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(...) It is certainly true that there is a considerable level of effort required to ensure an open access mailing list is free of spam. (...) I didn't see any complaints about the specific messages. I saw a question as to why there is a linkage (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Hi! (...) Exactly why getting the FUT right is very helpful to the goal of keeping things well compartmentalized. (...) That's certainly not the intent, nor is it my perception. However if you could provide a few cites where you feel that's (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Is Lugnet going to become open source? If so, I think the answer to this and many other technical issues lies there. If not, then it would be interesting to know the reasons. On a personal note, I would most likely contribute in some manner (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Unfortunately not. There was an intentional decision made to link the list with the Lugnet group. The only real way to block this would either be to break that link, or to require all posts be authenticated like any other post (which would (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) We are in the process of discussing use of .general. It is my opinion that .general should be used for things that no other better group exists for. If a particular topic is blossoming in .general, it may be time for a new group to be created. (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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Um, Admins? What does this have to do with Lego and Lego robotics? Is there no way to filter posts (or otherwise fix the problems) that come from the crynwyr site? -Rob Entire message attached: "Liz Bilbro" <lego-robotics@crynwr.com> wrote in (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.robotics, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) It seems like the definition of what is on-topic for .general is very elastic. If a post shows up in .general which could conceivably show up in a more specific newsgroup, does that mean it's off-topic for general? If so, than the last 25 (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) It is my view (and that of other admins) that discussion of whether it is appropriate to mock someone is OFF topic for .general. Hopelessly off topic. Do you agree? If not, why not? It is my view (and that of other admins) that discussion of (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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Hello! (...) That's actually true, and that's what I did now, too. (...) Funny that you picked this example. It's in particular due to the colour change issue that I dislike the practice of forcefully resetted FUT. Whenever somebody only marginally (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) From the Terms of Use: 12. (do not) Stray hopelessly off-topic without moving the discussion to a more appropriate location. (There is a fair amount of leeway here, since it is natural for discussions to drift, and moving a discussion can (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I agree with Larry here. Especially since a majority of Lugnet posters don't actually consider where their post is going, they just hit "reply" and then go. (on a personal, non-official perspective:) I personally think we should be able to (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) No, I believe that if you review the ToS you will find that it is not at all about "posting what you want when you want". One of the great virtues of LUGNET, in at least this reader's view, is the compartmentalization it fosters. (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) The force-FUT power of admins was a really bad idea. LUGNET is about posting what you want where you want (within reason). If I wanted a place where a bunch of admins told me where I could post and what was "on-topic", I would post at (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) It would have been clearer to just say that instead of being clever. (...) So he has. (...) Sarcasm and mockery? Not really, no. (...) Your FUT cancelled (it's way off topic for .general) and FUT reset to admin.general (22 years ago, 2-Nov-04, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.admin.general)
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LUGNET Administrator/s, Under my user profile there is a box of information to the right. Inside that box is a graphical link depicting my country and my state. How does one change these? I have recently moved from Athens, GA to Arlington, VA and (...) (22 years ago, 29-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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In lugnet.admin.general, Larry Pieniazek wrote: snip (...) No worries, mate! I like Aquazone! snip snip (...) Who's Nathan? I'm Nathan? snip (...) Done and done. I don't think I'll be getting too many replies for opinions, but so be it. I will leave (...) (22 years ago, 23-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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More of my personal opinion, not official position. (...) Them's fighting words! Nik is gonna get you! (...) I do not want to squelch anything with my personal comments! I just want to give some history/background. When fan created themes or (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) So, are you saying that only irrational actors read .aquazone ? :-) (...) That's exactly my point. I believe there is an interest in the topic - regardless of "theme". As Larry indicated, time will tell. (...) Doesn't that apply to any (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.general, FTX)
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(...) But that's fine, because people who don't read .aquazone (and do read LUGNET) are rational actors who act as they do because they *don't care* about Aquazone. They have chosen which MOCs they consider worthy of their interest by their (...) (22 years ago, 22-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.suggestions, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Todd: This thread did indeed stick around fooooreeeever. Time for an update. Nunavut was assigned a nusic two-letter code quite a few years ago -- the official code is NU. I will be moving back to Nunavut next week and will definitely be (...) (22 years ago, 12-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.loc.ca, FTX)
