OK guys, I'm just now seeing some of this. With that said, let me let some of you know some things you might not know.
personwholikeswatches is here in The Brig for a reason...reasons we're all aware of. For some reason, I took a liking to the young man. Perhaps he reminded me of me 30+ years ago, perhaps he reminds me of my middle son. Be that as it may, I saw something that begged for my attention.
I spent almost 2 hours on the phone with this young man yesterday. I know things you know, I know things you don't. What many of you don't know that, along with my day job as an OSH professional, I am also a personal coach/mentor. Aside from raising 3 boys into successful grown men, training men young and older in my military career, and being 16 once myself, I know how to work with people on many levels to achieve results. Be that as it may, I believe I can get PWLW on a good path.
One of the staff reached out to me to facilitate this. Then after speaking with PWLW, I reached out to D4M and TB. Now I'm telling you, the members here.
I have put my good name and reputation on PWLW. That is to say that he is under my wing and mentorship. Not only with regards to his personal life, but also his virtual one here. While he is here in The Brig, he will be my responsibility. He understands this and welcomes it. If and when he's released and on the full board, he will hopefully have the tools he needs to be a success here. I will not advocate his release until I am sure he's ready. While that decision lies with me, the ultimate decision to release him will be up to the Management. Once he's released, he'll be on his own per se, but I'll be there for him along with Staff.
I've done this one other time, and he turned out pretty well. PWLW isn't here for "Who has the best Sub", he's in it for the long haul. He has a true passion for watches, and this is a great outlet and resource. And I know that he'll turn into a fine member eventually. It's my name and reputation at stake here...if that means anything to you, then you know I'm all in where PWLW is concerned. I think the kid is worth it.
Let me ask here and now for everyone to cut him just a little slack for the time being. You've all had your pound of flesh. Now it's time to build him up and educate him. I was once a Noob...so were each and every one of you. You did not show up to a forum, this or any other, automatically knowing the rules. It took us a minute, but we got there eventually. Same for PWLW. Besides, this is the only place he can come to right now, so he still doesn't know what you can or cannot do in many aspects. What's frowned upon or acceptable. He needs to learn, and I will teach him. If you wish to be part of the education, I welcome it and he does too. If you're here to get another pound of flesh, then go see that fuckstick
SplitFall or another member who's deserving of bashing.
The education of PWLW begins now. Join me or sit back and watch, it's up to you. Either way, I appreciate your understanding and your patience...thanks for reading.