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In lugnet.admin.general, David Eaton wrote: <snip> (...) I completely concur with everything DaveE just stated (as if that's worth anything...) Dave K (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Ok, I'm going to say again what I've been saying privately-- I wholeheartedly disagree. People want to see what's going on. That's how communities work. My current view on the LTT is that they're trying to turn Lugnet into a cold-exteriored (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general) !!
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| | Re: I resign from the LPRV committee
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(...) Lenny, Please elucidate where you know factually that I was wrong. (...) This issue *is not* about me. (...) Lenny, you presume much about my motivations. I'd prefer that you speak only for yourself. The timing of the writing of the document (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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In lugnet.admin.general, Orion Pobursky wrote: Orion, Give me a call and I'll tell you the truth as I know it. Kevin (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I can understand that concern. The past few months, we have been focusing on particular issues rather than general ones - policies on how to enforce the 'no cursing' rule vs. working the Transition (from private ownership to 'public' (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Being a History major, I can tell you that there is no such thing as a 'no spin story.' Every narrative carries with it the prejudices and biases of the story teller - every story has a point-of-view. In the West, we have worked very hard (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Understandable in light of the situation. However, heat of the moment replies have typically gotten me in trouble in the past (one word: draconian) which is why I waited to reply to Kevin's post. I think this is good advice for all Lugnet (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Actually, I'm really happy to hear that - is there anything you can tell us about how the Transition is going? Because from an outsider's point of view (well, outside of the LT), it seems like it's been abandoned. :/ (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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| | Re: Compromised Functionality on Lugnet and Brickshelf?
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(...) Well, this kinda re-inforces my implied point. You spotlight it because you think it is important, but no one else has. Once again, the problem comes because people don't spotlight enough. Even if the .announce.moc added weight (+5) wasn't so (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Most of our achievements have been in the under-lying structure of Lugnet, and in the preparation for the Transition. Every time some big drama explodes, it pulls us away from that it makes it harder for us to get the spirit enough to dive (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) No. I was very upset by Kevin's post - specifically how he characterized me (aka Jacko-dmin), and the other admins. I went through five different drafts. I don't think this was the best responce possible, but I wanted to do something - rather (...) (20 years ago, 21-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Another resignation: I'm stepping down.
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(...) Yes, new groups. But how has the number of *active* groups changed? (...) Server load issues, technical rather than Administrative I think. (More Administration doesn't solve problem) (...) Telling us about changes. (...) Telling us about (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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| | Re: No posting name?
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(...) Looks like it was a mistake. He probably some how deleted it when he was writing his post and he didn't notice. After all he signed the post and there would be no point leaving it out since it automaticly says who its from any way. But I don't (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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You have an excellent point there. The off topic groups are an elegant solution to threads that wander away from Lego. What I find disappointing are threads that begin and end in .debate like this recent one: (URL)* And the fact that .debate alone (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions, FTX)
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Regarding: (URL) seems this user has no posting name, is that allowable? It's not entirely clear on the posting setup screen whether it's ok or not. If it is, maybe the brief view of posts should include the email rather than nothing - click (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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In lugnet.admin.general, Peter Blencowe wrote: Some good thoughts--always nice to get fresh perspectives. (...) I'd be one of those who would disagree here. There are many times when something starts out as LEGO discussion but grows into something (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.suggestions)
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Now, I have been lurking for a LONG time, but have known the name of Kevin L. Clague as one that has come up with many useful and interesting technologies revolving around 'Tengul'. Why is it that there is so much hatred amongst people of all ages (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Outside traffic [was: Another resignation]
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(...) ... (...) If the feeds were in their own groups (all under subtrees, like .ext.bzp, .ext.c-s), the skip filter will take care of all that already. No need for new preferences :) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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| | Re: Outside traffic [was: Another resignation]
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(...) I think having the *option* is a good thing. I check a bunch of other forums on a regular basis. Having a centralized place to look at them would be awesome. But I (for instance) don't read bzpower. So yes, if I saw BZP flooding everywhere, (...) (20 years ago, 20-Apr-05, to lugnet.admin.general)
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