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(...) I forgot to say, it's here... (URL) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) It's been set up that way a few years but it's easy to forget that part of the system is set up that way, it's not blazingly obvious how to get there. (...) Patience, coupled with occasional reminders by email that you're still waiting. I've (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Thanks, Lar - I don't recall multiple passwords being an option back in the day, but it's been a while and I may well have forgotten. No advice on my current problem, though? Does anyone know who has the ability to reset passwords? Is it a (...) (22 years ago, 3-Oct-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) A word to the wise: If you currently have only one password, go create another one NOW, then every week or so try to remember all of them, so that you can always reset all your passwords (and you don't have to bump randomly) as soon as you (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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*bump* Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? If there's some other place I should be posting, or a webpage with a "you forgot your passowrd, you dummy" link, please let me know. Thanks. J (22 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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So the answer is you don't know? ;) That's alright... I kind of assumed he'd written it himself. Just so he knows, the system's really cool. And depending on the price if he's willing to license it, I may have a client for him. Thanks for getting (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) The code itself is written from the ground up by Todd-- not a commercial package or anything. I think that one of the original intents was to make it a 'marketable' product so that Todd could make some profit off of the code later on, although (...) (22 years ago, 30-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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I've been using LUGNet for it's news services for awhile now, and really like the way it allows multiple access points. I'm now doing some research for a project that we're working on here at work, and a system like the LUGNet news system would be (...) (22 years ago, 27-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Cool! I asked about a DAT-supporting group under clone-brands a little while ago: (URL) being the laid-back, non-boat-rocking sort that I am, I didn't push the issue beyond the first mention of it. Dave! (22 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I'd suggest this actually fall under off-topic.clone-brands.cad or somesuch, since other modular construction systems are off-topic for LUGNET. -Tim (22 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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I was wondering what the procedure was for suggesting a new group? Is it anything like teh RFD-CFV system used on USENET or is it a case of sugessting it here? Group Name : lugnet.cad.dev.non-lego Purpose : Discussions on the development of tools to (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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Since it's been literally years since I last posted, I've completely forgotten my password - member number 336. I've also retired one of the addresses I have for the account (the mediaone address), so if the new password can be sent only to the (...) (22 years ago, 24-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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In lugnet.admin.general, Pete White wrote: Snip (...) Snip What a great idea, I think I'll make a poll. (URL) (22 years ago, 22-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) And you would object less to this type of post-- (URL) mean, it really doesn't have to do with LEGO (except lessening the frequency of Tom's posts for a while)(1)... Considering what's going on in the world this very day, what with natural (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I can't believe you people. I don't post often, I'm more of a reader, but for crying out loud, let's keep this site toy friendly. I don't care about anyone's orientation, I just want to read and see what people are doing with their creations. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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I've watched lugnet from before the beginning and CANNOT believe it has come to this. It's almost like a satire skit from latenight TV and I wouldn't have believed it without seeing it. Are there really not enough Lego-related topics/discussion (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Says you. Apparently the admins disagree, since the .people group has been around for many years. Personally, I came to lugnet for the lego, I stayed for the people (and the MOCs) and the relationships I developed with people that I share a (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) For that matter, to notice that minifigs have gender is a sexual topic. I voted yes, on the other hand, because I think that sexuality colors everything that we humans do and think and should be fair game in every venue. Chris (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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Hello! (...) Everything you ought to know is listed here: (URL) that helps! Jojo (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Hey, this reminds me... I owe LUGNET some money. If I paypal (to what addy?) does it go to Todd and get used and appreciated? Chris (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I just voted. I had to go with "Yes," because any time I mention my wife I am discussing my "personal identity as it relates to sexuality." Thanks to the new groups, I can put any wife-related antecdotes into the Couples group. Of course, I (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) OMG...I swore I'd stay out of this debate, but I've had ENOUGH. Bill, I guess I'm one of the people you're going to be disappointed in. Sexuality in this age isn't an issue (to me at least), but talking about it on a site dedicated to LEGO is. (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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(...) What happens if a gay AFOL posts there about Lego? Probably at least some of the people on those newsgroups will think it's silly to have Lego as a hobby. (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Your were too fast on the trigger in forcing the followup to admin.general, Orion - my response above still pertains to the people.lgbt forum, so back it goes (otherwise readers will be mystified as to why I would mention adding a forum to the (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.people.lgbt)
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Newsgroup Skip-Filter Settings This is a brief primer on newsgroup skip-filter settings, for those who read LUGNET newsgroups using the web interface. By default, the top-level newsgroup article listings give a comprehensive view of all messages in (...) (22 years ago, 20-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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I am not disapproving of alternate lifestyles. I am disapproving the fact that I see no merit for that type of discussion to be on a LEGO topic site. Please prove me wrong by making use of the new group and stop flaming me. -Rob "Bill Ward" (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) This isn't really strictly true; there are a lot of discussions in the .loc groups which have nothing to do with LEGO (for example, lodging, sightseeing, local politics), and pretty much anything and everything goes in the .org.xx.yyyyy groups (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.nntp)
