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Re: LUGNET Spotted in LEGO Mania Magazine - Thread?
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lugnet.general
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Fri, 9 Jun 2000 12:04:31 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Scott Arthur writes:
> In lugnet.general, Todd Lehman writes:
> > In lugnet.general, Mike Walsh writes:
> > > What was the final resolution on the $5K donation to LUGNET from LEGO
> > > Direct?
> >
> > BradJ was not present at the meeting to offer any additional perspectives.
> > LSI attorneys confirmed, however, that Brad's donation represented neither
> > sponsorship nor endorsement of LUGNET by LSI, LD, or TLC and that it was a
> > pure gift.
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> By gifting you this money, Brad/TLG is showing that he supports and approves
> of what you are doing - and in a small way is encouraging to keep up the good
> work. By giving the money, assuming you have accepted it, LUGNET is now
> supported (I do not mean just financially), albeit in a small way, by LEGO. I
> do not think this is a big deal, but I do think the front page should not be
> ambiguous about this. To return to just what we had before could be perceived
> as being misleading(?):
>
> Welcome to the international fan-created LEGO® Users Group Network! This is a
> place for
> LEGO® fans of all ages to find information, meet one another, and share ideas.
> As an
> independent site by fans, for fans, it is neither sponsored nor endorsed by • the
> LEGO
> Company.
>
>
> I think it is important to be clear, you do not have to be - I just think you
> should be.
> From:
> http://www.cup.cam.ac.uk/elt/dictionary/
> sponsor {verb}
> to support (a person, organization or activity) by giving money, encouragement
> or other help
>
> endorse (SUPPORT) {verb}
> to make a public statement of your approval or support for (something or
> someone)
Scott,
I won't be long winded about this but could you please drop this issue. Todd
made a change to the home page to try and settle your grievance. I personally
don't consider this an issue and frankly no one else has come out to support
your side of the issue.
Until I see a large groundswell of support from the community for your
possition I really think this should be a NON-issue. Todd didn't have to tell
us that he had recieved a Donation from LEGO Direct but he did and I think
thats great but in my mind if both Brad Justus and the LEGO Lawyers say, and I
quote "that Brad's donation represented neither
sponsorship nor endorsement of LUGNET by LSI, LD, or TLC and that it was a
pure gift." then that should be it END OF STORY.
So at least for me your stick in the mud attitude has gotten very tiresome so
lets please let this go.
Eric Kingsley
The New England LEGO Users Group
http://www.nelug.org/
View My Creations at:
http://www.nelug.org/members/kingsley/
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| (...) Eric You have answered none of the points I raised - none. I am a free thinking and open minded kind of person. I respect your right to have an opinion, if I thought you were ever wrong about an issue I'd given a reasoned argument against it. (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) I disagree vehemently - issues should be worked out on the validity of arguments, not as a popularity contest. Also - beating down an opposing point of view based upon an interpretation of "popular opinion" (something which isn't determinable (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.general)
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| (...) By gifting you this money, Brad/TLG is showing that he supports and approves of what you are doing - and in a small way is encouraging to keep up the good work. By giving the money, assuming you have accepted it, LUGNET is now supported (I do (...) (24 years ago, 9-Jun-00, to lugnet.general)
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