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In lugnet.castle, Andrew Krug writes:
> Richard
>
> You make some great points in the message to which this is a reply to. As
> Brian's co-creator I would like to say that you prefectly understand our
> feelings about this matter. While some LUGNET fans were very nice about our
> website and did try to offer some "friendly" advice there were other more
> devious folks who really tried to torpedo it and didn't care about the
> content one bit.
>
> This was very upsetting for both Brian and I since we spent many long hours
> putting the site, buildings, and storylines together while living hundereds
> of mmiles apart (something I still believe has not been attempted in the
> LUGNET castle community). We really appreciated the people who liked what
> we did but also severely resented those who we felt over-stepped their bounds.
>
> The message that Brian received from TLG was anything but polite and
> bordered on threatening. As you mention it's pretty easy for a big company
> with almost endlessly deep pockets to intimidate a single person.
>
> This whole incident almost made me sell off all my lego in protest never to
> build again. Fortuneately cooler heads prevailed and Brian and others
> talked me out of it and I have recovered but I was pretty darn mad at the
> time all this happened.
>
> I won't beat a dead horse becuase this is all pretty much over now but I
> think people on LUGNET should just enjoy people's creations and not try to
> play armchair lawyer or lego vigilante. Brian was not really complaining
> that he didn't get enough hits or comments on the site, his intent in this
> string I think was just to see if there was still interest in continuing the
> site and to let people know that there are perhaps dark lurkers in the
> shadows who are not as friendly as the typical LUGNET folks.
>
> The site will continue and I hope all those out there that have enjoyed it
> so far continue to enjoy it and let us know what they think. Thanks for
> your interest and support.
>
> Andy
Hey Andy, I'm glad you've decided to keep your collection and keep working
on the site. You and Brian have a unique site and I wish you well in your
joint projects. I'm sorry that that situation has caused you so much grief
but try to put those thoughts aside. Please don't let something like that
ruin your love for your hobby. I'm looking forward to your updates. Take care!
~Nathan
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| Nathan Thanks for the support. Brian and I both really appreciate it. It was just very disappointing in my mind how TLC attempted to handle the whole thing when it just wasn't that big of a deal. On a postive note, I'm excited to hear that some (...) (23 years ago, 4-May-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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| Richard You make some great points in the message to which this is a reply to. As Brian's co-creator I would like to say that you prefectly understand our feelings about this matter. While some LUGNET fans were very nice about our website and did (...) (23 years ago, 3-May-01, to lugnet.castle, lugnet.general)
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