Denim Blunders, Reflections and General Nonsense.

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

A few places I've ordered from have done that by default, but I've never had an order over 800...or really even that close I think. But to be honest I don't think I could ask that of a seller. If I were a seller and a buyer asked it of me I wouldn't love it. Different strokes, I guess. 

[youngofthesoonest]

On 4/9/2024 at 8:38 AM, Broark said:

Hope y'all have been doing well, been a bit busy lately as I was interviewing and landed a new job!
I turned in my notice last week and my boss (of almost 6 years) told me to hit the road so now I've got a bunch of time on my hands until my start date.

Any hobbies I should pick up in the next month?

Congrats on the new gig. Good riddance to the old job. 

[vlad_III]

On 4/11/2024 at 3:00 AM, Broark said:

I've been tossing around the idea of a last minute solo trip to Japan, not sure if it's the best financial decision ever but would be the trip of a lifetime...

You should go. Yen at 154… absolutely ridiculous. I’m totally fucked by that but please enjoy. 
just note, that all tourist spots you’ve ever heard of are so insanely overcrowded with European and American tourists. I’m talking about 50% plus of the foot traffic is actually foreign. Probably not the Japanese experience people are looking for. But everyone has the same idea and that’s what it is. I’d stay away from that. 

[Maynard Friedman]

Apparently, Superdry isn’t as cool as it used to be although I don’t know when that was anyway 🤣

[Maynard Friedman]

The rep system…

Most people, if using the rep system, give a standard, green, positive rep symbol to a post they like. If they really like a post they’ll give it the yellow super-rep one and if they don’t like a post (I assume they must really dislike something as it’s not used often) they give it the red, negative rep. I understand all of this, it’s completely logical.

What I don’t understand (and I’m not criticizing it), is why (and therefore when) do people use the blue rep icon? I assume it’s because they like a post, but not quite enough to give it a positive rep. Is it a neutral acknowledgment of a post that’s interesting or informative in some way? Please, blue rep users, explain your justification to me and satisfy my curiosity! 😁

I wonder if anyone will give me a blue rep as a response…

[chicote]

I do it because I use a weird browser that sometimes doesn’t give me any other options… i acknowledge the risk I’m taking by sending such an ambiguous message but trust the recipient will intuit my good intentions and take it as it is… as they say, all rep is good rep…

[mondo]

heh.. I had assumed the blue button was just "yep, here's where all your rep needs can be met" and moved on over to the left. Now I won't be able to stop thinking of it as  : |

[julian-wolf]

I’ve used the blue rep in the past to acknowledge posts that I appreciate having read, but that carry a negative message (like news of a death or discussion of some other tragedy) which I’d feel weird reacting “positively” to—but every time I’ve done so I’ve felt that I’m probably overthinking it

[smoothsailor]

I blue rep your fit pic in WAYT

Edited April 20 by smoothsailor

[1fookntitefd]

Anyone buy from Okayama denim and know how they measure? I’m eyeing a pair of samurai’s but the thigh measurements look tight fit my size.

[beautiful_FrEaK]

@1fookntitefd  Okayama Denim knows:

https://www.okayamadenim.com/pages/fit-guide

[Duke Mantee]

On 4/19/2024 at 10:17 PM, Maynard Friedman said:

The rep system…

Most people, if using the rep system, give a standard, green, positive rep symbol to a post they like. If they really like a post they’ll give it the yellow super-rep one and if they don’t like a post (I assume they must really dislike something as it’s not used often) they give it the red, negative rep. I understand all of this, it’s completely logical.

What I don’t understand (and I’m not criticizing it), is why (and therefore when) do people use the blue rep icon? I assume it’s because they like a post, but not quite enough to give it a positive rep. Is it a neutral acknowledgment of a post that’s interesting or informative in some way? Please, blue rep users, explain your justification to me and satisfy my curiosity! 😁

I wonder if anyone will give me a blue rep as a response…

The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

I like the rep system - very often I’ll use the green, regularly the yellow (gold?) and infrequently the red; but I almost never use the blue because I’m not sure what it represents so in many cases rather than liking or disliking a post a ‘blue’ post will more likely drive me to comment. 

Unfortunately comments can be misinterpreted … I suppose a bit like a blue rep

[chicote]

I picked up a book of porcelain enamel signs for signpainting reference material, and was surprised to see several denim / workwear brands represented! Interesting that many of them have been revived in Japan as well.

