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Re: Amount spent - LEGO code update (Re: Brad Justus' Comments - Why Complain?_
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Mon, 27 Dec 1999 22:59:52 GMT
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> I am still interested in what you have to say about my point of argument.
You seem to have me confused with the person who originally challenged
you, Wayne, as I had no argument with you.
> But why should the
> disagreement take the form of whether I'm qualified (or you're qualified) to
> state an opinion to begin with?
Sorry - I guess I didn't make my point clear - I wanted
to lampoon the idea that was used to attack you - that we
have to state our qualifications (in this case, announce how
much we've purchased) before our opinion is respected. I
apologize for not making that clear.
--
jthompson@esker.com "Float on a river, forever and ever, Emily"
--
In lugnet.general, Wayne R. Hussey writes:
> What do you want? My opinion wasn't "serious" when it was thought I'd only
> spent a few bucks and was a neophite to the Lego Collecting Family - Mark
> asked me "to come back when I'd spent 20 to 30 grand", been there, done that.
>
> And now the interpretation of what I say in response is taken as a way to
> validate my opinion? Why is this a contest?
>
> I stated my opinion (however poorly), and I'll have no problem if you choose
> to disagree with that opinion - as many others have. But why should the
> disagreement take the form of whether I'm qualified (or you're qualified) to
> state an opinion to begin with? No one asked for your qualifications in order
> to state your opinion - as I was.
>
> I am still interested in what you have to say about my point of argument. So
> far, this series of responses has not been to my argument - only to me.
>
> Or maybe you could present your own opinions about those who want to encourage
> others to act against Lego's wishes regards the posting of inappropriate
> material. Whatever. Just move on.
>
> My (or anyone's) investment, in time or money, is not relevant to this topic
> or to the value of my (or anyone's) opinion.
>
> The statement I began with is: We have no rights to use intellectual material
> generated by The Lego Group - and that if we want to behave as adults we need
> to treat their wishes with respect and responsible action. And that
> responsible action includes not complaining about their expressed wishes.
>
> Disagree if you do. But disagree with the message, don't aim at the messenger.
>
> Wayne
>
> In lugnet.general, Jeff Thompson writes:
> > In lugnet.general, Wayne R. Hussey writes:
> > > I believe that my 25 years of collecting and building with the Brick, and
> > > about $50,000 spending - not counting increased rents, storage materials and
> > > other expenses - during that time, qualifies me as "serious".
> > >
> > > In lugnet.general, Mark Harrison writes:
> > > > Hey Dad!! You seem to be too old to play with Lego.
> > > >
> > > > So your message isn't a gripe?
> > > >
> > > > And can't be very serious if you've only spent a couple of bucks on lego, • come
> > > > back when it's more like 20 or 30 grand.
> >
> > > >
> > > > Mark H.
> >
> >
> > While I'm tired of commenting on the civility issues,
> > I do want to note at this point that while I am impressed with
> > the people who can afford to spend tens of thousands of dollars
> > on LEGO, I'm not impressed enough to grant that their opinion
> > is more important than my own.
> >
> > Although perhaps if other people feel otherwise, a "amount
> > spent on LEGO" code should be added to LEGO geek code.
> > (reference: http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/9639/lcodev22.txt )
> > With this simple indicator, we all will know how seriously
> > to take your opinion.
> >
> > $----- I can't afford to buy LEGO. In fact, I can't afford to buy
> > food and am starving to death.
> >
> > $---- I have to shoplift LEGO. I now post to LUGNET from prison.
> >
> > $--- I have to choose between LEGO and paying my bills.
> > Unfortunately, it's too cold in my state to live without
> > heat.
> >
> > $-- I have to choose between LEGO and paying my bills. But
> > who needs electricity?
> >
> > $- I buy only from garage sales - it's cheaper that way,
> > and it's so much fun separating out the broken elements from
> > the ritvik and erector set pieces.
> >
> > $ I buy a set or two a month, preferably on sale.
> >
> > $+ I buy a set or two a week.
> >
> > $++ I buy hundreds of sets a year to auction the pieces off.
> >
> > $+++ I am Larry (or the equivalent) [1]
> >
> > $++++ LEGO Shop At Home calls ME every morning to see how I'm
> > doing. Tremble, mortals.
> >
> > $+++++ I own the LEGO company.
> >
> > --
> >
> > jthompson@esker.com "Float on a river, forever and ever, Emily"
> >
> > [1] Larry might argue that there is no equivalent.
> >
> >
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