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Re: why do people hate builders
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Wed, 12 Nov 2003 21:06:30 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Bruce Hietbrink wrote:
> I'd pretty much second everything said above. A couple of additional comments:
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> I'm a Ph.D. organic chemist in part due to LEGO. Chemists tend to build lots of
> models of molecules using special building sets. For instance, see here:
> http://www-chem.ucdavis.edu/groups/tantillo/2ndTier/OrganicModels.html
> Count the nobel laureates in those photos posing with their molecular models.
> Shameless plug: Scroll 2/3 of the way down to see my particular take on a
> molecular model (and no, I'm not a nobelist :) ). Of course, model building and
> 3-dimensional thinking came naturally to me after years as a KFOL.
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> One point I would disagree with the comments above is the approach of "Look how
> many adults play with the brick". This may not have the effect you want (though
> it may). If someone is already inclined to oppose LEGO, their only response
> will be that this large number of adults must be somehow strange, geeky,
> developmentally arrested, etc. For proof, think about the response of
> non-science-fiction-fans to Star Trek conventions. Do you think that these
> people say "Oh, all of these adult people are dressing in costumes and speaking
> Klingon etc. Therefore Star Trek must actually be cool."? Or do they say "Look
> at all the freaks!"?* You might (or you might not) get a similar response to
> AFOLs. Instead of your parents saying "Oh, here's this LUG full of adults. It
> must be okay. Go ahead.", if they are very anti-brick they may think "Those are
> exactly the sort of people we don't want you to associate with."
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> Just be careful. I wouldn't try to antagonize your parents or push them too
> hard on this. Keep your nose clean, your grades up, get involved in other
> things in school/church/community/etc so they don't think you're a social
> misfit. Don't leave bricks on the living room floor where they get stepped on
> with bare feet. Don't ask your parents to pay for your LEGO. Don't spend too
> much of your own money either. If you have to forego buying new sets for a
> time, remember that even with a limited number of pieces you can still build a
> lot--your creativity is the only limiting factor, not the bricks in your hands.
> Satisfy your LEGO cravings with things like surfing Brickshelf, Lugnet, etc.
> L-Draw if you have to stash your bricks in the closet until things calm down.
> Etc. I wouldn't try to sneak around behind their backs, because if it ever
> comes out they might slam down hard on your hobby, but discreet building in your
> room, not leaving a mess, would probably not ruffle any feathers.
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> Bruce
Thanks for clearing up that bit about Star Trek fans. I was about to beam myself
home, put on my Starfleet uniform, grab my phaser and tricorder, jump in my
personal warp capable shuttle and hunt you down across the galaxy if necessary.
Steven Weiser
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