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Re: How does one become a "Guild of Bricksmiths(tm)" member?
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Tue, 4 Apr 2000 19:43:37 GMT
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In lugnet.market.theory, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> In lugnet.market.theory, Scott Arthur writes:
> >
> > Lar:
> > > Scott:
> > > > Kevin:
> > > > > If you mean the Guild of BrickSMITHS, it is no more "within LUGNET"
> > > > > than it is "within RTL". Completely separate entity.
> > > > > Nor is it a faction.
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> > > > faction = a group within a larger group.
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> > > Warning, some words elided from the above by Scott.
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> > ...are you insinuating I would seek to deliberately mislead anyone?
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> Hardly. Why, *did* you? I would say "accidentally misled" because I don't
> choose to ascribe malice to that which can be satisfactorily explained
> otherwise.
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> > A faction is "group within a larger group",
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> Yes, we heard this incomplete definition the first time, thanks muchly for
> repeating it.
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> As I demonstrated, it is not. Not merely, at any rate. Faction carries a
> connotation which is *quite* negatively loaded. One which cannot be evaded by
> accusations of paranoia on the part of the recepients of the appelation.
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> Why are we going here? We're not a faction. We seek to sow no dissent, start no
> brawls, foment no discord. We merely wish to present our wares for purchase.
> And so we did, to apparently universal acclaim if the ratings on our
> announcement are to be believed.
For the record, I see no difference between the New Guild and WAMALUG,
GMLTC, Dixielug, NELUG, etc. (essentially like mided individuals sharing the
same geography, enterprise, etc.)
By extension Lugnet is a faction w/in a large group of on-line Lego fans,
on-line Lego fans are a subset of a an even larger group of Lego builders,
and so forth. All of us are already divided by geography, lineage,
occupation etc.; Must we be divided by our love of our hobby or United by
our appreciation of these little bricks ? (ok stump speech over.)
I welcome your new Lego endeavor and I like the entrepenuerial spirit that
this guild has demonstrated...I think Lego (and the whole US) needs more of
it..."thinking outside the box", risking failure/success, and taking
initiative to change the status quo (many lame TLC sets) should be supported
not derided or dismissed...isn't that evolution?
I could write letters of protest to TLC about their recent offerings til I'm
50, withut eliciting a serious consideration from the owners. Hey TLC isn't
my company so I don't make the rules...I register my vote w/ my
wallet/credit card. This is a traditional means of lodging a complaint that
often accomplishes something...These interesting alternative sets, while
showcasing the talents of the creators, also show up the current Lego
offerings by comparison...Proactive protest; instead of endlessly ranting
about crappy Lego jr. sets, these guys made their own...they found a niche
business where there is high demand...whether they become millionaires and
quit there day jobs remains to be seen.
I made a few original vehicles that I intended to eBay eventually...or sell
through a website...a sort of Lego car company w/ a few models...but I
haven't gotten off my rear to realize this goal yet...somebody else has done
it...I wish them luck and look forward to details...I commend their
initiative and do not view them as a clique, a threat whatsoever...and if
they start a revolution so be it = )
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