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(...) So, If I had to guess, it sounds like John wants ALL AFOL events to allow people to "run around neked(sic)" :) Im in. Chris can janey come too? (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Not in the least. For one thing, they shun commerce. And they let people run around neked. .02, JOHN (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) No need - Burning Man's financial info is (URL) here> for all to see. (URL) one of the founders>: Each year after Burning Man, Harvey prepares the "AfterBurn Report," a generalized accounting that gives the event a sense of transparency. (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Have you questioned him, Marc, about where the profits are going? (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX) !!
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(...) (URL) This guy> can't come, either - he'll be at (URL) Burning Man>. Marc Nelson Jr. (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) We have a huge advantage in that BrickFair is filling the void from previous events, so we know what to expect. In that regard we are taking less risk. Tony, your best best would be to start the way BrickFest did and just get as many AFOLs (...) (17 years ago, 17-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Several members of TexLUG have talked about it and even made some preliminary inquiries, but there are several factors moving against us. There are several cities in Texas (and central southern US) that would be excellent for hosting an event, (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Well this leads me to all the "boring" reasons I didn't list. Let's see here. Just speaking for myself, I dunno how many other fest leaders share my thoughts... 1. I would not wish to share the BrickFair name and watch someone else fail, thus (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Well, I think it's pretty darn petty to insist on a $3,000 fee. If Brickfest is off the table, I would hope that we as a community can come up with a name that be used relatively freely. I do agree that certain standards should be maintained, (...) (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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(...) Actually, Brickworld took the spot left vacant by House of Bricks. It was never meant to replace what most assumed would have be a DC Brickfest07. (17 years ago, 16-Oct-07, to lugnet.events, FTX)
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