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| In lugnet.publish, John Neal writes:
> In lugnet.publish, Matthew Gerber writes:
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> > But, conversely, would the occasional mention of something un-LEGO cause you
> > to not subscribe? Would the entire publication be ruined for you...soiled as
> > it were? That was my point...
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> Only if they were mentioned in disparaging terms;-) All seriousness aside, of
> course I wouldn't care if clones were mentioned *in passing*. What I wouldn't
> want to see is a catering to clones-- set reviews, etc.
And that's definitely NOT in the concept.
> Being an AFOL is a very unique experience-- if TLC didn't exist, I doubt I'd be
> playing with any of the clone brands out there.
That's what I was saying.
> Being an AFOL is being in a state of total immersion in *LEGO*.
OUCH...doesn't that hurt?
> Of course I could add clones to my collection, but I don't. Why? What if they
> were even on par with LEGO? I would still hesitate. Maybe some of this
> branding TLC is so concerned about is rubbing off on me! Perhaps I can consult
> Dave! for a little deprogramming session, since it appears that he is
> impervious to the marketing effects of TLC:-)
Would you play with Mega Bloks for a flying bicycle?
8?D
Matt
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| In lugnet.publish, Matthew Gerber writes:
> In lugnet.publish, John Neal writes:
> > In lugnet.publish, Matthew Gerber writes:
> >
> > > But, conversely, would the occasional mention of something un-LEGO cause you
> > > to not subscribe? Would the entire publication be ruined for you...soiled as
> > > it were? That was my point...
> > Only if they were mentioned in disparaging terms;-) All seriousness aside,
> > of course I wouldn't care if clones were mentioned *in passing*. What I
> > wouldn't want to see is a catering to clones-- set reviews, etc.
> And that's definitely NOT in the concept.
Good:-)
> > Being an AFOL is a very unique experience-- if TLC didn't exist, I doubt I'd
> > be playing with any of the clone brands out there.
> That's what I was saying.
Good.
> > Being an AFOL is being in a state of total immersion in *LEGO*.
> OUCH...doesn't that hurt?
Hurts so good;-)
> > Of course I could add clones to my collection, but I don't.
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> Would you play with Mega Bloks for a flying bicycle?
Maybe for a Segway...
JOHN
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