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(...) I thought about this post for quite sometime last night. I couldn't respond then because I was too angry. Sophie may be annoying, and he may even violate TOS on a regular basis. But the blatent abandonment of this community by its (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX) !
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(...) That's certainly one approach... Or... Find some other suckers (Frank, Lenny, Kelly, Tim and Lar having been used up already), form another transition team, tell them that this time you both REALLY mean it, that you're really going to let them (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.admin.general) !!
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(...) [snip] (...) LOL you forgot 2a) Update mental list of trolls. Maybe you should add ++Lar to your mental list after that effort. ROSCO (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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(...) Stupid question: In whatever way will that post help? (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Aaron's post might prod Todd and Suz into actually doing something. My reply might prod them into not doing the things that didn't work last time. That seems helpful to me. Your mileage may vary, of course, but those who do not learn from (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Hmmm. Are you saying that the new servers that we community-fundraised for two years ago: (URL) never been brought into service? Kevin ---...--- Craftsman Lego Kits & Custom models: (URL) Lego parts store: (URL) Guild of Bricksmiths(TM): (URL) (...) (19 years ago, 31-Mar-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Very true. However, whatever happens (or doesn't happen) with LUGNET in the future, I'll always be supportive of Todd and Suz. By the very fact that LUGNET is still here and we're still visiting and talking about LEGO in the various NG's is (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) OK. Makes (some kind of) sense now. Sorry for the nag, but you sounded so disillusioned in that post that I was actually wondering if it was the real Larry that had written it... (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Well, I *am* pretty disillusioned at this point, so that's a valid (and astute) observation on your part. It's always sad to see something deteriorate, especially something that you invested considerable emotional capital(1) in making a (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) So who (in your view) *IS* part of the solution? You've already said you don't think Todd & Suz are, or these mysterious mockers. Maybe a re-formed LPRC? Who would be the members, do you think? What other solution do you have? Maybe you think (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) and if I'm not, why keep kicking me when I'm down? It only makes the little I can do harder.. -Suz (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I debated and debated whether to post to this thread. I don't want anyone to think for a second that any of what I'm about to say applies in any sort of official, quasi-official, or post-official sorta way. What I'm about to say is my own (...) (19 years ago, 1-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general) !!
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It's really a shame to see that Lar's worst nightmare (which I hope what it was...) is really coming true... about a year ago I couldn't have been more happy reading Rene Hoffmeister of 1000steine taking over control of LUGNET. However both (...) (19 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I really think you need to internalise things and move on, Larry. Allister (19 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I agree with this 100%. Suz, despite what I may have said elsewhere, I have immeanse respect for you and especially what you have done with Lugnet. But the time has come to make a choice one way or the other. -Lenny (19 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) As far as I know (back when the Admins resigned) the servers were waiting for something or another to happen. Some problem with the domain name or whatever. But no, the servers have not been brought into service. (Again, as far as I know, I (...) (19 years ago, 2-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general) !
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(...) Then I would like some clarification from someone who knows, so I X-posted to .finance. Have they or haven't they? James Wilson Lugnet member 1783 (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.finance)
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(...) Todd would be the one to answer this properly. I believe the hardware is set up, but not in use at present. I know the domain issue got resolved. For the switchover, we had yet to make arrangements with Rene about sending the hardware to (...) (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.finance)
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(...) The hardware has been set up and running in a powered rack on an active Internet connection; the software is 98% installed and we had most of it running at one point, but never got the last 2% to make the switch to the new OS. One of the boxes (...) (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, lugnet.admin.finance)
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(...) Thanks, Todd. Good to know it's alive and well and being utilized. James (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Did you just bash AOL users and abbreviate people to "ppl" in the same sentence? Seems contradictory to me. Maybe we should be the solution, not the problem? --Kyle (URL) (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) I agree with Jake and Lenny. Conversely to Jake's statement, I think that people do think less of you when you don't allow change to happen by holding onto the reigns and not encouraging people who are willing to lead and empowering them by (...) (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) I'm surprised the mockers are so mysterious to you. Don't they have their own (URL) staging area> and everything? *shrug* -Tim (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) Did I say "to me"? If you actually take the time to actually investigate that site[1], you'll find the little mocking that occurs happens *after the fact*, so I don't really think "staging area" is a very accurate description. But whateva. 1. (...) (19 years ago, 3-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX)
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(...) JLUG - The Inherent Evil Agenda?(1) With the on going comments, I refuse to sit idly and watch the same ppl that told us to get our own place now complain that we have. I must say, I find the criticism of JLUG absolutely hilarious. JLUG was (...) (19 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general, FTX) !!
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(...) Cheers to you both for doing your own thing and for doing it well. I see JLUG as an example of some natural evolution within a community. There was a need for a bar to hang on, and you built it. bravo. -Suz (19 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Thanks Suz, Sorry to have to dump this here, it just keeps coming up over and over, and I felt it should be addressed. In happier news, I hope once the Lugnet dust settles, you enjoy your well deserved break, and I hope to see you, at a fest, (...) (19 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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In lugnet.admin.general, C. L. GunningCook wrote: <snip> (...) You go girl! Janey always makes me happy :) Dave K (19 years ago, 4-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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(...) Hi Jan-Albert, WAM, did I missed out on something (1000steine)? Do you talk about the professional moaners? They're like Trolls and so they should be handled: Just ignore them, they will make a fool of themself anyway. If they get personal, (...) (19 years ago, 6-Apr-06, to lugnet.admin.general)
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