Random questions to which you seek an answer
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not really sure why the mods or anybody else that is given the "power" of locking threads,
and @grandmasterben
So the thead got locked over on TFL for a while with this post by one of the mods:
Gentlemen. Am I the only lone voice here who is aghast, disgusted and disappointed by the frenzied, celebratory tone of members in this thread that is more akin to a mob baying for blood at a public execution, than the civility and courtesy that TFL has built its unique global reputation upon?
This in ‘not’ the Fedora Lounge I joined over a decade ago, that celebrated the simple message of sharing vintage knowledge and the education of others around the world who, through the global access of the internet could ‘learn more’ about ‘things vintage’ and share that ‘common’ enjoyment with others.
The verbose verbal slings & arrows being carelessly thrown around this thread with stirred up gusto and abandon by a pack mentality seeking media entertainment and gratification is alien to what the Fedora Lounge stands for. I find TFL unrecognisable in ‘here.’ It's shameful.
So easily forgotten in feeding an appetite for ‘through the keyhole’ 'Fly-on-the-wall' entertainment, is the fact that there are real people and real lives being upturned, pulled apart and destroyed right now because of the human story behind this.
But that doesn’t mean you have to gloat and jeer from the public gallery on this forum, sitting detached behind the safety and anonymity of your computer screens, pointing accusatory fingers left, right and centre at individuals and companies.The WWW and media outlets offer plenty of places and opportunities for you to get this self congratulatory gratification in commenting & lambasting on how some other people’s lives took a downward turn for the worse because of decisions they made. Good people can make very bad decisions at times and people suffer for it. We ‘know’ that. But ‘rise above’ you sticking your boot in because it makes ‘you’ feel good & is entertaining.
TFL is not one of those 'soap box' platforms. As members of this 'private club' you should 'know that!' On the contrary, it’s one of the few ‘escapes’ from such poisonous ‘arenas’ (at least ‘I thought’ it was).
Let the judicial system and the Law run its course please, as justice will be served as seen fit.
For now, it seems, the TFL powers that be are allowing the contemporaneous reporting of the trial on another thread. That should be entertainment enough for those of you that crave it.
I'm closing down this shameful thread as it poisons this unique club.
PADDY M.
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Imo, the tone is not that much different than before the thread was temporarily closed. Fact of the matter is that, if we are to take the things reported by Sloan as facts, it's a pretty fucking crazy story… it's too insane not to comment on.
There's no surprise that the thread on FL has the popularity that it does, considering that Aero seems to be the brand of choice there. I'm happy the discussion is taking place there rather than here, since obviously IH is more connected to the proceedings than FL.
Yes it's sad that lives may be ruined by the outcome of this case, and yes it's true that a flurry of comments condemning Will for his actions may be akin to mob mentality. BUT, until I hear a better justification of Will's actions than "what I was giving them was better anyway!", I really can't say I feel sorry at all.
Since the thread was reopened and the closing post deleted, I assume at least one other mod on FL feels the same.
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I only replied because I was tagged, I'm not saying any more on the matter
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My classmates are like: "I wanna buy or build a house, live there with the wife, make kids, plan the future…"
I am like: "I want a vintage Harley after we finished school and wanna live in a small flat with my denim and records. Oh, and I wanna be a rockstar. Of course with a fully tattooed body."
They always look at like I am weird alien from outer space. Am I really a strange weirdo?
Yes you are @JCMx800. Why do you want a Harley?
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The sulphur pigment overdye process we all know and love, can it be done at home in some way? I have plans…
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Forgive me if this question has been asked elsewhere: Why are the labels on the IHSH111, IHSH112 and IHSH113 different than the usual IH labels (ironed on vs. fabric)?
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Can't wait for the herringbone work pants!
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hardly any retailers want to stock 35's
I've always found that weird. On the one hand you rarely see 35 tagsize, on the other hand when someone does go the extra mile and make something in 35 they always seem to be sold out. Also I hear all the time that guys want 35 tagsize. I guess it's fear of stock just sitting there. If you sell the 35's maybe you don't sell the 36's…
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I checked many of IH's latest Releases and thought often, that a 35 would be the ideal size for me. I know that most brands don't do them, but always wondered, why it had to be between 34 and 36 to split sizes while going down to small sizes without that difference. Is it just common practice or is there a good / historical reason for it?
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@Max:
I checked many of IH's latest Releases and thought often, that a 35 would be the ideal size for me. I know that most brands don't do them, but always wondered, why it had to be between 34 and 36 to split sizes while going down to small sizes without that difference. Is it just common practice or is there a good / historical reason for it?
I know exactly what you mean. And that's a good questions. Because on the face if it, it just seems like big guy prejudice [emoji1]