[tooth]

I wonder if Leftfield NYC was inspired by the Headlight Overalls graphic at all.

[StuartM]

Rest in power, Hirata-san. https://www.yokogaomag.com/editorial/kapital-founder-toshikiyo-hirata-passed-away 

[UkeNo]

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[tooth]

😂😂😂 thought this was a joke, but it isn’t. Wolsro…

 

Edited May 8 by tooth

[Talan]

30 minutes ago, tooth said:

😂😂😂 thought this was a joke, but it isn’t. Wolsro…

 

In a world where everything is turned upside down, it's the least you can expect to see. And, no, not only to see, to participate. Those who don't want to take part will be forced to.

[Dr_Heech]

2 hours ago, tooth said:

😂😂😂 thought this was a joke, but it isn’t. Wolsro…

 

Be interested to know if they do a T back version 👍

 

[julian-wolf]

^ All you have to do is unbutton the back, then everyone can see your tee 

[rbeck]

Just want to say that since joining this forum I've had a lot more enjoyable discussions about denim than I've ever had over on reddit. Those weirdos get so sensitive lol.

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

It's just very different interests, IMO. 

I used to lurk there years ago and almost all interest was in N+F and other cheapish stuff (take that word in various meanings) like BraveStar and Gustin. I checked it out again not long ago and a pair of absurdly stacked N+F jeans seemed to be a hit. Cool for the people into that stuff, but it's an entirely different world than what I'm drawn to. 

Edited May 16 by AlientoyWorkmachine

[Alec Leamas]

1 hour ago, rbeck said:

Just want to say that since joining this forum I've had a lot more enjoyable discussions about denim than I've ever had over on reddit. Those weirdos get so sensitive lol.

TOTALLY agree. I tend to do my utmost to not talk down about things and rather pick out the positives but you're right it's a strange place, if you're talking about r/rawdenim that is anyway.

I find it's essentially a Naked & Famous sub, with some very odd wash / don't wash divides; extremes with no middle ground. That said, some of our most esteemed sufu members do partake in it as well - I seem to recall that one of @julian-wolf's posts in there on his Warehouse DSB's did it's part in getting me hooked on repro cuts and fabrics!!

[rbeck]

Yeah I still frequent the sub and try to help out as much as I can in the daily questions threads. I see @beautiful_FrEaK and @julian-wolf in the dq thread all the time too.

I like that the wash/don't wash divide leans towards wash these days though. People post their jeans that haven't touched water in over a year and there's always (deserved) comments about stench. But you'll still have people show up accusing you of not showering enough if you suggest that washing monthly or so is the best way to prevent stinky jeans.

[NilsLW]

Those "Wolsros" remind me of those backwards jeans by Dolce Gabbana that Liam Gallagher used to wear, I want to say that I hate them but I actually think they're kinda fun. Also, is that a Buzz Rickson's parka he's wearing?

Edited May 16 by NilsLW

[MJF9]

Nailed it

[mlwdp]

1 hour ago, MJF9 said:

Nailed it

 

[givemefive]

On 5/16/2024 at 10:46 AM, rbeck said:

Yeah I still frequent the sub and try to help out as much as I can in the daily questions threads. I see @beautiful_FrEaK and @julian-wolf in the dq thread all the time too.

I like that the wash/don't wash divide leans towards wash these days though. People post their jeans that haven't touched water in over a year and there's always (deserved) comments about stench. But you'll still have people show up accusing you of not showering enough if you suggest that washing monthly or so is the best way to prevent stinky jeans.

reddit is just too ephemeral for my liking. I grew up with forums and find them much better for hobbies. I find it kind of tragic you have to apparently pay to join sufu now. I guess that keeps the people with no forum etiquette out but we're stuck in time.

I'm definitely still on the wash infrequently side as I live in a car centric city with an office job but if they're dirty or smell bad they get washed -- no doubt about that. 

Edited May 23 by givemefive

[tooth]

I’m going to be in Scotland (Edinburgh - 4 days, Oban - 2 days, Glasgow - driving through from Oban back to Edinburgh) 5/31 - 6/7 and wondering if anyone has recommendations on things to check out that are off the beaten path: castles, gardens, breweries, distilleries, yarn shops… any and all ideas would be greatly appreciated!

[AlientoyWorkmachine]

I’ll keep an eye on this as I’m going to be out near Edinburgh for a week or so in late June. Visiting family but still might be able to steal off to see a site or three. For me, bonus if it’s friendly for a three year old.