| |
In lugnet.dear-lego, Tony Kilaras writes:
> > > > When has TLC ever *promised* something and not delivered? Less • rudeness.
> > > > More manners.
> > >
> > > Oh my God, you MUST be joking.
> >
> > Please state specific examples.
>
>
>
> No, I will not, and not because there aren't numerous examples. You
> obviously don't want to hear it, so it's best if you educate yourself. Very
> easy to do with the internet. We all love Lego, but you have to remember
> it's a corporation, and like all corporations, enslaved to the profit
> motive.
TLC is not a corporation it is a family owned buisnesss. Unfortunatly they run
it like a corporation. i.e. they no longer seem to care about quality over
cutting corners to save money. Now they wonder why they are losing money.
>
> > > Anyhow, this is a problem I have had since alt.toys.lego: too much
> > > irrational cheerleading and not enough rationalism.
> >
> > Is it irrational to believe Brad is being truthful?
> >
> > "We are very aware of the excitement, interest, and even skepticism which • the
> >
> > messages announcing LEGO Direct have created."
> >
> > "We've spent most of the last several weeks finishing and presenting the • LEGO
> >
> > Direct business plan, as well as putting key pieces of our organization and
> > partnerships into place. Our funding is approved and we have the • enthusiastic
> >
> > support of our Executive Team."
> >
> > "And what (I hear you saying) about bulk buying? Well, it's definitely
> > happening."
>
>
>
> If they offer ONE piece as available for bulk ordering, then Brad is
> technically correct (although he did say that there would be at least a
> dozen - 2x4 bricks in 12 different colors?) The point here is that this
> thing has taken on a life of its own and I'd rather wait and see than be
> sorely disappointed.
I prefer to think will will only get what is available in tubs. Anything else
and I will be surprised (instead of dissappointed)
> > > I know Brad's whopping
> > > number of posts (3) has everybody excite, but let's wait and see what
> > > actually is DONE. How about that? Is that a good idea or what?
> >
> > "Definitely happening" doesn't get any less vague. This is unprecedented • TLC
> > behavior which I think is obvious cause for optimism. But you are free to
> > wallow in your cynicism.
>
>
> Actually, I was one of the first who posted that Bad's post is a big deal.
> Even if it definitely happens that they offer ONE piece in ONE color in bilk
> quanitity then we're better off than before.
Yes indeed.
-Lord Insanity
|
|
Message has 2 Replies:
Message is in Reply To:
 | | Re: an update -- and an apology
|
| (...) rudeness. (...) No, I will not, and not because there aren't numerous examples. You obviously don't want to hear it, so it's best if you educate yourself. Very easy to do with the internet. We all love Lego, but you have to remember it's a (...) (24 years ago, 5-Mar-00, to lugnet.dear-lego, lugnet.general)
|
117 Messages in This Thread:
(Inline display suppressed due to large size. Click Dots below to view.)
- Entire Thread on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
This Message and its Replies on One Page:
- Nested:
All | Brief | Compact | Dots
Linear:
All | Brief | Compact
|
|
|
|
