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Re: Lavender Brick Society
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lugnet.admin.suggestions
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Date:
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Fri, 17 Sep 2004 20:33:29 GMT
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In lugnet.admin.suggestions, Kelly McKiernan wrote:
> In lugnet.admin.suggestions, Edward Welsh wrote:
> > I've been kicking an idea around for a while, and I wanted to put it out to the
> > community: I'd like to start an organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and
> > transgendered (LGBT) AFOLs. A lavender brick society, if you like.
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> I'm disappointed by the amount of negative and sarcastic posts generated by this
> one simple request - a request to have a place to interact with others who have
> similar aptitudes and experiences. Obviously, as referenced in the initial post,
> it would be LEGO-related, and as such is perfectly valid to request within the
> largest AFOL online "home".
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> If this were another type of group - say, cancer-surviving LEGO enthusiasts - I
> doubt there would be such a strong negative reaction. Just something to think
> about.
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> - Kelly
You don't think there'd be some sort of sarcasm if I requested a group for
Trekkies?
Sometimes humour doesn't have to be interpreted as negative connotations against
what is being requested.
Dave K
-going back to using both hands for his chosen hobby
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