Post AWhS3GeFQMg2LCn2K8 by Anthro@universeodon.com
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 (DIR) Post #AWhRojKEWMJCwDUpXM by cedled@social.vivaldi.net
       2023-06-13T05:00:27Z
       
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       In a watch (appreciation) group, a new member was asking about the authenticity of a watch he intends to purchase. I cringed when I noticed someone reacted with a "laughing" emoji.Yes it was fake, but not everyone can spot it easily, especially when new to the hobby. Communities should help each other, and not laugh at the newbies.We all were newbies once. In fact, I still consider myself a newbie.#Watches #Hobbies
       
 (DIR) Post #AWhRok79aTRNNwNtmy by paradoxmo@penfount.social
       2023-06-14T02:55:18Z
       
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       @cedled I think this is one of the things I appreciate about #FountainPens… many other expensive hobbies have a lot of elitists or gatekeepers, but I’ve never found that to be true about the FP community, and when people try to gatekeep they get smacked down by other people.
       
 (DIR) Post #AWhS3GeFQMg2LCn2K8 by Anthro@universeodon.com
       2023-06-14T03:03:37Z
       
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       @paradoxmo @cedled I won’t deign to discus pens with anyone who paid less than $10 for their fountain pen.Except to ask, where can I get that pen?!
       
 (DIR) Post #AWhS3HTeLFnGucq5RY by aj@social.dunevent.net
       2023-06-15T01:16:51.415Z
       
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       @Anthro@universeodon.com @paradoxmo@penfount.social @cedled@social.vivaldi.net Haha, so much this!  You got a cheap pen and/or a knock off that writes great and you didn't buy it from one of our beloved boutique sites?  AWESOME!  It's your first?  AWESOME, welcome to the hobby!  It's your 50th?  AWESOME, glad you found another pen you love! ❤️