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Re: Disparaging remaks and charges of being elitist
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Tue, 7 Feb 2006 18:57:17 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Eric Sophie wrote:
> I was forwarded this little gem from the mean spirited people that frequent
> jlug. This is far from the first time postings with my name have been brought to
> my attention. Even newbies have contacted me expressing disgust with the nature
> of the hate on exhibition. Funny since I mind my own business.
>
> I really want to just focus on building and sharring.
> I have worked for years to tirelessly promote the work of others.
> I have endured much jealousy and arm chair quarterbacking.
> I have enjoyed reaching out to people out of the love of the Brick.
> I do not wish to argue or cause trouble.
> I sit at my desk with a light and build. I still find my name being tossed
> around when I mind my own business.
>
> At this point in my life I wish to turn my back on all of the negativity.
> The Lego Fan community has its shameful content. This is a prime example.
>
> To all of the people I have worked with on projects, met in person, helped out
> with building tips, or just simply responded to eachother in kind. Remember, my
> love is in building. Forgive me for stepping away.
>
> There for, if you don't see me around. Just know I have had my fill and feel
> more shame for the community than pride.
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> Here's one example of a coward making the negativity seem premeditated.
> I have said it before, LUGNET is what the members make it.
> Try to help make it a good place where we enjoy eachother's creativity.
> Do not believe the hype.
>
> "Actually, it probably has more to do with the elitist community that surrounds
> guys with names like Brian, Aaron, Mark, and E. They pretty much own
> LugnetMecha, and they're the only ones who seem to matter. Opening this contest
> to everyone was just one of those "let's do something unselfish to make everyone
> think we're not elitist cocks" gambits, and I for one was fooled. Never again."
>
> Who ever wrote that, be lucky we never meet in person.
> I'll add you to the list.
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> Eric Sophie
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> Goodbye.
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> P.S. Who ever wrote that, won't you come here and discuss the issue without
> slamming on people who are trying to at least do something with this great
> resource; LUGNET, also if people have made you feel like you don't matter, than
> try to have fun with us, build with us, talk with us. I mean all of us. Because
> if those who like to build Mecha make you feel unwelcome, that is the last thing
> I want. Have fun with us. Build and share. What more should there be? Certainly
> not the disparaging dialog outside the forum that occurs on jlug and other
> blogs.
>
> Infact quit your whinning and grow a thicker skin. Right?
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> Gone Fishing. later.
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> e
>
> Gah!
>
> P.S.S. Trust Mark Neumann in his motivations. Mark came up with the IRON MECHA
> contest on his own and I was glad he took the inititive. He distanced himself
> from the judging by handing over the judging to other individuals. Again an
> attempt to ensure fairness.
>
> Please do not miss trust his motivations. I asked Mark to be a curator, I trust
> his ability to be fair to EVERYONE. Some people just sound like spoiled sports.
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> I probably won't win because to many people will think it is somehow unfair or
> fixed. That is unfair to my hard work. Mark made a contest and I built an entry.
> No more no less.
Eric,hey,look... if you're going to leave, then leave. Don't keep replying to
this thread or making secondary or tertiary posts about leaving.
If you're going to stay, then stay. Keep posting and building and amazing
people with your abilities.
But, and I say this as a friend, you gotta lay off this melodramatic crap. This
is the kind of stuff that got me in trouble a few years ago here on Lugnet.
This is the kind of stuff that leads to the stereotyping of the death of Lugnet.
This is the kind of stuff that leads to people no longer posting replies to MOCs
on Lugnet, but instead relying on the 'highlight' button to voice their opinion.
My father taught me a very important lesson very early in life: the only
opinions that matter are the opinion you have of yourself and those who love
you. I know I've made a lot of enemies in the past, I've read the posts on
other forums. I've seen the dirty looks given me as I walk by certain
individuals at Brickfest. Just ignore the stuff people say about you, it just
doesn't matter. If you can't call them friend, why do their opinions matter to
you?
Sure, it's probably naive and idealogical, and I've forgotten to use it a few
times, but its' served me well when I have.
So if you're leaving, I'm sad to see you go, Eric. If you're staying, welcome
back. Just pick one side of the street and stay there, don't stand in the
middle long enough to get run over.
--Anthony
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