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(...) Thanks for the information! There's lot of forums that I don't follow at all, but every now and then something comes up that I'm glad I caught, so I'm not sure I want to add anything to the skip-filter at the moment. However, this still leaves (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) This is a stupid poll. It's like "Have you stopped beating your wife?" Nobody's proposing any discussion of sex. The new newsgroup is a place for people who live a certain way, and who are also into Lego, to talk about their lives without (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Whatever occurs outside of 'off-topic' is supposed to be 'on-topic' to the focus of the site (LEGO). If this group itself is _not_ 'off-topic,' than all discussion should somehow revolve around LEGO. So far I haven't seen this thread tie in to (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.nntp)
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(...) We're talking about the same thing, the web based interface found here: (URL) OT and Admin groups are not blocked automatically by the system per se, that's just the default setting of your skip filter. If you look on the bottom of the main (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.people.lgbt, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Rob's poll was very biased, so I took your advice, Todd. (URL) of course, that the LUGNET team can do what they want either way) ~Kevoh (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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(...) identity as it relates to sexuality, etc" is way to broad to be able to make a blanket decision. ROSCO (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) create an .lgbt group) would be an interesting side-poll; or asking for a helpful-to-the-community rating (0-10) on each of the .people subgroups. Just a thought. --Todd (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) With wording like that, there is probably an internship at Fox News awaiting. What next a poll on apple pie, the flag and motherhood ? The lynch mob had better keep an eye on the 'singles' newsgroup, who knows what tales of conquest await us (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) That does surprise me. Now I'm curious-- what does made someone gay? Merely the fact that they are attracted to the same sex? What about heterosexuals who "opt into" the lifestyle? What makes them gay? JOHN (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I have a big problem with the way this poll is worded - its definitely one sided and misses the point of the 200+ postings on the main topic forum. It was explicity noted several times that "sexual topics" were NOT going to be discussed and (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I think Terry's request is valid, Larry. Unless we've overlooked it somewhere (if so, please point it out), no statement has been provided to the LUGNET Membership explaining the decision-making rationale used for the newly created newsgroups. (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) See the charters of the newly created groups. Or review the discussion that has went on here. Or in particular, review Todd's posts, the same ones you commended me to take a look at. I'm not sure it's productive to produce a summary purely for (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) You're right, I haven't read the whole thread, as it is far too long and i worked 60 hours this week, so I was kind of busy and out of it for a few days. Since you are part of the decision-making progress, I'd like for an explanation on why (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Precisely the reason why in my opinion this lgbt newsgroup doesn't belong here. (...) Agreed. (...) That's what I intend to do. I am not scared or offended, mind you. I personnally have had gay and lesbian friends and I do not pretend I will (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Um, I was part of the decision making process, Terry, so telling me to check with Todd is perhaps a symptom that you haven't been paying close attention to the discussion on this topic or others relating to LUGNET operations. My comments are (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I think the pol is more than relevant since the main topic of discussion here, these days, are non-Lego related.. As for being likely to be divisive, please check with Todd's decision to make such a newsgroup. To my knowledge, the decision is (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) You left out several responses... The usual one that every poll should have... - This poll is flawed in some way and therefore the answers should not be taken as guidance plus two more... - This poll is inappropriate and likely to be divisive (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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In lugnet.admin.general, Rob Hendrix wrote: [snip] (...) Maybe, instead of making polls, you should take the time to learn about homosexuality. As far as I see, you don't have a clue what it's all about. I'd really wish people would stop referring (...) (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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Please vote! (URL) - Lugnet.admin.general (22 years ago, 19-Sep-04, to lugnet.general, lugnet.admin.general) !!
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Based on www.dictionary.com - here are definitions to some words that have come up in current discussions. I place them here so people will understand the black and white facts as given to us by references we (all?) trust. Gay - (URL) Of, relating (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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In lugnet.admin.general, Frank Filz wrote: (snip) (...) Being gay presents a special problem, because their behavior is repulsive to heterosexuals. I don't mean to offend gays, but it is the truth. And it goes beyond mere intolerance. We are (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) What's the hurry? I'm still not done making fun of you for being Canadian! Dave! (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) 'Marginalizing' someone's viewpoint with wit and banter? Yeah that doesn't happen in any other group-- Hey Anthony, read any good things from Toronto lately? ;) Lets see what happens when I mention that I love Star Trek, Bab 5, and LEGO all in (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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"Frank Filz" <ffilz-lists@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:I471EM.1IKr@lugnet.com... (...) any (...) can't (...) to (...) to (...) laws (...) You have a good point, but I would find it strange if you told me that you were married, and the (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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"Jocke" <terje029SPAMBLOCK@xpress.se> wrote in message news:I46zpy.17xn@lugnet.com... (...) One thing I'm of a mind to point out is that this sort of marginalizing is perhaps just why a group might be necessary. I'm trying hard to think of any of (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Yep, pretty much swing both ways when it comes to my particular hobby. Dave K (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I