in hanging onto it so here we are.

    s-l400.jpg

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W

    Have to say, this is one of my favourite watches. I use mine surprisingly a lot!


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    #205
    Cienciano
    Registered Users Posts: 14,226 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    Isis members will be turning up thanking the post


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    #206
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Cienciano wrote: »
    Isis members will be turning up thanking the post

    Why?


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    #207
    Ryath
    Registered Users Posts: 3,372 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Birneybau wrote: »
    Why?

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W#Usage_in_terrorism

    320px-Al_Qaida_watch_timer_on_perf_board_84071_-abc.jpg


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    #208
    Birneybau
    Registered Users Posts: 10,221 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Wow, right...


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    #209
    TheRepentent
    Registered Users Posts: 1,082 ✭✭✭TheRepentent


    Ryath wrote: »
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casio_F-91W#Usage_in_terrorism
    Well you learn something new every day :)


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    #210
    hoganj
    Registered Users Posts: 97 ✭✭hoganj


    There's a pic of Bin Laden wearing one too floating around the internet..


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    #211
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    hoganj wrote: »
    There's a pic of Bin Laden wearing one too floating around the internet..

    Well if that's the case, I want one!


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