thought with all this recent talk about add'l ng's that Dave S would have piped up for a more bon-a-fide MegaBlok NG, instead of 'clone-brands'. But again the L in LUGNET doesn't stand for Lavender or cLone bricks, it stands for LEGO. I (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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"Anders Isaksson" <isaksson.etuna@REMO...telia.com> wrote in message news:I45Jn5.1Cnr@lugnet.com... (...) I´m in luck then, becuase I am "dual handed" =) /J (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) A .left-handed group would be gauche! :-) JOHN (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) More proper? Yes. As to his comments-- he is expressing a uniquely German satirical/sardonic twist to the discussion, which I think reveals his thoughts about the matter in a fun and clever way. Did you catch his "new" sig fig? Good humor:-) (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I'd say being left-handed has a greater significance for your Lego building... (22 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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Like my subject line says "What does Geobra Society have to do with Lavender Brick Society?" The author of the Geobra post completely removed all words posted in the original Lavender Brick one. No comments are made for/against a GLBT newsgroup but (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Ummmm, Chris, the 'you dont get it because no one thinks you're weird' line of logic, doesn't fly with me because my sexuality never enters the picture when I am thinking about Lego. I have never tied my sexuality into hobbies. There is no (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Hey Dave -- we're cool. Sorry about the little blowup on my part. Were you at the build event in Enfield last month, where we built those bugs? We may have even met. ;-) Looking forward to doing something with NELUG soon -- maybe after the (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Though I agree in concept to what Tim is saying -- that LEGO brings people from different backgrounds together -- the reality is the LEGO community is fragmented. Precedent has already been set... we group discussions about space here, train (...) (22 years ago, 17-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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"Christopher Weeks" <clweeks@eclipse.net> wrote in message news:I451p6.234v@lugnet.com... (...) gotten (...) Is there any difference in beeing interested in Lego depending on your sexual orientation? How about a subgroup for communists, I bet they (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) ... (...) I've hesitated inserting my own comments (other than expressing agreement) on this subject until now -- but this is a question I feel comfortable answering. I believe my experience would be hurt by the addition of any or all of the (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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(...) I think the counterargument to this is that _all_ the subgroups are for heterosexuals because we're in the majority. And the reason that you've gotten along just fine is that no one thinks you're weird (er...queer). (...) Could you possibly (...) (22 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Yep I agree. Possibly put a link in the header of .events too. ROSCO (22 years ago, 16-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Depends on the size/scope, I guess. A gray area. I suppose to answer the question at hand: the .announce group wasn't really intended to be used to announce small, local get-togethers. (...) I think reports (especially with photos, which may (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Wow, I hope you didn't take genuine offense at that. My apologies if so. I seriously wan't trying to be sarcastic or anything-- I'm not really even that annoyed that you asked that it be highlighted. I just wanted to point out that (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Both MichLUG and CLB meetings are open to the public. At the (URL) last CLB meeting>, a lady and her son (who build together) showed up to the meeting because of the notice making it to the Top Stories box. At the (URL) last MichLUG meeting>, (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) In my, personal opinion, Club meetings - which are more or less "Members only" - doesn't belong, while a display/show open to the public is spot on. (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Would it be possible to get an offical ruling on wether club meeting/show announcements are proper for the main .announce group? Are meeting/show reports/pictures proper for the main .announce group? Also, is there a group that should already (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I second that emotion. :-) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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Jason Spears wrote in message ... (...) I think that's an excellent idea. Kevin ---...--- Farmhouse kit: (URL) TOWN PLANNING information: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths(TM): (URL) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Um, is the sarcasm really necessary? I have now figured out that LUGNET's "organizations" group is the way to go for these announcements. Sorry that we appeared to have, um, bothered you so much. David: I guess you have no problem with anyone (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I've been guilty of posting local group meeting announcements in the .announce group. Taking another look at the (URL), I guess I could agree that club meeting announcements don't belong. Would you be inclined to say that a club display/show (...) (22 years ago, 15-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) It isn't. By the same token it isn't *NECESSARY* to discuss religion and how it relates to LEGO, but that occurs pretty much every time Rev Brendan posts an update. I would welcome posts from LGBT AFOLs about their MOCs etc. That said, I see (...) (22 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.off-topic.debate, lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) There's some irony in here that I thought Richard would have gotten the first time around. -->Bruce<-- (22 years ago, 14-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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David Eaton wrote in message ... (...) sorts (...) Hear hear. And what's it doing in .announce in the first place, when it's a local group meeting? What if every local group put their meeting announcements there? Kevin ---...--- Farmhouse kit: (URL) (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Um, I hate to be picky, but for future reference, could we NOT have these sorts of posts get highlighted/spotlighted? Granted I don't know if there's something special about this NYCLUG meeting that makes it worthy of general LUGNET attention, (...) (22 years ago, 13-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Sorry I missed your request. You should be all set now. --Todd (22 years ago, 10-Sep-04, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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